Warren D

Keystone is closed, AITM is up in the air.

Interesting that the windshield halves are angled. The 1978 Thomas I drove had flat front windows. Makes sense they would try anything to improve the aero.

I was getting ready to start mine but I think I have a couple of things I'll do first. Still need to finish the garbage truck....haven't dome a thing modelling in almost 3 months.......

I doubt that Dave's family plans to re-open AITM. We'll just have to wait and see if they make other arrangements.

For those who aren't on Facebook, this just appeared on the AITM FB page: Thank you for your interest in American Industrial Truck Models. As most of you are aware, David Natale was in the process of selling the business before he suddenly passed away. The estate of David Natale has recently settled a legal dispute associated with the sale, which never was completed. At this time we cannot provide additional information. This page will continue to be used to share David's personal collection and truck modeling supplies. When more information is available about the AITM product line, it will be shared on this page. Thank you for your patience and understanding. David's family has had a challenging year navigating grief and this legal issue. We are happy to have reached a settlement and wish everyone well.

I'd be interested in Brockway fuel tanks and the battery box/airtank.

I'm in if you have one. Not sure what I'll do.......

All the components look great. Next time your lowboy is in CT, feel free to drop 'er off and bobtail home!

I tried to place an order this morning and this is the reply I got: "Sorry to inform you that as of 1/2/23 we are completely out of business. No more resin and no more 3D printing. Will as long as I live have nothing to do with model trucks ever again." I really hope that all of Dave's (AITM) stuff is sold to someone else. It would be a real shame if all Dave's hard work disappered.....

I've been seeing some threads on FB saying that Keystone is gone. If so, I hope someone will be able to pick up the AITM line. It would be a real shame for all that stuff to disappear.

Amazing build, absolutely awesome!

Nice looking rig but you better lower that boom, it's a bridge and power line grabber! LOL!!!

The Thomas bodies were just rectangular boxes. I don't recall the slant of the rear-most pillar might be a later design mod. The back of the one I drove was vertical. Fuel filler (gas) was behind the door as seen in the photo, not as shown on your plans.

Interesting build. Do you know if the body was a Thomas or Bluebird? I drove both back in the late 70's, I always like the Thomas built bodies. They were more squared off, the Bluebirds had more rounded corners etc. It was always easier to drive the square body Thomas. The old Loadstar hoods with no power anything and a 4 speed manual turned pretty good. The S hoods just started and I got to drive one of them with power steering and a 5 speed. Didn't turn anywhere near as tight as the older ones.

Looks like I finished a few in 2022, in spite of not touching anything for the last 2 months....

Resin from AITM, now Keystone.

Looks great!

Still in awe of your talent and patience with these builds.

Nice work, the hood and fenders are tough to get the gaps right, you done good!

Looks good, I don't think I've built a kit yet that something didn't need to be straightened or otherwise un-warped.

Looks good!

Looks like one of the PE detail sets for the COE has badges. Kinda expensive but my experience with CTM PE has been nothing but good. ST Supply looks like them stock them, Jamie might have them also.

Looks good, I agree that the badge for the front is garbage, I had to do a lot of work on the 2 GMC's I've built so far. Maybe one of CTM detail kits would work?

I noticed that, I'd contact Doug Wagner directly as I don't think he has listed all the parts on the website.

KFS makes one in 1/24 but it's too wide for 1/25....ask me how I know.... Former AITM now Keystone has a 1/25 scale one that fits better. They also should have a transfer case for it.