mikemodeler

Don't forget the outriggers to stabilize it when being used. I would look for a set Moebius wheels and tires, very lifelike and nicer.

Tom, Not sure how period correct you are trying to be with your model, but if you are just looking to put 4x4 underneath the 'Burban, it might be easiest to swap in the running gear from the recent MPC 84 GMC pickup. I personally haven't tried to do this just yet, but I do know the frame from the '84 fits nicely under the 64-66 Chevy pickups from Revell and looks good to my eye.

You have a lot of work there Jeff! I would search the internet for pictures or even possible diagrams of how everything is connected. I would see if there is anything on the Miller Industries website, they are a large wrecker manufacturer in Chattanooga TN. If you have seen "Highway thru Hell" on the weather channel, Jamie Davis got his Western Star rotator wrecker from them. To lengthen or strengthen the chassis, you will need some Evergreen or Plastruct structural styrene or if you are really up to the challenge, use brass! I believe the 2nd steering axle tires are the same width as the front/forward and the is controlled hydraulically. Not sure about the rear axles but there are probably only 2 drive and 2 helper axles. Keep in mind that all of this will be out of view unless you display the model with mirrors or turn it over.

Nice, love the color choice so far. Should be another beauty when done, enjoy your holiday!

I think those are the "MSRP" and not necessarily what most retailers will price them at. That being said, there is a LHS that seems to follow whatever the manufacturers show as list price and their inventory seems to be the same with little movement. I see kits at their store for $29.95 and can go down the road to Hobby Lobby and see them for $24.95 before the 40% coupon.

I am one of the first hundred members here and have seen/heard/witnessed quite a bit in the time that I have been here. I have to admit that overall, this has been a great place to share ideas and information. The majority of the members here are the most helpful and encouraging bunch and offer inspiration through their words, actions and builds. Outside of a few, my interaction with the members here have all been positive and trading/selling kits has been a great way to make friends and get rid of or adding to my model collection. Like many, having a local hobby shop is not an option and if it wasn't for Hobby Lobby and Michael's, I probably wouldn't have as much passion for this hobby by virtue of not being able to physically see/touch the models. I know our friend Harry liked to discuss the merits of online shopping versus visiting the LHS, but for me, walking into a store and seeing model kits is more exciting that paging through computer screens looking at thumbnail pictures! I have also met some great people through this forum and attended some local shows and made friends as well.

With my recent decision to thoroughly think through every model kit purchase, there isn't any thing on the list that I want or need. I am looking forward to the Fall when the Datsun pickup comes out, not much else has grabbed my eye or screamed "Gotta Have It!"

david, Thank you for the kind words! Yes, we are going out to dinner tomorrow night to celebrate. It was her birthday on Tuesday and that was also the day I got the word on the job. I do have a lead on another job that I should know about in a couple of weeks. It will pay much more than this one and will include some heavy travel but may be worth it!

After getting caught off guard on June 30th and losing my job, I got a call today with a job offer! While not exactly what I was doing, it is in my field of work and is a stepping stone to being back among the employed! I start in 10 days and it's like I took the month of July off without pay. The Mrs. is happy because I finally got the wallpaper stripped and the dining room painted while I was between jobs. Now I can think about getting one of those Revell Suburbans and getting my creative juices flowing!

Welcome sir! There will be some shows in the future you may want to plan to attend. SCMA is a statewide group and they have a show in January in Spartanburg and a show in May near Greenville. Both are good shows, and lots of models to buy. There is a show near Winston Salem next month, the CKM club puts on a great show and lots to see and buy.

The Can Do wrecker is a HD unit with a huge rotator set up on the back while the Kenworth wrecker is not. The differences are tremendous and scratchbuilding would be a lot. I sent you a PM, look it over and tag me back.

Yes, check out Fireball Modelworks. Joseph has some really nice stuff, is easy to deal with and ships fast!

recently did a trade with Xingu and all went smoothly and both parties are happy! Would definitely trade again.

Morgan Auto Detail (www.madmodeling.com) has what you are looking for. Great guy and service, you will be happy!

Yes, that is true, but they have higher costs associated with purchasing shipping supplies and carrying the cost vs. the guy who uses a Priority box from the USPS and maybe $1.00 of tape. Bottom line is that some eBay sellers use shipping as a means to generate more revenue as their eBay fees have risen.

If it was 1/25 scale, I would buy 12 of them to have in the back of the AMT C600 Stakebed delivery truck........just sayin!

I have yet to buy on eBay and one of the reasons is the shipping charges. Why can Tower Hobbies or Modelroundup ship to me several kits for around $10 and someone I don't know on eBay justify $15 or more for one kit? Tower Hobbies and Modelroundup have a lot more overhead than someone selling out of their basement on eBay but yet they are more reasonable. Yes, there could be some economic advantages of buying shipping materials in bulk but then you have the labor cost and carrying cost versus someone going to the post office and using one of their boxes. I recently sold off nearly 70 model kits to one person. At face value, I got a decent price for my kits but after boxing them up and taking them to the UPS store to ship, it cost me $2 per kit to ship them. I am not complaining, but I can understand how it adds up when shipping is involved and yes, I had an interested party locally that wanted to buy the kits and save me shipping. I also had someone offer to buy the kits and if I had shipped them, would have spent more in shipping than what I would have received for the kits themselves.

Looking good, like the paint colors. Should be a beauty when you finish it.

Looking good, anxious to see this one closer to being done. Awesome scratch building as always!

One of my favorite quotes to use when I see stuff like this!

Which makes one wonder if the kits were sold at a higher or lower price than what they could have ?

Looking good! I had a similar plan in my head for this kit once I get one. Mine might be done in a city fire department color scheme.

The only kit I can remember having the exterior mounted spare tire was the 37 Ford Pickup. It was a green model on the box art as well, possible you have them confused?

Of the three, I would pick the El Camino style design. Seems most practical to build and looks the best to my eye. Surprised Chrysler didn't consider something like that given that GM and Ford had similar style vehicles at the time.

I can't see any faults, just a beautiful rendition of a great model. Nice work, some of us should be lucky enough to build that well!