Jim B

Let's just hope that the plastic is white and not orange like the two old ones I have.

Well, that's an interesting twist. I wonder if Navistar will still make International. Think you'll be able to get a Caterpillar truck in anything buy yellow?

I doubt it. Caterpillar is still Caterpillar, and they'll still hammer anybody that uses there name, logo, likeness, or what-have-you without permission. I'm surpprised that the moderators of this forum haven't gotten an email about this thread because we used there name (four times!). I'm actually trying to avod using Caterpillar (I said it again!) engines in my models because if that. I also generally refer to them as You-Know-Who! Go Cummins!

Matt, Good to see you casting again. Will this be available through you or through Brad at BRL?

We aim to please!

Try here: http://sourkrautsmodeltrucks.com I'm pretty sure Chris stocks what you're looking for.

Wow! Looking good.

Very nice! Looks like one of those trucks that are working at the drill rig on this seasons "Ice Road Truckers". I like it!

Those trailers look very nice. You never cease to amaze me. Aren't B-trains a Canada thing? Like Super-B's? I don't think I've ever seen something like that here in New York. I've seen 55ft doubles, but never a set-up like that.

Nice K100. Hope it wasn't a total loss. That's really a big bummer.

I thought you guys might like to see some pics I took of a 1955 White that is owned by P&C Foods here in Syracuse, NY. Here's what I know about it, and it isn't much: Tractor - 1955 White Engine - Caterpillar Trailer - 1951 Trailmobile It was retired from fleet in the early 1960s Restored by P&C mechanics between 1995 and 1999 Ok, who's going to be the first one to scratch-build one of these? Personally, I always thought the tires looked too big, but what do I know.

How did you make the rain caps? There a nice touch.

How do you know all of this stuff? Is "AMT" your initials backwards?

Is this a decent kit?

Nice Mack. Maybe I should get my hands on one of these so I don't miss it like I did the Autocar. What year does this kit repersent out of the box? 1970's?

The person who made the Ford logo decals was Dan Poulin from DMTW. He & I worked together to make them. The "FORD" for the front of the hood is a little small, but they look pretty good. He sent me several sets before he closed down. Unfortunately, he still has the master file.

Can you get a 12V71 under the hood of a 4000? Those engines are pretty big.

While we're on the subject of Internationals, the 9000-Series seems like a very popular truck on the highways. I mean, there everywhere. You'd think that a model of one of them would have been produced already. That and those newer Freightliners. That LoneStar is "different".

Well, that makes sense. So, Scott, you going to load your covered wagon with watermellons?

Very nice. Now, what would a set-up like this be used to haul?

What's wrong with the flatbed? Is it that inaccurate? I suppose there's always the tan-over-flat black & sand technique. Never tried it personally, just heard about it.

This should be interesting. Do you know if there is any way to turn this kit into a left hand drive US truck? It's like the only Western Star I can find.

That's a big chunk of metal! It looks like there are endcaps & a protective covering on it so the steel, copper, whatever isn't exposed. Would those be made from aluminum, or would they be steel, too?

Nice looking boom truck you've got there. I like the weathering of the wood on the bed.

Ok, so one truck had the VT903 & the other one had the NTC350. Is that correct? What about the "In Tandem" truck?