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Who knows? This video might give some of you model building ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTTX_tuvfBc

Hey, I have a question: Which forum would monster truck models be posted under: the "pickups/vans/SUVs/light commercial" forum or the "big rigs" forum? I mean, most monster trucks have pickup truck bodies, but they're obviously way larger than typical pickup trucks.

Not to mention Peterbilt was very flexible when customizing rigs. I'm sure Kenworth would've been pretty much the same way, given they're both owned by PACCAR.

UPDATE: So, according to Tim Ahlborn in this thread, the 352 was indeed available with an 8V92 in 1975, either the 8V92N or the 8V92T:

Really? Where'd you get this from? I mean, the 8V92 was introduced in 1974, so I think it'd be plausible for a 1975 352 to have one, but maybe I need to go through some Pete brochures again...

Yeah, I think it was either Iceman or Texas 3D Customs that also has those.

Interesting that you should mention the 12V71T, because I bought one from Auslowe a while back and have plans to cram it into this GMC General I'm building, though I have a feeling I'll have to seriously mod the firewall to get it to fit.

Regardless, I think getting a 572 would make for a more badass monster truck than a 454, though I'd get a 454 if I was trying to make an exact replica of a specific truck.

Never knew there was such a thing as "European-style fifth wheels", but I love the attention to detail! Well-done!

Actually, after giving it some thought, I've decided to go with the 8V92. Hopefully, I'll have no issues fitting it under the cab.

I checked too, but he nevertheless had some very interesting parts as well, so I'm bookmarking him.

Thanks! I try to do as much research as possible, whether model building, doing art or writing.

Very nice work! It's not often you see people do builds of the Astro SS/Titan SS, so this is a unique build to be sure!

That gold paint really makes it pop!

UPDATE: So, I checked out both sites, and yeah, they have an impressive selection of engines, but sadly, not what I'm looking for. Still, I think it's cool they have 572 Big Blocks if I ever wanna build a monster truck model.

I should hope so, too. I didn't buy much from them, but they had some damn unique pieces that I'd love to see brought back. It was because of them that I was able to get a siren speaker for a 1977 Plymouth Fury NYPD model I did.

I'm wondering, does anyone make 1/24 or 1/25 scale diesel engines for pickups or vans? I'm particularly interested in putting a 6.2L diesel in this GMC pickup kit I have.

Among the myriad of kits I've yet to build, I have a reissue of the AMT Peterbilt 352 Pacemaker laying around. Due to some engine swaps I have planned for other kits, I'm planning to use a different engine from the one included in the kit. Thing is, I'm trying to decide between a Cummins NTC 350 or an 8V92 Detroit. Which one do you folks think I should go with? Just to clear things up, this rig is being built as a 1975 model that's not intended to represent any real-life rigs.

Wow, that loader looks ready for the job! That Brockway must be packing one hell of an engine to tow that big iron!

This one has an interesting story behind it. This was built using an original issue of the AMT Chevy Rescue Van kit, which I purchased off of eBay almost two decades ago for about $36, which I thought was a steal for that particular kit. I had it laying around for a while and was originally going to build an ambulance out of it, but after seeing AMT re-release the Police Van kit, I decided to build it as an NYPD van. Besides, the solid-side panels that came with this kit were all gonked up with some weird green filler-like substance. I know some of you will claim that the NYPD never used GM G-series vans, but I have quite a bit of proof that they did, including this 1978 ESU documentary (WARNING: Contains bad language) Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Also, this screenshot from the 1982 slasher movie The New York Ripper: https://imcdb.org/vehicle_325610-GMC-Vandura-1978.html Anyways, about the kit itself: This was pretty much stock. I used the Gates Commando X/T rear tires because they could emulate snow tires. I also used a rear cage and bench seat from a reissue of the Police Van kit, plus a couple of decals from that kit in addition to decals from policedecalsanddeals on eBay. I fabricated the Signal-Stat crossbar using mounts from an AMT Ford Galaxie police car kit, Plastruct square plastic rod, plus rotating beacon lights and a speaker from a crossbar kit from FAB Resin Works. I scratchbuilt the can lights using extra sprue plus lights from various AMT big rig kits. Again, the beacons aren't accurate for an NYPD van, but again, I couldn't find any four-bulb beacons to emulate the Signal-Stat 374s used by the NYPD, so I just worked with what I had. Overall, I'm proud of this one, except for the sometimes-crooked decals (darn my shaky hands!) and the fact that the rear doors kinda split when I was attaching the body. Still, I'm glad I got this one done.

Thank you! If I could've gotten my hands on some four-bulb beacons, I would've, but as it is, I'm proud of my work.

I actually built this one last decade, but the decals that came with the kit were old and crumbly, so I scraped them off and put on new decals from policedecalsanddeals on eBay. The unit numbers on the rear fender were a pain to put on because of my shaky hands, so they came out a bit crooked, but I'm all right with the results. Anyways, about the kit: this was part of the Yodel "American Police" series and is in 1/24 scale. It's mostly stock, though I used the spotlights for the Dietz rear deck lights. I also tried to replicate the Signal-Stat dual beacon lightbar that the NYPD used from 1973-77 by using a cut-up sprue and spare lenses from an AMT big rig kit for the can lights, plus a leftover electronic siren speaker from AITM back when they were still around. The only thing I'm not too fond of on the lightbar is that the Federal Model 14 beacons are inaccurate for an NYPD car, but hey, it's close enough otherwise. Also, the tires were a pain because they were brittle and split in half when I tried to put them on the wheels, so I used J-B Weld and black paint to patch them up.

I suppose it's worth a shot. Granted, it won't help me get a Baker Aerialscope, but thanks for the advice anyways!

Well now where am I gonna get a Mack CF cab in 1/25 scale!?

UPDATE: After some searching, I found a guy on Shapeways who made a few parts for the Mack CF. Granted, it's missing a few things like the interior, the glass and some other bits and bobs, but still better than nothing, I guess. I wonder if any parts for a Mack F would fit the CF. Also, still no Baker Aerialscope in 1/25 scale: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/ssmcollection?section=MACK+CF+cab+(more+scales)&s=0