Blue Monday

That is impressive. Serious commitment to this engine when you have made that many parts for it. BM.

You have really pushed the boat out with this build. It is going to look stunning when painted and completed. There aren't too many others on the planet doing detailing work on 1/32 trucks like you are, Steve. 👍 BM.

Stunning classic Cabover. BM.

Stunning work, Steve. Have you a count of all the scratch built parts you have crafted for your engine? BM.

Agreed. I still think hand-crafted scratch-built components used to enhance a model kit is scale modelling at its purest and at its finest. Whether it's aircraft or vehicles, nothing beats a kit modified with home-made components. 3D printing appears to be replacing the art of scratch-building in some quarters - the printer replaces the hard graft and ingenuity of taking some plastic card and rod or wire and brass tubing and crafting them into a component for your chosen subject. I think that is a pity. Keep up the great work, Steve, it is inspirational stuff for the rest of us who want to emulate you in our own modest way. BM.

This engine is going to look so good when finished and fitted to the chassis. BM.

Great looking engine!

There will be more white than red on this kit by the time it is ready for paint! 👍 BM.

This build just keeps getting better and better! Great modelling. BM.

You are really going to town on this one, Steve. It looking amazing. BM.

The impressive work continues. This cabover will look stunning when all is said and done. BM.

Wow. That’s a very busy rear end on your 352. So much detail added that your technical knowledge of these trucks really shines through. It really elevates the standard model into something very special. BM.

Great Ebay find, Steve. The bargains are out there from time to time. The only true bargain I have found so far has been a Volvo N10 with a Reefer trailer for $15. I only bought it for the trailer. (I'm not sure I will build the Volvo. It doesn't quite have the flair of a true American Big Rig. Maybe I will buy an aftermarket resin COE cabin of some description and fit it too the Volvo chassis.) BM.

This is stunning. Lots of talent on display in the finished product. BM.

Sharp looking Mack. 👍 BM.

Great information. Please do other posts on other 1/43 truck kits! BM.

No, no! Just one I saw in Arizona in October. I wish!😀

Agreed. Steve works the magic every time with these builds. Inspirational stuff for the rest of us. I’ve chosen to build in 1/32 scale because of the models you turn out, Steve. BM.

Thanks guys.

That looks like a long chassis but it is not too long! Looks like you have found your inspiration for your build! BM.

Fabulous looking day cab. Looks very purposeful. BM.

That is impressive for a single weekend’s work. Looks good. BM.

I’m in the same boat. A big rig novice but I would like to build a few models of these trucks nonetheless. Welcome. BM.

You have a great eye for detail on these semis. It shows how they can be brought up to spec with a little ingenuity and skill at the work bench. BM.

As Brian has said, the photo of the real truck you are using as inspiration for this build does appear to have a longer chassis. However, your model certainly qualifies as a "long Cabover". It looks good to me as is but with your skills, it would be child's play to extend it. Either way, this is going to look good when completed! BM.