Warren D

Just announced: New from AITM! New releases for November 2018: Autocar C-65 1959 Peterbilt 351/280

Thanks! I like "different"!

Thanks, LOL the prices on the 'bay will be going up! Maybe I should have bought up a bunch before posting!

Looks great.

It's odd, it's different, I like it!

Thanks Hermann, I like the odd and off-beat stuff.

Thank you Charles, coming from you that means a lot!

Thanks, looks close to the 46 Mack I used as inspiration.

Thanks! Satisfaction guaranteed or double your garbage back!

Under Glass:

Looks good!

Calling this one done. Monogram Garbage Truck gave the body, Revell 1941 Chevy pickup donated the cab and chassis. Wheels are from Jimmy Flintstone. I remember the garbage trucks when I was growing up had garbage cans hanging from under the body. The packer body in the Monogram kit is small for a truck, but seems just right for a a smaller pick up chassis. Paint is Testor's Model Master Acrylic Gloss Green and Gloss White. Tires are Polly Scale Grimy Black. Rear fenders are scratch, see build thread for how.

Looking good. I just saw one like it this weekend, the same one we had a local air museum for many years.

The bulk is now done, I just need to add the details and do a little touch up painting. Next update will be "Under Glass"

Google search came up with this: https://www.thepartsbox.com/shop/interior/ice-in-car-entertainment/cb-radio/

I really liked the old Chevy wrecker, amongst others: http://www.pbase.com/baywing/pvaths18

I went this morning, smaller show, but they had a few interesting trucks and got to talk to some folks I haven't seen in a while.

Nice build!

!940's and 50's. Just found the dragline version to go with it! I've seen one or two at antique equipment shows. Love watching the old cable jobs work though not many people left that know how to run them.

Made up some rear fenders last night, wrapped a piece of flat stock around a socket, secured with tie-wraps and let it cook in some hot water followed by a cold bath to set the shape.

Found this mint in box 1/25 scale Bantam at a truck show last weekend. Will make a good load for the lowboy. Not sure if I want to take the wrap off the tracks.....

I've used PBase for almost 20 years for photos.

Does anyone know anything about the subject truck show? Held at Barnes Airport in Westfield, MA, I don't recall seeing it before, and I know I've never been. It's coming up next Sunday and if it's anything like the Bay State show in Worcester this past Sunday, I'll make a point of adding it to the calendar.

I found this on flea bay for under $20. They are out there and for the price I took a shot. I had the same questions you all have, just stupid enough to part with $20 to satisfy my curiosity!! The packer body is quite good once you remove the add-on custom stuff. I still have rear fenders to fab and some details like steps and lights (minimal considering the date).

Progress is slow, but this is a mock up. Still lots to do, but I'm happy with the cab choice, it's keeping with the look of the Mack. I got the wheels from Jimmy Flintstone. Rears will be duals.