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Love watching your builds progress, I learn so much

How about a Workstar...

Outstanding results I have this kit in the stash, really should build it

Awesome work Jim

Outstanding work ! I had to chuckle about using 50 bmg for punches , perfect tool for the task Your auger turned out fantastic, actually been head scratching about how to make one for sicard blower...and you've done it ! Keep up the great work

Excellent fabrication! I've really gotta learn how to make 2 part molds, invaluable skill to have

Thanks everyone I appreciate the comments !! I find building trucks like these relaxing , guess using brain problem solving is good for keeping away dementia . I stopped by local DOT today for a few inspiration photos..and this was waiting. Its heavy duty , wearing a plow..and ORANGE what's not to love ..stay tuned

Awesome work!!!

Love your steerable axle ! Wish more kits came with them Keep up the pics , your build looks very good so far

Nice work !!!

Wow , the wheels really protrude from the fenders. Is it possible to use a smaller truck axle under it , something like an Opal or era truck ?

Yeah those orange trucks really stand out !!! Cant wait to see how your builds going Kerry !

Really looking forward to your build, when your used to building under a microscope...your gonna be like holy smokes these parts are enormous !!! Looking at the box art makes me realize how times have changed in this politically correct time now .

Awesome work !!! Those decals might have been a headache , but really set the cab off . This will be another show stopper !!!

Yup that's the email I have too If your on Facebook, Jamie is also on there . He replies to questions promptly

Absolutely love that Maz 537

I had a few hrs to putter today, finished getting the side wing mounted and testing all the parts.Always seems like mockups show things too close and changes are needed . I usually tack everything together so I'm not breaking stuff when problems arise The wing lift had me stumped , theres tons of parts in a small area . The hydraulic cylinder fits tightly against the mounts , and getting the mounts right proved problematic. I tried a few methods then settled on KISS. A few tabs to hold the cylinder along the brackets worked . Heres the lift bracket I really wanted this to have some movement cause I'd been concerned about the wing not resting flat . I made tabs from tube and strip so they could pivot . The effort paid off ...except one rod is slightly short ..easy fix The front post revealed a major issue . I either didnt make the side plates tall enough or attached post too high...either way I ended up adding an extension w I beam to lengthen the post . Before extending the post..whoops After adding the extension. Yeah..its very crooked , just tacked there Pinning the front wing plate will allow it to tilt and slide into the post ...another issue that popped up . I drilled out the wing hole, inserted an appropriate size tube ( bushing) so the pin would fit tightly. hide all this behind a washer and few Meng bolts ..and it's done ! that's it for now !

Thanks ! Glad I could help ya push your skills, it's fun trying different techniques. I appreciate your comments ! Yes having the real truck for photos certainly helps . I've had to swing by numerous times when I noticed photos missing

I started updating the wing supports and mounts . I've been told about several manufacturers of wings , and this was different than my ref. The biggest difference was the mount that secures the lifting mechanism ( rods) to the wing body. I profiled some angle and pinned everything together to keep em even. The horizontal braces were added also . The outside of the wing body had been patched over its lifetime also, so a few scrap bits were glued on. They actually had a 2002 date welded onto the patches ...I may try to replicate that w ctm etch welds thanks for following

Your doing very well ! Also finding out the head scratcher moments building trucks sadly . So many times these issues arise , but they seem to work out . Mocking up the body over frame does help get suspension lined up

Keep up the awesome work ! I'd never realize this was 1/32 looking at the details very impressive

Sounds good ! I picked one of those kits up from Ollie's , they look really good ! Havent decided what its gonna be yet

welcome to the forum Andrew !

your welcome !

cool color choice KJ !!! Definately looking forward to your KW