Old Buckaroo

The trick with Alclad is to paint it with very low pressure and from a distance.I spray about 8" away and such a light mist you wont even see any color untill about the 3rd or 4th time. Maybe that is how you need to try the Spaz. I have never used it so I dont know for sure.

You are probably the first here to build one, everyone else just has the kit in their stash.

Brian - that air dryer looks pretty convincing to me. Very nice scratch building.

Truck projects like this is what makes this forum so great. You hardly ever see a kit built represented by the box art. Very impressive work on this one Terry.

Well it does include free shipping! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-25-Kenworth-K123-Cabover-Hobbies-/201550615230?hash=item2eed5a52be:g:OKoAAOSwdU1W-UZi

Like the phrase "Sexy" - I have learned that should read "Look away"

I have a couple hid away

Thanks guys, Due to an unexpected upcoming move I am disassembling my hobby room. I have lost my momentum on this truck and several others. I do not feel like packing these partial builds up to move. If anyone is interested in taking over this GMC project drop me a p/m. Thank you for following

I always find those listings pure entertaining. I am pretty sure I have seen that persons work before from you accurate description. I think you may have forgotten the seam line separations. The way I look at it if those trucks are "pro built" then that must put my models in the "expertise" level . I have only bought "old built ups" due to needing parts or to restore as the kit is no longer available. But a lot of people do buy built models as well as diecast for displaying.

It is not as difficult as you think ,everything you need to know - http://www.swannysmodels.com/Scribing.html That is a beautiful spitfire, those old planes have such a menacing sound.

Revell also puts out two 1/25 Semi trucks, a Kenworth W-900 and a Peterbilt 359 .They are favorites among the big rig builders as the possibilities are endless on how you can build them.

I never knew the fenders hinged open on these trucks until I saw the reference picture you printed. Fantastic work, this is an eye pleasing project.

That is one fine looking truck!

I find it sad that the church is only interested in the revenue the collection will generate. I would think a museum in his honor would be the thing to do and keep the collection intact.

More then I need and with upcoming move in a few months,there is going to be a lot less.

Fantastic looking truck, I really like the color!

Gino - I subscribed when I found out Tim Ahlborn has a column - Truckers Corner !

That is really nice. I like the coe much better then the L-700 cab. That is the coolest Milk truck I have ever seen! Will you be offering these cabs for sale?

I am very happy that the magazine arrived in a poly bag. Here is a recent example of how our mail generally gets to us. Not only is it mutilated it had been wet enough to have been in a flood. My wife has canceled all her subscriptions due to the same problem. We inquired to the Post Offices on why the mail was arriving so damaged and usually wet - we got a letter back stating they are Not in the business of replacing mail, we have to contact the publishers for that. What ? we were asking for them to look into the problem of the carriers that deliver to the PO. Typical Govt. business - having no recollection or any responsibility of what is happening.

Brian - I am very impressed with how this truck looks so far. What will you use for the fuel tank straps BMF or some of that aluminum tape for duct work?

Wow, that sounds really great. I got my first issue ever (#200) yesterday. Best model magazine I have read yet! I wish I would of seen that deal, I had tried buying back issues back in December with no luck.

I recently subscribed, my first issue #200 showed today in a very nice durable plastic sleeve. No damage by mishandling from the post office. What a great magazine, I can not believe I have never seen one before in all my years of modeling - but then again I have always lived in remote locations.

Phil , here you go- http://kdhumphr.wix.com/double-take-replicas#!kenworth-coe-grille/m5ec9 Thank you guys for looking in and commenting!

This is the most realistic picture I have ever seen modeled on a bucket and boom. Every thing about it is perfect and If I had not seen the previous pictures I would of though it to be a reference picture. The rest of the model is top notch also but the pic above - Wow!

Richard , I am also guilty of looking at the Birthdays and seeing if they are active as I sometimes send a Happy Birthday p/m to members. It is hard to say where they have all gone, I was a long time member at FSM and when they changed their forum format I did not care for it. Add to the fact I quit building aircraft and ships - not much reason to spend any more time there. I also think that maybe the facebook groups capture more attention. This I do not know for sure as I dont fb , but I see post here linking to the pages there. Who knows, this is a great place for my interests and I like it here.