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I like the peeling paint. Nice weathering.

A worthwhile save, nice work.

Indeed, more like a swan and less like a turkey.

Museum-Quality! Extremely impressive build, one of the finest dump truck models I’ve had the pleasure of viewing on this forum. Equally impressive, the photography makes it look very realistic.

I’ve ordered from MTB in the past, and I’ve always been very happy with everything. Quick shipping, great quality.

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Nice JD you’ve got there. Never seeing these kits built-up in person, much less right next to each other, I didn’t realize that the Massey Ferguson was that much larger than the John Deere.

A great start! This will be an awesome build. Nice stretch on the hood.

Looks like a nice kit. Be sure to show us some photos when you’ve got it painted and fitted-out. I’m sure it’ll be awesome.

That’s a great looking truck, and I love the “family photos” of the whole fleet. I’m especially impressed with the finish on the dump bed. I wouldn’t have guessed it was a Krylon rattle can from HL - ya learn something new everyday.

Excellent build. Great color choice. It really pops. I like the dirt on the tires. It’s a great-looking model, even being box stock, though I bet you could easily customize the Prostar. On this kit, box stock is no small feat, in itself. Speaking of which, have you made any progress on the Aeromax RV hauler?

I agree, the Ford C-series is a logical pairing with the Garwood 700 series. It would have been a typical 1:1 chassis for it, during the early 70’s. Not sure how popular the gas v8’s were, the ones I’ve been able to find online are diesels, but I’m sure they existed. The kit’s Garwood body is not like the typical larger capacity body seen in the decades since, built on a bigger truck chassis. The Ford Louisville might be another choice, but I’m thinking I may look for a early or mid 70’s Chevy or GMC medium duty conventional to pair it with, along with a big block v8.

I’m getting more and more excited as I look up info on this kit and videos of old Garwood Load-Packers still in service today. As I’ve looked up more info on the AMT Ford C-Series, I see that though Round 2 may label this as a C600 or C900, (Not sure what they’ll do yet) Chuck is correct to label the post as a C800, as that’s the emblem on the cab. It seems though, that people have said that the 534 V8 was only available on the C900, but the kit’s rear axle is modeled from a C600. So, I suppose, if the builder was to make modifications, the kit could be made into just about any of the C-Series trucks. Either way, I’m looking forward to it. And yeah, I know it’s a garbage truck, but it’s cool.

I’m pleased to see it happen. The body could find its way onto other trucks, too.

Would these BNL Resin Wheels be correct? My guess is no, but thought I’d check. There’s no description in the listing. Scenes Unlimited offers quite a few sets, too. Might be something there that might be correct. I know he offers correct Alcoa-style wheels if you’re doing a dually conversion.

You’ve got my attention. Any more info on who’s making it? I’m not on Facebook, but often, I can still visit the pages, or possibly contact them another way.

Excellent info, Casey. I stand corrected on the displacement. 6.4L it is, forgot Navistar provided the engine before Ford made the 6.7L.

X2!

Looks great!

Nice work on this one, just like the others. I like the look of the shortened frame.

Engine is the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel V8. To be really picky, the exhaust is technically incorrect in the kit, they did the system for the gas V10.

Looks like fun!

Common spreads include 8’, 9’, and 10’, give or take a few inches. So, the 97” and 122” would both work fine. I’ve seen a lot of 10’ 6” spreads, or 5.04” in 1/25 (5” basically). This seems to be the standard. I think the 41’ measurement is from the kingpin to the first rear axle, and on a 53’ trailer, that sounds right for a spread axle. For whichever measurement you want to try, mock up what that would look like, and see how you like it. Something you could check out is the length/axle laws for your state, (sounds like you already have) if you’re looking to replicate something plausible for your 1/25 highways.

True, both Revell 359’s are 119” hoods. The only current resin 127” hood offering I know of is from Gary Wallace at GW trucks. He lists it as for the snap kit, but maybe it could be adapted for the other one. No website, but he takes orders via email gwtrucks@yahoo.com

I like the paint scheme on this one too. Classy look.