My favourite: Toyota Hilux Bruiser

seaneo · 23-10-2005

Firstly HELLO

Well, this is my pride and joy. It was my first attempt at stripping paint and a respray. It was released in 1985 by Tamiya and features a ladder chassis with leaf springs. It also has an all alloy 3 speed transmission. Enjoy and thanks for looking.

**John** · 23-10-2005

You've done a good job, looks good, and welcome to the forum

seaneo · 23-10-2005

Thanks John, it came out OK. Although I have another, and my last shell here to do. However, I really want to add a bit more detail to it (Side marker lights, tailgate hinges) but as of yet cant figure a way to paint small detail like that. As its my last shell I really want to make it a stunner.

So if anyone has any tips as to painting those detailed parts I would be grateful for any tips.

**John** · 23-10-2005

You could always use some printable decal paper, use your computer to design the stuff you need then print them out, you can find a supplier here http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/

adzam · 23-10-2005

thats a very nice looking bruiser you have there, i know they are highly collectable and command hi prices when sold, but they are special machines with construction similiar to a real truck, you`ve done a great job on her.

well done

seaneo · 23-10-2005

Thanks for the kind comments. They are great trucks. At the moment there are a lot of rumours as to wether Tamiya "might re-release" another 3-speed. I certainly hope so.

**Bluewavestudios** · 24-10-2005

Nice looking model Sean and cracking paint job !!!

Regards......Mark