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Brian, I currently have a Pete 378 highway tractor on he bench, and am trying my best to detail the GPT 3D 60 series, then some photo etch, and hopefully paint and then it may look like something... I also have a Pete 352 sorta started.... that will be a fairly detailed build, as I had done it as a kid, and not very good... I recall pestering my mom for the model and she bought it for me, and I did the best I could as a kid, but today, I know a little bit more, and have honed a few skills, so it will be a tribute to my mom for all the pestering I did as a kid to have this kit..... I showed Ken ( from the shop , you well remember him ) your build thread, and to say he was more than impressed is an under statement.... Looking forward to more updates as you post.. cheers for now J

It sure is GREAT to re-connect, been way too many years, I always enjoyed our model talks when you were in town and had a few spare minutes.... thanks for the kind words, coming from you it means a lot... this is actually my first post, as I wasn't sure anyone would be very interested, but I'm glad I did...

Brian, you certainly haven't lost your touch, this build should be linked to Henderson, I bet they would be blown away with your acute attention to the finest details, this is killing me, it is just stunningly GOOD, there is no detail you have missed..... I am in awe, my friend ! Jeff

Well, Hell's Bell's !! You have no idea how excited I was to catch up on this build, I was thinking about you just last week as a matter of fact... I told Cathy, I will post some stuff on your build but bet you wouldn't remember me... best not make any bets I can't pay it seems..... and YES, ALWAYS a half full tank... and a bent or completely worn plow shoe.....LOL... I love the 'Drain Daily ' printed on the frame rail.... Ken used to write that too....like it EVER happened?? I found the Henderson blades pretty good but again not nearly as heavy as the Frink ones, but they worked well, had a decent sized discharge chute , and we found that with the tall guard rail , it was easier and faster to bale in tight with a truck and one way to clean it, and with the deep discharge chute we could shove the snow way back, but in a tough winter we used the grader wing to step the windrow, so we could keep going with the trucks, seemed to work ok.... Your under body plow is PERFECT, excellent scratch build... so I am assuming you are going to build a 'Bowman" sander, the old school ones , we called "Cranbrook Sanders" , rather than the Tenco box? I remember that video day like it was yesterday.... I actually got 'caught' working !!!

Brian, I am MORE than impressed with your attention to detail, and your scratch building is off the clock.... the 'only' thing that may need a slight adjustment, is the cutting edge on the underbody and oneway.... they need to be ground down to about 1mm from the moldboard.................. because EVERY damn Time I went to get into a truck that is how I found the last guy left it for me ! Oh, yeah and a BIG frozen lump in the sander chute too.... are you modelling the good Frink One way or the somewhat flimsy Tenco one? Also as I was the first guy in our yard to be trained on the wing, I much preferred the first issue we had that was a front bumper mount, as I could see it much better, but I think they went to the rear mount as the front mount along with the oneway was a bit heavy for the front axle and we were breaking front spring packs, as our first set of front wings were steel and not the Plastic lined Tenco ones, and fed by the oneway, where as the rear mounts coule be fed by the underbody, We also found the Tenco front plows were very flimsy, as they were, as you remember, I'm sure, just basically and light frame with a nylon style liner and would bend under heavy pushing of wet snow when cleaning the no posts guard rails at speed, we eventually went back to the Frink style plows OUTSTANDING workmanship., https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-e&q=plowing+snow+in+the+kootenays#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ac0152e5,vid:lXpqIga1yHE,st:0 Here is me in action.... this is for fun only..... I miss being behind the wheel... Jeff

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No detail over looked, the under cab detail is fabulous, and often over looked.... this is spectacular Jeff

Beautiful, just enough dirt and dust, and a little grease.... love it ! Jeff

outstanding ! Spot on ! And bone stock too, what a refreshing build, take a bow !! Jeff

Roy, give a look at ST Supply, Paul has lots of after market floats, I have used many of them and they look great and work well, much better than the box stock AMT Floats... Jeff

Our Slide in boxes used hydraulics off the truck engine, ran a few lines and a couple quick couplers to the hydraulic motor mounted on the slide in and you were in business.... Jeff

I just received this beauty and holy cow it is spectacular !! The detail is unbelievable, well worth the money ( for me in Canada, well over $100 ) I am wondering if there is an English version of the instructions by any chance ? I certainly can follow the photos, but the write up may hold some tips that could be very useful.... any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Jeff

I'm LOVIN this !!!

Not sure if this is the right spot for this, and if not the Mods can move it to where it should be......In this turbulent divided and uncertain world we are finding ourselves living in these days, I sure don't see many " atta boys", But I really think this needs a huge shout out................ Last September I placed a decal order with Jerry Reeter at Model Truckin Decals............... paid for the order, and patiently waited.....and waited.... and waited..... and waited... 6 weeks on I emailed him and asked if my order had been sent, and sure enough it certainly had.... ok wait a little longer...... and wait.......and wait some more..... nothing, everyday, check the mail and nothing.....I was going to throw in the towel, and chalk it up to the cost of doing business, but got to thinking, the order, the exchange and the shipping it came to just a little over $75.00 CDN... That's a lot to toss away for an old retired guy, so I contacted Jerry again and asked if there was anything WE could do so that I could get these decals I REALLY want.... I was willing to work with him, as it isn't his fault the mail people messed up, but he said he would reprint the set and send them on again..... a few weeks go by....... and after 5 DAYS at Canada Customs, the wayward order arrived today!! 8 Months on......Jerry went out of his way to make this right although it was not his fault or doing. a HUGE THANK YOU Jerry for going above and beyond, I will order again, if you want to take another chance shipping here, and I will more than happily recommend Model Truckin decals and Jerry for hi incredible customer service ! And IF the first set ever find there way here, I will happily Pay Jerry for them.... Restores my faith in human nature ! Jeff

Thanks Brian... Jeff

LOVE it ...looks the part exactly Jeff

Cool... the wheels and the color make it ! Nice job Jeff

Just wondering if there is anyone out there, that may possibly have a full set or partial set of decals to the re-issue 1 /25 AMT Peterbilt 352 Cabover that they may consider parting with ? .... the set I am searching for is the Patriot scheme or the orange and blue stripes... NOT the Coors, or the Coke schemes..... I would happily buy the kit with these particular markings but it seems to be elusive and the Coke and Coors have replaced it, neither scheme interests me in the slightest, so that is why I am asking..... if anyone has a set they are willing to part with I would love to hear from you..............maybe we can cut a deal?? Thanks for taking the time to read this Cheers for now Jeff

Love the color... super singles, ......... interesting... cool build Jeff

Gorgeous..... where did you get the head lights, I love those.............. what a beautiful build... Jeff

Thanks , Brian...

Thanks for your kind words, Philippe, very pleased you like it Jeff

Thanks, Gary... I have seen your work, so your comment means a lot ! Jeff

Hi Ed, yes, it comes as a set, just make sure you mention to Paul that you want the tire and rim... they are 3D printed and are awesome.. Jeff

Thanks, Doc.... not sure I can source that, BUT I did find some possible hinges at Model Car Garage that might do the trick, maybe check them out for your next build, as it may save some time, they are called "Big Rig piano hinges"........... thanks and your build is wonderful ! Jeff