Jim B

Ben, That's lookig really nice. I like the battery box & the engine details.

Mark, I never built the turbine powered Astro, and the kits bring pretty big bucks on eBay. Rumor has it that someone is casting that engine. Apparently Mack experimented with turbine engines in the Cruiseliner & Superliner. Ray, yes, I think the 1973 & 1974 bruchuers had the same orange & white truck with the different stripe pattern.

Thanks, Ray. 1977 brochure.

Thanks for the compliments. It's starting to come together. Funny thng, I've never really been a big COE fan. Remember, I didn't paint the cab. A friend of mine did. All I did was chose the colors.

So, who remembers this one? Yes, it's been a LONG time; but I'm finally going to finish this one. This is actually the second truck I started when I got back into truck modeling, but I was intimidated by the paint scheme I picked. Not being one to change direction, it sat on the shelf waiting for me to find the courage to do a multi-color paint scheme. A friend of mine from another group agreed to paint the cab for me. Here is his handy work: This is just a "mock-up", as neither the cab interior, nor the exterior chrome have been added yet; and one of the fuel tanks fell off today. I was hoping to finish this by the end of the year, but it's waited so long, I'll settle for the end of January 2010! Ironically I started this truck in January 2008. Next step: fuel tank, interior, chrome, done!

Chris, I thought it was a 3406A?

I bet it would sell well, too, Buit you're right, they'll never invest in tooling it.

Those a nice little kits. I had a problem with the rear wheels staying on the axle.

This site might help: Old Dodges, and this one too: Dodge Truck Brochures.

The tires are the one big comlaint with this kit. Check here & here. You might be able to find something you can use.

I hope it was brand new. Someone on another board suggested that it might be an old Dakar Raley truck.

this should be an interesting build. Do they use this transporter trailer in Europe? I was under the impression that it was an old design. Never really having seen euro-trucks up close & personal, I must say that I'm partial to the DAF. I really like the way it looks. Good luck on your build, and don't forget to post progress pics.

Check out THIS garbage truck: Takes all kinds, I guess.

Amazing as always, Kurt. I love the detail you put into this.

I'm thinking they are bungeed on, but I could be wrong. I don't thing you'd ratchet them down, they're only cloth. Here's a good article on making tarps: Realistic Tarps from Armorama. Those armor guys have all sorts of crazy ideas!

Tarp looks pretty good. What are you going to use for grommets?

Isn't Joann Fabrics great! A member on another board used 2 mil vinyl to make his tarp for his covered wagon. Oh, Kostas, one thing to consider. The AMT flatbed is from about 1975 or so, and the width laws were different then. The AMT trailer is 96" wide, where most of the newer 53ft trailers are 102" wide. Food for thought.

Kostas, Try here: http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca...jan_1995_conve/ This article should give you some ideas on converting the trailer into a 53ft trailer.

Looks very clean. Nice build. Yes, Dul-Coat might do the trick.

Did you check with Don Mills Models? Sourkraut has the KFS slamlocks.

Thanks for the pics, Ray. Those are what I needed.

Many people use Alclad, and some people use "Poor Man's Alclad" a.k.a. Dupli-Color Bumper Chrome.

But, Honey, it followed me home! Can I keeep it?

That's not a bad price, $15. Shipping's a little steep, $13.

Looking good, Ray. I like the 8V92 you've put in there. Any ideas on color choice?