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Ok. I seem to be in the groove today….. a little under cab detailing as per a Peterbilt 352 sales brochure shows . Under cab bracing and support structure,…..

Ron, Gary ….. thanks boys. It was a bit tedious at times but close enough. I think. Thanks for the positive comments, keeps me going.

Ok … caveat …… NO Where NEAR accurate but it could work , everything is connected to relay valves, service brakes a d spring brakes. Quite fiddly with big fat fingers but it looks busy enough and under that up coming splash of paint it may be passable if you don’t look too close. The relay valve on the right frame rail is for the lines with the glad hands that will hook to the trailer…. Most of this will be hidden once the 5th wheel plate is installed.

WAHOO, on the welding part, not so much on the door locks..... hhhmmm that would be a fair bit of work to scratch, I'm looking at the lock mechanism itself..... maybe not, I forget who I'm chatting to... walk in the park for a guy with your skills Gary.... as I look at those fabulous fuel tank brackets ! Those are beauty's ! I love those... Jeff

Good video.... thanks for that Jeff

I’ll get right on that ! ???

And, this is one of them..... your fab work is really accurate and good.... I am enjoying this build and taking notes...

Thanks , Brian, doesn't really look like much at the moment, but once tidied up a bit and under a splash of paint it should become somewhat acceptable, if you don't look too closely.... so far no magnifying lamp but I am finding I am needing good light and a steady hand.....I also discovered that my C/A glue had somewhat expired, and was a frustrating thing to work with.... never again the 2 oz bottles, opened a new smaller one and I am back in business.....

Awe shucks you guys................. hardly raising the bar or out of leagues, watching the builds you guys are doing, I'm running just to keep up.... but thank you for the very kind words, and keeping an eye on this one... you are very encouraging....

And the Bar is rising..... EXCELLENT attention to detail..... this is going to be a super good looking truck.... more , please....

And the spider web begins…..

Nelson...

I’m doing the same thing Stephen, mine will be as close as I can make to my all original , numbers matching ‘68 F 250 2 whl dr 390 4 spd. Boxwood green over Wimbledon white . It was built in August of ‘68 and dad bought it NEW in September ‘68 and I still have her. Never seen snow , and never been hit. Still got her original glass too. Jeff

Well said , Mark

Where ? Me too

Another EPIC build. !

Precisely !

That’s what I was thinking (hoping) ?

Naw , I don’t think so, but it could happen. We’ll see…?

It's the cost that is holding me back a bit as well... and I have to add another 30% to the WHOLE order due to the money exchange rates, which really adds to the over all cost of an order.... they are really cool though....

I think it may still be out just a touch, but over all, if it stays like this I'm hoping I got it..... and it will be workable.... do you think it will stay? I am of the opinion, and correct me if I'm wrong, that once well secured with glue and cured, the warpage should be at a minimum from here on ....

Not the greatest of pics and it’s a bit hard to tell, but I “ think “ I got ‘most’ of the twist out. Probably not all but like JM says, I think I can live with it

THANKS for that excellent detailed description of how this plastic thing works. I never knew any of that, Gary. Reading your explanation , makes perfect sense and is quite understandable. Luckily for me I don’t model in the direct sunlight, but I do have a lamp that does cast a fair bit of heat. Not sure I could build in a plastic bag tho ( if I understood that correctly )? But on the up side I do keep the parts in the sealed bag , even if I have opened the box. Thanks again for that great explanation, Gary. Always good to learn new things !

Beautiful!!!

These old kits can be a bit of a challenge in that regard too. I also noticed a slight twist in mine so when I installed the cross members for the shocks and airbags I added a LOT of weight and some shims to try and take the twist out while the glue was drying. Left it like that for an hour or so and had a look. Altho not perfect I think once other bits are added what little bit is there won’t be noticed. Like you said there is a little bit there but….. knowing this is an old kit and I’m sure no one has reworked the moulds for a shake and bake fit, there is a modelling challenge. I rather like a bit of a challenge and I have my fingers crossed this that I can actually make this into a presentable model. BUT even if I make a hash out of it , I have no real worries, only I will have to look at it. Not like it will be any contest winner. ? Thanks for checking in JM. Comments are always welcome.