Aaronw

A well worked Caterpiller D7, from I'm guessing the late 1950s. It was being used as a back stop for a 12 ton logging locomotive that was providing rides.

Caterpiller D2, I'm guessing late 1940s.

Next up a 1955 Allis Chalmers HD6

In addition to trucks there was a display of misc heavy equipment used in logging over the years. Unfortunately we don't have a lot of options for models of this stuff in 1/25, but the smaller scales offer a bit more. Part 1 is located here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55845 Leading off with a 1952 IH TD-24 with a logging attachment for skidding logs.

You do realize that is kind of like saying Ford truck, there have been a lot of different Oshkosh trucks built since 1917. I think at one time someone did offer a P-series cab in resin, but haven't seen one in a very long time so could be mistaken. The P-series is commonly used for heavy snow plow trucks, it is mostly flat panels but at all kinds of wierd angles. The cab is wider at the top, than the bottom, and gets wider front to back. The front and side windows angle out from the top to help keep snow from sticking. These things make me think it would be a really tough job to cast correctly. I was sketching one out from measurements so I could try and scratchbuild one, but that project is a long way off.

Try this http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=30187&hl=%2Bresin+%2B101&fromsearch=1

Cooking / kitchen supply stores and hardware stores are great places to find stuff like that, and usually at much cheaper prices than hobby supplies. I know I've seen some wire mesh that would have the look you want, but I'm having no luck recalling where. The stuff I'm picturing was brass or copper wire mesh, so would need paint.

When I was a volunteer firefighter I was assigned to a 1971 Van Pelt pumper with a 350 hp DD 8V71. That thing could really move, it is still one of the fastest engines I've ever driven. It sounded better than any truck I've driven too.

I'll wrap up the trucks with a pair of the new Caterpillar trucks. I'll post part two, heavy equipment later.

Yet another Peterbilt, this one a mobile repair rig.

One of the few Kenworths I saw.

Peterbilt with 2 logs, you rarely see a truck hauling logs this size anymore. I have a feeling these are saved just for showing off at events like this.

Peterbilt with logs

Brockway with log trailer

Diamond T flatbed

and some photos of what I'm guessing was the black truck in better days?

and now a pair of Peterbilts, of I'm guessing 1950s vintage. Also an older Kenworth in the first photo.

Next is a restored 1947 Peterbilt with a Page & Page log trailer owned by Campbell Logging. The info on the sign states the truck is powered by a Hall Scott Series 400 368 HP gas motor, with a Spicer Model 7751, Brownie 8031C and a Timken SD462 rear end.