Old Buckaroo

Is the Caddilac by Lindberg ? Looks like a great assortment. The figures look like a good score also. What I would have given for the lunar lander back when I was a teen.

Very nice I also prefer the old cabovers. Did the 5 hole budds come with the kit ? I am getting real tired of Alcoas on everything. Super sharp paint scheme on the cab.

Kevin - I have to tell you , your Ford does look nice for all the mental stress it caused you. Did you use an "Astro" frame for it ? I have a resin W-9000 cab but I have no clue who made mine either. It is different then yours, the windshield slopes back more on mine and no panel lines are scribed on the back. Also the grill is cast on the cab. I believe mine will get painted a nice color and some stripes as I am getting to old for decal headaches. Jim - super job on the trailer !

That sure looks good. I will second that the old style headlights look the best. The mesh for the filter housings and the grill just add so much more to the truck.

I wonder if this ebay seller is going to wonder why all these just sold in such a short time ? Thanks Rich for the link.

Alan, I am happy to have helped you out. Odd how we share the same interest as I had been coveting the idea of Evil's trucks also !

Ah Gotcha, I have yet to get my hands on one of those Revell kits so I did not know exactly what they had. I was thinking that sure looked like a 3406 E / C-15 - didnt miss by much. Nice modifacations.

That grill looks really nice also likeing the color scheme. Is that Cat the kit engine ?

Are you looking for "fresh gray cast iron" or used rusty weathered brown color ?

One thing - I would try to buy back the Ranch my parents sold when I was 17 . It would be nice to have and pass on to my kids.

I so need to find one of those , I never knew about that.

What a nightmare ,I sure am glad I retired from working on them. No more easy access or simplicity of the engine.

Will that include a Orange paint job ?

I have wondered that myself You are doing a super job on the Mama Truck. I am really liking your Fleet of Tyrone trucks !

I am liking it, I am a firm believer you need to start casting your own "Bandag " tires. Nice job shortening the cab. I have picked up a couple coe kits to make day cabs and single axles out of. (someday)

Mike I borrowed the colors from this pic I found online

What a great project. For some reason when I looked at the first photo all I could envision was a Black truck with J/D logos on the door and the back full of wooden whiskey barrels. Which is odd as I am not a J/D fan or drinker Looking forward to more progress and what you dream up next.

Thanks guys for looking in. Bobby - I have never had any issues with using Elmer's glue . For years I had used it to glue canopy's on aircraft - some of those builds have been around for 20 years and no harm to the paint. I also have used it as a cheater for small gaps (again on canopy's) I had missed and did not want to go back and use putty. Mind you these were small gaps that would show after paint. It does shrink some when filling gaps but add some more and clean up any excess with a damp Q-tip. But it does work really well for masking off small parts.

Jason that is plain awesome. A Big Congratulations to you , and the best thing is you had a good time. Hope your back at it again next year showing them who is Boss. Nice set of pliers for your tool box also. Stay with it and you will have a rewarding career.

Did a trade with vintagedragcrazy - Vince is a great guy to deal with !

I use to use 5 minute epoxy , but pretty much just use a "gap filling CA glue" anymore for the oddities.

Man, all my neighbor collects is scrap wood. Why cant I live to a guy like that. He has some really nice stuff. Thanks for posting this !

Over here West of the Mississippi seasoned Pine burns just fine. Fact is hard woods are really scarce. Heck people use to burn "buffler chips" on the prairie due to the lack of wood. I clean my chimney Spring and Fall mainly for something to do. Once a year would be adequate.

Six inches that is a whole truck in 1/43 scale.. Very nice work, your committed now with expectations

Wow - Very nice "Wall Candy" . Congratulations, both entries are outstanding.