Jim B

Terry, that's awesome!

I wonder what Harry P. could do with this?

It's 1/25. This is interesting. Might have to check this one out. I figured it would be 1/87 (HO) or 1/48 (O). Must be pretty big in 1/25. Oddly Round2 still doesn't list any 2015 MPC kits on their Website.

I really wouldn't expect any response, Sam. It would be nice, though. Yes, Mark, the wheels, & rear suspension for the K100 AeroDyne would be nice. Maybe they could just add them to the T600 if that ever get's reissued again.

Which of the DM kits came with the 80000# hardbar suspension, or am I just imagining things?

I was thinking about this, and if Round2 was going to issue "Parts Packs" I agree with Kevin that the unique Alaskan Hauler parts (headache rack, propane tanks, hood, bumper) would be a good one, as would the Montone dump body from the Autocar DC kit. (I like it better that the Heil dump body from the PayStar 5000 kit, but that's just me.)

None that I've heard of. I don't think they are planning to reissue the DM800 any time soon.

Is that what I think it is? Is that a short hood GMC General?

Nice looking Tiger I, Wayne.

I have thought that, too, Anthony.

No idea, Pat; but probably.

GR Decals out of Australia sells the Kangaroo P/E rain caps. Define "modern Hemi"? The Lindberg Dodge Charger kits (civilian & police) have a 2002 Hemi V8.

From what I have gathered, the Alaskan Haulers were custom built by Kenworth for Hill & Hill Transport specifically for the Alaska Pipeline project. They were 1973 W900 with a either a wife nosed or narrow nose severe service hood. They also had the cold weather intake that took warn air from around the engine, ran it through the air cleaner then into the cylinders. I think it was called a Canadian Intake (or something like that). I do not believe they were used in the lower 48, although there is a wrecker in LA that is an old Alaskan Hauler.

Well done, Tom. The Titan & the Camaros really look great. Looking forward to seeing this at Fulton or SYRCON (which ever one I can make it to).

I still think a Peter-ized DAF XT would be cool looking.

I have a Stralis in the stash as well. If you want to "Peter-ize" a Euro truck maybe a DAF XF105 would be a good choice. Go with KFS' DAF XT hood, or something like that. Kenworth already uses the DAF cab for the K500. Seems logical to me.

Nice score, Clayton.

Your cockpit looks great. Very nicely detailed. Is that a 20d Dungeons & Dragons die I see?

Nice looking LRDG Chevrolet. What did the British Army call these? Something about "hundred-weight"?

Thanks, Carl.

Thanks, Lee.

Thanks, Ray.

So, I finally managed to get some work done on my 1/48 Stearman PT-17! I finished the cockpit, and am now working on the engine & fuselage. Things are progressing well (despite help from the cats ), and I've only managed to break the tail-wheel off once . Quite an achievement for me. Here are some pics of the cockpit assembly: I still have no idea how I'm going to rig the wings, or what I'm going to use. Maybe I'll head to the LHS today to see what they have.

Here are those pictures I mentioned: I thought I had a shot of a blue interior, but this shot does show that it is white.

I have some pics on my computer at home. I'll post them when I get home home work.