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Now I'm aware of your awareness and...this is a sickness.

I am now free of obligations, so there is further progress on the bus. It's got a front end now! Thanks to hct728(Bob) for giving me some ideas on how to approach the front end details. The bus is 19" long, about the size of a 1/25 40' trailer.

Nice to know there's another "roller" out there! I'll be watching, just like I've watched your previous builds.

First of all, I love the color combo on the original truck. This is a cool project. I don't know if you want to go to the effort, but as nice as the body is on that model, it gives you the wrong front inner wheel wells. Here's a '69 C-10 engine compartment (pic). The truck is going to look great regardless, just thought I'd point it out.

That looks cool. I might pick one of those up (when they're available).

Very nice truck! To those who it may interest: If you use the older grilles, the hood should have DODGE letters on it. The older releases have this. This in no way diminishes this build, it is just a detail that may interest some. I really like the truck, by the way!

It's just a minor detail...the model still looks outstanding.

Very nice model...looks great! To those who might build the Moebius pickup: That trim under the rear window is only there if the top is painted a different color. If painting the truck a single color, you should sand that trim off.

Be aware, the grilles are 3D printed masters, and the holes for the grille will have to be massaged for the grille to fit. When I made the front end, there were no 3D parts available yet , and that ring you see in the grille openings was actually meant to be part of the grille. It will need removed. You are right, the grille shown is for a '72, but a '71 is going to be available at some point. Also be aware the 1972 GTO donor kit has the wrong door panels. They look more like they're for a '70 or something. Also be aware that Kevin sells a corrected rear bumper that's not too wide for the car. Also be aware, I seem to use "be aware" too much.

If only it was 1/25...

I understand the 2 door wheelbase is 103 inches, and the 4 door is 109.9. Has the SMH kit been lengthened to reflect this? Thanks!

I had an '05 Element, too. I had the same experience as you. Got rid of it for a 2019 Rav4.

Got the back pretty much squared away, now on to the front.

Has anyone used these? Can they survive masking if you want a multi-color rig? How robust are they when in place and set (dry)?

I'm not sure yet. Rather than be an out of the box build, it is meant to be a starting point. If I went full detail, in resin the thing would cost hundreds. By only supplying front and rear windows, and trying to get as much in one piece as I can, we're hoping to make this as affordable as humanly possible. When I get my copies, I'm going to go full detail. I had hoped to use archer decal rivets, but we don't think they would survive the rubber pull. There are still some details to work out, but the idea is to offer a great starting point for an unusual subject that everyone can (hopefully) afford.

More progress. The basic body is done, time to add detail and clean things up.

At the rate people are responding to this thread, I would say you're right.

Missing Link offers those with the '73 Chevelle. I don't know if they're sold separately.

I might be way off on this (wouldn't be the first time), but as I read this it seems like people are saying "It bothers me when someone else doesn't build the way I like to build." I'm probably taking this all way too seriously.

Very, very cool.

I've gotten a little further. Soon the roof will be attached. I have a job coming in a few days (3 interiors) I will need to make masters for, so this may get shoved aside for awhile. Thanks for the interest.

Further progress. I lit the pictures this way to highlight the detail, it's hard to photograph white. I have put the curve in the sides as you can see by the door pics. Progress continues...

Well, I planned to drop by, but my son showed up, and my plans changed. I'll have the bus parts at the Motor City NNL 15 this Sunday. I'll be hanging out at the Missing Link table.

This is the one. Yes, a GMC Fishbowl.