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Nice looking large car. Tim

The lower edge of the cab should be just about level with the top of the frame rail. Looking at mine, the hinges were mounted to the back of the fenders similar to the 378 but shorter and appear to be angled to the shape of the fender. Tim

James, I was lucky to build an early test-shot for ModelCars magazine last fall. The kit had a couple of issues that were in the process of being fixed before the production run. If you look at my early version you will note it has no nameplate engraving and John's kit has the LoneStar engraving on the doors. Moebius was very careful with detail and correctness. The only fitment issue I had was the firewall (I had no instructions to build with) so I had to guess - and had to reposition the firewall. This is not a kit problem - rather a builder problem - not being familiar with the part location. The other issue was the tiny chicken light lenses that my tweezers wouldn't hold on to and my eyesight didn't want to focus on (that's a real complaint - but one no model company can fix Everything else fit the first time. Even though I always say "test fit test fit test fit", this kit fits. You will not be disappointed. Tim Lonestar early test-shot

When I built one 6 or 7 years ago I modified the kit hinges to fit the hood per the instructions. Keep in mind that the 379-127 sits much lower off the frame than the 378 does. The cab mounts and sleeper mounts need to be mounted lower so that the cab sits lower. I test mounted the cab first, then the hood, adjusting the hinges so that the hood and cab lined up and kept the hood plumb. Since the cab is lower, the air cleaner intake pipe will need to be shortened slightly and the exhaust under frame piping will have to be lowered. Don't glue the crossover Y-pipe frame mounts to the frame, glue them to the pipe. Then install the pipe and mounts after the cab is installed so that they line up with the mufflers and elbows. Tim

Cool beans ! Tim

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Great stuff! Lookatallthatresin! Tim

Mike, I'll bet you were thinking of Mo'Luminum or Mo'fuggers as it was also called. They are still around but not producing on a full-time basis. Check out: SourKraut Resin P&P Resin Tim

I think I've seen this somewhere before... Tim

Cool ol' dog. Tim

Wow! Beautiful! The LTL was Ford's best looking truck. You did the blue oval justice. Tim

It isn't a 353. Revell just says it is. 353 has a butterfly hood not a tilt hood. The fenders aren't shaped like 353 fenders. Build it as a 359. Use the diamond plate fenders for another project. Tim

This link is to a page on my site showing all the pics from Saturday's Upper Michigan Scale Modelers show held in Marquette, Michigan. The page will have all the models from armor, cars, trucks, etc. Even though it is a small show it is always an enjoyable event with a chance to meet and greet and see the new builds from the other modelers. UPSM 2011 Tim

She's a beauty ! The 36" bunk is perfect on the 'other' Revell. Tim

The Western Star COE was a beauty! You will have to bring the lower ledge of the windshield up too, as the WS's windshield wasn't as tall as the Road Commander's. Tim

Looks good. Tim

And the Drummins too. quote name='Jim B' timestamp='1301089404' post='444958'] Isn't that your famous "Detroit-piller"?

Since a certain company won't let resin casters make the later year versions of their engines - I think it is fitting to paint their arch enemy a nice shade of yellow.

I'd say a tank painted to match! Tim

Ah, right. Unfortunately, I won't be attending MATS this year. Tim

That looks really good. Why the spine on the 377's hood? Tim

Nice woodgrain on the dash. Tim

Nicely done! Tim

Ron, Cool publicity !! Tim

My prediction: A Lonestar summer ! Tim