Now the frame is in the ruddy brown primer

the rear suspension in the same primer

Now the front suspension as well ...... if you look closely the primer has a slight sheen to it ......that is hair sray that was airbrushed onto the primer .....it will serve a purpose later on.

After the primer and hair spray is cured came the color coat which is a desert sand color

The rears in desert sand .... this is still prior to any weathering

Now is the steer axle in the sand color

The frame is shown inverted .....at this point there has been multiple filter washe4s done too tone and lightly weather ..... also the tanks and u-joints have been done in black and lightly dry brushed with a armor beige

a little closer look at the rears ... showing the rusting effect on the leaf springs

The almost completed frame work...... soon the brake lines and other plumbing will be added

The engine has received a filter wash to help with the look of a little grease and grime and is at home sitting in the frame

Filter Wash? Please explain for those of us who have not heard of that.
Awesome build and fantastic detail for the scale. Looking forward to the next installment and the start of the body work. Not to mention the missile and trailer. WoW

Nobelco and all who wish to know ....... a filter wash is simply a very diluted pigment that is applied over paint to slightly darken or change the tone it is usually done with several aplications and is also used too achieve artifical shadows aroung raised detail and create depth to recessed detail
I usually use artists oil paints thined to a wtery consistency with zippo lighter fluid and apply with a soft sable brush......if you dont like the effect it can be washed away with straight lighter fluid.
I will answer any question about modeling , as a matter of fact i enjoy doing it , it is what makes the hobby grow and makes us all better modeleres.

The fenders for the zil are assembled ..... there were pe light guards but in this case the kit parts just looked better

The rear fenders have been cleaned up one side of the sprue is left attached at this point to provide a paint handle

This is the center frame stawage box..... there are still pe latches to be added