Jay Lankford

In the short time I've been a part of this forum, I've seen others post builds from some time ago. In that spirit and to give those interested a little background into my modeI building, I found these pictures of a Peterbilt from 77' to 79'. Somewhere in that time frame. Oldest model I have pics of. First AMT issue when they went from "California Hauler" to "Cross Country Hauler". First time two tone painting and cutting trailers up. After having bought mine nearly 50 years ago, I see that kit has been reissued as well as the trailer.

My name is Jay Lankford and I reside in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I should have started here before posting anything, but didn't. I was a big truck builder but hadn't done anything since 2007. Like some of the others, I am retired now and decided to take a stab at modeling again. I have a Kenworth I built in October posted in Big rigs under glass and my latest Ford F-250 in the pickup trucks WIP and under glass forums. Like Hank in Wisconsin said, there is so much incredible skill and talent here. So many advances in modeling with 3D printing and such. I'll never get to that level but really enjoy seeing the fantastic work in all of the forums. I'm still learning a lot of the nuances here but getting a little wiser with each visit. Everyone here is so welcoming and friendly. A really great place and I am pleased to now be a part of this remarkable community.

Anything with "ACME" in it takes me back to the Roadrunner/Coyote cartoons and makes me smile. Pretty cool that moebius had those printed. I had to put one on the rear window to hide the damage I did to it when installing it. Didn't want to put anything on the truck in general but thought the plow was a good spot for the other one. Long live ACME!! Thanks for posting.

Having the imagination to conceive it and the skills to build it, remarkable at least. Bravo, sir.

This post is just to let anyone who has viewed and replied to anything I have posted in this forum, or any other MCM forum, that I am just now getting to understand a lot of the nuances. The difference between replies and reactions. Adding tags, etc... I still don't know what a star by the title means. Or a black or white circle. What does BRBG mean? The point I'm trying to make is I'm still figuring out how to reply to everyone who reacted to my posts without actually writing something and that I'm not ignoring anyone or any of their responses. Having said that, this is great thing you all have going here. Thanks for letting me in.

Being so new to MCM and it's forums, I don't know if there is protocol to going from one forum to another. It doesn't seem anything is mandated here. Having said that, I finally finished this truck and have posted it in the under glass forum, although I had reservations about that. Thanks again to followers and viewers. I was a big truck builder. If I do this again, I'll start here again. Just wish they were the same color.

Big thanks to those who have viewed and replied. I wasn't sure if I wanted to post it in this forum. My work seems novice compared to what I've seen here since recently joining MCM. Just wish I could've found a turquoise to match my big truck.

Nothing special. First post in pickups under glass. Only alteration I made was locating the marker lights on the cab where I wanted them.

Add the front bumper, attach the plow to the frame, put the chain on the plow, some finishing touches with paint and such and then it's off to Under Glass, maybe.

Thank you. Finally got the windshield in. Not a great fit and a real pain to install. Only a few issues with Mobieus. The more I see the plow, the more I like it. Hopefully finished tomorrow.

Kept the interior simple. Did some work on the plow.

It helps to have a good kit to start with. No kit is without issues, but I'm real impressed with Mobieus so far. Nice decals for the hood and tailgate. I still can't seem to put windshields or any other windows in without somehow messing them up. Seventy year old eyes and hands aren't what they used to be. Thanks for following.

In as much as I am very new to MCM and it's forums, I can understand the reasoning behind separating the two. Having so much to process with the forums and maintain balance with everything else seems challenging at the least. I'm no tech wizard, but I'm sure I'll be able to follow along with upcoming changes. I only wish I would have chosen to resume model building and found this site sooner. Lots of talent and skills here.

This is where it's at now. In as much as Mobieus out does AMT, you can't display with the hood up. It's on or its off. That old AMT kit had a hinged hood. Oh well.

My first post in this or any MCM forum was my Kenworth. First build in nearly twenty years. Got lots of likes and replies. I have another build in Dioramas of another Kenworth from 2000. I built an old 2006 issue of a AMT C 10 in exchange for the walnut base for my display case. Attached photo. This is my first post in W.I.P. My first Moebius model and first build using acrylic paint and second small truck build. This build was a test of Moebius and acrylic. Love them both. The difference between AMT and Moebius is clear as everyone here probably knows. I'm the last person to ask for tips or advice since I'm reintroducing myself to modeling and so many advances have been made in that regard. I build on my dining room table and paint in a makeshift booth in my basement. Keep watching, I'm working on it every day and appreciate all opinions, good or not.