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I new have a project that requires these wheels to accomplish. OR... If someone knows of any other kits that used the same "wagon" wheels.

Search the internet for photos of any 1:1 versions. Sooner or later, you will find a color combo that is to your liking.

I am approaching retirement too. I am currently healthy and like my job. The work is fine, the people are great but the software we have to use is as annoying as hell. A couple of years ago I was unemployed for a month. I did not like being that idle during that time. As mentioned above, I have some back burner projects around the house but they would all be done in no time. When I used to service residential HVAC systems, I got to talk to a lot of retirees. I learned a couple of things. DO NOT WASTE AWAY WATCHING TV. It was sad seeing the state of the folks that did that. On the positive side, one fellow said, "before you go to bed. have a goal for the next day. Do not wait until morning to figure out what you are going to do". I am seriously thinking I would volunteer to be a crossing guard for the elementary school down the street. It would make me get out of bed and see some young faces every week day. I would never have to work holidays and I have summers off for 1:1 car shows and stuff.

Nope, I usually have a plan shortly before I open the box. Sometimes plans get altered if I research an example online and I like it better. But that is still BEFORE I start to build.

I did a triple drive on one of my Freightliners. https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/148169-brbo-2020-triple-drive-white-freightliner-coe/

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For those two sheens, I go with big rattle cans too.

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FYI your front tires are on the wrong side. The tread pattern should be the other way as designed for water dispersion. As to your issue, you could snip 1/8" out of the middle of the vertical ends of the dropped axle.

These are what I am looking for...

I have 7 sealed kits looking for a new home. I will happily trade 2,3,4...all 7 remaining kits to pick up some remnants on my wish list. Everything is negotiable.

Pay attention to the very mysterious left arm next time you watch it.

I too build what tickles my fancy at the moment. Hot Rods and Muscle Cars I know. Semi trucks I like but do not know. I build more as a creative art project than to be accurate miniatures.

I also paint Testors enamels thinned with 50/50 lacquer thinner. I too wait 2 weeks. However, I never polish (Too gun shy)

Pretty neat truck. What kit did you start with? Any aftermarket parts?

I have never lost one in the house. Though I was at a show and displayed a 1/64 Hot Wheels with the 1/25 kit I built of it. Some little kid walked off with the Hot Wheels. I did find a replacement on ebay a few weeks later. My wife's cat ran off with the front axle and center link for one of my Freightliner builds. I had to substitute a Ford front axle to finish it. I found the axle months later when we moved the dining room table.

Very nicely done. Way back when I built mine, a cowl hood was offered in the aftermarket. So I went with that..

I like your purple engine. Well done overall.

Very nice indeed. Please share what you mean by real vinyl roof.

I rarely have the privilege of photoetch. Though I did do the "FORD" on the front my racecar hauler. As to your rear trim predicament, you are down to BMF with a freehand trim or MOLOTOW with a steady hand. Unless of course, you can mask and paint it. If you actually find thin enough chrome tape, I fear the nature of tape adhesive will permit it to migrate over time. Especially in the corners.

That yellow looks nice and so does the photoetch. Your FORD letters could have been done via the paint over BMF technique but it is too late for that. If they stood "proud" enough you could use a MOLOTOW pen if you have a steady hand.

I do the same. When I uploaded my stash, there were a few kits I had that were not in the database. I put forth the effort to help out others.

I see the differences. Swapping looks doable with some work. The issue would be, is it worth the effort.

I am in. Following. Which has the most accurate body? Assuming one could swap grilles and tail panels?