1980 Kenworth W900A

[Rockford]

These are both beautiful  clean builds. Well done! What a way to land on the site! You say you don't think you'll be able to catch up, you don't need to,  you're doing great work, look forward to seeing  more  of your work.  

[Jay Lankford]

I can't thank you enough for your remarks. If I had known I would have received the responses I have, I would have taken and posted better pictures. Those first ones were taken on the table it was built on. About catching up, I don't have a well lit, organized workbench or a well lit, ventilated paint booth and airbrush. That truck was built under what most builders here would consider less than favorable conditions. No resin or photo etched parts. Anything I didn't have or wanted, I just made it. It's just hard for me to justify what it would take to really back into it at my age. But every time someone like yourself takes the time to comment as you did, it's a push in the right direction. Thanks again for your time and remarks.

[Bren]

A tad late to the conversation but let me add my congrats Jay. When we were taught how to teach students, one of the best pieces of advice I received was “don’t just say ‘nice job’ - say WHY. That way the students know what they did well and can do more of it. Your build is terrific. Here’s why I think that. Nothing spoils an over-all look like sloppy basic construction. You’ve got all the drive wheels lined up perfectly and the beast sits even on all its paws. Not an easy thing to do. The hood sits perfectly aligned with the firewall - that’s a bear to achieve sometimes (ask me how I know!) Your painting, including window trim is super-crisp and accurate. Decals are trimmed right up to the margin - no unsightly carrier film to spoil the look. So there’s some really first rate basic modelling chops on display here - great for the rest of us to challenge ourselves to up our game. Well done and welcome to the forum. 

[Jay Lankford]

Consider this one truly "Under Glass". A good friend made the walnut base. Thanks again to all who viewed and commented. 

[Gary Chastain]

Really nice build

[Jay Lankford]

Thank you Gary. In the little time I've been on this site or in this forum, the fact that builders of your level connect with those that aren't is a great thing. It certainly encourages me to consider another build. Nothing is a contest to me, but your builds give me and others a clear sign of what can be achieved. I'm still amazed by what is being done by you and other builders here. This is the picture of my Kenworth and display case I meant to post. I'm going to bring it to Wisconsin Kenworth of Green Bay down the road and see if they would like to keep while I think on something else. Thanks again.