Warren D

That was the first truck kit I built back in the mid 70's.

Excellent! Looks like you have the same problem I have, out of room for built trucks!

Good progress.

Well, it came about as a result of trying to get the right cab height which puts the gap to the top of the bumper way too large. The Pete frame drops right at the front, I know I should have used a Mack chassis but I had this one just sitting and in most other respects, it fits the build. To overcome the gap, I have a second big bumper from AITM like the one I'm using on the General wrecker. I can mount this to the frame with little extra effort and the small winch I have will justify using the big bumper.

Please keep your squirrels under control. They have already changed this build 4 times and just changed it again. (Each time it gets more complicated!) The latest is adding a large front bumper with a winch (smaller than the back one, but same style)

While waiting for inspiration and a few parts for the wrecker, I'm starting a new one. Brockway 360 from AITM along with headache rack, fuel tanks and battery boxes. Winch from ebay, same as on my dumpster truck build. Chassis is from the Pete wrecker, lift axle is a Neway from GW. Front tires are floats from KJ (wish I had bought more while he was in business) and rears are 22.5's from Scenes Unlimited along with the rear 2 hole wheels. I tried to fit a DD 12V but it's just too big so this will have a 8V92 also from GW.

Well done!

Well done, nice paint scheme!

Looks good, I like the color!

looks good, it's not an easy kit to build.

Thanks for all the kind comments. As most of you have figured out, I like to build things that others haven't done!

Calling it done:

AMT GMC General stock kit, with wheels and tires from the AMT Dumptruck. I like the look of the spoke wheels better for this as well as the 11x22's. Container and tilt frame off of ebay as well as the winch. Paint is variety of acrylics, white is Mission Models, black is Pollyscale Engine black (came out of the airbrush a great satin!) and green is Tamiya Park Green (over a black undercoat).

Looks good to me!

Came out great!

Progress shot, rolling chassis. Having trouble with the hood hinges, they won't work when installed according to the instructions. If anyone has built one, let me know how you handled the problem.

Looks good!

Have fun. You might want to take a good look at the fuel tanks, especially if you are doing a first unit truck. Tanks as provided are too long, I ended up making my own from scratch. The decals also have a flaw, the ones for the cab doors aren't the same, one is missing a section of logo. I changed up the cab air deflector mounting to make it closer to the movie truck.

Came out great, well done!

I'm getting used to narrowing front track as I'm using larger wheels more often than not. Takes a bit of thinking but you should be able to pull the wheels in. Great job on the box!

It appears that Dave (formerly AITM) has passed. Not much available at this time, just a few references on FB.

My thoughts as well, I don't care for the look of the Garwood and I'd only use the body anyway as I don't care for the Ford cab. I've thought about a Mack COE for a more current look but thinking I'll probably go with a Brockway 360 for a more retro look. I've always like the Leach bodies....

He also has announced a front loader (also a Leach) coming next month.

Now available for order, it is a Leach, 25 yard rear packer: https://www.kamodelminis.com/product-page/rear-loading-trash-truck-body

Thanks, I have the same PE stuff and as you know, there are no instructions/suggestions. The first D8 I made many years ago I applied the stick-on decal and then drilled out every hole with a small bit in a pin vise...all by hand! This seems easier..... FWIW, I have Cat decals, I recall I got them from Jerry at Model Truckin'