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  • Location Stone Mountain, Georgia
  • Full Name C. M.

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  1. chuckyr added a post in a topic Modified Kenworth Canepa T600   

    Nice mod.  The AMT kit represents an early T600B, around 1994.  The main issue with the kit is it still used the old, early early 1970s W900 kit frame, which was not a set back axle configuration as the T600 represents.  Everything under the kit hood was wrong. 
     
    However, it was a welcomed kit from AMT since they had not issued any new (American) truck subjects since the late 1970s, and have not since.
    Beggars can't be choosy!


  2. chuckyr added a post in a topic Modern Classic: Peterbilt 377   

    Looks good.


  3. chuckyr added a post in a topic Officially vote NOW for your future Italeri truck kits!   

    Just one vote?
     
    Obviously not a true big rig fan.


  4. chuckyr added a topic in The Truck Stop   

    Officially vote NOW for your future Italeri truck kits!
    Trucks & Trailers: new proposals - vote your ideas
    Here is a selection of images that you have sent us relating to military means. Now it's up to you to vote to define what are the suggestions and ideas that you find more interesting. The final rankings will be determined on the basis of the "like" that cast to every proposal by day 10 September (hours 22). Vote, vote, vote!!! Also do you still have time until tomorrow September to vote the means Military.
    Trucks & Trailers : new ideas and proposals: now it's up to you.
    Here a images selection of yours proposals we have received. The final ranking will be done on the number of "I Like" that you will assign to each proposal within 10 September (10 p.m. GMT +1). The more likes, the higher ranks. Express yours preferences. Furhermore you have time up to 6th September to vote for Military Vehicles. Ciao.
     
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    https://www.facebook.com/ItaleriModelKit/
     
     
     
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  5. chuckyr added a post in a topic Italeri is asking for new kit subject requests.   

    This is logical thinking.  Requesting something with broad appeal.  Not just to American truck model enthusiasts, but to non-American truck model enthusiasts.  As it is, truck kits like Scania and Mercedes Benz out sell American subjects by far.  The US is such a small market for Italeri for trucks. 
    For the most part, once a new big rig truck kit is on the market for a year, it ceases to sell in any significant numbers.   A request that will remain relevant for a while is more likely to get a model manufacture's attention.  The bottom line is a return on their investment. 


  6. chuckyr added a post in a topic Italeri is asking for new kit subject requests.   

    I thought this was the truck board? Who cares if you are "mostly a car" guy!


  7. chuckyr added a topic in The Truck Stop   

    Italeri is asking for new kit subject requests.
    OK, HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!  Italeri is asking for what new subjects you would like as kits.  Send them .JPG file format photos of your choices to "photo@italeri.com", BEFORE AUGUST 27.  This is your opportunity to let them know what we want.  From what I have been told by Italeri over the years through correspondences is that they generally will consider "typically" American truck subjects.  To Europeans, "typical" means conventional, not cabovers.  But you can send them whatever.  Excuses stop here.  They are asking, give them answers!     http://italeri.com/news_scheda.asp?idNews=681
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  8. chuckyr added a topic in Truck Kit News & Reviews   

    Italeri is asking for new kit subject requests.
    OK, HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!  Italeri is asking for what new subjects you would like as kits.  Send them .JPG file format photos of your choices to "photo@italeri.com", BEFORE AUGUST 27.  This is your opportunity to let them know what we want.  From what I have been told by Italeri over the years through correspondences is that they generally will consider "typically" American truck subjects.  To Europeans, "typical" means conventional, not cabovers.  But you can send them whatever.  Excuses stop here.  They are asking, give them answers!     http://italeri.com/news_scheda.asp?idNews=681
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  9. chuckyr added a post in a topic Day & Ross Freightliner FLD120 & 53' Great Dane   

    i don't know if the run down to Texas, but they do run the East Coast.


  10. chuckyr added a post in a topic Moebius New trucks......KW, Peterbilt.....others? New trailer?   

    Any news Dave Metzner?  


  11. chuckyr added a post in a topic Day & Ross Freightliner FLD120 & 53' Great Dane   

    Thumbs up!


  12. chuckyr added a post in a topic Whatever Happened to......   

    Bumping after so many years for those that like to ask the age old question, "why hasn't the International 4070a been reissued?"


  13. chuckyr added a post in a topic Celadon ProStar   

    Nice build.


  14. chuckyr added a post in a topic Bill Drennen 379 hood???   

    Without seeing it close up, it could be.  Or a very good re-pop. I have an original Dreenan kit, cast by Clint Freeman in a tan-ish vinyl resin. Your item looks to be cast in a cheaper material.  But I think there were several castiers later on that used different materials.  You are missing the cab and a few other items that came in the original kit. 



  15. chuckyr added a post in a topic 1969 Mack F Daycab (AITM) with Flatbed Trailer - Plus Tutorial: Glazing Resin Cabs without Glue