vincen47

Oh that’s a beauty, alright. I like the single stack, engine swap, and the sleeper - all making for a unique rig. Clever name, too.

This will be another good project. I’ll enjoy watching it come together. Do you plan to open the grille? I totally understand if it’s not feasible.

Received the Aerodyne dashes in the mail today. They are the finest 3d printed parts I’ve seen to date.

CTM also offers a photo-etched upgrade for the wide grille for both the GMC and Chevrolet. I don’t have one, so I wonder about the thickness, or lack thereof, of the grille shroud/bezel. On the 1:1, it looks like it comes away from the cab a bit. This may be something that could be more accurate in 3d resin than photo-etch alone.

The missing grille makes it stand out. Also, how the perfectly rusty frame awkwardly sticks out back further than needed, indicating the possibility that the truck served other purposes in another life. I love it.

Ordered two for myself, but no rush. Glad we finally have a correct aerodyne dash.

Those 1/32 trucks kits should have been made with engines. You’ve shown that a lot of detail can be done in 1/32. Nice upgrade to the kit.

It would be impressive without the lights and sound. With the added effects, it’s spectacular.

Looks like someone’s fun resto-mod project with the single drive and the straight pipe. Something you’d see at the truck show. Nice.

Superior craftsmanship, as expected. You do fine work.

Beautiful. What’s under the hood, or is it curbside?

Beautiful build. The paint scheme is gorgeous.

Great scratchbuilding! Your tremendous effort has paid off. A worthy tribute.

Like Brian, I’ve had a good experience ordering direct. I’ve placed a handful of orders in the past few years, most recently a few months ago. I’d say it has averaged about 4-5 weeks for a delivery. The conversion rate is really good right now, too.

I’ve used them to make sure big rig hoods behave. Sometimes they just don’t want to close properly or line up well with the cab, but a magnet or two will work wonders.

Yes, unfortunate Keystone isn’t in business anymore. But, Auslowe lists their Mack 6 spoke sets as 1/24. You can order direct or often catch them on the ‘bay. Also, Kit Form Services has them in 1/24.

Great work replicating an overlooked subject!

Lighting is fantastic! What a nice upgrade.

A good choice for a repeat. I enjoyed your first one. Any planned differences/upgrades?

Sweet paint job. I like the modified exhaust.

Excellent job on a kit you don’t see often, for sure.

Nice work. It’s a shame that of all of the van model releases over the years, no one ever did a proper “stock” conversion van as you’d often see on the roads in the 80’s and even into the 90’s - the “family vans” that evolved from the 70’s cruisin’ vans.

Like I said on the MTB forum, the weathering is spot-on. Perfect amount of dust and grime from the road. 5th wheel grease is awesome, too.

I can loan you a c1500 cab. Pm your address. I’d be happy to help get this going. I’m looking forward to your aerodyne dash as well.

A great build. Lots of detail and upgrades. Something to be proud of, regardless of the model contest results, for sure.