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they make a nice build..

nice build

i see your point shipping all the way from the UK to the US using the plywood, but shipping here in the states that's just a big extra cost on the Big Rigs i ship..the way i ship i have never had any issues..but anyone shipping across the pond the plywood would be extra protection..

thats a 16x80 in real life. that would be huge in 1/25 scale . 8" wide and nearly 4' long, but it would be cool.....i was thinking along the line of a half of a Double wide like a small 24x40.. and that would still be 6" wide and 20" long...

Dump body..

i just ran it thru truck wash it was muddy..lol.. my 2 trucks before i retired some years back..

Erik everything i build and sell is expensive also so if they follow my packing instructions above it will arrive in great shape..

follow my instructions and it will arrive in great shape..

great job

Willie, i been shipping built model's for years. first thing you do is loosely wrap the model good with bathroom tissue, then put it in side a small trash bag and seal up. in case something falls off it will be in the bag..and its always possible that something will. next wrap good with bubble wrap. at least 2 inches thick. tape well.. the main thing now make sure your box is big enough for the truck. ( u gonna need 3 inches of packing peanuts around the model after its wrapped with bubble wrap) a UPS store will sell u everything u need or some other store that sells boxes and packing material...add about 3 inches of packing peanuts on the bottom then put model in box (does not matter if its standing up or laying down) once model in in box add more packing peanuts making sure they are all around the model good and over the top at least 3 inches..once u close the box if you have to use a little force then the box is packed well. if its loose add more packing peanuts till u get a tight fit where u have to push the lid down and hold it to tape. dont worry you not gonna hurt the model if you wrapped it like i told u to...u said u had 2 trucks, ship them in separated box. now to ship dont go to the Post Office as the box will be to big and heavy and cost u a leg and arm to ship..UPS is where i ship large box. but u can ck everything on line..hope this helps..i have never had any problems shipping this way..

NEVER mark anything FRAGILE..i ship a lot of truck kits and sell high dollar replica's of oil field trucks i have built. I heard that they are to much football playing going on in the back of the collection centers. and have seem a lot of box that my members on my Facebook truck group got that looked like they were in a super bowl..so NEVER mark anything FRAGILE..

great job..

i had one back in the 80's but sold it..sure wish i could find another one to build..you off to a good start..

sorry it has took a year to answer you. had health issues all last year and have not touch a model since..its called crystal line.. it Elastic Bracelet String Cord for Jewelry Making.. i dont remember where i got it from but probably Amazon or eBay.. it works perfect to simulate rubber under the fuel tank straps..i take a toothpick with a small amount of medium or thick CA (super glue) on it and glue one end to the back side, then stretch it and glue the other end . cut off excess. then with another tooth pick push the cord up against the tank bracket. it should stay in place if u stretched it tight enough, if not a little CA will fix it. i u cant find any and want some i have plenty..send me a message..

i been using this since the 80's..dries fast, easy sand. you can find it at any auto parts or home center-lumber. even Walmart is where i get mine..

the grill set your talking about Warren even tho Papy Hobby sells it, my friend Olivier SUDI is the man that had it printed years ago and sells it with his other parts around the world..great guy to deal with ..fast shipping..His Facebook page is ... Création O S ... or you can email him for a list at https://www.facebook.com/Création-OS-540158253075818/?__cft__[0]=AZXorG3x2fNxmjW8LSV2pPPYBNsNOW3jx5lE5NmJEY5uALk83FsEZa5q711Ywpk_4CCtlFPSvVoxU8q1gOFLak9yQEwF0C-HqJlL24rXHVwUGTTAK4EPpD56uLQ1LqOeBlQD9H2uP4nofu7CLIkzwWXNsyHt01YRzIRgcnH6GPHWcA&__tn__=-UC%2CP-y-R

looks great..like the colors..

gonna look great when finished...

Another great job Alex. Looks great..

Steve Broerman you should be able to use a small amount of Mequiar's car wax or their clear plastic cleaner and polish on a Q tip to remove it. then lightly buff it with a old tee shirt of soft cloth..

should look good..

You did a great job..Alain and his son does produce some Awesome parts..

looks good

looks good

great job.. i have heard that for many years. i think builders are just scared if the cabs have more than one piece. i never had a problem with building the freightliner or any of the truck kits u had to build the cab..