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Highway, you are right…. My mistake. The e-mail was sent to me by “phoneguy†member, who runs modeltrucking right now. Sorry for that… I already made contact with a friend that will check his spare parts box for a refeer unit…. Let’s see… Thanks again.

Highway, thanks a lot. I received your e-mail and ASAP I will reply with the files. I just bought this trailer. I guess it will be perfect to make the truck. I only have to make the refeer unit from styrene sheet. What you guys think about it? Did I get it right?

Highway, thanks for the tips and photos. The J-bot decals I already knew, but not the Modeltruckin. I tried to send an e-mail to both. J-Bot has its inbox totally fully. No new orders available. Modeltruckin, the e-mail have returned... So I can´t make contact with no one…

tks dwc43. The original trailer from the series also has a side door... I founded this one from italeri... I guess this one is better than AMT.

Hello everyone.... I’m intended to star this new project and I was wondering which kit could be use to replicate the trailer. As far I know, I suppose that Great Dane Dry Van Trailer will be a good start. …and if I’m correct, what are the changes I should do? Am I wrong? So, which other kit will be better? Thanks guys.

Guys, what’s the deal with DTR???? What is this? I saw these new kits at model express.com and was like “de ja vú†Aren’t they AMT? “who†is DTR?

Yes...99.9% Only the wheels and tires are from an Italeri Volvo Kit. Volkswagen has a truck and bus division... as far I know.. this hapens only in Brazil. By the way, here in Brazil the truck races are awnsome... bring so many people to the gran prix as F1 does...

Hi guys. I would like to present the Model of the Month - February winner: VW Conste llation Braziliam Formula Truck by Wallace Won the poll at Small Dreams.com with 47% http://www.small-dreams.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=10417

Hi guys. I would like to present the Model of the Month : January winner: ’34 Ford Reeps by Kleber the Bitt. Won the poll at Small Dreams.com with 20% (killer battle!) http://www.small-dreams.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=10361 I hope you enjoy it!

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Hi Guys. Garagem Plastmania hobby shop in Brazil, Sao Paulo carried out a nice event, where the modelers voted in the models that they liked the most. Friendship and happiness had been the keys of the success. No stress with judgment, no fight for medal, no bad comments at all. Just another happy day in the plastic model world. This was the second event accomplished there and the subject was 20’s to 40’s Fords. The first one was Skylines. I can’t wait to see the third one… I hope you enjoy it.

I would like to thanks all people but specially Aaron for his complete, objective and enlightening reply. It was very useful to me! Thanks!

Thanks a lot guys!!! I appreciated that! Phil, thank you for the link!

Hi guys.... Could you please tell me which kit offers a torqueflite transmission???? Tks!

I hope these pics can add some info as well... The "A" pillar was totally rebuilt! That´s a '34 Ford from AMT I'm building (I mean... I trying to )

I totally agree! I did it and looks nice to me....

Guys, what about we start a list with the most great engines in the automotive history??? Plus, could we identify which plastic model kit carries these ones? I mean… for example. The best kit that contains a Ford 427 engine is…. The best kit that contains a Hemi 426 is… and so on… Who could start it? I can input some nice mills: Chevy 350 383 454 502 572 Corvette’s Family Ford Flathead 289 302 331 347 427 Dodge 426 Hemi 318 V8 326 V8 340 V8 383 V8 400 V8 426 V8 Pontiac 400 467 Don’t be shy and don’t take this initial list as a limit.. free your mine… I’ll keep this first topic updated as you guys are answering… Let’s try it?

A friend of mine, called Carlos, run a small company. He has the stock hood and interior, but all for the brazilian version, which I dont know if are the same of American version. Plus, he also has a Brazilian GT hood version ... Take a look at: http://dommodelcar.com

A little progress... I sanded the external rim, stripped the chrome plating and eliminated the holes and screws. In the next steps I will make the knock-off Construction of the spotlight with aluminum pipe which will receive a better finishing later… Now, the front work. After find the center, I defined the limits of the grille. I made this work using a tape as guide before definitively demarcating. This make possible to restart the lines if anything goes wrong at the first time. Then, just draw a line with a pencil or pen. The car had its front inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTE And after so much putty and sanding work, it is time to get a first primer coat to see how bad the building is doing. Still have so much work to do... Thanks!

Guys, I bought one from Star Models and I must say it is a great model. A good option who wants do build a lakester racer!!!! It is the best one???? I dont know... The only other version of this model I know is from California Model Works at Island Collectibles, 1:24 scale. But $80 bucks is a little over, dont you think? http://www.islandcollectibles.net/prod02134.htm I guess (just seeing the pjcture) the California model is a little more accurate and complete version, but for almost 1/3 cheap, I got the Star Models version with no remorse!

A long time ago, Scales Dreams had one. But the "572" valve cover insigna is wrongly down-embossed

Hi bros! First of all, I would like to thank you guys (all of you) for the positive feedback. I really wasn't expecting for so many compliments and incentives. Thanks, thanks a lot!!! BigGary, what about F53 by Pininfordina??? George53, I don't know if this body has the same measures, but I guess it is pretty much the same line, so, I hope after all done, this car could be a nice replica. Thanks for the comments. I follow your buildings and your are a great modeler! By the way, YES, he is my baby... my King. Only 10 months old.. but don't worry.. he is not drinking for real! rs In this phase, the progress is slower if compared to the other steps (painting, detailing, etc) just because cut and weld new parts need to be 100% well scheduled and executed. I'm sorry for such few photos in this updating, but I wouldn't like to leave this thread without updates for a long time after so much prestige. So, let's go! The new fender shapes was done! The "A" pillars must be larger. It still need do cut and give the correct form. Also, the new spot line will be make and the top of the rear door as well. And to make the rear door smouth rounded edge, I used two pieces with different sizes so I can make de fade effect in the door. Hum... new pieces to make new body shapes... to be continued!