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Not much of an update since a recent wind storm has forced me to do some repairs at home, but at least I was at the bench for a little while today. I cleaned up the tail light area a little with some putty work and sanding.

I look forward to this one.

You did a really nice job on this build.

That looks great!

That is a nice build

That is really nice!!!

Nice color choice

Here is the International V800 engine in its factory blue color. I painted mine Model Master Sky Blue Metallic.It was the closest thing I had at hand. It's not a bad match. I don't know if this color is still available, as the can I had was purchased in 1993. I wonder if Pontiac engine blue would be close.

OUTSTANDING!!! The level of detail is just incredible.

that grille looks nice.

You have done some great detail work thus far.

OUTSTANDING!!!!

I was never crazy about the kit tail lights, so I went with round lights. I cut the tail light sections from an old amt Fruehauf flat bed and grafted them in. I just need to putty and sand them and they will be done.

There's not much to report as progress has been slow. Searching for parts and having to cast my own parts has taken up some of the time. Thankfully, I have a complete Transtar 2 kit to copy some of the key parts. For example, the bracket just ahead of the stack on the passenger side, was missing, so I cast a copy of it. When the cab is down, it rests on this bracket. The battery box cover I scratch built using the one from the fresh kit as a guide.

Check with Jerry at modeltruckin.com. What he doesn't have he will often make.