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Watching this one. It’ll be a fun build.

As many have said, this project is truly impressive, and that’s an understatement. Museum-quality is the best way I can describe it, and yet, I don’t think that does it justice.

After taking the summer and early fall away from the project, it’s back on the bench. I added the micro-mark rivet decals to the cab and hood to replace those lost to the putty and sanding process. Plus, I added rivets to the hood side near the cowl and the lower hood extensions that were not part of the original casting. There’s still a bit more sanding and touch-up before a final primer coat.

Absolutely outstanding work. I love it.

A great build. I enjoyed watching it come together. The upgraded Series 60 and all of the photo etched details really sets it apart.

She’s a real beauty! Great job on a very elaborate kit. I like the color choice, and the chrome came out looking great (a challenge in these kits). I haven’t built one yet, but I have a couple A&N kits in my stash. I agree, they look very well-engineered, highly detailed, and accurate. Nice work!

I’m looking forward to him introducing his line of tires. 13 different types!

Thanks for posting it. Interesting items I may have to try.

I’ll be watching this one!

How did I miss this one a few weeks back? Great build, nice finish and use of aftermarket parts and tires.

Absolutely agree, gotta love the classics and also represent the truck stops of today. Great shot.

Yeah, I think it was just recently that Global started offering the Cascadia in a daycab, 60”, and 72” sleeper configurations. For the chassis, the rear suspension is a consideration, true. Last night I ordered a 3d printed FASII Airliner suspension from EBay. Looks pretty detailed and accurate. It’s 1/25, so that’s what I’ll go with for the rest of the build, where possible. I’m not sure yet where I’ll source the rest of the parts, but I recently found a lead on a DD15 - some guys on FB said the recent Italeri Actros MP4 kits have a Mercedes OM472, which apparently is nearly identical to the DD15 (MB/Detroit collaborated in the design), So… I’m off to find that and do the mods needed to visually convert it over. Just looking briefly at some photos to compare, it is very close to a current Detroit engine. So, this build is starting to move beyond the dream stage, and into the gathering parts phase…thanks for the info and inspiration.

Nice work. Excellent addition to your fleet. I totally agree, the Cascadia should be a part of everyone’s collection who wants to represent the current era of trucking. It may not be anyone’s favorite truck, and you won’t see it at the local truck show, but it’s an important part of the current freight transportation industry. I plan to build one, myself. Planning to go with Global Scale Models. It lacks the hood mirrors, but it comes with a windshield and headlight glass. Not sure if I want 1/24 or 1/25, but that will depend on what chassis I decide to put it on. Maybe the FLD 120? What do you think?

Excellent progress. I’m enjoying this build.

Wow that is the best truck I’ve seen in a while. She’s gorgeous. All the effort really paid off in producing a masterpiece. Love the aftermarket details and parts, they really make a difference. Are those wheels from MCA?

What a beauty! I love the paint scheme. So very classy.

One of the best, if not the best Titan I’ve seen. Your corrections and modifications, along with the aftermarket details and parts, including great wheels and tires, all take it to the next level. Simply beautiful!

I haven’t ordered anything, yet. I’ve got my eyes on a Cascadia. I’m also wondering if anyone on the forum has any experience with them.

Wow wow wow. Outstanding!

Great build and great photography, as usual. The black and white photo is particularly stunning.

Wow that’s impressive. Something you don’t see built very often!

I always like these Reo’s. Great work.

Wow, what a knock-out! She’s a beauty! Incredible work, paint, finish, added details…the list goes on. I love it!

Watching this one intently for many reasons, including one, the unique subject matter - I see these rigs fairly often in my area, and two - the gp modeling series 60 - this will be the first one built up on the forum. It looks great! I bought two for myself. Also, very impressed with the water bottle idea!

Me too! It would be so awesome to have something like this someday. A dream of mine.