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Thanks for posting I really enjoyed looking at your pics. That is going to look very nice when you get it done. The steerable axle is amazing in this scale. What Company are you planning for this? Can I suggest one thing if you want to do it is cut out that square piece where the headlights go so it will have a more correct and convincing depth look there too shallow. After you cut them put a piece of plastic from the back and that will correct this problem from it having the “Bug Eye” look. Just a suggestion. Here’s some pics of how I did mine this was just a experiment I did to see if it would work years ago and it did. I will use a better piece of plastic when I build the truck. Thanks for sharing your pics.

Thanks for the complement. Yes they are and it’s ashame

Do you have any pics? Sounds like a cool build. Thanks for the complement too.

Thanks Gary I appreciate it

Mine was the 1/43 scale Dannon Yogurt Pete TNT set. I think I was around 6 when I got it. It was a disaster of a build Bill helped a little but mostly he made me build it and I hand paint it using his old Pactra Paints. It was Maroon color

Well Bill has about that many in the 1/25 scale “Brown” Little Window Pete’s and about half in the original T-500-500 he likes to collect the ones with the “Green” glass and I like to collect the 1/43 Pete’s with the tinted smoke Glass. 😂. I tell my wife it’s collecting not hoarding she don’t care. I’m a very Blessed Man.

Well I plan on doing some different paint schemes that I like and Pete’s that I’ve wanted to build but don’t have the room.

Thanks Jeff. Yes there really neat kits and it’s a shame Heller got a hold of them and killed them. I’m fortunate enough I have plenty of these 1/43 Little Window Pete’s just did a inventory the other night right now I have 22 of them and 8 Reefers. I have lots of ideas for these little guys so stay tuned.

More updates. Painted the Van and bogey also put the decals on for some old decals they went great.

Yes it’s just like the 1/25 scale but the tail lights are not as detailed.

This evening I started on the trailer here’s what I have so far. More updates tomorrow I’m calling it a night.

Looks very good Jürgen

Looks very good Steve. WB is spot on for any western rig work or show.

I took some outside pics to show how much Flake is in the paint. I used Testors Star Spangle Blue.

Thanks Jürgen I appreciate you stopping by it is a pretty blue.

Thanks Steve for stopping by. Going to order the decals soon.

Nice choice I’ve built this back around 1988 I still have the engine left that it. Should be a fun one to watch.

Seated front row with Crackerjacks and a Coke.

Should be starting on it next week or this weekend.

Thanks Jeff just so happens that’s the next one to go on the Bench very soon it will be a special one for sure.

Thanks Steve I have a few day cabs lined up too. Yes the Trailer will be built next I’ll have to order the decals for it. Thanks for stopping back by.

While letting this set up on my other build I thought it was time to get this one done. Tonight I added the cab/hood to the frame as well as the sleeper. I also added the stacks and visor which I will paint White. I hope in the next couple day this will be in the “Under Glass” section. Enjoy the pics.

This evening I got the Cab and Frame painted before the bottom drops out of the temps tomorrow. Added the Tanks,Wheels and Mudflaps tonight.

Thanks Gary for stopping by.

Liking this build because I can’t remember anyone going in such depth to detail this kit. Great job Jeff. Now take a break it’s time for your meds 😂