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This continues to be one of the most fascinating builds on the forum David. You are displaying wonderful skills in all areas of construction and finishing. Randy

This one is really great David!!!! Doors look just right. Nice use of those magnets! Randy

Hello Pierre, Your progress looks awesome my friend!!!! Had no idea that this car had the "in board" drum brakes at front and rear!!!! The wheels look great, Jason said he would get to work on my order when he returns from vacation. Randy

What a unique and special build Dave, love it !!!! Randy

That motor is just insane Charlie!!!!! Randy

The mock up looks great Gary. Going to be a beauty in the display case!!! Randy

You have a really cool rebuild project going on here Marcus!!!! Looking forward to following along. Randy

Just gorgeous Paul !!!!! Love the motor shots, thank you for adding those. Randy

That left side looks sooooo good Bruce!!!! Randy

Okay, you had me at Maserati !!! Really outstanding scratch building on display here my friend!! Randy

WOW Chris, when I grow up I want to paint an decal like you!!!! Randy

Hi Ken, Great thread on this build! Your front end improvements on that motor along with the added details really go along ways to bring it up to a high standard. And yes, we always like to peek at people's shops!!! Randy

Hi Folks, My friend Pasquale, the man behind GPModeling, sent me info a couple of weeks ago on the new DD60 engine he is going to sell. .... Kit Description: The Detroit Diesel Series 60 is a six-cylinder inline diesel engine produced from 1987 to 2011. The most used versions in the road transport sector are the 12.7 liter and the 14 liter (entered service in 2001). The Series 60 engines were revolutionary when introduced thanks to their electronic control system, which was the first to appear in on-road engine applications. The version of this TK is the 12.7 Liter (note that the external dimensions of the engine block are practically the same between the two displacements) in DDEC IV (Detroit Diesel Electronic Control) configuration. Compared to the original kit (which includes the alternator on one side and the air conditioning compressor on the opposite side) I preferred to install the single support plate for the two systems on the right side (standardized version since 2002), thus also modifying the layout of the straps as in reality. The valve cover has also undergone several changes over the years. In this TK the one-piece version was used as, in my opinion, it is the most aesthetically pleasing. The KIT engine is specifically designed for the 1/24 scale Peterbilt 377 and 378 series trucks. The Italeri 3857 kit relating to the Peterbilt 378 Long Hauler was used as a reference but it can also be used with the following kits: ITALERI kit n° 740 Peterbilt 377 A/E scala 1/24 ITALERI kit n° 746 Peterbilt 378 US Conventional Truck scala 1/24 ITALERI kit n° 3894 Peterbilt 378-119 Classic scala 1/24 AMT kit n° 1337/08 Peterbilt 377 A/E scala 1/24 AMT kit n° 1169/08 Peterbilt 378 Long Hauler scala 1/24 REVELL kit n° 07527 Peterbilt 377 A/E scala 1/24 The TransKit is printed with 6k/8k 3D technology and is supplied on print media. A decal sheet (not pre-cut) is included which reproduces the service labels of the various components. Overall there are over 30 parts. Here are some pics.... This is another wonderful design by Claudio de Bellis . He has it up on his store for pre-order https://gpmodeling.shop/collections/gpmodeling-transkit/products/gpmodeling-detroit-diesel-series-60-engine-1-24-scale Randy

Steve, Thank you my friend. I am saddened by the news that we are losing NNL West Thanks Daniel !! Appreciate the comment Chris. Glad you like it Steve (cifenet) Thank you David!! Pierre, I do try to look at each part and figure out how to create it. Most times the more parts I break it down into the better it comes out. Of course I never show the bad ones? Noel, Thank you sir? You are too kind Andy, That part is 2 of the RBMotion .047"rod ends. Cut the shaft off one and drilled it, left a nub on the other and epoxied together. Randy

Here is a pic of the 1/1.... That is all for now. Thanks for looking in! Randy

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Hi Folks, Pierre. One thing I never do is figure out how much time I spend on these parts?I have to be the slowest modeler! Thank you Art! and thank you for that last order of nuts and bolts. Andy, no leering allowed here Sir! Appreciate the comment Chris, now get back to work on that beautiful Ferrari! Daniel, thank you my friend. See you are still getting well deserved awards for that wonderful dragster! Hey David, With the big front clip, open interior tub and large trunk opening I do think that most of the details will still be visible in this car...I hope? Tim, you are too kind buddy! So good to have you back. You are a true unicorn in our little world of modeling. Thank you Steve !! Francis, Humbled by your comments Sir! I have amassed alot of white metal detail castings in my train modeling and use these as "stock" that I cut and file to shape. Right back at you Charlie, your threads are just awesome! Thanks Big John !! Some progress... The input side of the transaxle has a gear driven oil pump and Maserati did their usual 4 miles of external oil lines.... Making up the shifter and linkage .... The linkage joint coming off the transaxle is not functional but I wanted the joint next to shifter to be workable to aid in setting the shifter in place. The joint is not a typical u-joint but rather 2 clevis that are formed together....using a shifter gate and lever from this set making up the rest... The shifter has a round shaft that I flattened to resemble the 1/1. The eyelets for the clevis are RBMotion items that are modified. more ....

Those wheels look great Pierre!!!! Can't wait to order a bunch? Randy

It is just a pleasure to watch you construct this model Charlie. Beautiful work!!!! Randy

Andy, The pics of the engine compartment show your modeling skills my friend. All the details and colors make an outstanding show piece!!!! Randy

Okay , taking notes...stealing ideas.. marveling at your skills!!! Randy

This one is looking great David!! Good call on the divider.. Nice detail on the radio and the window tint looks spot on!! Randy

Well done on the seats David!! Randy

Good looking motor, I like the wash on the block David? Randy

WOW John!!!!!! What an awesome project you have going here buddy??? Randy