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Jim, I don't see anywhere on the box what motor it is, it just says it's 400bhp. I don't know much about trucks, but I assume it's Cummins. I was unsure about the motor color as well, so I went with blue and will call it a custom ordered color. I imagine there is a correct tranny color too, but that information is hard to find. James, as far as another shelf, politics is all I can say. My wife has seen Mr. Ahlborn's youtube and is making sure I don't start laying a new block foundation where our patio is suppose to be. She knows me all too well, LOL Tim

James, it was your engine detailing link that got me going on this, it was quite helpful. Thanks Tim

Ryan, Here are some tips, Tim gave me while I was working on my Freightliner. This should help you out if you are uncertain about painting the stripes.

She's a beauty! very nice job, paint looks great, detailing and scratchbuilding are top notch! Tim

Thanks guys, I liked the looks of it so I've started a new one just like her, but loaded with detailing, I just got a metal lathe and started turning parts,(fuel tanks, air tanks and breathers, horns, pullies, and maybe lights), plus I will be getting tires and wheels from my friend Jamie @ Mo'luminum. The new one will fill her spot on the shelf. I will start a new thread with the progress of it later on. Here is a sneak peak at the engine details so far. Tim

The first pic looks like the real deal, it wasn't till I scrolled down to the second one that I realized you were showing us the kit, not a pic of the real thing. I'd say it came out great! nice weathering and detailing. Tim

Tim, Outstanding, as usual, amasing how you just make them from a picture! How did you do the stripes on the bottom one? Are they decals or painted? Tim

Richard, Very nice, I like the Alaskan hauler, its a sweet ride for sure, nice job on the winch and all of the plumbing.

Ryan, Nice job, it's looking real good, the engine detailing is great! Tim

That is a sweet looking loggin truck, very nice scratch building by your dad, it compliments the truck for sure Tim

I had to put another one on Ebay to make room on my shelf, its a KW K100 tri drive with a 50 ton detachable goose neck lowboy with a Farrel compounding machine for a load. I thought I would make a post here, since there were a few guys interested in my last lowboy that sold. Heres a link, http://cgi.ebay.com/KW-k100-scratch-built-detachable-goose-neck-and-load_W0QQitemZ120522438283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0fb2768b, wish me luck. Tim

I think it looks good just like it is, nice job. Tim

Chris, She cleaned up real nice, she'll be a real looker when you get her done. Tim

Nice lookin rigs ya got there Tim

You're off to a great start

Sweet! Tim

Looks great Paul Tim

Very nice! Tim

That is a beautiful truck, love the color, and the dual intakes, she looks great pullin those double tankers. Tim

I don't know what chicken lights are, so I'll say it looks great with out them, nice job Tim Tim

she's a looker for sure, a very nice job on the paint. Tim

Welcome to the forum (insert name?) The pics are a little big and pixelated, but from what I can see, she looks real nice, I ve wanted to do some light work, its nice to see one all lit up. The trash bags and rubbish are a nice touch. I agree with Jason, in the right setting, she'd pass for the real deal. Tim

Kurt, Nice clean build so far, looks really good, keep the pics coming, definately want to see this one when its done. Tim

Chuck, WOW! Thats one Hot rod, Looks like a beefed up International Hummer, I'm not big into the RADn things out, but this one is sweet for sure. You're gonna need some grab handles, that first step is a dusie! You can simulate a hydraulic lift with aluminum tubing as I did on this lowboy, just a thought.

Wheres the pool? I want this guy to design my next kitchen. They should hire him to do college dorm rooms!