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Here is how I modified the shoe plate on the AMT Bulldozer (trade name deleted). Due to the fact that the way the assembly design is made it is difficult to get the cleat any thinner. You are able to shave down the cleat and still have assembly of the tread The next step was to determine the height that could be removed and how to do it with all the shoes turning out the same. I figured using a disc sander and the shoe being held by something that would withstand the sanding as opposed to the softer vinyl shoe. I used a piece of brass stock that was the right height and placed the shoe against the brass as I sanded the cleat to the height of the brass. The final product is a lowered cleat on the tread Hope this helps, greg

I just read through this thread and pulled out a 2nd or 3rd release kit, circa 15 years ago, The treads were vinyl and I saw why the cleat is so large. The cleat is the part of the shoe where the connection is made to make up the track that is why it is so large. I experimented and found a way to shave the cleat down but can't thin it due to the connecting engineering under the track shoe. I plan on posting a 'how to' which worked for me. Guess my Fire Department is going to get a bulldozer. greg

It works well for a different bed for the Datsun mini truck

The clear plastic parts were transparent green. greg

Very nice, hard to tell the point of origin. good detail on the burnt tire. Just one question, would this have been a total burn in itself with no attempt of being extinguished ? greg

A bit bigger in 1/20th scale but opposed 4 cylinder : https://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=729 greg

Why don't they put in another or two rippers, The bar can hold three rippers. It is interesting that they debranded this kit. I have a built one with the chrome parts and added extra rippers which have different yellow colors due to different runs. It is a D8 tractor. I can only wish that some one wise model manufacturer would just make an 'American fire truck' series of debranded fire trucks. greg

If you had a fellow model builder who is incapacitated and has a collection and you found out that other persons have confiscated his collection and are selling it off would you tell the model builder? You do not know what situation he has placed himself in in regards to his assets but he believes his collection to be intact. What would you do? greg

Good looking build, Would like to see more of your work, Isn't it a shame that this company is now gone along with a lot of great badges of the past. greg

Guess I'm just skeptical. The letter is interesting, I googled the autograph's of Steve and it's close, and in the letter it states 'again' wonder what happened to the first letter? greg

Here is what I could capture of the front bumper dent and grill dings I think those would be obvious scars that I would use to authenticate the 'real' car greg

Pretty neat build, always a 60's t bird fan, My thought would have been a 'tilt wheel' greg

Thanks for the pictures, You helped fill a little niche for the Tom Showers fire engine inventory with the picture of Tom's FDNY pumper greg

You might try diecast police cars http://www.policecarmodels.com/ or this party has one generic sheet of 1/24th decals http://inquarters.com/Fire_Decals.html greg

I was hoping to finish in time for the NNL theme in October but had some delay with working the figure and the Black Shadow,. Inspired by the famous picture from 1948 of Rollie Free setting a world land speed record The Figure started out as 'Adam' figure from Prieser, added shorts, and head from construction worker with modifying his hard hat to be a helmet, shoes from the trophy holding MPC figure. I had to rework the arms and hands, felt like Dr. Frankenstein cutting arms and adding putty The Black Shadow from IXO museum collections was modified with a die cast bicycle tire from an unknown blister toy. shaved the brake lines off the front fork, removing the stock seat and modifying the rear fender, found the flying wing for the tank off the AMT 289 cobra decal sheet. Base is Hobby Lobby stock plaque and baking powder for the flats Since the photo was in Black and White I conjectured on the colors, the helmet was noted as blue or red in stories of the ride greg

OK, I give up what movie? Nice roadster greg

Yes the MPC Dodge truck is where that jack came from, Another floor jack was in the Revell part pak hot rod display items greg

Once found a missing part from a model my brother brought to me 2 weeks later in my gravel driveway! Suggestion if you have a hose type vacuum cleaner insert a piece of your wife's old hosiery in the hose to form a pocket in the hose and vacuum the area, the hosiery will catch the parts the carpet monster upchucks greg

How about a reissue of the AMT chevy II wagon? greg

I am always amazed at your work, Not sad because it's not red but it does have a gumball. Just one question, Where'd you get them mirrors? greg

Old aircraft builder trick, paint gauge black then use prismacolor white and red pencils to highlight details greg

Thanks for the coverage, Didn't get to finish my project for the early racer theme. greg

Nice job, great stance greg

Tells us about the tires greg