Turbo590

Good Luck...just got mine done I wouldn't wish this kit on my worst enemy :huh: :huh: Kurt

Ben....I do remember that trailer...seems like yesterday Did Jamie use wood for the deck flooring? They might be the planks I sent to him....Looks great from both of you...Kurt

Great turnout yesterday (04/21/2012)...as soon as it started, it seemed to be over...vendor area(s) awesome as usual, great time/great place to meet new and old friends...until next year, enjoy....Kurt http://public.fotki.com/turbo590/models/2012-model-car-and-/26th-annual-nnl-eas/ 389 pictures

Having the right tools does help tremendously... Nice work so far on the scratch building Kurt

Rob, You are making some real nice progress on this one. We will get together soon...I promise Kurt

Ben... That is a cool engine indeed... We got to do the "C" logo on the manafold Kurt

Ben, Outstanding, Kurt

Jim...looks great outside You really need to get to the NNL (East)...with your trucks Kurt

Need to compare one to the Alclad finish....

Ben....the acorn nuts and the door handles will make a nice additional to anyones build.... You can always send me a set?? Seriously Very, very nice....Kurt Jamie did an outstanding casting job as always...

Jim.... You have been busy, I see Looks great, fresh and crisp.... Kurt

Jim....when you are ready....I have tons of pictures I can shoot to you directly. Kurt

Bill, Nice work on the Bison. I like you, have always admired these trucks from GM. How was your kit mold wise?, Mine was terrible..and I had the first issue of the General. Nothing fit right Again, nice logging rig/trailer Kurt

All, I am calling this one 99.9% completed. Other than the new grille coming, and hood hinge pins...finally... What a kit this turned out to be...with all of it obsticles and challenges...This was a monumental task for me just to finish it personally... Thank you to everyone who followed this build and all the great feedback....until next time...Happy modeling, Kurt

wesley's tire bleach....which is now I believe a part of Black Magic you can pick it up all the auto stores/Walmart... works everytime...let it soak..for a day or two...wash it throughly...prime it/paint it...I use Alclad alot Hope this helps, Kurt

Those are actually thin plastic disks made to look like rubber...with holes punched in them to mount the horns. The horns are aluminum from KFS. Kurt

PM sent... Everyone....thank you for all the great feedback More work was done this evening...hope to have it buttoned up this weekend, minus the grille Thanks, Kurt

Guy's.....the original thread was getting pretty long...thus this one. I hope the final stretch is nearing...the cab is almost completed...new photo-etch grille is on the way...and final mounting should be this weekend....completed pictures will be posted soon... Thank you to everyone who followed and commented on this build. Have a great Summer......Kurt

bandit1 and jekylljr Both of you need to extend an apology to (Joe) Prostreet for hijacking his thread/topic...... Sean....please do not speak for/on (my behalf) in the future. Get a project completed for once and move on. Kurt

3/25/2012 Update......hood is getting near completion...I would never ever recommend this model to no-one...even with all of the test fitting...warpage is still an issue., Kurt Proto-type (photo etched) grille....thicker material is needed (new one being made)

Here's mine....Freightliner done a few years ago...1st started as the tractor...and then the trailer followed, Kurt

3/23/2012 Paint is starting to fly....cab and hood are finsihed...just needs polished and buffed out. And the the "trimming" begins....Kurt OEM GM Silver Poly/Metallic

Have the hotel booked and ready to go. I'll be sure to post pictures upon return 4th year now...and we have a blast!! Kurt

Gordon, Nice pictures The Cannonball and the Lonestar, looks like to be from Jeff Harper...he is from up in that area... He did a master for the Lonestar daycab as well. Kurt

The short wheel base sets it apart from any other(s) Nice fit and finish.....cool tow truck Kurt