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Your wheels and tires look like they are very clean. I like them! This is going to be a very cool build. Rob

Thanks Vic and Jesus! Thanks Gator for the tip on using warm water to straighten the hood out. I decided to go in a different direction as I have never had much luck with the warm water method. Likely, more that I don't have the patience for that. I decided to use a brace of metal to force the hood back to shape. I cut a strip of metal to size and formed it to the proper shape of the hood. After several adjustments I epoxied and clamped the brace to the underside of the hood. After the epoxy cured I removed the clamps and did some final adjustments and Bob is your uncle. The brace stands out like a soar thumb right now, but I will clean things up to make it less noticeable when the hood is open. Here is a shot of the hood and cab sitting on the frame. All held together with tape for now. I found myself in a hobby shop yesterday afternoon. I have no idea how this happened but I bought the Mack DM600, Ford Race Car Hauler, and Italeri Ford Aeromax 106. I am hooked!

That is one serious looking rig Matt. I'd love to have that sleeper just to go camping in style.

I love the unique idea you have with this kit. Your doing a great job! Rob

Sounds like a cool build Gino. Looking forward to seeing more.

I'm looking forward to seeing your build Aaron. You have some great ideas! Rob

Really nice scratch building. I love these old rigs.

This is going to be a great project to follow. Looking forward to seeing more.

You sir have real talent and patience.

This is going to be a very cool build Matt. Can't wait to see the plastic flying. Rob

You're moving right along Pat. I sure do like the choice you have made modelling a Dodge.

Nice idea for this project.

Thanks JT and Gino. I really am having fun with this kit learning about large trucks. I got the floor in, I just need to make the engine tunnel and work on the interior. The details on the interior door are very weak, so I'll scratch build my own along with the rest of the interior. Finished cutting the doors out last night. When I tried a mock up I noticed that the hood is terribly warped as well. Must be from sitting for all these years in the box. I'll have to figure out a way to straighten the hood out. All suggestions are most welcome.

Thanks Terry, that is a great idea. I have made the floor for the cab and doing so has straightened the back wall out. I didn't get much done on the weekend except for finding piano hinges which I believe will be small enough to replicate the real thing. Next, opening the doors and then I will post some pics. Rob

Nice choice for your entry Jim. I'm looking forward to seeing where you will take this one. Rob

Nice job on a very cool job.

Beautiful job Yuri. I really like the color you chose. Rob

Everything looks great Ken. I agree with you Pat, there are some great builds going on here and I don't have the knowledge to compete at this level either. I'm having fun building and learning from the pros.

Nice choice Mike! Looking forward to seeing this one come together. Rob

Well, its been a couple of day of sanding, cleaning and aligning parts so I thought I should provide an update. I got more work done on the engine and did painted the rims. Next I want to add some more details to the engine, I am pleased with the level of detail AMT included on the engine but I think a little more basic plumbing and wiring will make it pop. Now I just have to find some good detail pics of the NT-350 so I know what to add. Not like a good old V8 engine which I can build in my sleep. What I am really enjoying about this build is the change of subject for me. Building this rig has given me the opportunity to do lots of research and learning. While mocking up the truck I noticed that the rear wall of the cab is warped. This will need to be straightened but I am concerned how the pressure required to straighten it out may impact the sides. I'd like to open up the doors which will weaken the sides potentially causing the cut-out doors to not align. I guess I may have to add support to the cab. Thanks for looking! Rob

The tanks look great Sean. Rob

Nice work Ken. The engine detailing looks great. Rob

That is one beautiful Ford Mike. Love the blue! Rob

Nice work Mark. I second the thanks to Clayton for getting this build going. I've had a lot of fun with it.

Thanks for all the nice comments and encouragement guys. It means a lot to me.