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Weight is a major factor of consideration for commercial carriers. I was pondering how they could increase range with larger or more batteries, but then I remembered how heavy those things are. I’m sure they are trying to balance range with weight, so the 300-500 mile range is the practical limit at this point to ensure they can carry a profitable payload. Anyway, back to the model, makes me wish there were more 1/24 diecast trucks available. It’s nice to see they chose a pretty big scale for the model, considering most tend to avoid anything bigger than 1/32 for big rigs. Granted, the price reflects that.

Great guy, great aftermarket supplier.

Interesting, as a model. I’m sure the price reflects a little “collectors item” philosophy, or at least an attempt at convincing people that it is worthy of collecting. I’ve only read a little about Tesla’s venture into commercial trucking, so this is sparking enough curiosity to look up a little more about it. As far as the truck itself, aesthetically - not my cup of tea, but understandably, the design is serving a purpose. So, it has merit in my eyes, I suppose. Definitely unique.

That’s a fine truck. Great work. Love the bumper, looks like it means business.

I appreciate the opportunity. I’d enjoy reading the survey results, if you’re able to post them. Thanks.

Very cool!

Like I said over in the modeltruckbuilder forum, the hood/cab paint mismatch was a happy accident. Looks great and it’s very realistic with these weathered workhorses. I love the 6-71, nice job on that. Excellent build!

Looks great! Nicely outfitted with details and accessories. Great use of aftermarket parts. The spread axle flat looks great with the 378.

I thought the same thing too, at first. I’m always so impressed with builds like this where the vast majority of it is totally scratch-built. On the MTB forum, he said the estimate of scratch building of this one would be 95% - what an artist!

This will be another great build. It always makes me chuckle a bit when I see those chrome spokes, but I know you’ll take care of that nonsense. Unique tanks, and I also like the rarity of the 6-71 (putting one under the hood in a build, not in real life), so this will be a fun one to watch.

Great work so far, it’ll be a unique build. I remember this one has been in the planning stages, or on the project wish list for a while, glad you’ve got it going. Nice that Texas 3D was able to come through on the cap.

An accurate, open, 82-86 grille for the MPC/AMT Bronco would be much appreciated. I have a complete kit from which I could supply a primed body and any other needed parts. Though I’d prefer one to fit the MPC kit shown above, I also have the Revell/Monogram Bronco that I could also supply, if there’s interest in doing both. I’m also the owner of a 1:1 ‘86 Bronco, if that would be of help to verify measurements, photos, etc. Thanks.

The very valid points being made about agriculture equipment made me jump to another subject where the EV support infrastructure (or lack there of) could prevent its practical use: Law enforcement vehicles. Getting back to the original post, I imagine this means we won’t see a Dodge-based police pursuit vehicle when they go EV. Even though charging stations could be installed in police garages, stations, etc, the mere thought that they’d be dependent on the electrical grid would, I believe, prevent any municipality from going electric. It will be a very long time until battery tech provides the range and infrastructure, and more so, the infrastructure reliability needed for emergency operations. Don’t get me wrong, EVs have a place, it’s just not everywhere.

Thanks for the information. Now, this conversion would allow for the builder to update the Italeri kit to a 2018+ model, assuming the cab and sleeper was unchanged when Volvo recently redesigned the vn series, correct? The hood, bumper, side fairings, etc. are the obvious updates. Just wondering what else would need to be done. I haven’t studied photos (yet) to see if I can spot any differences in the cab and sleeper between the earlier models and the current lineup, but I imagine there are at least some subtle changes to those parts in 2018. I know there were some changes to the rear sleeper fairings in 2014 or so, if I remember correctly.

Yeah, as suspected, I can’t find it. Your screenshot says “last item”, but with something like this, they’d probably make more. What was the seller’s name?

If you’re looking for 1/24-1/25 scale 1960’s - 80’s pumps, (even much later eras in some rural areas) the best is a resin line of kits from Doozy Modelworks. They’re available on eBay from time to time as well as some other online sources. They have 3 different designs and come in single and twin packs. They also have many other types of highly detailed resin kits and items.

That’s interesting. I’ll have to go look and see if they’re still selling it.

Beautiful build. Especially fun when the model on the shelf is a great conversation starter like this one.

Looks great in white, especially with the white Budd wheels. Nice resin tires, too.

Wonderful. A popular color combo for the time. I really love the simple, daily driver, stock look.

Now you hold the world’s record for the longest 1/25 scale Cadillac! What a unique build. Crazy and cool. I remember reading about it in the Guinness Book of World Records when I was young.

Really cool history. I’m sure I’m not the only one who appreciates your contribution to the hobby, and reading the stories about it.

The wheels are a huge improvement in and of themselves, but wow, overall it’s really coming together.

I second Model Cave in Ypsilanti Michigan, located right on your proposed route. Looks like it’s already marked as a stop, but a great destination you could easily spend a day or more visiting, The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. Honestly, there are so many automotive-related stops you could make in Michigan, let us know a little bit more of your specific interests, and there’s probably something for you on your route. As a family trip visiting “The Soo” might I suggest adding Whitefish Point and Tahquamenon Falls. They’re not too far off your path, and definitely worth the time to visit while in the eastern UP. The list goes on and on, but I’ll leave it there for now. It’ll be a fantastic trip.

For what it’s worth, here’s a few ideas of mine. You can mix and match as you “see” fit. If it looks “eye sweet” - well then, it works for you. That being said, I myself, tend to notice some combos being a little off, enough to bother me and I try to avoid mixing the scales when it comes to the truck and trailer. 1. Less noticeable is when the trailer is 1/24 and the truck is 1/25, as trailers are inherently larger, and the 1/24 96” wide trailer looking like a more modern 102” with a 1/25 truck. 2. Tankers are perfect for swapping scales, as it’s been said. Tanks come in varied capacities, perfect for being a little smaller or larger. 3. How you display it. If the truck and trailer are displayed in a straight path, the height, length, and especially the width over the drive tires are more noticeable than if you are able to display them connected, but askew, like it’s in a turn where the truck is 45 degrees to the trailer. It’s more difficult to discern the scale difference when the combo isn’t lined up. As a bonus, you can get that perfect 3/4 view on the truck cab, and the impressive view of the length of the side of the trailer. Granted, this takes up more space in depth, but it’ll shorten the width.