BK9300

Gary, Jeff, thanks. The under body is not extendable on this truck, so may need to blank off the ‘side shift’ lever! Might still be able to give an update with a control console render, if I can make a reasonable version.

Fine looking truck, Steve - your paint enhances all the detail work you’ve done so far - great job!

Amazing work!

Beautiful builds, Cody - exceptional detailing and especially like the Hurst shifter in the convertible!

Wonderful job, Jurgen - will look even better when you get it painted and decals on!

Will be on hold with model pics for a couple weeks - wounded my left thumb (not at the bench), to the tune of eight stitches. On the bright side, if I can call it that, I could take this break to see if I can 3D model the operator’s plow/sander/dump control panel that sits between the seats in the cab. Also need to model some semblance of a dash mounted automatic shifter for the Allison transmission. I don’t have resin printing capabilities, but I read about a 3D club at a university near me that might be able to do the printing for me, if I can model it properly. So, carrying on, hopefully I can make other progress while thumb is on the mend! A couple pics of the control console and monitor I hope to model - I’ll see if I can straighten out the rubber boots!

Well deserved recognition - a beautiful, highly detailed masterpiece!

This will all provide a good visual when posed with the cab tipped forward! Good work on the plumbing - where do you get your valves? (I think you mentioned in one of your other threads where you get your air valves, but I don't recall)

Gary, you're very precise in your work - any chance you could do some surgery on the door lock mechanisms by cutting off the rods, drilling out the fittings and adding new, shorter rods made from aluminum tube? Going to look great regardless!

My opinion is the orange from the sketch looks really good

Working on the sander - again (still!). Needed to add the sander's front mud flaps. Cut out and painted the eight straps (not shown) that provide extra tie down for the pre-wet tanks as well as provide a bit of support for the rubber flap that covers the tanks (haven't made those flaps yet, but, likely tomorrow!). Getting close to attaching sander to frame so, thought another mockup with rear wheels/tires on was in order. At the top of the picture you can see a test mud flap - I was trying to determine the length of chain I needed to keep the flaps from 'blowing' back onto the tires at speed (I need to get a life . . .) Chains bolted to sander fender supports and to flaps Wasn't clear on how to do the inside of the flap, so I drilled out two photo etch bolt heads to make them into nuts and carefully glued them in place with CA glue Just about a full roller, but that's a ways off yet - however, was determined to see what a 'back half' roller looked like, so a couple mock ups Fuel tank is still not installed - I do have a plan for hold down straps in the works, though. The mud flaps seem a bit short, but they are in scale with the real truck I'm modeling - I never thought to ask anyone why they weren't longer. More to come and thanks for having a look!

Great looking build going on - always thought the Cameo was a good looking pickup.

I'll second that!

Off to a great start with the plumbing! Are you using a magnifying desk lamp like I have to use for close in work?

Nice work so far! Those dozen models will keep you busy for quite awhile.

Thanks very much, Steve! Yes, there are all sorts of hydraulic runs - I think I have most of them covered, just not all of them built yet. Thanks again for checking things out - more to come soon!

I've had good luck finding what I need online from Auslowe Model Accessories, ST Supply and CTM (Czech Truck Model). ST Supply sells items from both Auslowe and CTM, but don't always have the full line offered on the individual sites for Auslowe and CTM. Good luck with your build!

Foil work looks terrific - you must have steady hands, lots of fresh X-acto blades and more than a normal share of patience!

I agree with Bill - a pleasure to follow along with, as well as demonstrations of skills I could do well to learn.

Your model (and photos) look like a showroom promotional for the real car! Excellent job - even the glass looks polished.

Any progress is good progress, Jeff - good to keep moving forward! (I'm going to pay attention to your brake line plumbing this time around and do some for any truck I make in the future)

Lots of work ahead with those rivets! I've heard of them before on this forum but never seen them up close - do they have a texture?

Thanks, Gary - appreciate it!

It’s a pleasure to take part in the enthusiasm you bring to your builds!

Terrific build! Really like your engine and chassis detailing (and your paint job!)