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So, this year so far, has been a bit strange in the building department. I usually plan out a lot of builds ahead of time and go about getting them done. But this year I just seem to be all over the place. Multiple builds going at the same time, and A lot of existing builds from years past that I simply wasn't happy with the results so I decided to start over. This is my version of the venerable Beer Wagon that I created a few years back. I cut away the back half of the chassis/flatbed area and kitbashed a Ford Cosworth engine combination from a Tamiya Formula One kit. I then scratchbuilt a new chassis and flatbed setup using styrene and real wood. I took the cab and extended it into an extra cab look and then threw on a simple fron suspension, paint and decals. I liked the overall look but over time I grew weary of the paint work and graphics. And, once I decided to pull some of it apart and try again I decided to m ake some other changes as well. Here is what it originally looked like. Now, this is what I am converting this one into. New paint and graphics, porthole windows for the sides. I also removed the wooden bed rails, sanded them down and repainted with a better weathering job as the first attempt looked a little thick in detail. I decided to go with different tires and JPS aluminum wheels. The graphics are a mixture of Slixx and homemade logos. The latest addition is working on a windshield frame. Here's where I am at so far.