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Those came out beautifully Tom! The attention to the details, the execution, all speak highly of your skills. I am sure the truck and trailer will be equally impressive.

you are correct! agreed on the album comment too.

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should..........

"Father will do the best he can, so many things a father can't understand"

"with a hundred dollar bills in his fingers tight, he had flowers for wheels and a flashing headlights"

going to need a couple of the cowl induction hoods, I'll be watching this to see when they are available.

I think the company was called Blue Oval Resins that offered one, but if I remember they had some issues with getting orders out and also their quality was iffy.

Very nice work Tom, as usual! Will be watching this as you complete it and whether or not we get a resin version. On a related note, have you given more thought to the resin bed pieces you made for the '78 Ford Pickup? Sure would be nice to have that available too!

Better yet, do what I did, my daughter is on her rifle team in high school JROTC, #2 shooter, going to another nationals competition, no boy problems for me! Best of luck to you and the wife Mark, enjoy every minute as they grow up fast!

Thanks Tim, I think this would make for a fun, quick build, have to pick up a couple (pun intended!)

Great trade with Vintagedragcrazy (Vince) and he was patient as I was on the road with work and didn't get my end shipped as fast as he did his. Kit was one I was looking for and the same went for him!

Really nice work there Randy! Clean and well detailed paint and underhood.

Nice work on the conversion and build!

The first minivan? (Sorry Lee Iacoccoa)

The Revell and AMT/MPC cabs are different Brian, pretty sure different scale but I know for sure that the cabs are different sizes.

Nice save Tom, it is always nice when there is a cheap fix!

John (vegadeth), I too placed an order with Alan and was worried about the long time to get the product and his spotty communication, but once Alan explained that his job involved travelling great distances and long hours, I completely understood. What little free time he has is usually spent getting caught up on orders. As others have said, once you get the product you will be glad you ordered from him as it is very impressive. As the old saying goes....Patience Grasshopper.

I too like the black one but would not have one as a daily driver, so dang hard to keep clean and shiny!

Nice! If you want to create another one, there is a Revell wrecker kit called Midnite Cowboy that has a similar wrecker bed to the one you scratchbuilt, making life a little easier! Also, check with Scenes Unlimited for some wheels similar to the ones on the 1:1, I believe Danny has some that look just like them.

You were due for a break and what better time to take one than when it has finally warmed up in Chicago? Glad all is okay and you are back here.

Outstanding! A lot of work went into that display, thanks for sharing.

I am glad to hear Don and Carol have plans to retire and enjoy life. I don't begrudge anyone the chance to retire and like already stated, hopefully they have many years of fun. Not sure what the future holds for their business, but if someone could continue their legacy that would be the best scenario for us modelers.

I am sure Harry will tell us the answer soon. He was probably out celebrating the fact that it got above freezing today in Chicago!

Very nice! Great details and very clean !

At the rate winter is going in Chicago, you might get yours on model year closeout! LOL !