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James, thanks for sharing this outstanding rescue. The closer you look, the better it gets. Superb work.

I have said it before, and I will say it again here, I really like it when imagination and skill come together. Well done Pat.

JT, I know, sounds crazy, but it works just like full scale fiberglass mat and resin, just sets up a lot faster. Very strong too. I am also testing the sheets with paint, as a replica of unfinished 'glass for the underside of W900 and other 'glass hoods. Will post updates on that on this hood.

Hey Clayton, First, I really am looking forward to seeing how you work over a C.O.E. Here is a little wheelbase tease. Some times the things that give you the most trouble, give you the most satisfaction overcoming those difficulties. No matter what, persevere.

In it's own way, this KW is as sharp as your avatar WFL, both just first rate eye candy. Still crazy about the Green 'Shaker.

Hey Ken, I LOVE your use of Earth Tones. or Neutrals, as you said. They certainly give your builds a very distinctive style. Combine that with outstanding build quality, and you always impress. I'll have to check with Clayton, but I do not think there are any extra points for first done. I wish I could have this quality at even half the pace. WELL DONE.

While my tastes are permanently rooted in the '70s and early '80s, as far as interesting subjects, this little bulldog is just so superb, you cannot ignore it. Just beautiful. Very impressive work. Thank you for sharing this marvelous little Mack.

Hey Rob, looking really good so far. Really like the way this is going. Typically, the rear of the plate would be positioned so that the fifth wheel, in the rear most position, would be just slightly behind the midpoint between the rear axles. When in the forward most position, it would be almost directly over the front drive axle. Hope this helps. Mark.

Hey guys, First, thanks for all the kind words. They are greatly appreciated. Looking at some of the updates, I can't help think this is going to a great event for us on the dark side. Here are some pics of the cab / sleeper almost roughed in. I still have the back corners of the roof to build, then sand, sand, and sand it again. I hope the next update will have some more sub assemblies, like the frame, engine, or interior platform. This is a mix of resin and plastic. Not mention a ton of CA glue. Almost forgot, the semi-transparent areas are the super glue and used dryer sheets combination. Sort of a scale fiberglass. It is really strong, but will probably need a little putty to make it perfect. It is very hard, but not the easiest to sand smooth. It was the easiest way to fill the places I sanded through the resin. thanks for checking it out.

Matt, this build is going to be very cool! As much as I like the TV truck, a custom version is just awesome.

Hey Clayton, whatever you decide, it is going to be a fine looking build. Can't wait to see the progression.

What a great save, Sean, as well as a great build. I Really like the color choice. This is going to be sweet.

Just doing the monthly post. Have made some progress on the cab/sleeper unit, and hope to have some pictures to post next weekend.

JT, Very cool idea. I can see this being fun and interesting to build. With your skills, pretty slick when done.

It will be cool either way, Travis. Both the best and worst part of any contest build, is pushing yourself to get to that contest level in your mind's standards. Win or lose, doing something you have never done before is a victory in itself. JT, what makes that funny, is you make that really work, each and every time.

Great choice, Mike. I almost chose 1 of my Bill Drennen W900Ls for this build. Can't wait to see where you take one of my favorite trucks.

Here are a couple of pictures of what I have managed to bet done so far. I got a bunch of Freightliner resin parts off of ebay a few years ago. They were pretty rough, and I never intended to use them. Along comes the B.R.B.O, and I finally have a use for some of them. In the side by side pic, you can see the before and after, so to speak. Just about everything was wrong, the grille height, the taper of the hood, the fenders, the blister on the top, and headlights. I also found out, that used fabric softener dryer sheets make great matting to reinforce super glue just like the matting used for fiberglass. Makes it very strong. With lots of sheet styrene, super glue and mat, and sand paper galore, these are the changes so far. Thanks for taking the time to check out my pics, and thanks to Clayton for getting this going, it has been a lot of fun already.

Clayton is exactly right.

JT's words work perfectly.

All that is missing is the 'Tractor of the Month' title to go with pictures. Just a beautiful job, all around.

Tony, you hit the nail on the head! Over 40 years ago, folding card table in my parents living room, faceted Pactra enamel bottles Testors black bristled brushes and black plastic handled knives all around, ripping the cellophane of a White Freightliner Dual drive. Kmart got my three bucks and tax, and I got a model truck jones that has never abated. The wheels and exhaust were over-chromed and wrinkly on one side and almost white on the other, ruined half a dozen of my mothers clothes pins on the *)%@ split cab, but loved every minute of it. Still do!

I am liking this, good choice. I have a couple of the D.R. kits...maybe when I recover from this build...Going to be very cool.

Excellent build. What a faithful reproduction. Gotta love Cabovers, old school, new school, no school, even reform school. Crazy about Cabovers. What was it I read in another post, "if it has a hood, it is no good".

A Buzzin' Dozen Bulldog H, outstanding.

What a BEAST! Beyond cool.