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I have had a lot of luck using Easy Off (in the yellow can) for stripping paint and chrome. I haven't tried it on Tamiya synthetic lacquer paint, but if all else fails; give it a try.

I like what you're doing with the truck. I attempted to make an FH12 by building a flat top for the cab and cutting 1/2" out below the windscreen to lower the cab height - but it just got flimsy and wouldn't fair in very well. I gave up and trashed it. I hope that you have a lot more success with yours than I did!