September 2009 In Progress

  Here's another project I started to keep myself from getting bored with just having one project.  This is the truck I did the "heartbeat" scheme one and I striped it and did this scheme instead.  Pete 359 Ext hood with an ext frame.     Leo

      Akinson 3800       Michael Rauwerda

                  I haven't built any models in probably 15 years but now I've got the itch again. This model was an ebay salvage. I am trying to replicate a truck my father drove in the 70's. I scratch built the long frame, crossmembers and rear hitch and plate. The Reyco suspention was purchassed from Sour Kraut's resin products. The wheels are cast alluminum 5 hole. I don't recall where I purchased them from. The cab's paint layout was a little difficult to get just right but I think it turned out pretty well. I had to recess the cab for the single exhaust. I also filled in the steps below the doors and scratch built the appropriate steps. I plan to continue to work on it. Hopefully making a lot of progress in the next month.     Ed Orella