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William, very sweet! Thanks for sharing Tim

Thanks guys, Kurt, they are the stock chrome, I was going to make up some aluminum fenders, but didn't want to hide the tires, I hadn't even thought of making aluminum quarter fenders, but I like that idea. Good call. Tim

Thanks again guys, yeah the lathe is nice to have, one of the air horns in this kit was broken, so I made the ones on here with the lathe. Dave, thanks, yes they are scratch built, I took a piece of aluminum tubing one size bigger than the stacks, and cut off about 1/8", then cut it on one side, split it open and bent the ends back to make the bracket, the cap was made on the lathe and then drilled and assembled them, it took me a couple tries and some cut fingers, but I am happy with them. Here it is, almost finished, once the decals set, I'll need to shine them up with Future, and then get her outside for some real detailed pics. here's a couple pics for now. Tim

Welcome aboard! You've got some real talent there. Very nice collection of trucks!

Just incredible!

Here's the latest progress. The engine is mounted as are the stacks, tanks and one raincap

Looks good so far Tim

Dave, That is just amazing work, you must know these engines inside and out! Very impressive! Tim

Brian, that's a cool site, lot of pics there, thanks for the link. Tim

Dave, Thanks for the information, all very good points, and like I have said before, I don't really know much about trucks, just love them! This helps a lot with the decision, although it doesn't make it any easier, lol. I plan to build some heavy haulers, so this info is not lost on me, though I'm sure there's a lot more I need to know when building them, such as tranny specs, and where to get the parts needed. This truck is not really going to be a heavy hauler, so here's what I did, I went with the Cummins for a couple reasons, 1. I don't know yet what I'm gonna pull with her. 2. The suspension is already done. (too late to beef it up) 3. A little less modification to install Thanks Tim

looks good Ryan, keep us posted. Tim

Thanks Tim, I think I'll go with the Cummins then, the Cat came out of the snap tite 359.

Thanks Jim, that link you posted the other day on engine details got me itchin' to get into the finer details. Kurt, Yeah Jamie has some really nice stuff, I love his tires, and this set fit the stock rims so it saves me from having to learn alclad (though its on my list of things to do), and I was going to use his airbags, but the ones on this kit look pretty darn good, so I'll stick with them.

I have started working on a new KW K100, its kind of a guinea pig as I learn my new metal lathe, and some other new techniques for me such as bare metal foil. This one will just be a twin screw, but I have run air lines to the bags from a leveling control, that I took liberties on since I have never seen one. I have the interior finished, along with the frame and drive train, although I built the Cummins that came with the kit along with a Cat, and I'm not sure wich I like best. So the question to all of you is, if I were a trucker, which one would I want? Here's what I have so far: Interior: Frame with air bag detail: The cummins: The Cat: I have done some weathering, but have a lot more to do along with more parts to make, but its snowing like crazy here so I have a good excuse to play. Let me know what you think. Tim

Jim, Nice ending to a great build. I love realism that the PE wipers and stacks add, and though Chris told me how to roll them, they are a PITA for sure, but well worth it! Tim

Oh yeah, I think I remember Jamie saying something about you getting that micromark mini table saw. I gotta get me one of those! I have a mini chop saw that I have set up in a jig that is nice for cutting cross members and tubing, but the table saw would be sweet. You have done great job, all the different angles look perfect! what did you use for the weld seems? They are a perfect touch. Tim

Kurt, I can see why you're happy with this one, it is awsome! Are you using a milling machine to get those parts so perfect? Keep up the good work, I look forward to watching this one. Tim

Looks good Tim, I'm always afraid to do one in white, but you can pull it off very well. Not a big fan of the low profile tires though, they look fake to me. Tim

Chris, What do you think about the Future? Did you brush or spray? and do you like the results? I have been using it for a while, and I am impressed with the results , though I wish I could spray it on. I did try putting it in a spray bottle and adjusting the bottle to spray a mist, that doesn't really work though. I have used it on molded color parts and amazed at the shine you get without losing any of the detail like you do with paint. BTW, she is looking real good! Tim

She turned out real nice, and looks like she's hungry for some mud. Tim

Here's a link from Jim B, its a great article and should help you out. Tim Here's a good article on making tarps: <a href="http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=1001" target="_blank">Realistic Tarps</a> from Armorama. Those armor guys have all sorts of crazy ideas!

Thanks Dave, they should give that information on the box for us guys who lack knowlege of the industry. Tim

wow, she shure is purdy!

Your stuff just amazes me Tim, What a great way to show off your work. Are you going to leave the top open, or do a ceiling and lights? Either way, very nice! Tim

Jim, Excellent! Very nice looking Chevy Astro lol, You have a good eye and a steady hand my friend. Tim