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Got the engine finished and installed: I also hooked up the steering to the steering box: And it works: VID_20251114_140231~4.mp4

I began painting and assembling the engine. The compressor seems to be shown upside down in the instructions (we know AMT instructions) but Jeff told me where to look and find a pic of the real thing. Thanks Pal! 👍 Hope to finish the engine today after work. I also replaced those little knobs on the hood which we're supposed to be hinges. I made my own and modified the front end of the chassis for the tilting axle.

Donor or new project?

It's called granite grey (Revell no. 68) I like it too. It's easy to apply compared to others!

Got the chassis painted!

Thank you Gary! Quite a compliment from a pro like you!

Wow, Gary! Doing three builds at a time and all of them with the same great quality and defication!

Chassis is ready for painting. Got the brake drums mounted and the lift axle works. Not easy to see here but when the wheels are on it should be noticeable!

About ready for painting now: With the fuel tanks resting in place: Need to add front and rear brake drums, then primer!

Thanks guys! The print quality especially of the smaller parts isn't that good but I'd say good enough. Here's a little mock-up to see the later position of the lift axle. I might even slip it a bit more to the front. Next will be steering box and other parts that need to be painted with the frame.

The chassis is taking shape:

Got the lift axle parts printed (second time around worked) and assembled: During printing time I assembled a steering axle from box parts!

I agree with Steve! Great paint job but very sensitive for tiniest drops of glue or scratches by dust or something! My respect for this tidy job!

This is getting better and better! Great idea with the stacks!

I designed the basic lift axle. There will be dampers added as well as backing plates and brakes. It will be functional too, meaning it will swing up and down. If I can make it stop in the upper position due to the weight of the wheels I don't know yet.

I'm back! I actually planned on designing this one myself and I was almost finished too, then I saw this kit for a pretty good bargain so I just couldn't refuse! The box and the functioning tailgate will be used for some furure project. This one will get a lift axle in front of the drive axle and a tiltable scrap container. I'll use different rims and fuel tanks ... ... and I'll install a steerable front axle. These are the first printed parts of the front axle. More later or tomorrow.

Thanks Brian! I really appreciate the recognition all of you have given this build. I'm also looking forward to my next project. Hope to introduce it soon!

Thanks very much to all of you who kept following this build and supporting me with such nice replies while I myself was only more or less convinced that this would become a good build. I think it did. I hope my next project will find your likes as much. See ya soon!

Thanks you Steve! A great compliment from a great modeler!

Anyone know why posts sometimes get doubled?

Oh I doubt that. I need a change. Want to try Out other things. Combine kits with printed stuff. New models. The Convoy is completed! Now comes new stuff!

Thanks everyone for following my Convoy posts! As soon as I repaired my air gun compressor I will present a new project! VID_20251106_194552~2.mp4

The final vid: (I apologize for the bad sound quality) VID_20251106_194552~2.mp4

In case anyone is interested in a few statistics to this build: Total no. of parts: 155 Printed: 90 Scratch & box: 65 Design/editing: 10 days Build time: 15 days Origin 3D file of bus: 3D cults (Body and interior) Chassis and additional parts self designed and printed, rest scratch and box.

Thanks Ron!