Jim B

Thanks.

A.J., The paint is Dupli-Color Victory Red, and I had a hell of a time with it. The first two coats would go on pink, then the third coat would be red. If I missed a spot, and had to paint touch-up; the fourth coat would be pink! i must have about twelve coats of paint on the truck. It was tough to work with, but it is a nice shade of red. I think I'm done with red for a while. And, no, it's not metallic.

It's done!!! I actually had by doubts that this day would come. It just seemed that I was constantly finding more details to add. Guess I had to draw the line somewhere, and I'm happy with the results. Enjoy, I know I did. It was a fun, educational build. And for those of you going, this WILL be at Fulton.

As far as the Ford H-Series, the Cummins NHC-250 is probably too big. From the 1961 bruchure the Cummins engines that were offered in the Ford H-Series were NH-180, NH-195, NH-220, NHE-180, & NHE-195. You might be able to make one from a NHC-250. Ford Brochure

Very nice. I like all of your extra details, and the dual rear suspension looks good.

Nice, Ray. Looks good with the visor & the 8V92TA. I have "plans" to put one in one of these kist as well. Have you run into any major issues getting the engine to fit?

That's good information, Tim. I thought the Revell/Monogran Peterbitl 359 was an 1986.

It's been a while since I posted anything on this, so I figured I'd post a few pics so you guys didn't think I'd forgotten about it. The biggest change is the completion of the hoses in the hose bed. I think I must have used about $20 in super glue to get them all in there. I also scratch built a Morse Gate for one of the 2-1/2" lines, and put one of the smoothbore nozzles on the other 2-1/2" line. I'm contemplating putting a nozzle on the 1-1/2" line as well. Well see. On the front of the truck I added clearance lamps from the AMT Ford LN8000 kit (they were the closest I had), and KFS PE wind shield wipers. That's about it for now. Enjoy the photos.

Well, the wheelbase on the truck you want to build is 322", so in 1/25 scale that would be 12-7/8". Instead of making new rails, add a piece to the existing rails to make your WB 12-7/8".

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.