Jim B

Very nice! It's really taking shape. Thise guys over at The Scale Firehouse really know their stuff, don't they? Nice hose.

The L-Model! That's the Mercedes-Benz I was thinking of. I kind of like it. Does anyone make a kit of this truck? What's that bottom Scania? I like that one, too. Does Peterbilt use the DAF cab as well? I haven't heard anything about this.

Can't say as I've ever heard of it. The plot doesn't sound familiar.

Kenworth is using the DAF XF105 cab for their K500. Mack is (or was) using the Renault cab. Every so often we see a Scania here in New York. Not many. Anybody remember those Mercedes-Benz conventionals? They sort of looked like a VW Beetle on steroids. I remember seeing them in Miami and when I was deployed to Saudi Arabia.

Nice effect.

Looks pretty good. I like it.

soundds like you have a lit of good plans for this one. I'm sure it will be quite nice when it's finished.

Looking really nice, Tim. Stepping out of your "comfort zone" a little bit? I like the Dupli-Color Victory Red, but I had a heck of a time with it on my American-LaFrance pumper. It kept turning pink!!! By the third coat it would be red, but if I had to do a touch up fourth coat it would turn pink again, and I'd be back where I started.

That's coming along very nicely.

Very nice. I like the details you added. Congradulations on your award. It looks like it was well deserved.

You could try Super Clean. I comes in a big purple jug, and you can get it a NAPA, AutoZone, etc. Works like a charm.

Dave, you wouldn't be thinking of casting that, would you?

I thought the 4000 had the short hood & the 9000 had the long hood.

Well, there's another reason to buy a Ford C600 Stake Truck when Round2 reissues them! Suppose I could use the Caterpiller 3208 from the Ford L-Series for an engine.

Well, that would be a problem!!! Dave, what frame & engine would you recommend for a Cargostar conversion?

Thanks for the comments, guys. I was a little concerned about what Purple Power would do. I did know it would strip chrome, as I've used it for that before. Ray, yes, it's an AMT kit. Specifically the Kenworth W923.

The farm right next door to me uses a Cargostar open-top box truck to haul silage for their cows. Seems like it's a common farm truck.

I have a partially assembles truck that I'd like to rebuild. I'm planning on stripping the paint from the cab/hood, and doing some other modifications to it. The problem is I'm in a quandry. The cab is completely assembled with the interior & glass installed. Do I need to take the galss out before I put it in the Purple Bath? Will the Purple Stuff help me disassemble (weaken glue joints)? What's the best way of removing the interior tub? Thanks.

Looks nice. Can't say as I've ever seena Road Boss with a Texas bumper, but I like it.

I hear ya about the tires. Thanks for the info on the sign.

Lookd pretty good. I like the colors. Your base is nice too, as is your load. Is there something wrong with your rear trailer duals? They look a little cock-eyed. Also, what does the sign say?

They were just examples. I really don't expect to see new trucks from AMT. They seem very content to issue 40 year old models.

Cody, Moebius could have made any truck (Mack Granite, Peterbilt 389, International 9900i, etc), and it probably would have still gotten this type of response. As long as it's a new truck! Maybe they'll do a trailer or two as well. I guess we'll just have to see what the future holds, and if the kit lives up to expectatons. Hopefully this won't be the only truck offering from Moebius.

Glad to help.

Try Line-O-Tape. I've never used it, but I've seen it used with nice results.