I really gotta learn how to post pics on the forum. thanks ron.
thanks guys! it's got a long way to go, plus the others I'm trying to work on at the same time. maybe i bit off more than I can chew, but what the hey, I stuck it in gear so now I have to drive with it?
I did try something new last night with the extra links for the tracks:
I use acrylic paint tamiya as you can see in the pics, I used a pipe cleaner to apply some rubbing alcohol to the painted tracks and then applied my pastel wash for the rust, wow, it clumped it in the right spots all in the groves and then when it all dried I just used a fan brush to knock off any excess. it looks good, I'll post a few of it as I finish my tracks with it.