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I love this , its on my to do list in 1/25 scale. Beautiful. !!

This is real modelling. ! Very well done.

Looks great, I LOVE the engine..

They sure are different...

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Those are classic paints for sure and that is the exact can style I’m working with. Thanks Lee !

I think both you guys are right. The black and green frame may be too ‘ aggressive’ for the Star but more suited for KW or Pete …. Which will come but for now I need to refine my thoughts. I’m sure it will come to me but for now I’m scratching my head. …… the ‘vision’ is … a very sharp and handsome work truck that is well cares for and an eye catcher ….. you know the ones….

That's the set I had in mind. I think that upgrade will make this build epic.

Photo etch like I did with my Pete, pics for reference not to highjack your thread

Isn’t ever !

Talk about raising the bar ….. it is posts like this with brilliant engineering, forethought and execution that pushes me to keep stepping out of my comfort box and try new things ….. a brilliant piece of work Steve, something I probably would have not thought of or tried…… and you make it look so easy …. A mark of a good modeller. Keep going mate, this is really cool

A p/e grille would look awesome on this build.

I’ m like a little kid with this. I seem to be all over the place with this color choice even though I probably have a month or two to make a final decision , but maybe that bright green frame and black cab would be better placed on a Pete and a more “ show “ style for the Western Star … last night I thought I had it all in hand as I like to plan well ahead, but this morning not so much …….🤔🤔

I LOVE this. Its the same but different Watkins tractor. So used to seeing the red over white , to see one like this is pretty sweet.

Here in Canada , when guys repaint a frame or give a ‘quickie’ paint job to a truck we call that a…… “ 5 gallon overhaul “ ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Ok whats that??? I seriously have never heard that term and no idea what it is. It must be an Eastern thing ???

Another outstanding update ….. just curious … whats a Canadian frame? I’m not being smart , I have seriously have never heard that term ,,,

The black and green KW?

Here are some ideas I am thinking of.... I am usually very conservative when it comes to stuff like this, BUT...... I REALLY like the last pic of the Kenworth heavy haul with the green fenders and frame...... just something about that..... photos for discussion only....

This is getting expensive , another order to ST Supply.....

Another order placed with the good guys at 3D Concepts I ordered some Hendrickson heavy duty suspension kits..... and some grab hooks, and flat strap hooks.... this to go on the Western Star....

Alan, ............ first off, coming from a military family Thank You for your Service......... my son is just a freshly retired Canadian Army Major, and his wife, my daughter in law is still currently serving RCAF Lt Col, at CFB North Bay Ontario. I put LOTS of miles on Western Stars, I know they don't hold the same love as a Pete or a KW, but they are REALLY good trucks, I like them a lot. We have a few heavy haul outfits around here locally, but I may be calling on your expertise for some details.... always great to get as much information as possible, I love heavy haul.... it's like a blank canvas.... thanks for checking, I guess now I have to get going with this, project

🤔🤔green…… if it were metallic green ……. My Autocar was a green one, turned out pretty good ….. I was actually thinking possibly white ( I know …….. Blah…. ) dark metallic red, or a Boyd color, which I have a few …. I think I need to have a look at what I have in my ‘paint supply’ to start with and then make a ‘short list’ . I am thinking I want something eye catching colorwise with some chrome akin to a smart decked out O/O truck but a “working “ truck, not really a full on show truck. I clearly need to get on the computer and scour around for some good inspiration. There are some GORGEOUS hard working trucks out there, I just need to find the right inspiration …… this build will be definitely not box stock. I love the ideas and input , you guys. That is what makes this site a great place to hang out.

No worries pal , suggestions are always good. And green that you guys suggest never really came to my mind🤔

I can see I’m gonna have to be on my toes with all you Bandits sitting around the snack table ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣