a bit more about the pickup, after i stripped it, i built a new chassis using the original drivetrain, rear axle but robbed the suspension of other kits in my box of old kits. i rubbed off the side mouldings and rubbed the bumpers smooth. when originally made their was a front splitter, but it's now too low to fit it. the handles were smoothed over and the door lines filled in to create the impression of welded in doors. since the chassis runs thru the middle of the truck, the engine is raised so the bonnet had to be recut to allow for more clearance. interior was remade with a larger trans tunnel but still using original seats and dash. cos the front was so low, i had to cut away the innerwings. then several coats of tamiya gloss black and a bit of polish to finish. red bumpers and rear lights to break it away from the black. and the highlight, the checkered roof. i love this model and is good enough to convince me to want a real one!!
