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Jim B

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  1. Awesome job, Chuck. Very will done. I like the lug tires, too. Adding the 3208 is a cool idea.
  2. That Actros is something else! I agree with you, HÃ¥kan, it's "too much". Looks like he used a LoneStar grill.
  3. Well, that's some good news, Pavel. Did your contact at Czech Truck Model say when it would be available?
  4. Never heard of it, but that fire on that Kenworth looks pretty serious.
  5. Very nice collection. What scale is that ship (and what is it), and how did you get the prop to spin on the Spitfire?
  6. your AeroMax looks great! I really like the fender mirrors.
  7. I don't think Round2 has reissued the GMC Astro/95 yet. Wonder if this Titan/90 will come with the bus mirrors.
  8. Didn't Round2 reissue this kit in 2008?
  9. Nice job all around. You even managed to get rid of the "shovel nose" look the L700 kit usually has.
  10. Good first truck purchase. It is a little simplified (one piece frame, one piece cab & sleeper, no brake details, skinny tires), but it can be detailed up quite nicely. The engine is a Caterpillar 3406, and is quite nice. Here is an article from 1991 that will help you in detailing the engine:http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/model_magazine_articles/car_modeller/cm08_july_1991_cate/ As for the tires, well, they could be replaced with some AMT 11:00x20 wheels & tires or the Moebius Big Rig Wheel set. There is a nice W900 P/E detail set out there, but it's more than the kit, so it probably isn't worth it in this case. Here it is if you're interested: http://www.czechtruckmodel.com/catus.php The kit is a 1976-82 Kenworth W900, but if you remove the AeroDyne sleeper (which was introduced in 1976) you can "back date it" to a 1973. Here's one I did a couple of years ago before the reissue: The stacks are from KFS, and I did relocate the marker lights that are molded onto the headlights to the top of the headlight bucket were they're supposed to be. The wing on the sleeper is an aftermarket item. Kind of wish this kit has a visor.
  11. I picked up a Dodge Little Red Express at the Fulton Model Show last month. I'm getting closer to Squad 51. KMG365.
  12. This should be an interesting project. Looking forward to your progress. Looks like it's heading from the port with a load of new Nissans.
  13. Very nice job on the Superliner.
  14. I like the ideas so far, but you've really got to tone down that phosphorescent green grass!
  15. Here, this might help: http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/model_magazine_articles/scale_auto_enthousiast/sae_2000-2004/sae_2001_12__december/
  16. Interesting how a $75 pickup truck kit needs a $26 p/e set. Looking forward to seeing what Model Car Garage has to offer.
  17. This is a nice option. Really adds to the possibilities for this kit.
  18. I like the Stralis. It's a good looking truck.
  19. Now that I've seen it, it does look familiar.
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