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This is sweet … I really like the paint job and color combo …. A lot of work went into this build. Nicely done. Jeff

This is really cool. There is a local fellow who has his own service truck, its a s/a Cornbinder and is set up almost as Gary says his local one is but our local guy’s truck is a 4x4 which looks pretty neat. It also has the compressor and welding gear as well as the crane. Also has a vise mounted on the rear bumper. I like this build a lot Jeff

JM .. I agree with Rockford … your builds are very inventive, which is a great thing as it shows huge imagination and engineering. I love this build. Also good color choices and your chrome is really good. I am looking forward to your next update. I do hope you are feeling better and on the mend. Keep it coming as this is a really interesting project. Jeff

Oh … that PAINT !!!! ?

Chevrolet should start building Camaros again do this one. Its pretty cool , I owned a ‘79 Z-28 bought new and an ‘86 IROC also new , never ever thought of the combination but this works, and looks great. I bet it would sell. Jeff

I feel bad, I didn’t mean to shame you into adding extras but I have to say they are dead on and are exact in detail. Finishes off that plate perfectly 10/10 ! Jeff

Re chroming turned out really nice , Gary. I like the sounds of your adjustments and I agree about the second set of steps, in this configuration they may be surplus to requirements. Nice clean good looking build. Like this a lot. Jeff

Wow!! Those clamps are perfect !! Really adds realism. Your engine is BEAUTIFUL. I can’t wait for more !! Jeff

Lol !!! Does Strato have a website or just Facebook?

Thats a beauty. ! I hope you do a wip on that. I wish it wasn’t sold out. Jeff

Pictures? Please

You have SO much detail that one or two small things that may not even be seen anyway won’t make a lick of difference. There is SO much to savour with this build as it stands. This is without question a museum quality build. The level of detail you have achieved is spectacular and your scratch building skills are off the clock. When this is done it really needs to have a place of honour for display so many people can enjoy your efforts. Just a random thought ……. Jeff

NO KIDDING !!! I am SO impressed. Those hydraulic fittings are nearly perfect. I have also found their pe is easy to bend and stays put. They have the detail down pat. I am almost not able to build now without it…. It is well worth the money.

My latest order from Paul at STSupplyco

Brian, this looks spot on.... along with the removal of the pintle, Ken and the boys in our shop, also used to remove the glad hands and put caps on the hard lines that protruded through that plate, as well as take the hydraulic quick coupler off and plug the hydraulic line as well, but also sometimes left the quick coupler on and shoved a rag into the receptacle and wired it so it would seal the fitting. Also the trailer ABS and light plugs were left on.... not sure how exactly detailed you wanted to get, but that was part of the winter change over. This was only for the body sander units of course, as the Tenco units could still pull the pup and equipment trailer if needed, we did a LOT of hauling with the pups during winter shift. I love your updates, I was comparing some of it to the real thing I have photos of and your paint is dead on as well as the details..... incredible workmanship.... Jeff

THIS is just plain KILLER GOOD ‘!!!!!!!

I know ….. I need a doctor ….?

Boy, Henry , you sure got that right, these old AMT kits can be a real challenge at times, and sometimes the instructions leave a lot to be desired , but they can, with a little love and patience build up into a real nice replica. But those challenges to my mind are actually ‘modelling’, and not just assembling. Your General is really looking good, keep going as it is gonna look really good when completed.And yes they are addicting, I’m sure you will soon be into another and looking to modify from box stock and be branching out with your new addiction! Looking forward to more updates on your General. Jeff

She is ‘ under glass ‘ now … thanks for following along guys.

Thanks Bill and Gary ! Comments like yours are great motivators, makes me want to try more new ideas and expand my skills. Thanks

Thanks, Ken . It’s supposed to be ‘blue’ as the name implies … Ice Blue Metallic. Looks green to me but I suppose one could find this color in a glacier. I like the color too. Something a little different. Jeff

Excellent points about the 8v92 vs 8v71 Peterbilt says that the available engines were the 8v71 and a 350 Cummins …… I certainly would think a 8v92 should slide right in as I’m sure it wouldn’t be any wider than the 8v71 and not as tall as a 350 even with the turbos? As long as the dog house doesn’t narrow too much I bet it would be a great fit. That is just a random thought and I would be most interested to see if I am right or wrong….. interesting question with this thread… Jeff

Carl, Brian,Larry,Victor, many thanks for your kind comments and following along with my latest build. This was to be kind of a fun build when Mrs asked if we bought a truck what would we get… took that opportunity to do a ‘free’ build. Cathy chose the color and I got a little carried away with the A/M . I think the 3d engine ‘may’ be a one off ….?….. but on the up side it does give me the full kit engine I can play with in another kit…..I think if I put my mind to it, the kit engine could be fairly well detailed to pass decently. We’ll see. I did test myself on some skills which with any luck at all should carry over to future builds. I hope. Jeff

Thanks JM!! I have a couple ideas ..??

Thanks Dylan. Yes there actually is a different style of fifth wheel over seas the style that is in the kit that I used is much more round than the Holland ones and as mentioned I have seen a few like this one here in B. C. Thanks for the kind words and dipping in for a look. Jeff