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Post by jimb on Jun 29, 2012 7:29:51 GMT -8
Thanks, Joris.
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albert
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Post by albert on Jun 29, 2012 13:30:04 GMT -8
Very nice models Jim, especially the2 Macks. They are on my "To do" list.
Greets, Albert
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Post by jimb on Jun 29, 2012 15:33:03 GMT -8
Thanks, Albert. How many of you Dutch guys are on this Board?
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Post by Muleskinner on Jun 29, 2012 15:49:25 GMT -8
I can tell you. There are about eleven right now. Along with three from Romania, 1 form Russia, also from Germany and Sweden. I think I mentioned them all. Oh yes four from great Briton. Also our members from New Zealand and Australia.
This Forum has gone world wide.
William
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Post by jimb on Jun 29, 2012 16:14:37 GMT -8
That's pretty cool!
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Post by bluemule75 on Jun 29, 2012 16:47:10 GMT -8
nice collection the 1976 GMC Astro 95 has to be my favorite one
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albert
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Post by albert on Jun 30, 2012 13:01:24 GMT -8
Hi Jimb, as far that I know are there three Dutch guys on this board. And I can assure you we all love those American Big Rigs!
Have nice weekend, Albert
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Post by bluemule75 on Jun 30, 2012 15:39:35 GMT -8
Hi Jimb, as far that I know are there three Dutch guys on this board. And I can assure you we all love those American Big Rigs! Have nice weekend, Albert Glad to hear it!!!!
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Jul 2, 2012 6:11:26 GMT -8
So Jim,
What are you working on these days?
Ap40
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Post by jimb on Jul 2, 2012 7:18:58 GMT -8
So Jim, What are you working on these days? Ap40 I'm currently working on a 1974 Kenworth K100 for Oneida Freight Lines. The cab is currently taking its second swim in the Purple Pond because it fell of the paint stand when I was painting it, and it has two nice big hand prints on the side of the cab. The interior bucket is almost done, and the swap of the engine from the NTA370 to the 3408 shouldn't be a problem now. I also have a 1974 Kenworth W900 (Revell of Germany kit) on the bench that is about 80% done. Jim Gavin is painting the cab, hood, & sleeper for me. Once I get it back from him it'll be adding the cab stuff & putting it on the display shelf. This is where I'm at: This is what I'm going for: The next project might be a re-do of the Kenworth W900 in this photo: I built that truck in 1985, and it shows. I was going to completely rebuild it, but then someone suggested that I build a duplicate. So I tracked down the original decals, and got another snap Kenworth. I'd like to get a copy of the original instructions so I know what colors it was supposed to be. Silver, I think. I just put the decals directly on the plastic with no clear coat. They've survived all this time & at least two interstate moves. The trailer was finished in May 2012.
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Post by rnagle on Jul 2, 2012 12:57:08 GMT -8
I like this collection! I agree with building a duplicate of the silver Aerodyne since the original has survived since 1985 (sure wish I had held onto some the the ones I built way back then! ) and is a nice piece of your own model building history.
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Post by ewaskew on Jul 2, 2012 14:37:17 GMT -8
Thats some cool builds you have there man.
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Post by jimb on Jul 2, 2012 18:17:42 GMT -8
Thanks, guys.
Robert, this is the only truck left from my high school years collection. I have this and a 1/35 Merkava tank. That's it. I was thinking I'd try to make the rebuild as close to this as possible: black frame; GM Silver cab, hood & sleeper; yellow 3406. Not sure about the interior. I don't think I painted the interior on the original, but I'll paint this one. Thinking of a late 1970s or early 1980s interior. Maybe tan. Not sure. I'm going to have to look into that some more.
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Post by Joris Scholte on Jul 3, 2012 9:48:46 GMT -8
Those KWs look great Jim! Looking forward to see that Oneida tractor built!
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Post by jimb on Jul 3, 2012 10:43:41 GMT -8
Thanks, Joris. I'm hoping to get the Oneida tractor finished soon.
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