Old Buckaroo

The Autocar Dumptruck came with "Pit Fenders" I am a little concerened with your choice of modeling tools shown it the picture. A bigger hammer is not always the answer nor a waffle print

That is some nice work, The rear cab mount is a great addition. I dont know how I missed this earlier.

Thanks Mike - I mainly got this kit as I wanted a Cat engine . Clayton I really liked how yours turned out. Brandon - I sawed that plate right off so I could reposition it. It is real easy if you have a good saw. Look at the first pic and you can see the molded in angle bracket that is only half now. The plate has been moved back about an inch, it is just sitting there to cover the void.

After a void from the bench which consisted of a move this Summer, I needed something I could work on with the resources I have on hand. This looked like a easy simple project... I have never been one to just build out of the box. Here is my progress so far. Shortened the frame down for a single drive Cut the sleeper and used the back half of another sleeper to make the cab back. Removed one exhaust mount and the sleeper mounts. Backdated the headlights from rectangle to concave Also little stuff that will never be seen like styrene sheet on the engine hollow areas.. Pretty simple so far I need more of these kits.. Thanks for looking in

That is such a well detailed suspension. Is it going to be Ace Red ? Good call on the positioning !

This is way cool ! It will be nice for that car to be restored to its glory. The Jet Threat was always one of my favorites many years ago.

Billings - cripes that is in my territory Awesome to see those kits are going to get a second chance and grace the display shelves. Good for you !

Man that thing rocks in that scheme. I see you upgraded the brakes to slow that Beast down..

Wow, another great project to follow and learn from. I can never get tired of seeing these older trucks !

This project is on hold until I can get some stripper to dunk the frame in. That paint is so thick it looks like plasti-dip

That paint looks real smooooth ! Is it black or a charcoal ? Those stripes would be nice. If it was me I would opt on painting and use some decals.

That is a good looking rig, the two holes really make it stand out. Looking forward to seeing more trucks from you in the future.

Thanks for that bit of information. Congratulations on the three Terry even though you didn't get the "Theme" Clayton which truck too third ?

Terry and Clayton - hope you do well Who was putting on the shows you guys entered - local clubs ? I live out past mile marker nowhere and dont get much information.

Are they going to have a table long enough for that monster ? Of course if you get there first no room for the competition ! Terry - That is a serious looking truck that looks like it could haul anything. I am very impressed with the work you have put into this to make it such a jaw dropper.

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Detroit - Single stack with dual air's

Green looks good on those old trucks , either one could pull that color off.

10-4 on that, you going to build one Jim ?

So Spectacular !

Cleaned up real nice, you going to give it one of those paint jobs with multiple stripes ?

That is a uniqe looking setup. I wouldnt worry about the lenses on the tractor. All the old tractors back home on the ranch are missing them due to vibrating out or being shot out.

The one on the left !

Make that two of us ! Terry this just gets better and more inspiring every time I look at it. Those Hymel brand tires are just awesome ! Keep up the Spectacular work.

I have used their products a lot (building aircraft) some colors recommend a acrylic base - some an enamel. I go with whichever they recommended as I figure they have tested this stuff to see which produces the best result. After all what is having on hand an extra bottle of paint and thinner going to hurt ? The thing to using Alclad is spraying a thin mist , the lighter you spray the better the results. Start with a coat that the only way you can tell is the object being painted looks wet with no color from the Alclad. Let it dry and hit it again the same and keep repeating . This is not a quick process but will result in the best finish..