mikemodeler

Not sure where you are getting that from, but most places the percentage of deaths to positive tests are running in the 3-4 % range. The percentage of deaths to the number tested is less than 1 percent. I live in Charlotte and 94% of the people who have died were over the age of 60 with underlying health issues, so likely they may have passed away with pneumonia but were considered Covid-19.

Hmmmmm. I have an extra Foose F pickup, and an extra 65 Moebius service truck.........A hot rod service truck with patina??????? You have given me some inspiration for yet another build!

So I live on the NC / SC border, and the closest HL is actually in SC and has been open for over a week now. I ran in there the other day to get some fabric for masks and checked the model aisle. I will be back there tomorrow as business will take me in that direction and I will check out what may be new or re-stocked. In NC, the governor announced today that all retail stores can start re-opening this Friday, with social distancing guidelines and mask wearing mandatory. While I look forward to being able to get back to stores again, I have managed to live without many stores. I have found a lot of what I need online so life ain't so bad. No LHS here to support, but have found a few online worthy of my money! Will be interesting going forward how business changes. In an article in today's Chicago Tribune, they interviewed the President of Revell USA and he was discussing how the business was saved a few years ago and most importantly, they have seen a 90% increase in sales since this virus started.

Had to run to HL today to get some fabric for face masks. As I was talking with the lady cutting the fabric, she said they hadn't gotten a truck with stock on it for nearly 6 weeks! I am guessing that it won't be very long before they do get one but just a reminder to us all if you are in a store and wonder why the shelves are bare. I did go over to the model section and they had some holes on the shelf but had a decent stock, did notice the paint shelves were missing a few colors.

That is very nice and love the way you updated it! But as Harry P would have said, "Where's the mirrors?"

Gonna be following this one, digging that old camper!

Interesting subject to offer, wish they had some other stuff to run as I think this kit will sell limited quantities due to it's price, the size and subject matter. Nice to see some of the old stuff come back out but I would think they could find stuff with better selling potential.

Nice job on that truck, you nailed the look and the stance! Nice color choice, I am leaning towards a similar color on one that I am building, a K10 shortbed fleetside.

I have mine dug out and after looking it over, will try to make it a quick build. Like what you did with the wheels, wish there was another set of wheels like some 8 spokes that were popular at the time.

No pictures to post but I did get a lot of body work and final prep sanding done today on about 6 models, so hopefully with the nice weather this week I will get some painting done.

Go to Facebook, get to the Model Car Aftermarket page. From there, click on the police/fire lights tab, then look for a post by Model Parts in Scale. It is a father/son doing the lights and they have them in many different styles and colors. Don and Dave Panek are the guys, high quality stuff and very reasonable pricing, take a couple of weeks but well worth it.

The chassis in this kit is so far from being correct that it is basically useless unless you are building a curbside or shelf model. It is a shame because unless Round2 can bring back the 78 Chevy stepside kit that had a correct 2wd chassis, there isn't much else out there.

If there is a price listed near the model it would be a good indicator if it's the wrecker or not,the wrecker is likely to go for more money.

Dang son, the ain't that shiny from the factory! Nice work so far, digging that blue !

Watched this come together, incredible work and details, in awe of your scratch building abilities!

I am working on such a build right now- 84 GMC chassis with a 72 Cab and resin short bed. Might also build a second one with the step side, not sure. The wheel base is correct and yes, it has the correct wheel houses too. I am going the 4wd route and might build the step side with the lifted shackles and big tires.

That came out very nicely, love the details. Might have to order up a couple of those bumpers.

That looks great Tom! Is that the wrecker bed from MCRC or the old Midnite Cowboy bed? Great details and spot on replica.

Awesome tip and they look great, more realistic than the blobs in the kits. I am going to have to try that method once I can get to Michaels and grab some of those pins, I have a few GM trucks that are mirror less because the kit pieces suck.

I love it! I will be converting mine in a similar fashion by removing the brush guard as well, maybe some different tires too.

That is very nice and love the details!

Now that I have the grilles to make a couple of mid 80's Chevy pickups, do you remember how much you added to the frame and where you added it? That should look great when you get it done! Love those Fireball wheels!

Careful Brian, just like Fireball and Scenes Unlimited, ordering from Olson Bros can get addicting!

Great job on that Warren, love how it all came together! That dump box looks like it was made for that kit.

Guessing he will use the beds he had when he did the Camper/Ramp truck special issue back about 15 years ago.