Jim B

Kurt, Looks like an ambitious project, but I'm sure you're up to the task. And I'm sure it will look amazing when it's done.

Maybe we're taking this out of context or something, but it's kind on insulting. Are you saying that everyone who likes trucks is a redneck? What is you definiton of a redneck, anyway?

You're right. That's different. Looking good, though. I've seen Ford Model TTs as hearses, but never a Mack AC. ISn't the Mack a little "over kill" for haulingn a coffin? Guess it depends on who's in it!

Ok, I'm confused (what else is new). What is the appeal of a Mercury sleeper? Didn't most truck manufacturers offer sleepers back then? Aren't they an aftermarket item? Was it a "cool factor"? Are they still in business?

Too much contraversy? Interesting. I thought it was sort of a neat idea. Granted, I'm not really into hot rods, rat rods, street rods, Volksrod, or any other type of "rods"; but hey, to each his own. Nice job on the tipper. I like it. I'll have to look into that model railroad roadbed for a DM600 dump I have planned.

Nice! I'm glad they're reissuing the 1926 Mack AC tanker. There are nice looking old trucks. They have character. Anything I should look out for in the build?

Ok, it's been a while since I posted any updates on this; but I have done some work in the ALF. Still have a long way to go, but it's getting there. So far this model has survived apathy, anger, frustration, and my four year old who wanted to see if the booster line would unravel. Next will be the rear light bar, hoses, ladders, and the "stuff" that is destined for the running boards, tailboard, & the side of the cab It's getting there!

That was Smokey & the Bandit II.

Well, the good news is the Revell kit should be in a hobby shop near you soon! I think you'll need the hood & sleeper from the AMT kit though. You should be able to get the hood from anyone who's built the Alaskan Hauler. It has the short hood in the kit, too. Or here: http://www.freewebs.com/mmtaer/truckparts.htm Chris, yes, Fred's Model World Online is still working. I picked up a AMY Kenworth W925 from him a couple of weeks ago. Has the torsion bar suspension, too. I'd email him or call him to see if he has the kit you want in stock. Truck kits move quickly.

AMT Kenworth W900 kits are hard to come by. You might have better luck converting the Revell of Germany Kenworth W900 that was just reissued (that's about a 1972-82), or the Revell-Monogram Kenworth W900 Aerodyne (1976-82). The AMT kit is a little early (1968-72). If you want out-of-production kits, at reasonable prices, try Fred Sterns of Fred's Model World Online ( http://www.fredsmodelworldonline.com/ ). He might have something. Maybe even the trailer. Check out here for building info: http://www.modeltruckin.com/ He has "Smokey & the Bandit" decals, and is boinding one himself. Good luck!

Dave Carey (cargostar) is working on a LoanStar conversion. I don't know how far he's gotten, but you can see it here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20147 Here's the link to his Website: http://modelsbydave.com/ Good luck.

Pactra Line Trim tape. Good to know. Do they still make it, how thin can you get it, and does it come in orange?

The Revel-Monogram site says these are Fall 2009 releases. I just hope they're reasonably priced.

I like this kit. The Texas bumper gives it a different look. Your's looks nice. Try KFS for stacks & "KENWORTH" badges. Well, that's my plan, anyway.

Looking nice. What are you using for the stripes: paint or decals?

Do you mean these: http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca...01_01__januari/ http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca...1_02__februari/ http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca...2001_03__march/ http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca...2001_04__april/ http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca..._2001_06__june/ I've seen these. You think this might be easier, ormore accurate, that converting the R-series? Isn't the Superliner a RW6XX or RW7XX?

I'm sitting here in my home office looking out the window at a very nice 1988 (I asked the driver) Mack Superliner dumper; and this got me to thinking: what would I need to do to have a Superliner in my collection? (Whoa, that Peterbilt 379 heavy-haul just drove by again). Now, I know that Italleri has a Superliner kit, but to make it accurate it needs quite a bit of work, and it's 1/24. AITM makes a Superliner cab kit (1/25?), but what frame to use? Would the Mack R-Series kit be the best? Is the engine in that kit correct for a Superliner? How about the suspension? This probably won't happen for a while, but it's an interesting mental exercise.

Looking nice. I like the figure; gives it a human touch. Where did you get it? I know it's probably too late now, but a door from the bed to the sleeper would have beed a nice touch. If the weather got really bad you could dive into the sleeper! Also, in an earlier post you have a photo on a blue Kenworth(?) in the background. Whatever it is, the COE has a huge grill. What is that? I don't think I've see a K100 with a grill like that before.

Thanks for the encouraging words. For the bed of you truck, I know some pick-ups here in the US have "tents" that mount directly to the bed of the truck. Are you thinking of something like that?

I think you've got a winner there! Looking great!

John, You're talking to a guy that can't draw a staight line with a T-square. Believe me, I've tried. Converting a RHD to a LHD without someone else's parts is beyond my skill level.

I like it, and I agree with Tim about the guy with the broom. What did you use to make the tipper box?

that's good to know. I'll have to look into that. Thanks.

This'll look really nice. I'm diggin' the orange.

Interesting concept. I actually considered picking this kit up a while back, but I don't think there is a way to convert it to left hand drive.