clayton Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Sure! I thought about using the kit at one time did not think it would look good,now I know. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Great idea . I too had often thought about doing something similar with that body ! What you have going on here looks good thus far ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 I found this on flea bay for under $20. They are out there and for the price I took a shot. I had the same questions you all have, just stupid enough to part with $20 to satisfy my curiosity!! The packer body is quite good once you remove the add-on custom stuff. I still have rear fenders to fab and some details like steps and lights (minimal considering the date). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Made up some rear fenders last night, wrapped a piece of flat stock around a socket, secured with tie-wraps and let it cook in some hot water followed by a cold bath to set the shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 On 8/28/2018 at 9:49 PM, Russell C said: One option to keep an eye on when various kits don't have the right wheels/tires is the growing number of diecast collectibles out there, especially when some can be gotten for cheap or for parts. Here's one example. Excellent point Russell. We are seeing a lot of new stuff in diecast that can be utilized in our plastic builds, mostly what were getting in plastic is old reissues.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) On 9/29/2018 at 7:09 AM, disabled modeler said: They can be found out there yet but with the Tom Daniels show rod series in limbo for any future releases IMO, the Monogram garbage truck and school bus models would be a lot more valuable, then and today, if the were done in correct scale. Edited October 7, 2018 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Nice technique for making those fenders ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 19 hours ago, leafsprings said: IMO, the Monogram garbage truck and school bus models would be a lot more valuable, then and today, if the were done in correct scale. Agreed....still I love those kits there fun to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 The bulk is now done, I just need to add the details and do a little touch up painting. Next update will be "Under Glass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 like it , love this kind of cab,s jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) Great idea and a great build, love this kind of projects. Keep up the good work. Hermann. Edited October 14, 2018 by Hermann Kersten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Under Glass: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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