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Gray mack- I wished I'd started by modifying a kit part! I'm used to building resin conversions in armor builds..seem much better engineered

Pharoah- I did have to add the grill bar as mentioned. I haven't decided if wheel wells should be added, just finished the frame chop. Good heads up on the glass..mine doesn't fit.

Thanks for the pics and suggestions. My biggest surprise was how little the kit parts actually fit to the cab. The need for a doghouse alluded me, and notice from your pics the firewall will require filler. Thank you

I've run into builders block! The project I'm working on is converting AMT 1950 Chevy truck into a COE. Sounded easy enough...purchased a resin cab and started building. The first snag was the required frame chop to remove the 3/4 inch space between cab and bed, and get the wheels centered in the wheel wells. That issue was easy enough, but here's the real head banger. I need some ideas for the engine bay..the kit parts don't help here. I thought of opening up the frame below the engine so the wheel wells fit , but that would throw the grill/ bumper area into chaos. thanks for any input..I hate to shelve this project this far into it Jeff

amazing work on the chassis! looking forward to updates !

scale hobbyist recently listed the Meng models D9R kit. Us armor guys have impatiently waiting for a styrene version of the equipment , and now have one! The kit is listed as backordered, but they restock quickly. The Komatsu excavator heavily weathered on a low boy would look amazing!

thanks for all the feedback. I'm just waiting for the mail man now to begin my project! I'm leaning towards a flat deck truck, 2 toned pearl paint from Createx. I noticed a few pictures showing the hood opens like a standard truck, with large hinges in the center of the hood. There's a big block 427 planned for the engine bay, borrowed from the Corvette roadster. The tire choice is still uncertain...either Alcoa wheels, or torque thrust wheels from Pegasus.

Your color choice looks amazing! I've been looking thru the wicked paint line, and wondered if your model was painted w a white base ?

question- is the C600 flatbed like the stakeside version ? I've located a few around , and a pepsi hauler.. The race hauler would be cool, except for that tire shelf area! A standard flat deck would be more eye appealing

Thanks Aaron- I'll take a look around!

I was planning to build a 1950 Chevy Coe. The idea is to use Ron Andrews resin cab, and have it wearing semi truck tires. Would I be smarter to use the AMT 1950 Chevy truck for the frame, or would a Peterbuilt truck frame be better, it will be slammed. The truck will either be a flatbed..think counting cars..or a cargo truck Thanks for any help Jeff

Joe- I am currently working on a similar truck, but stumped how to locate the rear bars for the 4 link around the step side? I thought I had it decent, but after opening the doors, found my roll cage was too far forward. The pic posted above doesn't show up on my computer Thanks for any help Jeff

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I'll certainly post my work as it progresses

Just dropping in to say hello to everyone! I'm Jeff, and typically build 1/35 scale armor...but a great friend convinced me to try automotive. I'm currently scratch building a Marine Corps wrecker known as a Mk 36 MTVR. The chassis is from Trumpeter, the rest is scratch! I have a upcoming project ..Flash point resins 66 Chevy pro mod truck body, needs a scratch built chassis, and gloss (eek) paint job! The project is going to be modeled after "Fast Freddy" a pro mod driver from Sweden Jeff