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I'm currently serving a mandatory 14 day lock down, so decided to build something different. I spotted the build, an AMT 57 Chrysler 300C . I recently found an interest in the big fin cars...caddy, impala, and this was another one that seemed to fit the bill. My plan was a serious bump up in HP(not an LS ) bigger tires all around, and dropping the stance without major surgery. I already had purchased a base Hemi engine w Hilborn injection from Action Modeler , and had chrome shorty stacks from Detail Master ordered . The steel smoothie wheels w dog dish caps are from ebay. The color was very important on this build, I finally settled on Tamiya gunmetal. I wanted the mobster vibe, but knew my painting skills weren't ready for a glossy black finish yet . The build The wheels going on would require the normal grinding excess plastic from the wheel wells, quick work w a dremel round burr . The wheels I'm using for this Mopar A quick mock up showed the ride height wasn't gonna cut it..not dragging frame low , but dropped . adding a mm lift block to the rear springs and adjusting the front control arms had it sitting low like I envisioned. a quick squirt of primer after sanding away the mold lines had this build moving forward quick ! Turning to the front , the Hemi actually dropped right into the stock mounts. I was disappointed when opening the bottle of hemi orange to find it had dried out..so I mixed up some orange color and painted the block. Valve covers were done in semi gloss black . I still have to wire the mags , and touch up a few items . I've only dabbled w bmf, and wanted to try a technique I read on here . Applying the foil before paint , then sanding off the paint to reveal the chrome underneath. I applied bmf to the large side trim and trimmed away the excess Jeff

Gorgeous work! The paint looks perfect

nailed the look ! The floats front tires really give the dump truck a heavier appearance, then putting the montone body on= fantastic! Id be soooo tempted to add a plow hitch frame to the front, some reason this truck screams plow / dump truck to me. Thats just me, I tend to do dumb stuff hahaha

wow ! nice work on the stinger !! These trucks sure had to be built heavy for the enormous loads they carried, and sub par travel routes..we wont call roads, wouldve torn a normal truck apart

thanks, ive really been busy this summer and havent taken time to work on models. I just found out I have a few days off work per covid rules, so no excuses now ! quick test later cleared me, but was in contact w a positive case.. Really looking forward to tinkering again, better restock up on supplies while locked down..someone left the glue bottles loosely sealed oops Glad I had chance to take more shots of truck, noticed more home brew details I'd to include on this build.

Nice update ! HVAC work is so much work, I thought about applying for apprenticeship at work a few times . Looks like a killer stereo in your GP hope your neighbors are friendly

Its been months away from the bench w life pulling in different directions. I had the unexpected opportunity to snap a few more detail photos of the BD mixer when one of the few surviving trucks from their retired fleet attended the annual Brockway homecoming in Cortland. I heard over 80 trucks attended this yrs show . A truck enthusiast was able to purchase a roadworthy truck to pay homage to the companies history, and surprising many people it attended this years show . This wknds gonna kick start this build again after wandering around the real dog .

Really looking sharp ! I can't believe JT hasn't been along yet..this has his favorite color vibe going lol

The interior details really bring the truck to life adding that driver touch. Love the cowboy hat too

hope your getting comfy in your new home ! we're going thru a house move w my mother in law, sold the family farm and bought a manufactured home closer to us. guess the closing isnt till sept, but shes getting nervous

good looking paint scheme ! Ive heard this kit nearly builds itself ..toss some glue in the box shake and open the box to reveal a finished model lol

Absolutely knocked the build from the park ! The colors are well done and really accent the trucks lines Thanks for joining our 21 BRBO too

Fantastic work ? ? Whats the plan for a trailer on this build ?

Very well done! You really nailed the color on the Mack

Beautiful paint work , very challenging getting clean lines around all the body lines. The front looks especially sharp

Wow what an awesome update, its looking fantastic. Really like the custom fenders and tail light panel

These are starting to show up at local car cruises now , but still love the styling

Caught a photo of Marty McFly criusing the streets a few weeks ago..

Nearing the end of another month, sounds like deja vu..several builds are still going on and many are wrapping up or complete I've been slacking big time about working on my project , have zero ambition of sitting at the bench . Walked by it this wknd , and pondered sitting down for awhile..then noticed the sun outdoors. It made me laugh when the thought crossed my mind that this hobby is like that..itll be right there waiting patiently for ya until the times right..like a good dog . Seems ironic now that my builds a Brockway Husky

Really sharp build ! Thats gonna be a show truck

Nice paint Tom I'm just just send my cabs to you for color lol awesome color scheme . For your frame color , had ya thought about a steel color like the stripes to tie them together?

Awesome looking kitbash ! Colors will definitely make this old dog stand out ! You going with a beaten up dump box or day 2 build Correcting the wheel spacing sure does make a difference

Tech sure has changed our hobbies for the better, allowing new builds and faster time to produce. Nice looking project !

Fabulous work !!

Great build Dan , bet ya didn't plan a full blown pit scene when ya started ! Really enjoying watching the diorama develop, and blown away its only been 6 months