Warren D

Not sure, I'll measure it when I get the suspension on. Where did you get the decals for your wrecker?

I ordered directly from Wespe, I think it was about 4 weeks from Romania.

I started fitting the larger pieces, the cab and bed, as any major mods are easier to do before the suspension goes on. I was right, it took some serious work to get the cab fit properly and I can't imagine how many times the suspension would have broken if it were on. Cab and bed mocked up:

Starting the next project, a 1/24 scale GMC CCKW by Wespe. All resin, lots of parts and what looks to be challenging diagrams.

Looking good!

It won't at least as long as it stays in the house!

I'm in. Still deciding what I'll do, but I have a couple of ideas. I'd rather not limit it to movie trucks.

Calling this one done:

Calling this one done. AITM Brockway 457 day cab on a Freightliner chassis with a Keystone Leach packer. Due to the uneven surfaces on the packer, I skinned all the flat areas with thin sheet. Wheels and tires came from the leftovers parts bin. Turquoise frame and cab, white packer and cab roof.

I know how you feel, I'm looking for a 360, want to do a proper DD V12, I think they were 360U. I still have a 361, 758 and 760 in the stash but will be very selective with what I use them for.

After not having any motivation for anything model related for the last couple of months, I'm back at it. Cab is almost done, just the mirrors and dog to go, will wait until the packer body is on the chassis for that. Packer body is getting close, after the PVA glue for the lights sets, it's getting the rear section onto the front, a couple of lift pistons and it will be ready for the chassis.

Very well done!

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.