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Checked out the Boeing steer car, the site mentioned 2 newer models use electric motor for power steering but the older variants used only driver power they call the " armstrong " method to steer them !! One video I emailed ya actually shows the amount of turning input the driver is doing on curves !! Cool stuff

Looking good Kerry that's an interesting project for sure !! I actually watched a few videos w daughter of the steer cars in action. Definitely looking forward to this developing

thanks for following along during the build ! I definitely enjoyed the build and still amazed about the amount of detail they crammed into the kit

As promised the finished pics !! more to follow

Simply speechless how amazing this turned out !

Officially calling this done !! My idea for trailers load didnt pan out so its rolling empty likely off awaiting its next mission, which makes sense with the raised tag axle ! I'll add pics tonite, first set came out too dark

Very cool project

Gary wallace has steerable lift axles or non steerable ones available. He doesn't have a website, you'll need to email him for info. gwtrucks@yahoo.com

I'm currently measuring and photographing a packer body from the local waste management , plan was mount the scratchbuilt packer onto the reissued Autocar . Cant wait to see what ya come up with , always thought these would make an interesting project

Ditto !!

Jamie at moluminum has lowboy air ride suspension sets in stock for a modern trailer. The rest can be bashed from the listings that jim b provided .

Just a thought ...looking at gears found in older electronics devices yield tons of useful gears I'm sure could be re purposed into a wrecker. Heck an old VCR that I " dropped " had plenty of goodies inside ..kids wind up toys too

I spoke w KJ a few weeks ago at the ATHS truck show, just before he got married..congratulations..and mentioned he was moving soon. Definitely hope he gets settled in and starts casting again

Thanks for showing these ! Sounds like your very pleased w the quality of work. Doug was a vendor in Fulton NY a few yrs back, his rims were very popular . He also was showing a turned aluminum chemical trailer he was selling..my buddy actually let him use his prized Brockway to pull it..absolutely perfect combo

Great looking KW

Stunning Your build inspired me to purchase the GMC Crackerbox from Dave, these older cab overs really strike me

Nice job

PM replied Your very welcome

I probably have a set of mack ones if your interested, they'll be from the dm800 kits. I'll confirm tonite and let ya know. Ok here's what I have ..a set from an R model Mack, a pair from a paystar 5000 kit or a set w covers from the Peterbilt 359 can do wrecker . The set without the sprue frame are from the paystar, set on left from Mack R and finally the square end ones from pete 359 If they work just send me your address via PM and I'll send them asap HTH Jeff

Nice job !! Like the work effects on the frame and engine really gives it a work horse appearance. Really like the wheels too, always thought the tires have an unusually wide appearance Mine didn't wear away as planned kept coming off in bigger spots than I liked. I cleaned it off and redoing the layers. I used tamiya acrylics for top coat..next time back to testors enamel..always been happy w wear

Man great minds think alike !! Mine is a 71 convertible w 350 rocket..rides like a caddy just plain fun car . I've always wanted a 72 442 convertible though

Beautiful work !!

I started weathering the tractor while the trailer sealer dried..I used AK sand /desert camo Panel liner like a wash..then streaked the pigments w testors. I really like the used look it created..hopefully you'll agree More to come !

Very nice work !

The options for a load were numerous, anything the US military used from mid 80s to early 90s would fit...the Abrams would be great option, this truck had just enough capability to haul one..just. My duty station on Ft Hood had a fantastic museum of captured Iraqi equipment brought back after Desert storm. I had chose an Iraqi Auf 1 SPG which France sold them years before. The huge turret and 155mm barrel looks cool..I had started years ago..ironically it was from Meng also ! Here's the load I'll spray this Iraqi sand..much lighter than the US used..should make an interesting contrast. The one issue I caused by loading trailer, I'll either need to replace the winch cables to reach this tank to appear as it's being loaded..or add chain binders to strap it down Thanks for following any comments welcome