Jim B

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.

1:34? I think you're on you own.

You probably won't find many pictures of the Kenworth K100 Aerodyne as a straight truck. With that Aerodyne sleeper, it was marketed to long-haul truck drivers that usually haul vans, and such. Now, that being said, you will probably find some pics of the K100 as a straight truck, but it probably will be a daycab (no sleeper). This site is a good reference for trucks: http://www.truckpaper.com/default.asp?GUID...a2de150fc2b413e Here's a quick search for Kenworth K100: http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/list.as...a2de150fc2b413e Good luck. So you know, out of the box, the AMT K100 Aerodyne is abot a 1976-1980 (give or take).

Diang, Nice work. I really like the stripe job. Are those from the kit? Also, what's the purpose of the tray on the back? Is is a dump bed or something? Does the fifth wheel sit in it? Sure is intreagiung.

The pleas of modelers have been heard!!! Revell USA is planning on reissuing the Kenworth W900 Snap kit in 1/25. http://www.revell.com/catalog/products/85-1507.html I just hope it isn't reissued in that green. In other Revell USA news, they are also planning in reissuing the 1926 Mack Bulldog tanker in 1/24. http://www.revell.com/catalog/products/85-7539.html Awesome!!!

Revell USA is supposed to reissie the 1926 Mack? That's great news! I like this "old" truck.

What?

Bobby Griffen is getting out of the hobby. At least that's what he's said on the Yahoo! Group. I seriously doubt he's casting anything, and I have no idea who will be getting his molds.

You know, maybe it's just me, but that LoneStar is so ugly that I just might have to have one on my shelf. Sure is different. I've never actually seen one in real life.

Kostas, This might help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck_classification

How about these: http://www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/rm8fr.html They look like the tires on the Hayes.

Looks very realistic. Very nice.

No problem. Glad to help. Post a couple pics of your truck. Maybe the guys here could help figure out what it is. I forgot to mention that Caterpillar also made the 3208 & 3208T. The 3208 be found in the AMT Ford LN8000 & LNT8000 kits. In the Ford it should be blue (for the year of the model 1973), any other truck it would ne New Caterpillar Yellow. I don't think they were put in the Peterbilt 359. Engine would be too small. A cavet to my previous post: I know I said that the 8V92T would be silver, the V/VT903 would be gray, and the 3408 would be New Caterpillar Yellow; however, if these engines were going into a pre-1986 Peterbilt they would probably be white. Same with the 8V71 & 8V71T.

The answer is: it depends. If this engine is going into a pre-1986 Peterbilt or pre-1947 Kenworth it would be white. In any other truck, the Detroit Diesel 8V71/8V71T & 8V92N would be Detroit Diesel Alpine Green (available at NAPA). The 8V92T would be Silver. As far as V8 for trucks, Cummins made the V903 & VT903 (dark gray), and Caterpiller made the 3408 (New Caterpillar Yellow). The 3408 is available in the Revell of Germany Kenworth W900 & Kenworth Australia. The Cummins V903 is available from Sourkraut (I have one, it's a nice casting): http://sourkrautsmodeltrucks.com/?page_id=...;product_id=229 Mack also made a V8: the E-9. This would ONLY be available in Mack trucks, and would be gray. I'm sure there are more V8, but these are the ones I know about. Hope this helps.

Is this what you're looking for? Will thins work? http://sourkrautsmodeltrucks.com/?page_id=...;product_id=235

Brad is "out of business", but his line was picked up by Budd Ricker of River Edge Designs. Budd has some of Monkeyclaw's stuff, too. http://riversedgeresins.com/home

Wanted to give you guys a quick update on the AFL. Managed to get some red paint & decals on the cab, and completed the interior. Still need to clear coat the cab, then add about 2 pounds of chrome. Some of the chrome will be dulled to give it a "brushed steel" look (I hope). Once the cab is complete, I'll attack the body & the hose bed. The plan is to have some hose in the bed as well. Well, here are the pics: Hoping to get some more work done this weekend. We'll see!

Most of the Diamond T stuff I've seen from that era have been 1/35 resin military kits. They look really nice, but they are VERY expensive. Like these from Real Model: http://www.realmodel.cz/zen/index.php?main...0592549f5930b52 http://www.realmodel.cz/zen/index.php?main...0592549f5930b52 http://www.realmodel.cz/zen/index.php?main...0592549f5930b52 http://www.realmodel.cz/zen/index.php?main...0592549f5930b52

Part of the problem with a gas turbine, is the horrendous fuel mileage. Turbines are notoriously thirsty engines, no matter what their size. Also, no matter what speed the truck is runnng at (from ideling to 75mph), the turbine is sucking the same amount of fuel because in order for it to operate properly the turbine has to run at high rpm. The weight savings of the turbine vs. the diesel won't make up for the fuel costs. Even in the long run. Take a look at the M1A1 tank currently fielded by the U.S. Army. It has a turbine in it, and it has power to spare; but it gets about 6 gallons per mile. Yes, gallons per mile, not miles per gallon.

Dingo, I hear you about the difficulty of cardstock models. I tried the Mayflower once, and it was a disaster. Didn't I see this & the Freightliner on another forum? They look familiar.

Well, I finally managed to get some paint on the frame & engine of my of my latest project: an AMT 1970 American-LaFrance Series 1000 pumper. I've got a long way to go, but hopefully the weather will cooperate over the next few days so I can get some red on the cab. The frame is Dupli-Color Semi-Gloss Black; the Detroit Diesel 8V71 is Detriot Diesel Alpine Green; and the wheels are Dupli-Color Victory Red with silver lug nuts, rims & hubs. It might not be totally correct, but I like it. Enjoy! Mock-Up Roadside Curbside