Jim B

I thought Illini Replicas offered one, but the Illini page on the AITM page isn't working. Contact Dave to see.

Thanks for the info, guys. I'm kind of thinking they are dark green as well.

Looks nice. I think a lift axle would be perfect.

Should be nice. Did you get that in Utica?

If the cab looks like the California Hauler cab (square doors, small windshield) it's the Unilite cab. Rounded doors & larger windshield (like the other AMT Peterbilt 359 kit) it's the 1100-Series cab.

Thanks foe the information. I'll have to check it out.

I'm going to have to check with Dave to see if he has the 1972 Dodge D300 grill for Squad 51.

Great news!!

Looking good so far. Nice job on the tank seams.

Where did you get the utility box & decals? I got my decals from Police Decals & Deals in eBay (now that they're correct). I know JBot sells them, too.

Wow, where do I start? I guess my first truck modeling goal is tio finish what I've already started! Sort of figure that's a good plan. As for new builds, I have all of the parts to make a relitavely accurate 1992 Kenworth T600 from the AMT kit, and I want to make a Peterbilt 288 from the reissued California Hauler kit. As far as long range goals, I have planned: Sonny Pruit's W900 from Movin' On Will Chandler's K100 from In Tandem Snowman's W900 from Smokey & the Bandit American LaFrance Century Series Ladder Chief 1968 American LaFrance 900-Series AeroChief from Syracuse FD 1973 Ward LaFrance P80 Engine 51 pumper from Emergency! 1972 Dodge D300 Squad 51 from Emergency! Ford F8 tractor and the list goes on.....

I use these cases from Pioneer Plastics for my tractors: https://www.pioneerplastics.com/product-category/display-case/diecast/118-oversize/ They work quite well, and you can get them at Hobby Lobby (sometimes). The Moebuis LoneStar was a little tall, though, so I just flipped the base over.

Try here: http://armorama.kitmaker.net/ There is even a specific Russian/Soviet Forum dealing only in Russian military equipment. Good luck with your project, and post some pics when you get started.

Do we really know what's in the Frosted Flakes box? It is the 1970s!

Pretty cool diorama.. Lots of details.

Good luck finding a replacement belt for that if it brakes. Is that a Page & Page rear suspension? What year & model is this Kenworth?

Very nice conversion to the 36" sleeper. I really like it. Great color, too. Not a big fan of those stacks (but then again it's not my model), and it looks like your engine needs a serious tune-up.

Nice visor. Are you planning one for the snap W900?

Thanks, Chuck. I built the 18" AMT kit back in 1987. Still have it, too.

So I managed to get some work done on my 1/2500 Cadet Series USS Enterprise 1701. There really aren't a lot of parts with this kit, but the seams are horrendous!! Here are the parts laid out (warp nacelles, Primary & Secondary hulls assembled): And here is a mock-up with the saucer section & warp nacelles placed on the secondary hull: Yes, it's sitting on a clothes pin. I filled the Secondary Hull with 2-part epoxy putty so the support rod will have something to go into, then it will be placed on a Delta Quadrant Federation base.

This should be a nice looking Benz. Interesting process to make the wheels.

Very nice job on the hood & interior. The dash looks great. How did you do it?

That sure is bright yellow. Won't miss that one at the truck shows!

Not me! I have no talent for that.

Looks really nice. You're right, there really isn't much in the way of aftermarket parts for thw 1/16 kits. I'd like to swap out the 3408 for a Cummins NTC-series & the long hood on the KW for a standard hood.