Randy D

Well my friend, so much awesome modeling to take in here. Love the shot from underneath showing all the detail you built up with the hood and floor framing. The dash is looking like you shrunk the real thing!! The mast and control tower , with the monitors and levers is really shaping up. Great idea using those RB Motion boots. What have you found for a glue that works with the silicone? Randy

Well you sure knocked the radiator out of the park Francis. Beautiful machining and soldering. Simply a feast for the eyes my friend!!!! Randy

You've got to be kidding, 14 perfectly spaced cuts on a rod that is 1/16th of an inch. I am sometimes just flabbergasted at what you achieve my friend!!!! Randy

Glad to hear that the quake was not more destructive up there my friend!!! Great idea on the cab mounting. Your work building up the hood and hinges is a masterclass in scratch building. Randy

WOW, paint really brings out all the extra work you are doing here buddy!!! That is a monster of a motor that was used in these things. Randy

Victor, This rig looks spectacular in paint!!! You are one talented builder Sir. That Series 60 looks great😁 Randy

Hello Michael, Love the metalwork. That hood you created is awesome! Randy

Hi Steve, The truck is looking great! I like the wash to bring out details on the frame and that grill work is awesome. Randy

Hello Jurgen, As always, fascinating to watch you design, print and build your trucks!!! Randy

This is looking great Ron. The drivetrain for this thing is going to be awesome!!! Randy

Steve, Got to echo what Jeff said. This is one special build Sir. Wonderful creation of parts and details. Randy

Hey Tim, I am way behind here. The seat frames came out great. Very successful plating! The Lenco is shaping up to be another of your machining masterpieces my friend. That is so cool that you have an reference source for the chassis!!! Randy

The whole front end looks spot on Scott! Question if I may, where did you find the great looking winch? Randy

Hi Roberto, really enjoyed going thru your album. Lots of outstanding models and what a wonderful venue. Car show, model car show and all sorts of shopping !!!! Thanks for posting this, Randy

Thank you Brian for the comments! Working on more details in the cab.... ref. pics... Making up the mast. Turned a top and base, soldered up the arm.. Soldered up a box to hold some toggle switches... Top Studio provides the switches... Making up a monitor..... Most of this subject to change and additions. Will finalize layout when I build up the seat and more of the interior.. Thanks for looking in. Randy

Thanks Steve, Having trouble keeping pressure up🤣 More concerned when I mocked up the clutch on those last couple of pics. Not sure how the linkage will line up to the tranny. Might have to shift over. Will know more when I line the cab floor up with the motor/trany. Randy

Brian K. ...Thank you my friend. Sometimes it seems like my progress is painfully slow🤔 Brian S. glad you like it ! Steve McNally, thank you and I do seem to have hoses dangling all over the place! Steve, Thank you! Victor, Thanks and I know we are all waiting for your next update. Hello Francis, Yes, a little different area for me. Thank you for the kind comments. If you folks want a treat for your eyes, check out Francis's miniature machining work in the Drag Section of this forum, truly spectacular. Appreciate it Ron!! Jim, thank you and that is so cool that you are working on a Pete!!! I will be bugging you😀 Some progress... Trying to finish up the brake pedal this time... Pics of pedal and treadle valve my efforts... here we have all pedals mocked up ... Thank you for looking in! Randy

Hey Ron, The whole front end looks terrific !!!! The lift axle is something that is really cool to see modeled, great stff. Randy

Simply some of the finest modelling on this forum my friend!!! Randy

Hey Jeff, Just checking in and have to say you are doing a great job on this kit!!! Randy

Always enjoy checking this build out Victor!!! Randy

Understand about the frustrations Paul, but really like the end result you have working here!!! Randy

Great build Ken!!! Randy

Love your scratch built motor Steve, very impressive detail work. Randy

This is AWESOME Scott!!!! You are one talented builder(and you have an interesting job) One of my go to threads in this section. Randy