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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.

I think I am gonna add a few more bolts to the shocks….maybe. ..

You guys are gonna shame me to be accurate and do good job????

Right on Ron!

Was it a resin 250 or a former kit ? Just nosey with that question , and a 250 would be just right ! I’m curious if you are going to have to move motor mounts too??

Thanks , Brian. And yes steadily forward. Geez, don’t follow my plumbing too closely, it may not be fully accurate. Plumbing is very time consuming.

Not a lot to show for about 4 hours of ‘work’ …. In between putting groceries away and taking out the garbage …. There was a fair bit of clean up and adjustments to be made and some fiddling to make these parts fit and line up somewhat. So front spring pack, steering axle, pitman arm, steering arm and drag link in the front, in the back … rear ends, shocks, airbag mounts. The bag mounts and shocks were really fiddly for some reason …. Anyway , all good and all installed. The airbags will be installed after the frame and all its bits are painted. Doesn’t look like much tho …… now to get going on the 'plumbing'.....

This build is off the clock , VERY cool. And lights too !!!! Jeff

Awe maaaannn. Always something to figure out. But on the up side, those wheels look great, I have always painted my rims grey and the hub assembly black or a very dark grey, looks to me I might have to change my ways. This looks really good , buddy Jeff

Ron, and you said I was ‘over estimating your abilities’ HAH !!! NOT… this is going to be better to watch than I first thought. I am really looking forward to the next up date. A VERY interesting build to say the least. As far as the Cummins is concerned, doesn’t the AMT Autocar come with a 230 or 250 non turbo engine? I think the manifolds are a little different on the non turbo version …. I think ….. I might have some pics in my fav file . Jeff

A real “dog” ?????I get it , it’s supposed to be a hot-“dog” ????

I love the graveyard videos too. They are really cool and show the trucks as they really were. I watch a lot of these ( probably too many lol)

That is fantastic !!!!

Beautiful job Tom… painted just like the box art of the original issue back in the day. Great choice. And I narrowed the deck on my kit as well and that 1/4 inch makes all the difference and changes the over all look to much more realistic. Very nice job and your efforts were well worth it. The truck is really well done. I LOVE the hash marks on the rear plate. Perfect job. Jeff

Very cool ….. you guys are so generous. What a nice gesture, Jurgen. That’s what makes this place and hobby so much fun. Jeff

I agree with the Alpine Green and the color choices are great…. I’m still waffling on that. Another sleepless night I guess???

I did think 5 hole but one never knows ,…… the 5 hole Alcoas are really cool old school rims. But I think your call is very period correct and will look excellent. The engine paint sounds interesting… and accurate. What about white? Was that a consideration? Just curious. What color are you thinking for the frame? A lot to consider with these builds. And that is where I am at…. Way too much to figure out ….. is that why I lay awake all night????????

Ron. What power are you thinking? Sticking with the kit 318? Or maybe a Cummins? And I really like your idea of the 6 hole Budds are a great departure from the 10 hole ones and even different from my two hole set up on the Hayes. Are you doing a 6 hole on the steering axle as well? This is gonna be a great build. Jeff