signguy2108

I've got 12 or so of this kit , knew it was a snap kit when I bought it, but just realized that nowhere on the box does it say "snap kit". Like Terry said, I use some just for parts, haven't had a lot of trouble with the tires so far. Mine are all shelf models, built for fun, so the suspension doesn't really concern me.

Well, survived another heart surgery, fooled my doctors! Been back a few wks, time to get busy. Missed a lot of good looking rigs, kudos to all! This is just another modified snap kit started last year. I'll spare all the boring details and just let tye pics talk. More later. (Excuse the somewhat out of focus pics, still figuring out my galaxy, old guy-new technology!)

Well done and and for a good cause.

Wow! That's something to be proud of!!!

Should have measured instead of using my memory! I'ts 3/4 I.D. which is 1" O.D. oops!

Good start J.T., I like the tanks.'ve got one to start on , so I'll be watching yours! For tanks, I use 3/4 O.D. PVC, if you look in the metal trays in the nut & bolt section at LOWES, they have plastic hole plugs that with a little grinding inside the, fit the pipe ends perfect.

Got a little more done yesterday, printed grille, gas filler, lights, etc.

Sounds like the perfect therapy! Enjoy..

Nice rig! All of your work is just unbelievably perfect!!

Anything sportsman drag racing, street rod, trucking, or sign/graphics related. My wife says I spend way too much time with a magazine in my hand!

I have never been a big fan of the full fenders either, but this one just seemed naked without them! Try to work on it tommorow.

Well, while the paint is drying on the box truck, decided I'd put this one to rest. Snap kit wheels & tires, installed the snap kit 3406 cat (then found the cab will not tilt because of bumper/grille). The sunvisor/bumper are aluminum, grab handles are aluminum tig welding wire. Custom decals.

Paint day! Finished the bumper/trailer hitch (will be black later), painted body and wheels, will let it dry a day or two (krylon rattlecan). So I guess it's back to the big rigs for now...

Anything new, I would like to see something in the freightliner line, any columbia, cascadia, or the cascadia evolution, (picture of one in the new issue of OVERDRIVE) Or how about a medium duty FL70? I would like to see the volvo 6 0r 7 series reissuede.

This was back in the days when you could actually see the motor!!!

Got a little more done today, rear bumper, frame extensions, cut 3/8" off the box height, first coat of primer. This turned into a "build for profit" today, a friend of mine wants it lettered up to put in his business office. More tommorow....

Tom, still debating on the rear door, it's a shelf model, so not sure about making it work. The chassis & wheels are from a junkyard ford duallie that has been rebuilt several times. I'm working on the rear bumper now, updates later.

A friend of mine bought a new box van for his business yesterday, so naturally I awoke this morning thinking of this. Laid out, cut , & assembled the basics in about 30 minutes. Like I really needed to start something else!!

So-called REALITY (?) shows!!!

I missed this during my time off. Cooool build!!

Thanks guys! I still have to finish the interior, engine, and some other details. The breathers are made from the clear tubes that x-acto blades come in (5-pack), wrapped in chrome vinyl. Maybe I can finish it this week!

When the forum went down, I kinda lost interest in my models for a while. Decided this morning to pull a couple out and work on them. The petebilt is another snap kit, scratch built sleeper, bumper, long tanks, etc. I started on it about 6 months ago! Got the fenders and the "chicken lights" (vinyl cut on a plotter) on this morning. It will pull a matching Mobius reefer, (sill in the box!). Also got the power unit on the race trailer. More to come....

I think this is becoming my favorite topic!!

Glad to hear your gonna make it!

Nice job on the build & the graphics! Waiting to see this one finished.