Sam I Am

I like it. I can hardly wait to see it with a wash on it.

Hey you two. There is a model show in Portland on Saturday April 13th if you can come. Even has vendors. I can send you the info if you would like. I will be there with a few for the show and a bunch to sell.

Thanks Anthony! I have been plugging away at it the last couple days and finally have the chassis together. Dennis did a real nice job on this with how little glue he used.....but that equals lots of parts falling off as you glue more on! One would think that with all the glue points easy to see that it would all line up, but noooooo, I'm fighting fit issues! I also did a wash to the grille, picked out the emblem, and added high output high beams since they were missing. Nice thing about this model is that I actually have all the missing parts in my parts boxes!

Good eye Scott! I wish the roof came off, the double bunk is carpeted and it even has a sink with fixture and a refrigerator/freezer combo. The compartment doors could have even been hinged if you wanted, they are all sealed compartments. Even has a headliner in the cab. What part of Washington are you in?

Love it!

I will be following along. The company my father-in-law works for has transfers and I was wondering how to build one. Fortunately he does not drive one so his truck is easier to replicate. lol

Both....both is good. ?

Will be watching this for sure. That is one good looking Mac. What color are you going with for yours?

While waiting on a couple parts for the International, and a trip to the hobby shop for paint, I dug out the other restoration project. This one I do remember the history of. I don't know how many of you remember an online store that closed a number of years ago called Model Express, just across the border to the north in Canada and owned by a super nice guy named Dennis. Well, this truck was built by him. I have a couple cars on display he built as well. So here is what I am starting with. Looks pretty straight forward. Cleaning, light polishing, and reassemble. I even found a set of instructions to help me along. If you haven't noticed, I am having a blast digging through my big rig stuff for the first time in five years.

What they said !

Sweeet! Love the Vdub!

Thanks everyone! This is fun to put back together. Cleaning up well with only small challenges. I have the chassis all repaired and sitting level, and most of the cab reassembled along with all the interior pieces cleaned. The sleeper has some paint damage to one compartment door, that will be the hardest thing to fix.

Nothing like the real thing. Thanks

I just keep coming back to this build. The details just keep going....

Looks awesome Brian! What green did you use on the engine?

I like this a lot. Where did you cut the frame down for the single axle?

Great work Jim!

I just downloaded the instructions and WoW has this thing been modified, unless there was more than one version released. The engine is different, the frame is longer, front springs and perches look scratch built, the sleeper is off something else, and I am sure I am missing things... The instruction sheet showed me what the steering wheel and column look like, now to start going through all those parts boxes...

Love it Pat, just love it !!

I have been collecting big rig parts/kits/buildups for many years and have not gone through my stash for over five years. I cannot remember where/how I came about this one, but whoever built this one did an outstanding job and I hope I can put it back together with due justice. If anyone recognizes it please speak up. It has fully articulating rear suspension, steerable front wheels, and LOTS of nice detail which includes hand painted pin striping. I will try and polish things up as I reassemble the truck. The only thing that appears to be missing is the steering wheel/column. I also found a broken air horn that needs to be replaced. I will need to find an instruction sheet so I can put it back together correctly. Here is what I am starting with...

That's what happens when you let a salt flat racer get in the way. ??

That is so cool! Looks awesome!

Looking sharp!