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My first truck ever was the AMT Mack R685ST. The one that’s green on the box. I got it for Christmas when I was 10 years old in 1976. I also got the AMT Gulf, and Union 76 tanker with it. I thought that tanker box pic was so cool with the big rigs sitting there in the night. My friend from across the street got the Movin On truck, and we built them together. Everything was crooked, and used too much glue, but there it sat in the white styrene and chrome when it was finished. I didn’t really paint everything back then. I remember on the tanker, I didn’t even put the fuel valves on the bottom. I figured I would just skip this step. And I have the re release of the Mack in my stash today, because of those memories.

Thanks! I just subscribed to their YouTube channel. When I have some time, I’ll go through it, and check out the videos.

That’s a cool idea. I had an old friend that built a 65 Ford Mustang like that. Maybe I could buy a few detail parts that I don’t already have, and display the car without two wheels, and the hood open, without the air ducting. Most of the really nice detail is in the suspension, and engine. I bought Larsons 2023 car on eBay because it was $30 shipped. Are the older Salvinos cars from the 60s and 70s highly detailed? Like one of Petty’s cars?

Thank you. As always, I appreciate people’s input on builds. I got the body in primer, and the under shell painted semi gloss black. I will probably lay some color on it tomorrow. One thing I was thinking on these kits, they are very detailed. Some of the best details I’ve seen. It’s too bad, that after all the air ducting and radiator, ducting, fender wells, and the bottom chassis plate, really hides a lot of the details. I might try my hand on the next build, to try and display some of the details more.

Basically what Dave said. My bad.

The first GFCI wired correctly will protect other outlets in the circuit after it. The “line” side of the GFCI, should be wired to the incoming power. The “load” side of the GFCI, which will come with a sticker over the terminals, that must be removed, is where the wires will connect to, that will power the other outlets after it. It’s a good idea to label the regular outlets that are protected “GFCI PROTECTED “ with a label on the switch plate.

Killer build. Gotta love those old funny cars.

Looks amazing Marcos. Can’t wait to read the article. I’ve been wanting to learn to do a vinyl roof. I’ve learned a thing or two from your articles in the past.

I ordered two sets from him. Just waiting for the invoice. Thanks for the help.

I must say, this build is a bit challenging, but really fun as well. Sent a few pics to my brother in law today. He loves it. I decided to scratch build a window net, as the supplied net will not allow you to see inside much. Also it’s a bit thick. So this one will hang on the door when finished. Pretty much only the body left now. I have to sand a few putty filled sink marks on the inside of the spoiler, then on to prime and paint. I’m definitely going to do another one or two of these.

He sent me a pic, and they kinda look just like the kit supplied lights.

Thanks Mike! Will do!

Thanks Mike. Yes, I saw that. Harts came up in my online search but no pic. I’ve bought parts from Harts before, but I’d like to see them.

That’s the exact one I remember looking at a while ago.

Nicely executed pro streetcar here. Great job.

Killer Camaro built. Interior, and engine looks fantastic. I love it all.

Very nice AWB. Looks just like the box art. Ditto on the dish soap while the soaking the decal. I’ve built two of these, and now working on the Landy Dodge. I’ve stripped the grills, and painted them with Tamiya gloss aluminum, then very lightly brush on some panel line accent.

Great attention to the details. Beautiful model.

Thank you Tim

Thanks Brian I’ll hit him up tomorrow.

It appears Shapeways has gone out of business?

Thanks for the reply, Bill. I’m gonna keep searching for some 3-D versions. I know I saw them, I’m thinking Shapeways. I have the kit supplied lights, stripped, and sanded, ready for decals. I think a printed set would look way better though.

Does anyone know of a source for an improved tail light for this kit? I was searching, and while the decals can be an option, but I seem to remember somebody either casting, or 3-D printing a pair, or replacing the whole rear piece altogether.

Any of the older Jeep vehicles that had this killer looking front. Then they changed the front to other grills, but you could remove them and this one still lies beneath. I always thought these vehicles looked very tough.