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Nigel Chapman
Which version are you building Bozzer? My own Gasser version was beset with problems then I twisted the chassis so it's now residing in the unfinished projects stash!

Bozzer
Evening Nigel. I'm planning on doing the gasser. I've also secured another kit, so I thought I'd do both? I'm curious to know what issues you had with the gasser though? That's the main reason why I bought the first kit, if I'm honest with you.

Nigel Chapman
The front suspension - If I remember the front suspension location did not marry up with the body placement. The engine location was obstructed by the firewall, oh and the body would not fit with engine mounted.
My project is still available to view with photos. Perhaps this is the inspiration I need to finish it!

Jarrett
Are you getting these hard to fine kits mostly on Ebay?

Bozzer
Yes mate. I also search other avenues too. If there's anything in particular, that you're looking for, feel free to contact me? I know a few people, who have some cool stuff 😉

Jarrett
Awesome. I have one guy in Canada, you might know STS Supply - stsupplyco.com There is also another in Canada but a little bit pricier, findyourmodels.ca Great yes I am always looking for models.

Bozzer
I got your back mate

Bozzer
Jarrett, you need to source out Doug Wagner. And when you do, you'll soon be selling some of your body organs! The man is a wizard

Jarrett
A goose neck, man you rock! Um I'll just take out another mortgage lol. I do not see the Wilson grain trailer...
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Nigel Chapman
Just found this, watching

Jarrett
We as truck enthusiasts should do the Smokey and the Bandit and glad I grew up in this era!

Jarrett
I almost had one from somebody overseas but it fell through. I might just have to make a day cab which is what I wanted to do with all my builds since I like the day cabs better.

Brandon H
Lookin good so far, excited to see how it turns out!

I have one of these in my stash, and I'm also wondering what I'll do with all that chrome... interested to see what you decide!

Bozzer
@Brandon. I'm currently undecided on the chrome. I keep doing mock-ups, but it's screaming in my face, "Too much" for this build. It's no doubt, a lovely kit, but I need to find a happy medium? So stay tuned, and I hope I do you guys proud? Paint always gets the better of me, but this project won't win. I'm gonna test, and look, then retest. 😉

Bozzer
Jarrett, I recommend that you seek out this etch and try it 🙂

Bozzer
Appreciate your input Bill. I love AMT, but sometimes they drop the ball. I guess it happens, when designers are under pressure or just too cocky? I have a similar problem with my only current Euro, the Scania. Busted my ass on that engine/motor, only to discover that the instructions are wrong, then I find out that the cab doesn't lift high enough to see the engine, anyway! Kicked me in the lower region, for sure! But, I know what's under there, so I'm happy with the job. All my past experiences with euro's is enough for me. I've got the Magnum to do, eventually, but that's gonna have a Mack badge, not Renault. Then I'm done with them 👍

Bill Newcomer
I have changed my procedure on all my truck builds to permit full removal of whatever covers the engine.
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Jarrett
Is that the Peterbilt fire truck? Looks nice. I am still honing in on the craft lol. I think I can finally finish a decent model. So has all these companies stopped making new truck designs and just focus on reissues?

Bozzer
Jarrett, it's actually a kitbash build, with a lot of scratchbuilding too. I saw an appliance/engine, in the states, and it's given me some inspiration. Don't worry, when I start it, you guys are invited 😉

Bozzer
This is a special build for me. It's also the first time that I've built a Moebius kit. Yes, I know that the box say's Revell, but it's just a rebox of the Moebius offering. Anyway, first impressions are that it's moulded pretty good. There's almost zero flash, but the sprue attachments can be quite thick in places. There's also a lot of ejection marks, some are quite protruding and can easily be mistaken for alignment pins. I'll get some pictures up later and you can judge for yourself.

Bozzer
Ok, just to start things rolling, the instructions for the engine colour, require you to mix your own colour, for a metallic blue. I kinda cheated on this step, because I have a very close match, in a Model Air bottle. So, a coat of clear on that and I can crack on with the rest.

Peter Hardy
Bozz, if you have a look at my Current Honda Monkey group build project you will see a little device that will remove sprue attachment points completely. It's called a RASER. Made in Korea. Wonderful little tool.

Bozzer
Bill, after seeing how great yours turned out, I had to get this version, to go with its brother. I've yet to acquire the Revell offering, but I'm on the lookout. Thanks for the inspiration, mate.

Bill Newcomer
May I suggest you mold in and body color the grille frame. That is how they are supposed to be done. See the pics of my Canepa version. Also you must notch the hood pin receptors to permit the hood to be lifted off. Otherwise you can only open it about 2-3 cm.

Bozzer
Appreciate your input buddy. I'll definitely keep you in mind. Cheers brother 😉

Jarrett
I cannot find one less for 350. Is this build as nice as the AMT reissue?

Bozzer
I'd love to find the other version, with the different rear suspension. But yes, if you can find one cheap enough, get one. I really enjoyed this kit. I'll get some pictures up, when time allows

Jarrett
I've see. It and if I come across it I'll ping you.

Jarrett
Man so I found to know that this one is hard to find sealed because people liked to open and look at them and I do not blame them. Not sure I want to spend 450 for one but … lol

Bozzer
In true Bozzer style, I now have 4 of these. Yes, one is still sealed, and that's my pride and joy. But the others are for converting. I am hoping to do a Mack wrecker, at some point, and also a cabover version. And of course, the original 359 Can Do version.

Jarrett
Oh those sound awesome. I have one of the can do Pete's and I'll be looking on getting more when they arise. Happy building

Jarrett
Nice I have the Ertl, matchbox and ESCI versions. Not a bad looking kit. Enjoy!

Bozzer
Thanks mate. This one is still sealed. For some reason, I have a liking to the Pete 359, and I seem to be collecting every one of them? Lol, not bad, considering that I'm a Mack guy!

Bozzer
I've briefly looked through the literature in this kit, and the original box, but I haven't discovered any information, to add to its description, yet. I was kinda hoping to find a date? So I'll try again at weekend, and double check the small print. It's still a lovely kit, to have in my collection.

Brandon H
I would encourage anyone considering 3D printing to also look into SLA printers in addition to FDM. That's the route I went when I took the plunge. The entry cost for the machine itself is lower, although the material cost can be (slightly) higher and some additional equipment is needed for post processing. I've found the resolution and accuracy to be very good, even for some of the more detailed parts I've made, and the parts need minimal filling and sanding once cured. The learning curve is different - personally I found it less intimidating than FDM. You certainly have to more careful about how your parts are designed, and how their oriented and supported when printing, but for the machine settings, I found the manufacturer recommendations to work pretty well without really any tweaking. Just a suggestion for anyone trying to get into it - all just depends on which technology you're personally more comfortable with.

Bozzer
Sound advice Brandon. Appreciate your input mate

Bill Newcomer
This is one of the few trucks that has been kitted that I want but do not have.

Bozzer
I got this in a deal mate. Unfortunately, no instructions, but that's not a problem. Don't know what I'm going to do with it, lol