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Thanks fellas. I will be starting soon. I'm still examining what I have so I can see what needs to be done.

I like the choice of truck. I'm interested to see how this one turns out.

It's cool. You've pointed me in the right direction.

I love the outdoor shots. What is the blue paint you used for the reefer unit. From many pix I've seen, it matches the "Thermo King Blue" quite nicely.

This trailer is so realistic.

Where do I start! Wow that is outstanding! The details, the paint job, the load are all amazing.

That is too funny!. But I respect the effort to add every little detail.

https://www.die-leitplanke.de/herzlich-willkommen/modelle-im-bau-2/caterpillar-d8h-amt-matchbox-m-1-25/?fbclid=IwAR09lxB5v5rA8vsCCOXOataQp9a1N2cvKS63qgmq2RXHCb0J2nL6Nyu1t_Y Although, it's not in English, it should be helpful for those wanting to detail amt's CAT D8H...now called the Construction Bulldozer.

This is a nice build. I wish this kit would be re-released as well.

I was starting one as you typed. lol.

Stripping it years ago is all I ever did. That is standard practice for me, though. Built-ups that I buy go into the "purple bath" upon arrival.Otherwise, it's untouched. I'm building it as a dressed down company truck. It will have spoke wheels, a wind fairing, narrowed bumper, and other things to give it that "company truck" look. This is the likely trailer. I buy these transporters to build as moving vans. I do plan to one day build a shop diorama with the tools and other things that come with these trailers. If I don't use this, it may be an exterior post van, but this is most likely what it will pull. I still have some decisions to make. The kit's long frame would be good for a drom box. I'm just not sure if I want to add that weight to this broken frame or not.

I've done community builds but never a contest. I will jump in with this one I never considered my work to be of "contest quality" . It's an early-issue International Transtar 2 kit with the air ride rear suspension. It's an ebay built-up I bought years ago. Every tractor needs a trailer. I buy these transporters to build as moving vans, and that's what this one will be.

This truck looks great!

That is a gorgeous truck.

Wow, it's been awhile since I have checked this thread. I would say that if amt used this truck as a reference then it likely had a Cummins. I'm not sure about the dual air cleaners, though. If you do this build, I noticed that also, the tanks don't have steps like the kit does.

That is so cool. I love it.

I like all that you have done with this kit. Great job on the weathering.

You've done some great work to this build.

I love it. Nice work.

Very nice. The theme is a neat idea.

Nice job.

Very nice!

Absolutely amazing detail. The trailer interior looks great but I especially love the engine/under hood details.

You did an amazing job replicating the unit.

I like the modifications you've made.