Had some minor hickups with the elctrical, but i learned a thing or two and got it all sorted out. I killed an output pin somehow, but i can use another.
The rubberband hinge support works flawlessly. I also began working on the message board code while i waited for paint to dry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWjIApnqvgI
Arrow board pulls 45 mA maximum and the message board pulls 100 mA max both are way less than i expected. Next up is to detail the frame with outriggers and pintle hitch while i prep the body for paint.
Lmackattack's reccomendation of high build primer saved my bacon. Thanks!