Novinky

Martin Oostrom
I need to get myself a cement mixer. Nice one!

Goldman
Another good looking model

Neuling
Yes! 👍

Bozzer
These are awesome kits!
@Martin. The Rex mixer is quite large, however the KW Transit Mixer, is a tad smaller, and easily available on the current market. Get yourself one 😉

Goldman
Actually I have just got the KW Transit from Amazon. Always wanted a mixer. Another model into the queue...

Bozzer
I picked up the Mack DM800 Rex Mixer, in good condition. It was a highlight for me. The 800 is a tricky kit, but I had to have the mixer to complete the collection. I plan to do the tri-axle option, when I get around to it. But I gotta admit, the Paystar makes an awesome kit.

Goldman
They are beasts. Just wonder why the rear fenders on the DM800 and Paystar mixers are so long - extending so much in front and arear of the tandem.

Bozzer
In the kit, they explained how to convert it into the tri-axle. They even tell you what kit to buy, to extend it! Pretty good marketing, at the time, eh? Lol

Curtis Caden
Thank you Martin Oostrom, Goldman, Neuling, Bozzer. I like construction equipment and have a 1:50 diecast collection. I built the cement mixer because I liked the Ertl/AMT models of the "International" line. I have built the 1972 Scout, the 2011 ProStar, the PayHauler 350 and both the PayStar Cememnt Mixer and Dump Truck.

Bozzer
Curtis, you need more stuff!
The 360 backhoe.
The D8 dozer.
And of course, some lowloader trailers, to carry them!
(Don't forget to get some awesome semi's, to pull them?)
My name is Bozzer, I'm your bad influence 😉

Martin Oostrom
I can attest to that. Ever since Bozzer showed up in a thread of mine, I've been buying truck stuff 😂

Curtis Caden
I have the AMT Caterpillar D8H Bulldozer, Lindberg 1968 Dodge + 1940 Ford + trailer, and AMT John Deere 310 Backhoe Loader. I will get more stuff and get more stuff finished. Thanks for the encouragement.

Bozzer
There's a very nice photo etch set, for the D8 dozer. I can't recall the maker at this time, but I've seen it and it's awesome. You can even get metal tracks for it, but I've only ever seen them online, once. We strive to do our best, but the main thing is, we just keep doing what we do.

Bill Newcomer
Pretty cool. Those fenders look like they would like a tag axle added.

Martin Oostrom
The dozer parts can be bought here czechtruckmodel.com/..r=search&s=Dozer

Bozzer
Thanks Martin. Those are awesome additions and I plan to get them all. I have a dozer built, box standard. It's the Caterpillar version, but the decals are actually "stickers" So, I plan to adjust that. My next attempt (yes, I already have another kit) will be the full PE version. I seriously need to hunt down those tracks though, because they looked amazing!

Martin Oostrom
There are no tracks linked to the D8 kits. There are some new additions from a company called Garage Kit SCM Search: Garage kit
No clue as to where to buy them though.
I did find something else: papyhobby.com/collec..&gid=1&pid=1
On the same site, the tracks: papyhobby.com/products/d8-traction-kit-02
No clue if it's legit, but you can leave a rib behind if you want.
Sorry for highjacking Curtis!

Curtis Caden
Martin Oostrom I have enjoyed this discussion between you and Bozzer. I may just have to finish my Caterpillar D8H model. I was at Hobby Town today picking up some paint and saw that AMT has "Construction Bulldozer and Lowboy Trailer" $94.99 retail, but their price was $87.99 USD. I should point out to you and Bozzer that I did complete a D9R Doobi IDF armored bulldozer. The model is a Meng and has a ton of detail to it.

Bozzer
Curtis, watch out in the upcoming weeks, for deals at Ollie's. You can normally pick up a truck or trailer, for $20 a pop. I've had many a bargain from there.

Curtis Caden
Check out CUSTOM TRACKS FOR 1/25 SCALE AMT CAT DOZER MODEL on eBay!
https://ebay.com/itm/1460240.._ver=artemis&media=EMAIL

Curtis Caden
Check out CTM 1/25 AMT Cat D8 D8H Bulldozer Dozer Photoetch Conversion Kit + Towing Chain on eBay!
https://ebay.com/itm/2565388.._ver=artemis&media=EMAIL

Martin Oostrom
Nice out-of-factory look

Goldman
Great model. You cannot get more tough-looking than these old American trucks

Neuling
A beautiful model!

Bozzer
Excellent condition. Nice work buddy

Curtis Caden
Thank you, Martin, Goldman, Neuling and Bozzer. My wife is not big on the distressed look of weathering and sometimes my weathering just muddies it up. So yes, it is factory fresh and my wife suggested the purple color for the cab. Bozzer the hood on this one work as good as the Western Star wrecker's!

Bozzer
Not being a critic mate, but I noticed that between this and the mixer, you have the orientation of the vent, different ways? I believe that it should be vertical, not horizontal? However, on all my kits, the pins, or holes, were moulded so the vent was horizontal. I still think that it's an excellent kit though. I actually enjoyed doing all my international trucks. I think that I only have two left, to build now?

Curtis Caden
Thanks, Bozzer, I got it air intake grill flipped. The only other International truck I found on eBay was the Logger and I am not sure I want to build that.

BetterTimes-Henry
Looks great. I have the kit in my stash, will have to build it soon 👍

Desert Marlin
After two hours, the whole cockpit, wings and "fuselage" were together. I got totally sucked in after the first two hours and it really got in the way of other projects! So fun!!!

Desert Marlin
Biggest issue is the choice of D-Day markings. The white bands are 60 mm on each wing and on the booms. This makes the individual stripes 12 mm. Pretty easy once you see it. I started out with 50 mm white band. That was clearly too short.

Desert Marlin
Model Master Neutral Gray on the underside and Vallejo 71.043 (US Olive Drab) on top. Lots of Tamiya Panel Line accent black overall.

Desert Marlin
The Mig Rigging is pretty fine... takes some "getting used to".

Desert Marlin
I have seen claims that Olds first two kills were in this specific aircraft.

Gary Victory
Really nice work DM....Lovely build.
Best story around Robin Olds in a P-38 was that he got behind a flight of 109's.....he was ready to open fire when his engines cut - dead. He had forgot to switch tanks to his internals when he jettisoned his external tanks. Instead of resolving his fuel transfer issues he just carried on lining up on the 109 and shot it down while in 'glide mode'. That's calmness under pressure for you.

Never a Pro
Great build! The nose wheel is up, does the the nose weight ball included in the kit need to be reinforced with extra lead?

Neuling
Top result!

Desert Marlin
Thanks all…
The nose wheel appears elevated because I use a sheet of glass on my bench. The glass is 1/4" thickness.

Pietro De Angelis
Beautiful, fantastic details and finiture!

Desert Marlin
Thank you!

Desert Marlin
Now if I can get my antenna insulators to compare with Bernhard Schrock's Sea King! Definitely a worthy target!

Rui S
Great Paintjob & weathering 👍 very Nice antena too 😄

Ben M
Don't prime? Not even with my beloved tamiya?

Michael Kohl
Hi Ben. The engravings of this kit are so delicate that they loose depth with the application of primer to such an extent that panellining becomes quite tricky. I would continue to prime models where this doesn't seem to be an issue but modern airliners or small scale models with such fine engravings I will try to do without. I suppose propper surface preparation and use of colors with more 'bite' than acrylics would be a good idea to avoid issues with paint adhesion.

Petar Žorić
Not priming a model with fine shallow lines is a great idea. I would guess if you use stronger lacquer based paints its not an issue. Will try this on my next model with fine lines! Awesome progress BTW looks really good!

Ben M
Tamiya makes "fine surface primer" I think for this application. I find it does not level as well as the regular product though.

Michael Kohl
Almost done. Now I have to adjust the shine. Even with the use of flat clear from Mr. Hobby the paint appears too shiny. Afraid to use AK Ultra Matt as this will be as matt as matt can be and thus maybe a bit too much. Then painting the radon and mounting the exhausts.

Michael Kohl
I was cheerfully positive to finish this bird today. But the gods of modelling had other plans. After removing the canopy masks I discovered an area where paint/varnish has crept under the edge and marred the inside. Shit. But I will live with it. Then I recalled that the seals of the canopy were still to be done. A quick freehand job seemed to be a sure road to regret and disappointment. So I was in for another round of masking. Painting will follow tomorrow- hopefully.

Patrick Hagelstein
What the…! How could I miss this??? Beautiful! 👍🏼

Gary Victory
Really nice build and finish Shane. Top Job Sir.

Neuling
I agree.

gorby
Beautiful work!

Shane Hodgetts
Cheers all…appreciate the kind words…😉👍

Snake Plissken
Finish looks legit; is that a semi-gloss or satin coat? Sometimes model planes have too much of a flat or matte finish.

Shane Hodgetts
Cheers…legit is what we're all looking for…😉👍
I used the Mr.Hobby semi gloss rattle can just before applying the decals…then weathering on top. Was going to hit it with a flat coat but kinda thought it looked "legit" as is…😁👍

Desert Marlin
Excellent finish!

Rui S
Beautifully done, indeed 👍