Jim B

Looking good. Hey, how did Jackson get to Can-Am Garage?

Isn't that one owned by Brad White of BPW Trucking?

What type of spokes are you looking for? I picked up some 5-spokes from Daniel at Plaskit.

Yea, I know what you'd say!

Leo, what's the difference between the White Road Commander II and the Western Star COE?

Nice job.

Rick doesn't have his Website up yet, but when i get it I'll definately post it. PM sent.

There is currently no single kit for the "Smoky & the Bandit" Kenworth W900. That being said, it can be made with the frame, engine, hood & sleeper from the AMT Kenworth W925 kit, the cab from either the Revell of Germany W900 or T900 kits, a tandem torsion bar suspension (if your AMT kit doesn't have one) from either P&P Resin Works or Melbourne Model Truck Accessories, and the gold decals from Model Truckin'. Here are the links: http://ppvintagekits.com/ http://www.freewebs.com/mmtaer/ http://modeltruckin.com/store/ There is some debate as to the engine type in the actual truck (since they used three trucks fro the movie you have some options). You can go with the NTC350 from the AMT kit or a Caterpiller 1693TA from KFS. Have fun!

You might want to contact Rick Mark as he is making masters for Dave, and is reopening his own casting line again. This got me thinking (always dangerous): if someone were to make this cab, how many other companies used this cab? Obviously Western Star and White, but what about Diamond-REO? Could a resin cab be offered for all of these companies with just a grill & nameplate change?

I think you might be able to get most of that stuff from AITM.

Craig, that red C500 is a real brute!

Can't say as I've ever heard of a Kenworth D500. C500, yes, but never a D500. I like your truck. Good job.

Nice so far. Are you going to keep the discks or swap in some spokes?

I have that the AMT Peterbilt 359 (Kit T501) is a 1975-77, but it might be a little earlier.

I checked that Website. All I saw was trees. Lots & lots of trees, and some other things; but no tread plate.

Rich, Gary doen't have a Website, but you can contact him at gwtrucks@yahoo.com

Rich, the only visor that I know of that fits this cab is made be Gary Wallace of GW Trucks. It's actually for a W900B, so it's a little different.

Looks nice. I like your interior details.

What did you use for the air & electrical connections? They look really nice & to scale.

I know the feeling! Wanting to make straps & chains, but keep them in scale, too. It can be a challenge. Have you tried the sewing department at Wat-Mart, Jo-Ann's, or Michael's?

Great job. Did you streach the frame of the W900? Looks linger that mine, but that could also be the camera angle. Nice job on the flatbed, too; but you might want to strap that load down.

Nice looking LoneStar.

What are you doing out in the Everglades? Camping?

Nice! With a Tomcat no less.

Great job on the tarp. Very realistic!