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ok...I see my pics are still not posting as advertised. The top pic is the wheel detail, added the valve stem. The next shot is the shortened fuel tank . I simply removed one section , and reassembled. After a soak in the pond, its off to primer. Jeff

Awesome work!

Fantastic scratchbuilding!! Always entertaining watching your team work

Very cool build, and exceptional work thus far

No problem, that's how modelers help each other out! Noticed I had to remove the flare on the bumper, oops! Sorting out the steps now

https://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Objects/large-nuts-and-bolts-set-b/MGK00SPS006/product.php?s=6&pg=1&ppp=48&sb=stocknumber&so=a&kw=meng this was the set I used , and had to check again..but they were the 2.2 mm size from the sheet. I just eyeballed the size from the bolts on the back plate. @ truckabilly-Thanks for the shots of the real deal...guess the kit ones were pretty close! yeah, I like the hex style much better. @Tbill- Thanks !! The welds are simple to create..learned the trick from a few armor modelers..typical " rivet counters" !! even if ya mess em up..they still look good !! The bolt details are available in several types, and al of them could be used for future builds. Take a section of "tree" from any kit..some "melt" better than others. The moebius sprue was one that took more time to work..and looked "stringy" . warm it over a candle..or lighter and pull gently. The more ya pull, the finer it will be, or break !lol !. Cut a section for the weld, tack with liquid glue. After a few seconds apply more glue, and lightly press into it with your knife tip..the broken tips work great! I used a small file point for the wrecker..I wanted a fatter weld. Practice on glue bomb, its really easy, and adds a cool touch! Tip ! The liquid glue doesn't seem to matter..Testors works GREAT but the fat brush is messy. I use Tamiya or Tenex . Hope this helped ..amazing how many areas you'll find that adding welds improves the realism.

Wow! That's a serious amount of snow in a short time.

The welds were just heated sprue, but the resin ones from Archer would work great too!

I purchased the set from www.scalehobbyists.com, but several carry them. The manufacturer is Meng . Thanks for asking

Amazing work...everything looks perfect

Wow, that looks great!

Thanks everyone! Seriously considering turning the parts into a conversion set, just gotta finish cleanup on them, and Gary is willing to cast them!!

Thanks Clayton..musta caught me mid post!

I'm thinking about asking a buddy to cast up the fender treatment and new bumper for future build, these parts would be a simple conversion with the day cab! Jeff

last but not least...a test fit . The headlights were donated by a buddy..thanks Steve!

the next shots are the Harley Edition headlight buckets .,They turned out rather nice! I used Milliput epoxy putty for the bucket, then skinned them with .010 strip to create the raised area . A few touchups w green putty and its off to primer!

ok, now while that dries..lets head over to the bed and add a few details! The rotator base plate had these funny "gumdrop" looking bolts around the perimeter. These certainly wont do..so I replaced them with bolt/washer details from Meng. Whoa !! Theres not a trace of welding on the trunnions for the boom...some stretched sprue later,a poke and prod w a knife tip, and a proper dowsing with glue, I had the welds I was after.

well, I promised a few photo's...and boy do I have one everyone should like !! I'll keep that one till last ! First things first, lets get that custom bumper and gaping mouth done. Then mount to the truck , for another test fit ! some reason lately my photos end up showing before the text..agh! sorry

Wow! Great project, love the matching paint schemes!! Looking forward to more up dates

Lol! Sounds like a great build!

Wow..Utica date sneakin up fast!! Tom- What ya have planned for the show? I'm sure it will be a fantastic truck like the Prostar Thanks for the feedback, I'll get more pics loaded. Working out which fuel tank to use, noticed the 1-1 only has one tank mounted below passenger door! Guess the truck has big looks, but short legs! Lol. Keep watching. .more coming!

Outstanding build. Love the color combo, would love to see more !

Amazing work!

Thanks guys! This build is sooo much fun!! Cab is soaking in the pond, it needs mild sanding after..kinda like fine pebble texture all over. Nothing too difficult!

Yeah..no point in doing it half ass! Found a nice piece of metal screen from Teds to back fill the hole. Good call on the grill! It does look more menacing opened up Date night...more updates tomorrow!