Jim B

Anthony, That stake truck looks great. Did you scratch the body, or is it from the C600 Stake Kit?

Greg, Thanks, your truck was the "model" for my interior. I know it isn't exactly like your truck, but it was inspired by yours. Jim

I've just attached a couple of photos of my completed Peterbilt 359 interior. Take a look. One's a little blurry, but I don't have the best of digital cameras. Trying to go for the Oxblood Red look. Not sure I got it, but I like it. Yes, the blanket on the bunk is Olive Green. When I saw it, it looked too much like my rack at OCS that I couldn't pass it up!

I'm looking to make some tractors out of the Ford Delivery truck, but my spare parts box is non-existant. So I'm appealing to my fellow modelers: does anybody out there have a couple of fifth wheels they're willing to part with? I'll need the plate, the fifth wheel itself, and the little do-hickey it sits on. One or two would be nice, four would be perfect! Thanks in advance! Jim

Very nice. Are you going to shorten the frame? Dumb question, what did you use to chop off the sleeper?

It's been so freekin' cold here in Syracuse, I'm sure Rochester is the same. Where are you painting? I tried the basement, but the paint stinks up the whole area.

Looks awsome! If you didn't know, you'd never guess that it's a snap kit. Great job. Hope mine comes out half as good. Jim

Thanks. Not bad for my first attempt engine detailing. I'm hoping to get some interior shots soon.

Ok, I've finally done something with my Revell snap Pete 359! Here are two (2) photos (a bit blury) of my Caterpillar 3406A that I detailed. I left the fuel & oil lines silver for the photos so you could see them better, but the engine will be painted gloss white, and the transmission semi-gloss black. Currently what is missing are the fuel lines to the tanks, the air lines to the wet tank, and the valve cover breather tube. So it was a lot of work for a snap together kit, but I've never detailed an engine before. Know what? It was a lotof fun, and I learned some new tricks. Cannonozed a few Italian Saints, too! What do you think? 3406A Driver's Side Detail 3406A Passenger's Side Detail

I don't know who "caroljoehammer" is, but he does amazing work! When I fiest saw that Mack show up on the screen, I couldn't figure out how he was going to ship a real Mack tractor from Germany to the US for $25. Then it dawned on me, it's a model stupid! Incredible.

Bobby's 12V71 wasn't offered through STS. He said that he had some, and they were $10 (US). Guess he's got them at the house or something.

Wow! They've got all sorts of stuff don't they. Very cool!

Looks like it's going to be a cool "rod". What's under the hood? Looks like a Cat.

Those are perfect. Thanks.

No problem. You've got to work, too, right? Thanks, take your time. No rush.

Greg, Do you have any pictures of the sleeper interior?

That blue & gold Pete does look kind of cool, but it also looks like the frame is about to snap!

Always good to hear from fellow modelers in Upstate New York. Welcome to the forum!

Thanks for the info, guys. I'll have to check into the Revell Wrecker. Not sure where to find one. Again, this is a project for the distant future. As far as an aftermarket 12V71, I know that Bobby Griffen offers one. It's not on his Website, but I confirmed on another board that they are still available.

Casey, Don't hold you breath! I suppose you coud say that it's a hypothetical truck right now. Currently I stuck on my Snap Pete because it's too darn cold to paint anything. Hasn't been above 20 for three weeks. Oh well! I guess I'll start a new project & paint when I can.

Tim, Any time!

I stumbled onto this video in You Tube the other day. Apparently it is a Kenworth W900-somthing-or-other with a Detroit Diesel 12V71 under the hood. Now on the top of Page 39 in the soft cover version of "Building Model Trucks" is a Peterbilt with a simillar paint scheme. I always thought it was a cool looking 359, but I wanted to do it as a Kenworth W925. Long prolog, but here is my question: the AMT KW W925 comes with a Cummins straight 6 engine, would I need a bigger radiator for the DD 12V71? Also, when did the DD come onto the market? Would I have to "update" the model to a W900B or W900L? Enjoy the video! Don't forget about the Dodge Bighorn!

Kurt, STS caries a Hendrix Caterpillar 3406 for $12.50. I've never used it, but it looks ok. Looks cab deceiving though. You'll need to scratch pullies & belts.

New York weather? Where in New York? I live near Syracuse. Jim

Greg, I'll take whatever you've got: engine, sleeper (mine's the small 36", but I don't know what the walls are supposed to look like), cab. The engine on the model is a Cat 3406A. What's under the hood on your truck? I really appreciate it. You can PM me if you want to. Jim