Thanks, Jim. It's going together quite well, and the only issue has been the plethora of deep ejector pin marks on the inside of the dump bed; but I have a solution! I just need time to implement it.
I put my tractors in these: https://www.pioneerplastics.com/shop/display-case/toy-cases/118-scale-diecast-case-2/
You can order them directly from Pioneer Plastics,. or they are available at Hobby Lobby. They generally will fit a single tractor or you don't get too crazy with the wheelbase, and they stack.
Interesting. I like the West Seneca, NY, location on the decal sheet. If only the area code was correct (716), but I understand why it was done that way.
So, it's been a little while, but I managed to get some decals onto "Ole' No. 25" today. I'm not entirely happy with how they look, but I am grateful that they didn't just disintegrate once they hit the water considering how old the decals are.
The pics might be "less than stellar", but the build is awesome! I'm constantly amazed at the detail in these 1/43 kits. If I ever find one at a local show for a reasonable price I might just have the pull the trigger & buy it.
Autoworld offers this set:
https://www.autoworldstore.com/product-p/mka022.htm
You can also try Model Truckin' http://modeltruckin.com/store/ Although his white can be a little opaque, but not bad.
Nice looking V800 (aka The Boat Anchor). I've heard that Testors Model Master Auto Lacquer 1969 Ford Metallic Acapulco Blue is a really close match, but I cannot confirm or deny this.