Warren D

X10!

Thanks everyone. I'm not happy with the exhaust stack so I'm trying to get a new one from Dave. I have an idea that should come closer to the original. I'm also thinking of a visor........

Very well done! The weathering is perfect, not overdone!

Calling this one done....finally. Under Glass:

The inspiration for this build came from a truck show in MA a couple of years ago. I heard the distinct sound of a Deetroit long before I saw the truck. Once I saw it, I liked it! First photo of the real deal. Cab, dump body, wheels and tires from AITM. Chassis was from the Freightliner DD kit, shortened. Rear axle and springs from the FL SD. It has a 6-71 Detroit under the hood. Rear fenders were made the same way I've used before, tie-wrapped sheet styrene to (in this case) a 2" hole saw and dunked it in boiling water for 10 minutes followed by cooling under cold tap water to set the curve. Pics show a couple of flaws I need to fix.....it's always something.

Great job! I've often thought of building some of the other trucks from the movie.

I'm going to run up against the same thing with my next build, a Diamond Reo with short hood. I've got a Detroit 6V92 that I'll shoe horn in.

I use a lot of tape to mock up constantly. I'd tape the front suspension (or use white glue which will dissolve when soaked in water) and check the cab for fit to make sure the front axle will line up right. AITM has a lot of great stuff but it's a higher level than just a straight out of box kit. OTOH, some of those AMT kits don't go together very well.........

Looks great, sadly reminds me I'm old as I remember those on the road.....

I have the Jimmy Flintstone panel but it appeared easier to skin the panels in with sheet stock. That method had a few challenges but I still think it was a better choice.

The Sherman is an RC model, couldn't find a Tamiya at a decent price. Lots of armor in 1/35 not much in 1/24-1/25!

Fresh out of re-hab, I built the trailer originally over 40 years ago. The story here, the M4A3 Sherman tank is fresh out of overhaul and headed for the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA to be part of their tank driving experience. (I drove the real one earlier this year) This tank was featured in several movies, The Blues Brothers and a starring role in "Tank". The Pete COE is also over 40 years old, she's held up well considering time and several moves. The Pete is rattle can paint, airbrushing was still a little in the future. This was also a bit of an experiment with Mission Models acrylics. The tank and trailer are both done with MM sprayed with an airbrush. I still prefer Pollyscale, nothing since seems to have decent coverage. MM is ok, though their flat really isn't. The tank was given several coats of flat and it's still way too glossy. I've had some compatibility issues with MM and other acrylics so I was reluctant to use my old Pollyscale flat over the MM. Decals took a long time to get on as the letters are all applied individually. One thing I learned, MM has a polyurethane additive that supposedly increases the durability but I had 2 bottles that ruined the first try on the trailer. MM coverage isn't very good, many coats required to cover primer.

Thanks, I'll check.

Anyone know of a source for a Detroit 4-71? 1/25 scale Thanks

Well done as usual!

Thanks, I was much younger then, the old eyes today couldn't handle it.

Great work. Something about it looks familiar, I think I've seen the 12":1', I just can't place it.

It's been a loong time but life just gets in the way. No work for at least the last 2 months but the time away has helped me solve a couple of problems. Dump body is complete, cab has been painted. I think I finally have the chassis figured out. Photo is the most recent mock up.

An old build from the mid-1990's, based on a Pegasus kit with engine details, wire wheels, bungee cord suspension, wing wires and other details added. Colors are that of the one that was flying at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome at the time. The real one had the wheels sitting the same way. 1/72 scale

I think there are regional problems with specific carriers. In my area, USPS, FedEx and Amazon are all running about normal while UPS seems to let packages sit in the trailers for an extra 24 hrs just prior to delivery.

I've ordered from them before so I know the usual routine. This has gone far beyond the norm so I'm trying to get a feel for any other experiences and trying not to bother Renee unnecessarily. I'm trying to determine the point where the order might be lost vs on a slow boat from half way around the world.

No doubt international shipments are messed up. I see on AITM's website that he has suspended overseas shipments for the duration. I may ask them for a ship date, hate to bother them as I'm sure many others are asking similar questions. One Aus model site is suggesting that folks ask for (and pay extra) Fed Ex as it seems to be moving packages better.

Just wondering if anyone in the USA has received an order from them in the last few months? I placed an order in early April and end of May they said it had shipped. I know their postal system had issues prior to the pandemic so I'm sure it's worse. I'm not saying anything negative about Auslowe, they are great people, I'm just wondering at what point I consider the package lost in transit. If you did get an order, I'd appreciate the order date and delivery date (approximates are fine +/- week). Thanks

Great looking build!

First cab over logger I've seen. Looks good!