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Not a super big update, but a change in rolling stock has given me a little push forward. The wheels and tires are the extra steelies and tires from the revell 49 Merc kit and I think the squared size fits the truck a little better. And as a comparison an old amt 34 truck that will get a sympathetic restore some day maybe. I bought a parts lot of old amt and lindberg trucks some years back and have plopped them out on the bench many a time to do some mock ups, the last one makes me want to make a small semi or a junk yard pig with a tow boom.

Thanks Jon, it’s starting to look more “right” as I move forward.

Thanks Craig, the 48 will move forward cuz we all know only one project at a time is not a likely scenario. I do like the wheels and tires as well but they think a squared setup will be more to my thoughts.

This is a neat project, I’m gonna follow along too.

That’s a neat take on the truck Tim, I’m liking the mild chop. Thank you for your interest in my build. I guess I only needed a gentle prodding to get it back on the bench.

Well dang it, now I got Curious and pulled the box off the “maybe someday”shelf and had a rethink of some things. Rolling stock will probably be a matched set (size wise) as great as the big n littles look to my eyes, I think it would be better suited to be a little more trucklike. The cab needs some more attention to get it sitting on the frame properly, I got that sorted I think. The bed and rear fender units will need some friendly persuasion to sit in there respective positions. So all this rethinking has led to a lot of parts box diving… and the ideas that keep spilling out on the bench for other projects, oh my here we go again! Thanks Craig @Mr. Metallic for the reboot.

It got carefully put on the someday shelf, I actually looked in the box not long ago, I had thoughts of making some changes actually( engine being one of them) it might get some time on the bench before I kick off the OBS debacle. As it seems I bay have difficulty getting the gmc bits I want. Time will tell Craig

Thank you, that one will be my starting point for sure.

Thank you Steve! I’ll shoot him a message.

Well a decision has been set upon, I will start the single and extended cab dually as (both in white atm) I looked up a vendor on the evil bay for some grilles and was saddened to learn that said vendor does not ship to Canada☹️ darn tarriffs. So my dream of a fleet of GMC work trucks is a bit of a haze right now.

Dang it, wrong forum

I’ve come to realize that I have collected a large number of these kits/trucks over the years and I really should make an attempt at completing at least some of them. From the promo style to the full kits I know I have enough raw materiel to get at least 80% shelf ready in a short time frame. I’ll call this a build thread and work on them as time allows. First order of business is to figure out which one to start with. I could start with the low hanging fruit and just add details to the promo style ones and go from there. Decisions decisions…. Please feel free to add your thoughts comments concerns and maybe even a link or two for some 3d printed GMC grilles and or GMC decals. Thanks for looking!

Thank you Greg, still deciding on skirts. Thank you David. Still needs a few touchups.

Now the chassis is all sorted with modifications for ride height and fitment of the big cad mill. It was time to add some colour. A few small touchups will be required. I’m slowly making progress on this build and doing my best to keep the bench squirrels at bay, I think they are enjoying their banishment to @customline and @TopherMcGinnis benches. That being said I do feel the need to stretch my creative legs and have been thinking of another winter parts bin build.

Teetering on the edge…

Nice work on the “fiddly” bits Jim, I’ve found that the revell 32 kits have some nicely defined u joints.

I could do that, or… not use them at all. Still Considering the options.

Well I think I have all the suspension components modified enough to maybe , just maybe add some paint to them, it’s down to sub assemblies now. These will all be be hand painted, as I enjoy the process of getting all the details right, there will be a heavy mix of shades of black and greys.

I do believe so.

Not a likely find for me☹️

Well I will have to go with what I have, it’s a mail order only world for me atm. Local hobby shop is a farce.

Embrace the Squirrel, 🐿️ they have been scarce around these parts for some time now and I’m happy about it!

I kinda dig the blue that you have chosen! I’m about to embark on a colour selection for the “48 and it’s gonna be a tough choice.

Thank you Jim, it does lend some food for thought on the issue, they look like a cheap add on from a JC Whitney catalogue from the 70’s. I’m trying to do this as an early 50’s type build when the cad would have been available at local wrecking yards and an engine swap and mild custom treatment would have been a cool upgrade. Once I finished fiddling with the chassis and suspension I’ll have a look at the wheel openings and see if the skirt is where I want to go next. Thanks again for your input! Over here huffing squirrel repellent!