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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.

The frame is gold, and the interior was blue.

Very interesting.

These articles might help: http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/model_magazine_articles/scale_auto_enthousiast/sae_2000-2004/sae_2001_01__januari/ http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/model_magazine_articles/scale_auto_enthousiast/sae_2000-2004/sae_2001_02__februari/ http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/model_magazine_articles/scale_auto_enthousiast/sae_2000-2004/sae_2001_03__march/ http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/model_magazine_articles/scale_auto_enthousiast/sae_2000-2004/sae_2001_04__april/ http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/model_magazine_articles/scale_auto_enthousiast/sae_2000-2004/sae_2001_06__june/ Good luck with your project.

Interesting project. I like the concept. It would have made for an interesting vehicle to fight fires in the Everglades. The Unimog sure is a strange looking vehicle. It kind of looks like a Pug.

That's one great looking Ford. Well done.

Nicely done. I built the 1937 Ford van, but I had a heck of a time getting the hood to fit over the radiator. Did you have that problem, too?