Biggu

Boy , this sure is good

Not to mention the AMT Peerless logging trailer…

Let me be the first to comment ……….. VERY COOL!! There are some really great skills involved here …. design skills, re-designing, computer, printing, engineering, problem solving , scratch building and then basic model building. All that and a really cool subject. Will be watching this…..

That pintle plate and pintle look PERFECT ! Excellent idea using that flap. Looks like it was custom cut. Top drawer !

Oh, man this is SO cool !!!!!!

Good call on using that ‘steel’ flap as a pintle plate. I never would have thought of that. Under a splash of paint that will look perfect. I may have to use that idea. The truck looks to be a real old school hard worker. I really like where this is going.

Thanks, Lee, yes it was somewhat a community effort for sure, I am pleased with the end result

SPECTACULAR !!! Vision fulfilled.... that is so good , pal, take a bow !

That is OUTSTANDING !!!!! What a beauty , you nailed the look perfectly, JM!! You are out doing yourself on each build. Really good buddy. !!

I totally agree, it kooks to support the truck well and holds it steady with a weight behind. It is nice to have a solid support so a guy can use two hands and not fumbling with holding it in one hand and trying to work on it with the other. This is a good simple hack that seems to work well. I’m going to have to give this a go.

Some good research material coming with this project ! Love it !!

Gary, IMHO , I would use amore aggressive tread pattern for the drivers. Even though it is going to be somewhat of a highway truck, these units as I am sure you are aware sometimes have to go off the beaten track somewhat to snag a load. A street tire or the likes of a steer tire probably wouldn’t give the operator a lot of confidence once off the black top. Tjese are what I’m using for my LW conversion, which would be roughly the same application of your 500. Just a random thought and something more to think about. I’m actually putting the same set on the trailer as well.

This is so cool!! It is a beast of a truck and I personally think the day cab os a good choice and it may look cool with a narrow 36” sleeper like the one from the AMT Kenworth kits , if you wanted a sleeper, just another wild thought. 🤔😉. The color suits this truck….. this will be an epic build , I’m looking forward to all the updates, Gary ….. no pressure🤭🤣🤣

Woe be tied the sloppy loader operator to crunch those new side boards ! 😉 They look really good. Helps to finish up the box nicely.

Fabulous !!!!