iamsuperdan

Your build is coming along beautifully! A couple of notes about the multi-piece cabs. I've built a few of these Italeri kits, and have used a few different methods. The most successful for me... First, I assembled the cab, then painted and detailed it, then installed the interior. Was a bit of a challenge to force it in there, but it worked. This may not work for all of their kits though. Second time, I built according to the instructions, fully detailed the interior, painted the window trim, assembled everything, then masked off the windows and trim, then filled, sanded, painted, decaled, and cleared the exterior. I learned this from a couple of friends who do aircraft modelling. I'll be using this method on the next Italeri kit I build, the Scania S730 Highline. Seeing your skills though, I think you have a pretty good handle on building this. Looks fantastic so far!

Oh, and if we're talking full on dream world here, I would love to see a new tool, modern car hauler kit. A combo, with both truck and trailer.

I'd like to see more modern trucks. Freightliner Cascadia Mack ANthem Or even a medium duty truck, like the Freightliner M2-106 Not sure if this one qualifies, but a full detail kit of a Ford F550 (or Ram 5500? would be pretty cool too. Lots of possibilities for builds.

Kind of. These are the source files that Iceman makes these kits from. https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/ford-maverick-grabber-1972 Andrey's designs vary, and some technically have an engine bay, and some even have an engine. But the chassis and engine are pretty rudimentary, not entirely accurate. These files do print up VERY nicely though, and when sitting on the shelf, amongst your collection, will look fantastic! And until one of the major brands steps up, Andrey's designs are the best option for oddball or different vehicles. And if you don't have a printer, Iceman Collections does a great job with printing with excellent quality and reasonable pricing.

Why wouldn't you?

The IT Crowd. Season 4, Episode 6, circa 2006 There's a whole running gag about being put on a pedal stool. In my humble opinion, the funniest show I've ever watched. Just ignore the US version though because it stinks.

Maybe it's just his build, but this isn't making me want one. I'm looking at the fit of the wheels and the ride height, especially in the back. Plus the fit of the headlight lenses. I'll wait until I see people build it for real, and not something just thrown together. Yes, I know this is just a test kit, but still...

My first thought upon reading this was a Kenworth in a Gulf livery. ? Which would be weird. Assuming this will be a companion piece to the Gulf tank trailer.

Big fan of your colour choices! Nice to see something that isn't bright red.

Nice start! I'm a big fan of the Italeri truck kits. I find them much more pleasing to build than the US truck kits from AMT.

I knew there was only one way I was going to finish a build before the end of the year! ? Still...I do have one that is pretty close to the finish line. So I am trying.

Had to replace a faucet in our main floor bathroom. I am not a plumber. But I did it, and it works, and nothing leaks, and I didn't break anything. I did however curse up a storm, because I am 6'6" and not a scrawny 6'6", and I don't exactly fit well in the cabinet under the sink.

Are you the guy that "popped an Ollie" right in front of him? That's pretty awesome! I had a skate phase back in the day. I was a BMX freestyle kid, mainly flatland stuff. That just kind of let me to skateboarding. Had my Zorlac board, had my Vision shoes, I was set. Was pretty good too. And then I discovered the guitar, and skating just kind of went away. I still wear skate shoes though. And all the old thrash bands we used to listen to while skating are still in fairly regular rotation. DRI, Suidical Tendencies, SNFU...ahh good times.

Wait...we have pens?

It's a Palmer. Full detail Spitfire. Probably the most accurate Palmer made!

Beautiful as always!

Some more: LEZNAH0811 - lots of excellent wheel designs COSPLAYITEMSROCK - a lot of big rig wheels/tires and accessories. Plus he does a lot of tractor pull kits and accessories, monster trucks, and recently added some sprint cars. KRISBIZZLE - wheels, motorbikes, trailers, frames, interiors, lots of items for slamming a truck to the ground WHEELBASESCALEMODELS - wheels, wheels, wheels HOWLINGHOBBIES - wheels, seats, interior parts, rear spoilers/wings, frames, car bodies WALIDKHIER - VW-inspired trailers, vintage campers, vintage boats, some excellent wheels. And he does not charge for his work. Walid is an active member here too. SCALE_AUTO_MODEL_WORKS - American engines and transmissions, plus accessories 3DVM - engines, steering wheels, seats, wheels, transmissions, door handles, mirrors, radiators, fans, other accessories GHOSTMANZ - engines and accessories, wheels

Update! I mentioned OLIVIZZLE in a post above. Yesterday, he released his Vector W8 kit. Looks amazing!

Oh, I am totally going to try a few of those!

We were just discussing Festivus here at work yesterday. We told the boss about the "Airing of Grievances." He had no idea what we were talking about.

Your thread inspired me to finish something! I just got this one finished. Pretty simple airplane kit, but overall looks pretty good.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Sol Invictus, and happy whatever the rest of you choose to celebrate this holiday season! Wishing you all the best for a peaceful and relaxing holiday, and hope everyone has a healthy and happy 2024.