Rbray47

The cab seams are a pain. I used superglue as a filler and sanded with 1/8" wide sanding sticks. I still lost a few rivets. After you finish this truck, you'll be able to build any of them.

Usually the BRZ, but sometimes I'm feeling lazy and will take the automatic Tundra.

Awesome build

Similar reason I built one. My brother came home from the Navy in the 80s with this kit partially built in his stash. I wanted one since, and about 10 years ago I bought one from ebay. Also during that time frame I built several from my childhood.

Lmao yeah, 1000 is a good Saturday, not a stash.

Life is short. Buy what you want. That's what money was made for. That's how I ended up with 9 1:1s, 3 tractors, and a bulldozer lol I have about 200 unbuilt kits. About 15 or so in the coat closet by my bench. Wife put the rest in totes and stored them in her she-shed. She's generally supportive.

This one is just about done. I've worked off and on for about a year with it. I like day cabs, so I spliced in a rear cab wall from a scrap Amt LN kit. I scratchbuilt the headache rack. Not entirely happy with it, as it has a warp to it and the paint looks funny in person. I also replaced the fifth wheel plate with a Holland from my parts box. This one is from the Amt boxing of the kit. Final assembly was fussy. Maybe it's Italeri's plastic? I don't know, but glue didn't like it very much.

Thanks everyone for the compliments!

I've built a handful as a teenager. I like the ability to better detail them, but display and storage was an issue. I mainly build trucks now, and there aren't many that are larger than 1/24.

I'd be up for a couple more. Mine needs a shelf mate. With a little work, and some parts box magic, you can build the kits engine into a stock-ish 400.

I built this one from the MPC Sodbuster kit. I switched beds with the Deserter GMC, and filled the toolbox lines. 1/8 styrene blocks were turned into a suspension lift. Paint is Testors graphite dust. Wheels are from the new Revell Blazer.

Thanks! I mixed tamiya blue, green, and a tad of flat white.

Latest build. I don't have enough company trucks, so I added this one to the shelf. The frame was shortened, and Astro tanks and a parts box battery box were used. I bought the Budds on ebay. They're not as good as those I usually get from ST Supply, but they'll work. Air electric, and engine bay hoses were added. Decals are from the Cruiseliner kit.

Built mostly from the box, aside from a frame chop, upper stacks, and air deflector.

Built from the recently reissued Amt kit. Although, as a daycab, I doubt it's suitable for crossing the country. Paint is all Tamiya. Lots of scratchbuilt parts, including the mirror brackets (I hate Amt's mirrors) pogo stick, some engine parts, and a couple of relays. Converted to single tank using a chrome Kenworth item with the Peterbilt step, which fits pretty good. Stuffed in as much chassis electrical and air lines as I had the patience for. To be different, it got a single straight pipe.

The intercooler and intake pipe are kit supplied, but heavily modified with strip styrene and lots of filing and sanding.

I've built 3 of these KWs. You'll need to cut those axles some. Also, detailing that Cummins will have you scratching your head unless you're modeling a specific truck. There were many different filter locations and setups. Pick one that fits your truck and looks good to you.

The Revell 3406 is a big engine. It requires a lot of cutting and test fitting in a 1/25 conventional. Cabovers may be easier though.

I'd look for a resin or 3d bed. I've converted the camper special to regular, and it takes two beds to make it look correct. The spare tire well has to go, so the easiest way is using the inner bed from a donor. Also, for a 78, it'll need a gas door instead of a cap.

1986. New at the time, Monogram Dodge Daytona.

That looks great. Makes me want to start on mine. Good to know about the ride height. The old IMC/AMT trailer sits low as well. Put 22s on your truck and it looks worse.

I really wish Tamiya offered more. I love their modern kits.

Not usually, but I frequently put one away and start another. I recently put a shelf above my work area just for the purpose of working on two or more at the same time. When I put them away I often forget about them, so hopefully staring at a build all the time will help me finish them up.

Just finished this afternoon. Built out of box, except for scratchbuilt roof bar. Also used Aoshima Daytona steel wheels with tires from the Sod Buster kit.

I've never had any luck fixing a damaged windshield. After I switched to Testors clear parts glue, I haven't has many issues. I also use it for small stuff like emblems, door handles, etc.