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Beautiful!! Just picked this up @ Hobby Lobby for $23.00. Do you scratchbuild the hose clamps etc., or is there an aftermarket source in 1/16? Gregor

Fantastic Build!!!

Miss that era - was about that time-frame the NASCAR Bug bit me!!!

I read this thread & understand your first few words about getting a strong focus on a project and starting it. I started building/converting trucks about 8 months ago - I also do planes, ships, armor. I have 128 kits/projects started and wondered why so many? I have come to the realization that two factors are involved; A. I run out of reference data on a particular subject, and, B. I find new reference data to another subject that catches my eye. Guess it's time to buy a bottle of focus factor

I've done 1/25 scale Armor out of card stock - build it up with elmer's or super glue the sand & paint.

I tried posting pics of my Renwal Army Wrecker as a new post - first try to submit pictures - and can't find it anywhere. Can I get some help with this? Thanks Gregor

Incredible Build!!!!! So realistic!! Thanks for sharing - Gregor

Thanks for the info. I do have a picture & I think my Cousin might know the model number. I don't know the yardage size - if it was gas or diesel. It wasn't as big as say a Mack or Diamond Reo Dump Truck. Thanks Again

Does anyone know of a 1964 International Dump Truck Cab in 1/25 scale? My Uncle Chip owned one when I was a wee lad. I remember him cussin' that truck one minute & arguing with my other Uncles the next minute about there not being a finer Dump on the road. Seems he put three or four motors in it. It was light blue with a black bed & frame - just found a picture of it the other day. Wow - good memories.

I think the earlier comment about younger drivers isn't about becoming owner-operators, it's about what was previously mentioned - a job, not a life style - their life style is hangin' with their friends as much as possible. I was career military and when I retired, seriously considered driving as a second career but I was hired by a trucking company and started dispatching 33 Drivers after two weeks of training. I had mostly good (and a few bad) drivers who were all 48 OTR. Their biggest complaint; "when can you get me home". This company was a big believer in drop & hook and some of my Drivers where out 30 - 40 days. A couple didn't mind staying out as long as possible - most drivers hated it & I received "I'm gonna park this _______ truck & fly home" comments on a weekly basis - One Driver did fly home from Chicago - showed up with his packet & ask for his last check. My biggest fights with my boss was gettin' my guys loads coming back west, & paying for lumpers - he hated that. These higher-ups didn't realize that these guys were out there living out of a truck - not sitting behind a desk in slacks & tasseled loafers. I went into aviation maintenance after that experience and have the utmost respect for the folks making their living on the road.

Thanks Charles - I'll insert the 4mm tomorrow. Gregor

Charles - Great Conversion!! I am converting an F-1 to an F-7/F-8. I found a build/conversion article by chance - he said 2mm fender spacers - I initially went with 2mm & it didn't look right so I went with 3mm and after looking at your build - my fenders still look narrow compared to yours. What width fender spacer did you use? Thanks - Gregor

Great Work! I'm a Scratch-Builder too, and I admire work you've done. I am currently converting an F-1 to an F-7 - will post pictures soon. Gregor

Welcome from Caldwell, Idaho Nick - I'm a new member too. Look forward to your work - Gregor

Today I picked up the 1/32 Snap Freightliner with Trailer - It looks really nice. Also bought the 1/32 Kenworth T600A - I found out Snaptite isn't a "bad word" when it comes to these truck models - I see all kinds of possibilities!

Hello All, I have gathered up the following rigs in the last couple weeks; AMT 1/25 GMC Astro 95, 1/25 AMT American LaFrance Aero Chief, 1/25 Pete Pacemaker 352 COE, 1/24 Monogram Ford F-250, 1/25 Lindberg Dodge L-700 w/Box Trailer, AMT 1/25 Ford Stake Truck, & Monogram 1/24 '50 Ford F1(For an F8 Wrecker). Now it's time to start building!!

Thanks for the welcomes. I am finding so many different directions to go with truck modelling - I think I've bought enough kit-bashing bits & pieces and kit parts in the last couple weeks to keep me busy building some really interesting conversions!!

I am new to 1/25 scale; planning on some older pickup tow/wreckers, have a heavy duty two axle wrecker bed that I'd like to match with a COE, want to convert a 1/24 F-1 cab to an F-8 - wonder if the Chev 3100 can be done the same? - do an early 50's Ford or Chev 1/2 ton pickup as a USAF Follow Me Truck and a K-5 Blazer as a Army CUCV, also my Testors 1/24 Jeep as a orange/white Follow Me jeep, plan on doing a Dually Wrecker and something with a couple 1/32 snaptite big rigs that I picked up cheap - not sure what yet, might try the 1/25 pickup truck tires on 'em, don't like the hollow back tires either. Love to scrachbuild & convert so this arena of modelling should be fun )

Hello - I'm Gregor, been scale modeling for about 15 years. I really like to scratchbuilt & convert along with taking "basket cases" and rebuilding/converting. I have a real interest in Wreckers of all eras. I recently saw a Weather Channel series on Wrecker/Recovery Vehicles in Canada & really caught the "Big Truck" bug. I've found some aftermarket parts sites for some planned subjects and I am really looking forward to learning from the "Experienced Hands" here on the Forum. A Pre-offered "Thanks" To All!!!