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Yes you did. My brother had that one and I did at one time I kept the decals and sold the truck many years ago. The wrecker is a nice one.

That’s awesome I figured that is how it was. Did you open them? I would like to see how they did it if you want you too. You can post it here I don’t care.

You said it Gary lots of talent here for sure not matter what they build.

Exactly and I need a fun build at the moment where I can kick back and relax and enjoy building Trucks like I used too without the rivet counters looking over my shoulder telling me how wrong my builds are. That’s the best thing about this place I like.

Thanks I appreciate it. Ok I will very soon.

I’m hoping it will Jeff. Although I’m thinking they never ran this set up I was going to change it and go a different route but I think I’ll just keep it the was it is. It may be a fictitious build but I’m having fun with it. A “B” train would be a cool build in this scale I like those rigs. Thanks again for you comments.

Thanks for the info. I kinda figured they didn’t but I’ll probably just keep it like it is for now. Here in Midwest we called them Truck & Pup set up.

You are absolutely right. Round2 has made a big difference when it comes to box art so much eye candy. Also their making the competitive team up their game on their box art. Some say we’re just buying box art these days because some kits are poor quality but I think the box art encourages us to build the the model just like on the box because of the magnificent way it looks. It’s a great time to be a Model Builder these days and the Nah sayer’s don’t realize this.

Nice one Ken. The Box Art is just outstanding on this one.

Jürgen sorry I missed your post and yes it is. You have come a long way over the years like many others here on growing your skill set in different areas. Sometimes scratch building can be easier than sitting down with a outdated Model kit that has fit issues.

Thanks Brian and yes your right it’s good therapy and I can’t believe I covered that much ground. I haven’t done any scratch building for years now felt good to revive them.

Thanks Steve for stopping by. Yes it is the truck has just enough details and builds like the 1/25 scale to satisfy someone who don’t have a lot of self space or room for a bunch of models. Yes you don’t here much about Lee & Eastes they been around for 101 years now and what a Legacy. They’re one of my favorites of the Western Frieght/ Tank lines.

Thanks for stopping by. That’s pretty neat you worked there. This might be a fictitious Rig I know they have Truck and Pup combos starting in the 1930s till present day but this combination I don’t know I can’t find anything on the web if they did. I know some western companies ran this type of set up but not for certain if they did so do you know if they did or didn’t run these I would appreciate it.

So far it’s been really fun. Reviving my old scratch building skills again and I like it. It’s a great challenge.

This evening I worked on Pup # 1 things are going pretty smooth right now hope it last through out the whole build. Added the suspension ,axle housing and air chambers/slack adjusters from the AMT Reefer trailer. I cut it down and made a single axle out of it. Next I cleaned the bottom of the tank by cutting and sanding all the garbage off it and added some styrene to hide the hole where the screw goes. Next I cut the rear ICC Bumper out some Chanel Styrene I had and added it. Then made a Fifth Plate not done with it yet had to do a mock up to make sure all things are pretty level. Looks good to me and that’s it for tonight. The Peterbilt 289 I’m using is a future build and not truck I’m using for this build. The truck was just handy for now.

Thanks I appreciate it I’ll need all the company I can get.

Stance looks good and you did a great job on the interior.

Looks like you been busy

Popcorn is ready but sorry Jeff this is a Dry post. Help yourself to a Fresca soda and a Zagnut Candy Bar. 🤢

Yes sir with the fixings on the counter. Glad to see you it’s been awhile.

Gray I have reserved seating up front for people like you and the magnifier is in your cup holder 😂. Yes I’m hoping this is a cool build and I didn’t bite off more than I can chew.

Brian good to see you have a seat but the crowd is a little restless now till their Feed and Watered 😂

I appreciate it Jürgen glad you stopped by. You know this build is your fault enticing me with all those cool build pics of yours 😂

Jeff I’m glad can you drop in have a seat plenty up front.

Thanks to Jürgen for his inspiration of his Tanker Build to finally get this build I’ve been wanting to do for several years on the bench. I needed a good size project to soak up the winter months as my current 1/43 scale projects are winding down and I think I found it. I’ll be using a fresh 1/43 AMT Peterbilt kit converting it into a 289 with some modifications. The Truck and Doubles decals I bought over 25 years ago from Ken Goudy now Graphics on demand I copied them on waterslide paper years ago. The tanker bodies I got in a trade years ago from P&P resin and the Dolly I bought from Don Mills. The suspension and ladders are from the new Atlantis White Tanker and Revell kit. The wheels, tires, air tanks, and dollies are from my 1/43 AMT parts box I have and as I go along I’ll be adding more aftermarket details. Hope you ride along and “Please No Smoking”😂.