Steve,
Talk to Willy (customrcmodels) about your lighting. He uses some 5mm LEDs on his tanks and trucks that you can not look at as they are so bright. They make the stock Tamiya headlights look like candles!
Looks like I will not be able to make the York, PA show next week
Was able to get new computer and software for my CNC Sherline mill at a very good price so all of my available funds went there instead. Hope to see your dragline next year if all goes well.
Lynn