Jim B

Hey! That's great that River's Edge is back. His site was closed for a while.

Very nice! Loads of details.

I'm not sure wich "Jim" you're refering to but Plastruct C-channel ot strip stock will be your best bet for the extending the frame rails. Head over to Walt's in Camillus or J&R Junction on The Boulevard, they both have a good selection. You'll need to get those Vortox air cleaners from Sourkraut. As for the hood, there is a resin 359 custom extended hood available, but it fits the Revell of Germany Peterbilt 359; and River's Edge Design has closed his Web site. Aparently he's still casting, but you'll need to email him directly. sorry, but I don't have his contact info. Good luck.

Thanks. It's no contect winner, but it looks good on my shelf. Bill, if you ever do decide to build one of these; keep in mind that the doors & mirrors are a real PITA! Here's one that someone did "custom", like a little show truck: Custom Dodge L-700

Thanks. Kostas, I'vet tought about a trailer, but I'm not totally sure yet.

Ok, so it's been a year since I've completed a model. I picked up the Lindberg Dodge L700 last Spring thinking it would be a quick build. Well, it probably would have if life hadn't interviened, and if i could have decided on how to paint the cab! Anyway, here it is. I don't know if Transcon Lines ever used Dodge L700 tractors or not, but my Dodge is based loosly (very loosly) on a Kenworth Bullnose I found on Hank's Truck Pictures. The build is box-stock, except for the Transcon door logos & the ICC info on the side of the cab. Which I got from Model Express. Incidently, those decals were in the IMC issue of the L700, so I guess it's still box-stock! It's not perfect, but I like it. Enjoy!

I thought it was Bob, but now I'm not so sure. Maybe it was RNK.

I, too, am happy to see the Kenworths. i hope he comes out with his Kenworth Bullnose again. Oh, that, and his Dodge Bighorn.

It looks great. What engine did you use?

Good news! Illini Replica Conversions is back. There are curently six conversions available (and probably more to follow). The conversions available are: 1960's Hendrickson R Model 1960's International Emeryville daycab 1960's International Emeryville COE (72" cab) Late 1950's Diamond T 921 COE 1959 Kenworth low mount narrow nose 1955 Kenworth high mount narrow nose Currently all conversions are listed at $70.

Here's the Car & Driver road test of a 2009 International LoneStar Harley-Davidson Special Edition. They guys that do it are only mildly annoying, but the truck is cool.

Looks like it's getting there!

Those both look really nice. Great attention to detail. What's you with the first photo of the 378? Looks like it has freckles. On your Site you say that the decals on the 378 were from MAG. You seem to use them for a lot of yuor decal work. Do you have a Web site for them?

When i first saw this thread, I thought it was a typo and should have read 4.5 years; but you really mean 45 years! They look pretty good, and I hope to see more.

Oh, great! I have an orange one in the stash right now that I'm planning on building next. I hope black will cover it.

Yes, the W900 Aerodyne is supposed fo be out in November (I think). I just hope it isn't molded in the green thay've been showing on their Web site.

Welcome to the forum, Ricardo! Looking forward to seeing some Brazilian trucks. Oh, congratulations on Rio getting the 2016 Summer Olympics.

If this doesn't work out for you, head over to your LHS and pick up the Revell USA (Monogram) Peterbilt 359 Snap Tite kit. Don't knock it because it's a snap kit. It's quipte well detailed, builds out nicely, and it's a good way to "get your feet wet" in truck modeling. Good luck, and welcome to Big Rig Modeling!

Looking really nice, Tim. Wow, that sure is green!

A Walking Beam suspension is a spring type suspension. Looks like this. The engine in the snap Peterbilt is a 3406A. Don't go too crazy! There are some rules, ya know. You have to run legal, too; but mostly once a truck leaves the dealership lot just about anything can happen. Who's to say tat your International wasn't repowered sometime during it's life. It's your truck. You make the story.

Thanks for the info, Dave. See? You learn somethuing new every day on this board. Does anyone know what engine comes in the 4300 kit?

Get snappin'! What color scheme are you going with?

Glad to help. Don't forget to post in progress pictures.

Rick, If you want to get rid of the 55 Chevy axle, here is a lift axle you could use. ART-Neway 505-555 Pusher Axle, Drop Center Might be a little to modern, though. Here's a steerable ony: Watson-Chalin Steerable Lift Axle I know Plaskit makes one, too; but I can't seem to find a picture of it. Chris at Sourkraut['s Model Trucks should be able to help you out. He's a great guy, and a wealth of information. If I were going to keep this tractor as a "heavy hauler", I'd keep the lift axle. If you're going to make a highway tractor, not really needed. How about a Mercury sleeper: Mercury Sleeper You might be able to find something you need from Dave, too: American Industrial Truck Models

The tractor is an AMT/Ertl International 4300 Eagle from about 1978. The kit comes with a sleeper, but whoever built it decided to make it a daycab. The deckplate was added from an Italleri kit. Here is a link that shows the kit contents & instructions: International 4300 Instructions I think the trailer is actually an AMT Loadcraft Lowboy, from about 1973. Loadcraft Lowboy Instructions Hope this helps.