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It remind me a coworker's truck at my very first job (he sadly passed away few years ago... way too young). That was a '72, same blue paint but without the white underbody accent... a real workhorse... unstoppable! Nice job Dave!!!

A great example that the money has nothing to do with the talent (even if it was a fictional scenario)! This is a superb build and the weathering look is fantastic! Well done Jeremy!!!

WOW! That's an impressive list my friend... I'm a little bit embarrassed with just this unending truck project on the workbench! You're truly a machine making machines... can't wait to see all these beauties in person on the table top! Take care, Francis

Thanks Dave! I do have extra bench time this spring (thanks to the bad weather and COVID-19) so I'll get the D100 going as far I can before I get drowned by all the home works... lol.

Just a little bit of bevel on the edges as it was kindly suggested by a wise guy! A small step at a time... I do have habits that need time to change... lol. Thanks Mike!!!

Very good job Daniel! I recall using some brake backing plates on past builds and mine were from Replicas & Miniatures Company of Maryland (very nice resin parts). You are detail oriented... it's obvious! Nice update, I do like your project sir!!!

Beautiful deck lid Kerry! I just noticed how small the back window is... this thing will not roll in reverse for sure... Nice update!!!

Hello Claude, it's been a long time since I saw you my friend! For the anodizing process I will leave Mother Nature doing it's magic... but I still have to put more elbow oil to finish this thing... Have you something new on the workbench lately? I missed you buddy... Take care, Francis

Very nice in Do-Mango orange! This is my favorite color anyway but it's perfect for this car. I build one more than 20 years ago and I had painted it Sublime but I really think your color choice is better. Well done again Thomas!

Nice little truck Mike! One of my neighbour had one back then so it bring back to me some good memories... This small block (360 I suppose) looks accurate and perfect for this truck. Nice stance too!

That's a very nice detailed front suspension/detection setup Lorne! All the effort invested pays-off and will bring this build to another level! You nailed it my friend!!!

I recall building this as box stock when I was around 16 years old. My father had painted the body in red using automotive enamel with an old Binks airbrush... good memories! The gold color you have chosen makes a big difference and it's very appealing. Good idea to had removed the front bumper, it really give a more aggressive look. Well done Christopher!!!

Don't worry Mike! I will take anything you will offer even if I think that the builders community lost a lot by losing the trust of such a good builder (and example) like you. The other groups will however continue to learn from your techniques and that's good news for the hobby! On my side I can't thank you enough for your kind words and constructive comments on my builds. I'll be back to see your next UNDER GLASS offer my friend (no farewell here...)!!! Truly, Francis

Very nice and well detailed engine Jim, this is one of the best engine kit Ive seen! Nice touch on the interior and the dash too... these trim rings look spotless to me! Well done sir!!!

Hello guys! Small update on the engine, I made the oil pan from brass in order to add some color contrast. I wanted to make it with this material to mimic the color of some performance parts manufacturer like Milodon that are gold in color. The color contrast will increase as the brass oxidizes over time. Your comments are welcome!!! Take care, Francis Starting with a large piece of brass I did cut a small section of it to begin the machining of the oil pan. Machining in progress. After a lot of sanding and polishing I drilled a hole for the drain plug. I made the other section with a 0.010’’ brass sheet and drilled the holes for the bolts. I also drilled 3 large holes to help the weld to flow between both parts and get a stronger joint. Both parts welded together. Oil pan final. Oil pan final different view. I will probably drill 2 holes on the side to connect the plumbing (braided lines) with the oil pump. Drilled holes match with the ones on the engine block. I will use RB Motion aluminum bolts as final detail.

Superb job Mike! Not many builders can make this kind of mastery in a lapse of time that short. You shared with us your amazing skills and I can't thank you enough! I really hope that you will be back to us with another project (absolutely no pressure from me my friend... but it would be pleasant to watch)! Take care, Francis

I have bought some 3D parts few months ago to check the quality (I'm a curious guy...) but I was a little bit disappointed about the rendering for 1/25 scale. The technology behind this is purely amazing and open the way to the production of incredible parts. The rendering however have it's limits but I'm sure that 1/16 scale makes enough difference in size to generate some accurate parts. These parts are rather expensive but worth it when you want to build ultra detailed models.

Superb job Pat! The stationary engine is particularly beautiful and a really nice representation of the real thing! Well done...again sir!!!

Great builds again Pat! This ongoing... collection of engines is very impressive! Where do you find all of these? Do you have a recycling yard (diorama) full of cars and trucks emptied from their motors? Well done sir!!!

Can't wait to see that my friend! You have good hands doctor...lol ?

FANTASTIC build Bill! I do love these old Dodge pickup truck. The weathering job is perfect along with all the body modifications (my kind of build...)! I really appreciate the fact that you had put this Cummins mill under the hood instead of a gasoline engine. Superb job all around... the time invested worth it! Well done sir!!!

Nice progress and good job on the grille! That wide opening will bring a lot of fresh cool air for the engine!!!

Don't worry Justin, sh... happen sometime but it's often an opportunity to improve the goofed part. Great recover so far my friend!!!

Maybe they are "nuts" of your work Kerry... Great job my friend!!!

I really like what you have done with this Snap Fast kit Daniel! The work on the taillights pattern is purely ingenious! Again, well done sir!!!