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Thank you Rustedbronco.

I wa cosidering something but decided to have it as a stand alone model.

thank you kindly.

Thanks Helmut.

Thanks everyone. Great support from the folks on this forum.

Thanks man. Much appreciated. Now we gonna see what my next build is gonna be. Thanks for the support.

Thanks guys.

Some outside photos. Thought I'd share it with you guys. Does make a difference, I think:

Kind regards.

Outside photos that many have mentioned. So here are they-:

Ok. Here are some newer pics showing what I've done. I decided to leave some chains hanging to show the it was in the process of being chained down. I have added wooden blocks behind the bucket as well as being chained down. I also added the company's logo to the tractor unit and a little one on the trailer backboard.

Thanks for looking.

Thanks. Since these pics were taken i have added empty shells on the ground.

Thank you. I have changed and re-arranged this setup a bit to be a little more realistic in terms of how it is transport. Will post pics later.

Thanks.

For those interested. Here is the procedure I used on the boom arm: For those who have asked or wondered how I did the weathering on the boom. Here it is: The color used on the boom is Automotive yellow spray paint. I do not own an AB. The brown used as an underlying color is also an Automotive color. I chose a brown that looked right. They had a few to choose from. I started off; 1. Spraying the boom with Citadel Chaos black paint 2. Then sprayed the second layer with a brown automotive color 3. Then sprayed a coat of Citadel Matt varnish 4. Then sprayed the base color with a yellow automotive color. 5. For the rust/paint faded away weathering, I chose the easy way. I used the sponge technique. I assume you know the sponge technique right? If you don't let me know. I used Citadel Dark earth. A brownish dull grayish color. I do not remember the name. I am not at home so I cannot check the name of it. 6. Then I when over almost every brownish patch with Citadel shade to blend in everything and to give it depth and to accentuate the rust better. 7. Then I high-lighted the edges of the boom and bucket by dry-brushing Citadel leadblencher. It's a type of metal color. I love Citadel range of colors. It gives the discolored areas the metal finish or look. 8. Last but not the least I took so,e real dust and brushed it in every nit and cranny on the boom. 9. The bucket wear n' tear was simply done by taken the enamel solution and an old brush and brushing vigorously until the brown paint started to show through. I just stopped when I was satisfied. 10. Them I took some real dust and brushed it all inside the bucket until I got the look looked good. That's it! Simple! Here is the digger I took the boom from. I bought it at a toy cheap store. Before all the bells and whistle were added.

Thanks Foxer.

Thanks Jan. Much appreciated.

Thank you.

Just awesome work.

Thank you kindly for such an uplifting comment.

You are too kind.

Thanks gents. I still need to build the supports to be placed under the boom for better stability.

Thank you kindly Jim.

Its machine engine grease used to lubricate machine parts. Mixed together with some black and some oils. I have also used Vaseline mixed with black paint as well before.