BK9300

Really like how you put together the control tower, Lee - looks like it should have been part of the kit - great stuff!

Have some of the modifications to the cab roughed in and initial shaping done - more to do along bottom aprons of cab, to tie into the added styrene. Also managed to finish off the lift arm's chain brackets and added lengths of chain to the push frame clevises that will be hooked into those brackets. Redefined area to be cut out, with painter's tape Initial cuts made on both sides Styrene filler pieces glued in and rough shaped - now I have a definite side to side width to work to when widening the back end of the hood. More styrene strips to add along bottom edge of cab, to tie into these styrene modifications Chain lengths added to clevises - was a chore to close the connecting links once they were slipped onto the clevises! Couple mock up pics of lift chains temporarily in place and connected to lift arm - will do a final length adjustment once plow is in place permanently Going to carry on with the cab modifications and hopefully, make some cuts on the hood today as well - thanks!

Lots of good information, Charles - thanks for all the earlier pics on your casting process, as well.

Great progress, Ken - looking forward to seeing how you do your door jambs.

Lots of quality scratch building going on here - looks very good, Dennis!

Francis, thanks for your very kind words - 18 pages, so far, is a lot to endure in one sitting! To be fair, work on this truck had been going on for about a year and a half before I started posting, so I’m much less quick than it would seem. And about ‘jewelry’, I would refer everyone to your machined parts in your Demon and Dodge D100 builds! Thanks again.

I like the combo colour on your wheels, Lee - nice touch for this truck!

Francis, you made mention about an artist - comparatively, then, ‘old world master’ is a fitting description of what we’re seeing here! Again, such a pleasure to observe (and learn from).

Your engine looks spectacular, Daniel - can’t imagine, fully, how difficult it must have been to loop your tether cord through each eyelet!

Wrecker boom looking very impressive, Scott, and like Lee said, decals really sets off the cab and wrecker body. All the plumbing looks great, too.

Motor looks good in that gray, Lee - good choice.

Beautiful looking interior finishing!

Thanks, Håkan - it’s getting much closer to being finished.

Thanks, Lee - appreciate you having a look!

Progress seems to come in small batches these days, but that's ok, its not a race! A little bit for the front plow and some work on the hood underway. Needed to make two, lift chain brackets to add to the clevis on the front plow's lift arm After the chain brackets are painted, I will need to cut the top through, on an angle, slip them onto the clevis, glue the cuts and repair the paint. Can't separate the clevis like I did earlier for the clevises on the push frame, so this is the only way I know to get the brackets onto/into the clevis. Ready to cut the brackets and put on the lift arm clevis Have sanded away the raised rib on top of the fenders as well as the decorative feature on the side panels Filler pieces glued and clamped in position - will still need to redo a cutout on the driver's side, but for now, I needed the extra material because of how the back edge of the hood will change when I make the cuts to widen it. All will be trimmed and squared up once the final front to back measurement on the hood has been set. Once the filler pieces are well set and sanded smooth, then I can make the cuts along the fender/side panels and on the top of the hood. Tomorrow, might be able to temporarily hook up the lift chains to the clevis brackets to see how it looks. Thanks for dropping by!

Lots on the go, Ron - I've liked going through your trailer builds in the past - very detailed scratch building.

Have to figure one out for my dash, too - going to try a printed dash panel insert that has the shifter gate in it.

Console fits in there well - and great job on the paint detailing! Did you make your own decals for the console and dash?

Steve, what a magnificent job - the sun makes all the details pop even more - well done! I am still amazed at your 'parking lot', too - its perfect for your 'glamour shots'.

I agree - going to look even better than it does now, once the cab is painted - this red is a great colour!

Terrific progress on your engine, Steve - all 4 cm worth - amazing work!

The Alclad looks great on your diamond plate - where did you get the plate from?

Lots of work good work going on here, Lee - looking forward to seeing your frame up on its wheels and tires!

You tell wonderful stories - your models are pretty awesome, too.

Going to be fine looking colour for your truck! You've maybe mentioned it in other builds, but what air brush do you use?