My plans for the AMT Construction Bulldozer | Box Opening & Struggle Bus

I got up close and personal with a bulldozer on a military base back in the '80s. Follow along as I figure out how to recreate it 1:25 scale.
While a bad day of model building is better than a good day at work, this kit is kicking my butt. Welcome to The Struggle Bus... Vol 1. Some of the stuff I use.
PAINT
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Airbrush
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Sanding
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PPE
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[@user-qj7jh4yf6i]

I was in Fort Knox in 1984. I sort of remember seeing this dozer there as well.

[@bryanshobbies]

Cool, thanks!

[@christopherlatham4254]

I built this kit way back in the 1970s.

[@bryanshobbies]

Wow, the tooling's held up pretty well then, I wouldn't have thought it was that old.

[@anubone1]

I just bought the same model but havn't started it yet. I look forward to the rest of the build, good to get tip's on what to look out for, or what not to do. Good luck on the rest of the build.

[@bryanshobbies]

Make sure you wash everything good, mine was downright dirty.

[@benniejohnson1316]

Good luck on your build" make sure you remember to have fun while doing. Ur utude" uncle BJ at the Pit "

[@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23]

I have the same kit I’m building for my son. I’m using lock tight gel glue. It’s working but what’s the glue you have? It sets fast?

[@bryanshobbies]

CA glue or AKA Super Glue. I like the thin and medium thin stuff for kits.

[@joeeide9824]

40% off at hobby lobby right now, saw it yesterday

[@bryanshobbies]

I think they keep that sale going about year round. last year they took it off right before Christmas