chuckyr

What technique do you use to create that beveled edge to the dump body?

So according to your example, you are going to have external breathers on that cab.

He is a member of the MTDG on Yahoo. It may take him several months to restock, depending if the resin casters are even making those items anymore.

You can use automotive paints on plastic models as so long as you seal the plastic properly. Use a good primer. I myself first use a light coat of Krylon primer. Krylon is an excellent barrier between the plastic and any type of paint. Then I use two light coats of Testors white primer. You can also use a can of flat white paint if that is not readily available. This will be a neutral base color for any other paints you choose to use.

You’re hitting on all cylinders Turbo590. How about some weathering?

And to add insult to injury, IMC had plans to offer a Dodge LVT1000. We can only dream! Dodge Big Rigs

A light coat of grey primer, I use Krylon and then when dry two light coats of Testors white primer.

Interesting Tim! Why is it that western trucks don't usually have spoke wheels. I noticed this even on pre 1960s rigs.

I agree, we have had enough 359s, but I bet Tim Ahlborn doesn’t think so.

Up for bids: Testors Promo Photo For Peterbilt Model Truck Cab

The Testors 362 suffered a similar fate as the AMT Garwood Garbage truck. It was announced but never put in to production.

I thought that would catch your eye!

American Industrial Truck Models

Spaulding Trading & Shipping has KFS items too.

He used to offer some 1/25th scale photo etched big rig items. I wish he would put them back in to the catalog.

Is this a repop of the Clint Freeman item?

To find your answer, go to the truck model forum near the bottom of the forums page.

I found a Pinecrest International 8200 resin kit in my stash. Forgot I had it. Above average casting, but the resin is typical of the 1980s tech. Some what brittle.

I could use a F-2275 hood for an Ertl kit I have. Can you do one?

Your International cabs and hoods reminded me that I have a Pinecrest International 8200 trans kit. I will post some photos when I get the camera.

Great stuff! What happen to the Lonestar? How about a 9700 or a 9800?

Hmmmmmm!

As a UK resident, I see a number of differences between Euro trailers and the kind of trailers often modelled in the US. Do they use 'Super Singles' in the US? Super Single wheels and tyres are universally used over here, they have wide tread tyres used singly instead of doubled up (2 to an axle instead of 4). In North America, super singles are not too common but are mostly seen on gasoline (petro to you) tanker trailers. You can on occasion see them on fleet tractors (if there is any space), to prevent cars going underneath in the event of a crash. Similar bars are on the rear end. Under run protection is only required on the rear of trailers. Possibly due to North American passenger vehicles on average being larger than Euro passenger vehicles, or possibly that the trucking industry lobby is so strong that they prevent that regulation. I think different materials are used to make 'em too - not so much ribbed sheet metal or polished aluminium on Euro trailer bodywork. The tastes of Europeans, like the European autos are less flashy than North American’s. Also, the trailers just look different in terms of size and shape. Well, they do to me at least. This is probably a result of the generally older European highway network having tighter bends and lower bridges and all that. Small diameter wheel/tyre sets are often used to allow higher bodywork to be used and still fit within load height restrictions. Older narrow roads and shorter distances. These are all reasons why I enjoy modelling US vehicles, it's a different look to what I see everyday on the road