Gary Chastain

Just catching up, wow, that engine detail is outstanding, well done. Interior looks really good also.

Wow, you are all in on this build, will be watching. And yes, the aftermarket parts world is changing our hobby in a big way. We spend 50 bucks on a kit and then spend 200 hundred bucks on aftermarket parts. Love how you are building your way.

Wow????

Thanks and yes, I need to get back to this build and wrap it up. Hey Jeff. I think the earlier kits did not have this issue, the tool must have been updated due to wear or something and the locating position of the front springs got moved. The axle fits the springs quite well. I am hoping the new Sprite redo is a better updated kit. A narrower front axle would make floats and easier task for sure

Thanks Carl

Outstanding fab work, that’s gonna be a really cool build.

Master fabricator, well done, joy to watch.

Looks really good

The detail is mesmerizing, I keep looking and looking. Well done.

Fun to watch you build this scale, great detail.

Lengthen frame rails (18.5 inches), now start hanging axles and cross members

I have been collecting parts most of the summer for this build and it has morphed a little from the original post title, but I thought I would just continue this post so the journey could be followed. Received the second lift steering axle, and the 3rd and 6th lift axles. Now have the cab and hood I want to use (see above). Have the front fender flares as well. Also have a donor kit to steal the rear drive air bag suspension . Did a mock-up to start building a frame length. I did learn that the frame size is larger than the road tractor, figure that out shortly. I will scratch build the logging crane I am still in pursuit of the engine, I ordered the Pakcar mX15 motor but have learned since that they use the Cummins X15. Not sure how they differ.

Lookin good

Impressive work, you have strong knowledge of the working components of these snow plows.

Outstanding work, that’s some serious detail work.

Outstanding build, well detailed

Outstanding build, well detailed

Well done

Got some serious skills, well done

Wow Brian, nice start on your details, gonna be watching your build.

Be watching, I have one of these kits but can’t seem to get inspired to build it.

Thanks for looking at my builds. It’s always nice to have new builders join in the fun. The work space has been years in the making and it seems I can never get it organized enough. It bugs me when I can’t find parts or…….i have too many parts. Hey Jeff. it took me almost three hours to clean up the mess on my bench, evergreen plastic was laying everywhere, out of its sleeve, parts everywhere, but yes it will be a mess again shortly because I can’t seem to work in an organized fashion or something like that.

Haven’t been using any model glue but been using a lot of wood glue. Finally build the stair railing (so the grandkids don’t fall off), taped the drywall and painted and refinished the steps coming up. Today I added to Craftsman toolboxes to my workbench, so I can better organize my stuff. The plastic roller bins just didn’t work well. soon as this stuff is finished and a little organization, I can finish the truck.

I like where this is going

I have purchased several of his kits. I wrote a review on the T800 cabs (long nose and short nose) I received under (WIP T800 Kenworth Flat roof) on page two