BK9300

Been carrying on with work on the sander - have spent a lot of time on this part of the build, but there is a lot to build and put together! Before much more could be done, I needed to fix in place the hard line hydraulic runs along the side of the sander. Once they were in place, I started laying out some wiring runs - there's an electrical junction box on the rear/side of the sander, distributing power to various lights on the sander, power to the pre-wet pump housing, as well as amber clearance lights on the wing plow, side of the hopper, over the underbody plow and the sander's roto-lights. First of three hard lines to install - Wasn't sure how I was going to get CA glue into the tight spots on the hopper support ribs to attach hard lines - found this great set of loops (package of 10, PE loops) that allow me to pick up a small amount of CA glue and carefully place the glue where needed. Had to clean the loop out lots along the way, but sure was handy Was able to apply glue quiet easily with this attachment All three hard lines in a quick mock up started laying out lengths of wire for sander's wiring harness - going to try to get some PE zip ties to work! With any (a lot of!) luck, should be able to install the wiring harness tomorrow - it will need to run inside the trio of hard lines - not looking forward to that!

Thanks, Charles, for stopping by to have a look and for the generous comments! Some days the 'ride' is a little bumpy, but still moving forward. Thanks again.

Wicked looking Impala, Anton. My boss back in the day had a 1996 Impala - similar (same?) body lines as your build, but that would be where the similarity ends!

Steve, sounds like lots of scratch building ahead of you!

Thanks, Gary - its been challenging! I appreciate the comments along the way!

Thanks, Jeff - as always, appreciate your comments! My assembly/completion goals seem to keep getting missed because one detail or another conflicts with yet another, in terms of assembly order (no instructions for this one!). Often said on this forum, and it's true - need to be several steps ahead of the assembly process in your head, as opposed to where you actually are, to be able to continue without having to take something apart later on. (glad to hear you had a good holiday!)

Made a little progress this week, mostly involving detail painting and some minor assembly - getting there bit by bit. Used Alclad chrome on exhaust tip (needs to be recoated); painted fittings on ends of hydraulic hard line runs; flat yellow 'boxes' represent the plastic brake and warning light housings on sander - painted aluminum tips on boxes for electrical connectors; painted fittings on sand spreader; pre-wet liquid pump housing painted aluminum and added rubber gasket around each end housing lid Fuel tank painted - need to make hold down straps and attach fuel lines/fittings attached CTM brake lights to light housings and attached pre-wet unit to sander frame spreader spinner attached Still hoping to get to the hydraulic lines and wiring soon!

Going to look impressive on your M-20's trailer - tremendous detail in the kit and with what you are planning for additions.

Beautiful chassis, Ian - like the last minute "welding" that happened before sending the frame to the paint booth!

I always marvel at the detail that can be highlighted/added to such a small scale project - your P-61 is looking great! Apart from adding weight to the nose of your model, is there any room for you to add weight behind the engines in the cowlings

Just amazing detail, Randy - from the little chain on the oil filler tube to the alternator wiring (and its wiring diagram in the background!), oh, and everything in between - great work!

Thanks, Jeff - slow going at this point, with the detail stuff!

Thanks for having a look, Randy - I appreciate the comment! Your work is quite inspirational - looking forward to an update on your Farm Floater.

With all the detail work you’ve done so far, imagine what it will be like when you carry on with the engine!

Amazingly fine resolution in the printing of this kit

I agree - all the detail is incredible - didn't realize wire existed in diameters that small! The engine compartment sure looks real.

So much skill (and patience) in your work - just amazing to watch!

Looks great on the trailer - must be tough to coax something like that onto the trailer 'slowly"!

Starting posting on the forum in August, but have been through a few of your builds prior to that. As everyone else has noted, your work is incredible, to say the least, and very inspirational. Your attention to your father and neighbours is something to aspire to as well!

Great looking combination - well done!

Similar to Dom's, with some additional pics of service body https://boltcustom.com/western-star-4900-with-brand-new-crane-body-for-sale-189900/

Great looking truck - look forward to seeing it paired with your trailer!

Is this something you might consider? (there are 24 pictures on the auction site) https://bid.repocast.com/lots/646153

Thanks for all the info, Charles - I've got lots to learn about making decals.

Quite an achievement to have it all printed from your own design!