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Thanks mate. I must admit I do get a buzz from it. Classic K100 look about it, just what I intended.

Certainly does stretch the mind thinking of what each one needs and thinking about how go about it. For instance, I didn't want to do my usual crossbar mounting for the mudflaps because the rear crossmember is just too good. I therefore fitted 2mm tube to the rear spring brackets to act as sockets then cut & bent a big paperclip to carry the flaps. For the moment the flaps are 0.5mm sheet hung with a loop of electricians tape. The quarter fenders are good as they are so they can stay. I'm very happy with the look, so much better. This is so I can bear to look at it while it waits in line to be done.

Excellent pair of frames there mate, they look great. Always impressed with your jobs. Is that Detroit the one I've discovered in the Ford LTL9000? I'm thinking of learning to cast pieces just to cast this engine or maybe even just the transmission because in cabovers their often visible.

Got my fifth wheel gudgeons fitted and got it mounted on the slider bridge. Might do some detailing to the underside later. The truck is gradually getting it's dignity.

I wanted to do some painting today but the weather was freezing cold and I didn't want to risk a whole trailer "blooming" so I resorted to making the first steps on the Ford. Cut the fifth wheel mount off and built a new slide plate. I'll finish the fifth wheel tomorrow. I had to create two new axles from brass and aluminium rods. I cut the back out of the outer tyres which means the rim can sink into the right depth within the tyre. Then, using two 3mm strips of plastic I formed a new wheel rim. They look good. Also trimmed the ducktail off the chassis. Transforms the stance.

Nice little memory there mate. Here in UK mine wouldn't be quite so romantic, mine would be full of ERFs, Leylands, Fodens etc... I hope you are pleased with the end result. I've longed to build Sonny's truck for so many years and I just hope I feel satisfied with it. W900s were just like something from another world to a 10year old on the UK when Movin' On came on the TV, and I've loved them ever since. I want to do Will & Sonny justice, how daft is that! Daft means innocently silly/stupid by the way. ?

I'm hoping to get some painting done as the weather improves. I've got quite a queue waiting for the paint shop.

Excellent KW, the wheels and tyres do make a difference.

Excellent work sir, very well done.

Oh if only, I'd love to see the CL9000 back on the shelves. What beautiful cabover they were!

I can't get over this little Detroit, it's fantastic for the scale and the fact that it's a snapper! If only ERTL had been involved with these kits longer we might have had some great 1/32 stuff and I could have a life!

??So am I!

Just got this off eBay for £20. It was really grotty, mould growing on the dusty chassis. Realised that it should have a tilting hood because there's a fantastic little Detroit V8 and Fuller transmission underneath. At last, a 1/32 kit with an engine! I separated the hood using nail varnish remover to soften the super glue. Gave it a good bath too. Snapped the front axle twice in the process. Someone has already replaced the undersize AMT wheels and tyres. First thing is to lose the ducktail on the chassis. Then research the underhood arrangements. Correct the 5th wheel and make it a functional slider. Reinforce the front axle. The list is endless.

I know what you mean Doug. I spend half of my time crawling around the floor looking for stuff I've dropped.

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Last step was to use my home built quarter fenders and paint them using Hycote chrome effect paint. Looks excellent but doesn't like being handled though, tarnishes very suddenly but I'm happy with overall finish. It can go in Under Glass now.

This is a cross between the Monogram (cab) and AMT (chassis) 1/32 snap kits. I've wanted a single sleeper K100 in 1/32 for a long time so had to butcher an Aerodyne and shorten the chassis to suit. See my WIP on the De-Aerodyned K100 for the gory details. Proportions are just right to me. Perfect US cab over. Who needs 1/25 when you can spend 15 months making a snapper look passable?

That's just a "wow!" What a clean looking truck. Beautiful.

Nice colour, nice job too. What about a powder blue chassis?

Sorry Jürgen, Bare Metal Foil. The aluminium adhesive foil that represents chrome. You'll see tutorials for it on the forums and on YouTube etc... Brilliant when it goes well but so often puts you through torture.

Nearly done. Added the bling to the roof, fitted the grabrails and coloured the marker lights. I tried doing some work on the bumper and destroyed the BMF I'd put on, then tried painting it and made a right pig's ear of it. Then it hit me, why not use real aluminium! Only took about half an hour to knock one up and will just need polishing now.

That's excellent work Jürgen, drawing the trailer must be very time consuming with the conflicting angles on the hopper. Fascinating stuff to do, but I don't think I've got the patience for it.

I'm always surprised at the change in a truck's appearance when you start dressing the cab. I was thinking this looked a little drab but adding the mirrors (which hold the glass in), the grille and a little BMF transforms the look. I foiled the KENWORTH script on the side as a block, then drew a gold Sharpie across it and wiped the letters clean, worked out ok. That BMF fought me every step of the way, not sticking, lifting even after I'd cut it, moving when I was burning it... Typical BMF then! The stripes are actually from the AMT 1970 Impala. I had to cut them into about 10 pieces but got them looking ok. Then I decided I didn't like them but no matter how much Micro-Set or Micro-Sol I used they wouldn't come off. I'm getting used to them. Got to deal with the void under the doghouse where the Cummins should be. I'm not building another Cummins, but I'll think of something.

Great attention to detail on this one. Excellent.

Did my airlines and pogo stick, made some gladhands from 1/16 Ali tube. I crushed one end flat to represent the actual palm itself. Had to drill them out to fit the thread in and then super glued them. Added the stacks and fuel lines from the tanks. Foiled the front bumper for a brighter look. Quick mock up and it's got a good K100 stance.