Here are some updates on this project. I haven't been working on it as much as I would like.  Attending college full time is taking more time than a full time job.  But anyway here are some of the things I have accomplished.
 
The body is painted and attached to the frame as well as the drive wheels.  I used BMF for all the compartment hinges.
 
 
 
 
The cab is all painted and I happy with the results.  M/M Classic black over Testors Dark Red.  I just started to paint the sliver trim by hand.