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I installed the windshield with thin white glue.
While it dried, Tamiya tape strips held it in
place.With my Büssing-NAG properly beat up, I could
now attach the crane and tool box. Acrylics
and a lead pencil finished weathering the
shovel.The crane cables were painted with oils and
rubbed with a pencil for a metalized effect. At
this point I attached the wheels.
Not all damage has to be dark — some of the
final chips I applied were light desert yellow.
I loaded down the bed with tarps made of lead
foil. Tools and tool boxes found in my spares
box added more detail.The jib cable was weighted with a rusty neck-
lace chain. I dragged the truck across a big piece
of sandpaper taped to my bench, sanding the
tires until no “daylight” showed through.Admittedly, I shelved this truck numerous times
due to the warped resin. But I’m glad I finished it
because it was the only Büssing-NAG on the
contest tables! It ended up winning Best of Show,
First in Softskins, and Best Armor at the Desert
Classic in Lancaster, Calif., as well as Best Military
Vehicle and First Place for Miscellaneous Military
Vehicles at OrangeCon. Not too shabby. FSM