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Hi Gary, thanks very much! I'm very glad you like it!

Keep going Gary! All the best wishes! The truck looks great! I love that chrome finish on the grille and head lights! Looks a bit like stainless steel! Awesome!

Thank you Steve! If there was a broader offer of kits concerning variety of models I probably would never have started to design and print. It does make me kind of sad on the one hand that not everyone has the possibility to make any model he or she likes but on the other hand, when I see what you guys make of the existing models plus fabulous scratch building skills I think the small range of kits does support the builders fantasy.

Thank you! Nice of you to say that! I wasn't aware that it shows!

The sun visor fits perfectly: Mocked up again with sun visor and headache rack!

This is the V8 I designed. I used the instruction sheet of the Amt GMC General and tried to reproduce the parts shown there mixed with attributes of similar looking engines found on pics in the internet. I didn't go too far into detail and I think I'll leave the plumbing, at least most of it. Hope you like it anyway! The gear box in the drawings I took over from the Marmon Herrington to make it complete but I'll probably use a different one! I designed all engines and gear boxes so they would fit together in any combination I choose!

Thanks Jeff! The printing goes quickly! So does the designing! Now the painting will begin. That's what takes time!

Air cleaners are attached: I also decided to make a headache rack! I printed it in one piece, including the tool box!

The sleeper roof is printed and fits:

The sleeper is almost complete! I printed specially shaped parts to guarantee perfect fit! Now just the roof is missing.

Tried a mock-up of chassis and cab with hood. Still looks a bit shaky but I need a few more parts printed to stabilize it!

That's already happened! 👍 I puttied it on top. The sides are sanded. I'll see what it looks like when it's primered. Maybe a bit of rework. I also printed the sleeper in single pieces lying down to avoid the printing lines. It should look better than previous builds!

You're probably right concerning the gaskets. It may not be a perfect solution but in my last build I used black cable ties, painted the surface white and left the edges black. Have a look. If it's nothing for you it's OK. I won't hang on to this! Just wanted to help!

Thanks Jeff! That "poof* thing is funny! 😂 It's unfortunately not quite that easy but I admit, it's easier than scratch building! Didn't get anything done today! Too much Work to do! Maybe tomorrow again.

This is the bumper I'm planning to use: It was left over from my Mack DM800 over-do. So it sort of stays in the family! These are the air cleaners I've chosen: ... and here's my design: I changed it a little bit but it still looks almost the same!

Thanks very much for your advice! I might give that a try!

Had to print the hood for the third time! Finally it's OK! Put some putty on top cause the print layers are too strongly visible due to the slight radius of the top of the hood. Would have looked like wood! After sanding it it'll look nice and smooth! I also printed the firewall... found an old Mack windshield in the box ... Maybe I can get it cleaned carefully? And this is a step for the fuel tanks. Put holes in instead of pimples! Jeff (Biggu) gave me the idea! Thanks for that Pal! 👍 Had to re-drill the 1mm holes I had designed into them cause they do get a bit smaller when printed, especially in that size. The risk of them closing when being painted is just too big. Both steps together came up with 390 holes to drill by hand. Nice job if you're bored! 😁

Satin black looks great! Could be Batman's RV! 😉 Just a joke! That finish is really nice. And that's "just" a primer? Awesome!

Looks great! 👍 Try using cable ties as tank straps! They work for me pretty well. You can choose the size any way you need it and they're paintable. Don't want to hijack your thread but I'd like to show you a few examples for tank straps made of cable ties so you can decide for yourself: Maybe it's a bit of help to you?

Thank you! Wow, I can't believe it, guys! I'm so grateful about all your Feedback! I never thought it would be so popular!

Wow! Impressive work! I'm having a real hard time getting realistic Designs of trucks done. Most tutorials I've seen haven't really helped a lot. I guess my way of designing is too complicated. Can you recommend a good tutorial on designing car and/or truck bodies? I'd love to improve my skills!

Thanks very much! I just wanted to be independent of the offered kits. I had almost all the trucks on the kit market. Of course not all kits but the variety of models. That's why I figured it would be a good idea to make my own. I do admit though that I have taken over parts like chassis and engines from one printed model to the next, not always being authentic with the details of the different makes. Means I used a chassis from a KW for a Marmon, an engine from a Mack for a Diamond Reo, ... and so on. Only a few models were more or less based on the real thing. You get lazy after a while. It's like building out of stock. You take what's there and do a few modifications instead of scratch building a whole new part! Im glad you like my builds! Thanks again! 😊

Chassis on wheels mock-up and the quarter-fenders: Took those out of the box. They were originally from the Alaskan Hauler! Connected them with a brass rod.

Thanks Randy! Glad you're enjoying it!

A bit of progress: The front axle with steering is assembled. Brake drums included: Front axle is in place and the panhards and stabilisers: Have to cut three brass rods to length for the rear axles, then I can add the rear brake drums too!