[AMT GMC ASTRO 95 Rebuild from 1986]

4 hours ago, Rockford said:

Looking good, you're a busy man! 

Thanks for the complement. Yes I am lately building these trucks I would like to get this one done. 

[Double bunk GMC Astro]

Nice. I’ve seen a pic of one of these but I can’t remember where. 

[24 hour build time again…..]

Looks very nice and a great GB also.  Reminds me when I was a teenager building Trucks staying up all night on the weekends building getting it done in about that 48 hours and save my money and buy another kit 2 weeks later and do it all over. Looking forward to the end results. 

[AMT GMC ASTRO 95 Rebuild from 1986]

Worked on this one a little tonight. Added the interior and some cab details unfortunately some I’ve lost over the years an have to replace. I also added the stack and air cleaner. I don’t like the way the one looks going from the air breather to the blower so I’m going to remove it and fix it up a little. 

[BRGB 2023 Official Thread]

On 1/26/2023 at 9:33 PM, Oldmopars said:

Sorry, You are right, I was thinking BRBO. 

So are you in?? Be glad to have you 

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6 hours ago, tbill said:

I’m in, but no idea with what yet, haha!

That’s ok glad to have you jump in when your ready 

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8 hours ago, tractoraholic said:

Good Morning All,

Newer member here, I would like to be part of BRGB 2023. I am planning to build a KFS International 9670 resin cabover using the Freightliner FLC chassis as a donor. I will be replicating a Schneider National cabover. Just waiting on a few more parts to come in and will post pictures when I start a thread.

Glad to have you. Your build sounds interesting. 

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2 hours ago, Chu said:

Yes sir I will!!

 Thanks 🙏🏽 

Your welcome glad to have you joining us 

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1 hour ago, Oldmopars said:

Sorry, You are right, I was thinking BRBO. 

That’s ok we would be glad to have you join us. 

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23 minutes ago, Chu said:

Is just a repair cab that I saved from a junkyard cabs that I bought a while ago!! My project would be a AMT KW 100 kit bash 😃!!

here is the picture 

Looks good to me just make sure when you start your thread to add the unbuilt frame in your pics. Thanks 

[1/43 AMT 1970 Peterbilt 359 Conventional Western Lumber Hauler.]

On 1/23/2023 at 10:34 AM, Rockford said:

They look good to me, ready patina'd! Worn away over years of work. Great job. 

I guess your right. Thanks for the complement. 

[1/43 AMT 1970 Peterbilt 359 Conventional Western Lumber Hauler.]

On 1/23/2023 at 8:17 AM, gotnitro? said:

Good to see your back tinkering with the Pete! 

Thanks Jeff. I hope to get more progress done this time 

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8 hours ago, Oldmopars said:

On 1/25/2023 at 7:09 PM, Chu said:

 

The rules are just a guide,  intended to get us building and keep things fair. So, normally as long as the kit is less than 25% complete,  it is fine to use. If all that is done is a primers cab, you are good.

Kit must be UNBUILT not even 25% this is Not the BRBO. 

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23 hours ago, Chu said:

I’m interested question: I have a rescue AMT KW 100 with a repair back wall and already primed. Can I use this cab to participate in the build group?

 Thanks in advance 

That will be fine as long as the Kit is NOT starting. Kit must be unstarted  not even 25% started stated in the Rules I provided at the beginning of this thread. Some people are getting this confused with the BRBO which this GB is not. Thanks 

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On 1/25/2023 at 3:20 PM, Mopar - D said:

 

I’m in for the BRBO 2023.

 

This thread isn’t for the BRBO 2023 it’s for the  BRGB that I started so if you want to join the BRGB 2023 your more than happy just remember its not the same this is just for “Fun” NO PRIZES OR WINNERS. I started this thread along with the RULES of the GB. No Model can be started just the Cab Painted or Primered  the UNBUILT parts can be painted also. Thanks 

[TNT 1/43 California Hauler Peterbilt w/ Fruehauf 40’ Reefer (Watkins Lines)]

1 hour ago, Rockford said:

I notice you're not using the kit wheels...? 

No your right the front wheels are some Don Mills 1/48 that I’ve customize and the rear are from a New Ray Collection. Thanks for the complement. 

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50 minutes ago, Rockford said:

Here's my entry. AMT 1/32 W900 Aerodyne. I did think about the Movin' On truck but it would be too risky, cutting the cap off the sleeper and cab roof 🤔, can't take that chance. I also thought of using the Monogram T600 cab but even though they're both 1/32 the cabs have considerably different firewall dimensions which would have required major alterations to the hood, again, too risky. I also compared the two to the real thing and the AMT is closer to the correct width. 

Might replace the rear suspension with a Reyco steel spring from Monogram (in photo). 

Using Monogram wheels and tyres (even though they're rubbish) for better scale appearance. AMT are too small (see my rants in other threads). 

Replace the 5th wheel plate.

Add rear hubs, brake chambers, pogo stick and rubber mudflaps. 

Deepen the front bumper.

Move the fuel tanks forward to the correct position.

Improve the exhaust system.

Improve the mirrors, add wipers and a sun visor.

Other than that, it really doesn't need much. 

Nice looking line up I’ll watch how you put this masterpiece together. Don’t fret about the tires in this scale it’s about all we have to work with. I wish I would have fixed my bumper but I still like it. 

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2 hours ago, Warren D said:

I've decided not to start a project unless I have everything I need in hand).

Wise thinking Grasshopper. My dad drove a Kodiak in the 80s with a 5 main and a 4 Auxiliary transmission it was a neat dump truck. Great build choice as well. 

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4 hours ago, J.B. Customs said:

BRGB International 4070A

I’ll be watching this one. Great choice 

[TNT 1/43 California Hauler Peterbilt w/ Fruehauf 40’ Reefer (Watkins Lines)]

I got quite a bit done today on the Pete. Finished the interior, painted the sleeper and Engine added the bumper and did a mock up. The steering wheel I sanded it down to a more realistic look. 

[TNT 1/43 California Hauler Peterbilt w/ Fruehauf 40’ Reefer (Watkins Lines)]

16 hours ago, Rockford said:

It will be great to see this come together. It's been waiting a long time. 

It's looking really good. Great job you've done. 

I love the box art on this kit. I painted mine in that scheme when I built it all those years ago and still would love to do a 359 in those colours. When I get around to my Snaptite 359 I'll do it like that I think.   

Thanks hope I can get this done soon. I’m thinking of doing the box art in 1/43 scale. The decals are Black Red instead of the Brown and Red. You should build that scheme in 1/32 

[TNT 1/43 California Hauler Peterbilt w/ Fruehauf 40’ Reefer (Watkins Lines)]

On 1/22/2023 at 5:59 PM, Bennyg said:

Very nice!

Ben

Thanks Ben 

[1/43 AMT 1970 Peterbilt 359 Conventional Western Lumber Hauler.]

Tried out the decals last night they didn’t turn out as good as I liked. I printed these many years ago after my brother Bill and I saw a Narrow Nose 251 in a junkyard while we was out looking at old trucks where he lives in Kansas City Missouri. 

[TNT 1/43 California Hauler Peterbilt w/ Fruehauf 40’ Reefer (Watkins Lines)]

Here’s some updates on this build. The truck is almost done then on to the trailer. 

[1/43 AMT 1970 Peterbilt 359 Conventional Western Lumber Hauler.]

3 hours ago, Rockford said:

Great to see it back on the bench, looking forward to seeing your progress. 

Hope to have some soon I’m glad I changed my mind.