One of the projects that really deserves a long time build!!!
The scratchbuild trailer is out of this world wit quality better than if it was an original kit...
As for the oil paints 'trick' reminds me back in the dieacst days that I used same water based mixed paints over the original paint to get a great/mat/worn leather look it's almost the same thing but oil paints mix better and are far more 'durable'
Just one small question...the hinges can be bought from a store online???