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Lol I think I got caught fibbing , my record for leaving a kit OOB is definitely worse than the Cleveland Browns

Thanks Kerry ! I actually ordered both sets to assure coverage lol just received the shipping notice from Jerry Thanks Brian, I appreciate the comments . The Holmes is really a fun wrecker to fabricate, deciding between the lattice type boom or plain round tube drove me nuts for a couple days. I used a side panel off the " big stick " pete to set the wheel openings then just scribed the new doors,,something ya could definitely handle. if ya like , I kept the sheets from mine id be happy to copy for ya to build your own

Very cool project jim hope ya continue the build

Update time !! Small details I've been ignoring long enough , figure today was a good time to start them . The right side cab door on papa truck was missing the lower window..my build is an E model cab , so I used the mk 1 eye to guessimate where it was. Drill a couple holes in the corners sand sorta square ..done stamp Peeking in the corner of the pic was the other "major" detail I wanted to work on, the light bar . Grab a stick of 1/8 rod , bend and heat..throw away start w a new rod...round 2 was gtg how about the tail lights..the kit ones definitely won't work...I just doodled them in then drilled / filed them . Really rough right now.. Full dress rehearsal. .. stay tuned just ordered the bj bear deacls set from jerry, modern marker lights from moluminum, and a new updated 3d printed grill from kj..getting close to primer

Yeah love the way the autocar and trailer turned out..glad ya turned the truck into a logger had I kept it the poor thing would've ended up another mixer or wrecker lol

Thanks alot ! I've been really slacking lately w these arctic temps

Thanks everyone Glad I could jog the ol memory for ya kerry ! I can wander into the hobby store buy a bagful then driving home remember I never bought what I originally went after ..thankfully the online shops help

Looks great Tom ! Bet your glad to have it finished up since 14 Now where ya gonna find room in the case for that ...hmmm

Good progress !

Stunning work ! Looks great from here

How about a small peek at progress I needed to fab a 3rd boom section since the challenge kit only had 2 , glued couple sections of gw frame rails together and bobs my uncle ( he actually is..lives down south lol ) The cable guides and boom end from the kit was attached to 3rd section , altering as needed . Afew small details were added to the drum winch , punched discs for eventual hydraulic hoses , and even the small data plate on the frame from scrap. Still needs the bolts to liven things up, probably just dots of thick CA That's about it for now any criticism welcome

Thanks Dr kerry ! I steal a few minutes to bash while daughter takes her nap, then back to getting chased around house ! Now she's running daddy runs out of diesel early . Thanks Warren !

I'd love to build one right oob but the sky high prices keep me away, it'd be nice to have it back in circulation Course there are ways of building this mixer thru the aftermarket. ..jerry has the decals, aitm has the challenge mixer and the truck could be sourced fairly easily. ..but the box art is so riveting

Looks great you definitely turned that truck into a show piece !! Wow the headache rack fit really well holding up the dolly . Now I gotta start one of the trade kits as well Again excellent work

Looks good jim knew ya needed a quick build after the IVECO Pardon my ignorance but what's USFS

Ditto !! A weather worn autocar love it

It's gonna have a green leaker..ya know I'll be lurking ! Looks like a great project , especially how good the inspiration photo appears

Thanks ! Me too !!much more interesting than reruns of reality shows least cartoons have a believable plot

Thanks I appreciate the comments Finally cleaned up all the wrapping paper , and stored the lights and tree for next yr. I stole a few minutes during a nap to putter . Started getting the modified boom together, realized I'd need a 3rd section to model this truck. Luck would have it, a left over frame rail fit . I shortened sections 1 and 2 and altered the ends.. Pics showed a reinforcing plate along the boom, so I sketched a pattern I'll transfer later Naps almost over so gotta get ready for more cartoons..thanks for looking

Very tempted to enter with a semi tractor and a monster in line CAT ... Just gotta come up with the proper tractor...

Looks fantastic I'll save a bag of popcorn for the load Happy new year

Man that headache rack looks sweet on that work horse !! Definitely glad I could contribute Just loving how everything looks together I certainly should add a log hauler to the must have list , but can't find time to work on much lately ..gotta love insulation work .

Wow..awesome work Very interesting how great the elastic looks for the hose lines, it's very authentic.

Looking good don't stop now !!! Cool touch adding the square hydraulic tank Again the color choice looks fantastic. .

Stunning like everyone else has commented I've never appreciated the cruiseliner tillnow