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  1. Very beautiful build. I’m glad to see my master was put to good use. Don sold several over the years he was in business. That was my 1st master I created for sale in 1988. Don toured my polished primered mock up at every show he attended for a year before he started casting it. I haven’t seen but a few of my conversion built and I think this one is the best one. Bill Drennen
  2. The Astro was way ahead of the release of the Special Edition Sarge by at least 3 years. Makes one wonder if GM was testing the response by making the Astro. As Lee mentioned, the side emblems are different than any other Astro 95. They use the same script font as the Sierra Classic, Gaucho, VanDura, and others during that era.
  3. The Special Edition Chevy C-10 pickup that used that paint scheme was called Sarge. It was available across the pickup, van, medium and heavy duty trucks.
  4. Everyone, I normally don’t voice myself on social media at all unless I have a strong opinion to express. As being one of the earliest model truck masters in the resin cottage industry, I had first hand at figuring out selling my products and keep a work, life, and hobby balance. Realistically, Mark Savage, Clint Freeman and me were all producing fine resin conversions and model truck accessories during the 80’s-90’s. Until, the greedy individuals who stole our work and would sell their knockoffs through the grapevine. So each of us decided to stop selling our products. During my years of selling I made sure I had my copyrights and legal contracts with PACCAR to sell my product under their license and I paid my royalties for many years and I also would go after those thieves. But it became too much theft and deception of those who lied, cheated and stole our profits from us and that’s the real reason Mark, Clint and I left the cottage industry in total. I can relate with what Doug said in his email and it is almost exactly what Mark Savage had to say when he quit. I have heartfelt feelings for Doug and I hope he will find peace and happiness doing something different like we did. Only the selfish ones lone for materialistic things. Just be grateful for the short time we cottage industry people have served you all. Master Modeler, Bill Drennen
  5. I’m so proud to watch Lee grow his modeling skills. The street goes both ways, he’s showed me things that helped me also. The only one I’ve not mastered is his painting skills, he can flow paint on like spreading butter on bread. For those reading this, you may be looking at his model and you may think he spray painted, but in reality he brushed painted the part with no brush strokes. Our dad was amazed at his painting skills always. Bill
  6. gotnitro, I taught Lee about the Micro Balloons trick several years ago, probably in the late 80’s when I was building my KW 900L conversion kit master. Although, I showed him how to use baking soda as a substitute instead since it’s much more cheaper. Mixed with superglue there is no shrinking and it’s a quick gap filler. The RC teams have used this solution for decades on fast repair in the field or during races. Bill Drennen
  7. Everyone, First, I'd like to thank all those who purchased and supported me during these past few decades in the model truck cottage industry. It's hard to believe it has been 27 years since I first announced my Kenworth W900L resin cab conversion kit. And now, it is time for me to move on in my life and take on other activities with my 4 grand-kids and one more on the way this year. It pleases me to announce that Jamie Rahmoeller of MOLUMINUM is the proud new owner of my resin cab & hood conversions and several of my personal custom parts I used for myself on my own custom builds. These are now owned by Jamie and I no longer have any ties, meaning royalties or licenses with the companies my conversion kits were representing. Over the next few weeks, Jamie and I will be transitioning the resin masters (list below) from me over to him. Please be patient with us while we are in this state of flux, you know it takes a lot of prep work to begin casting these 1/25th and 1/24th conversion kits. When Jamie has his plans together, he will announce the approximate date when he will have the castings ready for sale. Again, I appreciate your support and I know you will enjoy the same fine quality workmanship from Jamie as you did with me. Bill Drennen Full Cab and Hood Conversion Kits 1/25th Scale: Kenworth W900L, Straight and Curved cowl; Kenworth T800; Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood; Hood only Conversions 1/25th Peterbilt 358 and; 1/24th Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood
  8. Soon as I dig them out I'll take some pictures of them, the early years in the later years and the tailgate inserts and Post. Right now I'm in the middle of a basement remodel so it might take a few weeks to dig them out of storage. I think Lee my brother still has a set. I'll bug him to see if he can post some pictures sooner probably than when I could get to it. Bill
  9. My resin conversion kit is still available. KW T800 - Flat Windshield if you are interested send PM. These are pictures from Porky when he was casting my masters. Bill
  10. Boy, This brings back some old memories of the late 80's early 90's. I created all of Don Holthaus's GMC grilles and tailgate inserts, as well as the 2-Ton Chevy/GMC cab conversion. And, yes it is true GM did approach Don with licensing issues and Don decided to pull his GMC products. I still have my masters, 60-63 (rounded letters) and 64-66 (squared letters), hoods, grills, and tailgate inserts. I also did Don's 57 Chevy "Apache" grille before AMT came out with theirs.
  11. Looking good little brother. Now you have to get'r done. -:)
  12. It could be a knock off of my hood, hard to tell. Can you post pics of the underside of the hood and fenders Bill
  13. The 358 conversion kit is my kit. I mastered it back in the mid 90s. Clint Freeman and I entered into a partnership and I gave him the rights to cast my masters until he and I decided to shutdown because of so many thieves copying our work. I then brought it back with Eric until his health gave out and other issues develop. Bill Drennen
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