Old Buckaroo

I always look forward to your subjects! For a transport consideration - The 1/25 USPS Ford C900 combined with the MPC 1/25 72 chevy ramp truck ... Ive been meaning to do that combo for years.

You can get several types of "Grump Lumps" made by Competition Resins as well as the Decals for this car from "Slixx Decals"

Just in time for Halloween Ive been unboxing old builds that have been packed for 10 years - I loved looking the old "monster" models as a kid in the store. Didn't build any till I was an adult. Sorry wrong topic - could this be moved please

The wooden engine is great, cover it with some thin styrene and bits to detail more and it would look really convincing. I always enjoy checking out your 1/32 fleet! I have a set of 10 rubber tires for 1/32 semi, if you can use them pm me. Yes I know you are in the UK

I love it, one of my most favorite cars ever. Its cool you still have this car and it looks great for a 30 plus year old build. I still have that issue of Hot Rod magazine from my youth.

That is a great looking old truck, first time Ive seen the JF tanker built into something.

As the title says, I'm in search for a hood, doesn't matter if painted. Any help would be greatly appreciated - thank you Sean D

I'm in awe at the level of detail on this build, you've done a really fine job. I'm looking forward to what you work your magic on next.

Not true - I don't frequent this forum or post as much as I use to - But this is one thread I always check first as its good for a laugh.

I also eagerly awaited this kit to arrive at the mailbox. You're off to a great start and the extra work is gonna make this a winner. Thank you for showing the details and I cant wait for the next update.

I always look so forward to your "Cover Cars" - fabulous work on Landys AWB ! The Moebius release cant arrive soon enough...

Single exhaust is actually pretty simple - Ive taken the kit dual and cut off the offending pipe at the split and used a sanding stick to make it flow into the remaining pipe. (wish I had a picture) You can also use solder wire to build your on piping coming off the turbo to the stack, or use bendy straw elbows and kit pieces of pipe for exhaust piping configurations. Practice and test fit to where you get something that looks good and doesn't interfere with other parts. I'm sure whatever you decide will look great!

Beautiful save on a Classy Paint job ! I thought only models shipped to my address showed up like that. ?

This truck just rumbles with "Bad to the Bolts"! I love the white Detroit with the orangish logos - really makes it stand out.

That is just plain awesome - reminds me of a little cycle shop my buddy had 30 years ago. Only one thing I saw was missing to make this complete - A Dave Mann centerfold or two out of an Easy Riders magazine on the wall !

That is Top Notch all the way, love the stance. I use to order the Ramchargers Performance catalogs back when I was in Junior High. Loved looking through them and dreaming.....

That's a fabulous build of an old stocker !

That is a really cool diorama !

A cool build with intriguing story to follow. Was knocking down the wash shed from watching too many 70's and 80's trucking movies and tv shows?? The Mack looks great - so happy to see your still building trucks.

My wife is a Teacher, she went back to school in her 40's taking out numerous student loans to get her teaching degree and a secondary in Special Ed. Previously she had worked as a paraprofessional for seven years for a school district. She found a job in a very remote location in Montana at a "One Room" schoolhouse grade K-8. She currently has seven students - we have been here for two years and her contract was terminated due to the school board does not want to offer a Teacher tenure. (but they do not tell you this) When she Interviewed for the position I was there as we would be living on location in a two bedroom apartment connected to the school. The gave us their big smiles and said "We really have been hoping to find someone that will stay" , claiming that others could not handle the remote location and being 40 miles away on dirt road to the nearest town. If they had said this was a two year job only , that would of made a big difference in our decision to come here. They tell you that "we hope you like our community and will stay" what a crock. Sad thing is these kids have no stability for learning as there is a two year turnaround on teachers. And beings that two sets of students have parents on the school board - what kind of example are they setting for their children ? So here we are with little over a week from school being out without her having a job or even a place to live.

Forum legend is it goes something like this - You've gotta ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk? Just kidding, I never use the chat as my typing is too slow for most people.

Montana is a beautiful state in certain areas, where I am at not so. This part is one area that was not meant to be inhabited. Even the dinosaurs died off from lack of greenery to eat or water to drink. That should of been the first warning. The well went dry for the ranch I worked for last summer, they had to drill to a depth just shy of 2000 ft to hit water. Where I am our well went dry in February, we have had to haul water and it is not drinkable. Harry there might not be any hurricanes but the wind blows here( my area) all the time. Usually straight down from Canada and frigid.

Harry, when I lived in Washington state I was transforming into a birder and logging them along with lots of photography. Here in Montana where I am at the birds are few and far between as they have better sense to travel through this desolate place.

Building and flying Model Rockets ,Feeding and watching birds, I collect old "cowboy era" pistols and rifles although I never shoot any.

Yes it does, I used several coats of Tamiya fine primer on my grill to help eradicate them.