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    3 years later but better than never... Andy...

    3 years later but better than never...

    Andy pulled the tow truck out of the drawer and got to work on it again.

    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50105363068_aa01177f1c_b.jpg1950's Tow...
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    Model is looking fantastic Derek. All the little...

    Model is looking fantastic Derek. All the little details are poppin' and making it come alive. It will look the real deal when you have the 62 tracks done.

    Bret
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    Progress Finally!!!

    Thank You guys for the support.

    Derek you are correct. Problem is I am trying to use up a bunch of small offcuts.

    Peter thank you. Nick had a great birthday. Many screaming boys having fun for...
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    Great progess going Derek. Much better than my...

    Great progess going Derek. Much better than my truck is doing. I see nothing wrong with your pencil I have handfuls of those size around the shop for some reason they don't disappear like their...
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    That belt is the best kind of fix Peter. The...

    That belt is the best kind of fix Peter. The worst part of tools breaking is it seems they go in 3's. I had my drill press, stereo, and jointer all quit at the same time. Fortunately the piece to fix...
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    Lousy Progress

    I have made lousy progress on the tow truck and anything project wise. Between the triple digit heat, inventory at work, and minor health issue I have not got much done. However I have made a few...
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    Thank You Peter. Derek I couldn't imagine...

    Thank You Peter.



    Derek I couldn't imagine a master like you making a mistake. I really like your scrap drawer by the way. Good stuff in there.

    Bret
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    Looking good Derek. You just gave me a great idea...

    Looking good Derek. You just gave me a great idea with your drum sander on the drill press used as a thickness sander. That is a great idea for small parts.


    Bret
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    Cool Evening

    Had a very nice evening last night for this time a year. A rain storm came through about 5p and brought the temp from 97* down to 80*. It was wonderful in the shop so spent 2 hours out there last...
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    Thank You Keith. Bret

    Thank You Keith.

    Bret
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    Sorry HTL. Maybe I should start a new thread for...

    Sorry HTL. Maybe I should start a new thread for the Mack Superliner. I never did start one for it. I thought I did a long time ago but I can't find it.



    Thank You Peter.



    Thank You...
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    That is one slick jig Derek. Can't wait to see...

    That is one slick jig Derek. Can't wait to see how the wheels come out.

    Bret
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    T&J 1950's Tow Truck

    Got these plans in the mail yesterday. This one is modeled very closely to a Mack B Model. I have wanted to scratch build one for years so I thought maybe I would grab this plan build one and it...
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    They look fantastic Peter. Handy will deserve a...

    They look fantastic Peter. Handy will deserve a good vacation after these are built.

    Bret
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    A distant cousin? ...

    A distant cousin?

    https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4017/35430853042_2c88df01f5_b.jpg20170628_192902 by bjohnson388, on Flickr



    Thank You Derek. It is a model of a Mack Superliner from the early...
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    Thank You Keith. Thank you for all the...

    Thank You Keith.



    Thank you for all the support Peter. You are right there has been alot happen in the past 6 years. Even on this forum many from that year are gone and there are a bunch of...
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    Finished

    Well thank you everyone for following along on this build. It is "officially" finished Andy says.

    https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4283/35404162171_c0f69da2ff_b.jpg20170625_145042 by bjohnson388, on...
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    Thank You Peter. Believe me stuff hardly ever...

    Thank You Peter. Believe me stuff hardly ever follows me home.



    As far as I can tell there is not pitting. It only sat outside for a year. But I have to tell you it is going to be alot of work...
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    Thank You Derek. Can't wait to see how your half...

    Thank You Derek. Can't wait to see how your half track comes out.

    Bret
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    Thank You Keith No problem Peter. Thank...

    Thank You Keith



    No problem Peter. Thank You.



    Thank You.
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    Great updates Derek. My friend you have more hair...

    Great updates Derek. My friend you have more hair than me. Oh well all my hair has moved to my face and other parts!

    The grandsons airbrushing is very cool.

    And even if your shed is too small I...
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    I decided to paint the wheels black to make it...

    I decided to paint the wheels black to make it look more like a model.

    https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4249/34561880503_44ac171867_b.jpg20170617_194401 by bjohnson388, on Flickr

    Not a perfect...
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    I have 3 days worth of updates as I have been to...

    I have 3 days worth of updates as I have been to lazy to post at the end of the day so here goes.

    Made another tank to go on the rear deck.
    ...
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    A few more bits made for the truck yesterday. I...

    A few more bits made for the truck yesterday. I wasn't near as productive as I planned. Seems to happen every time when I get near the end of my staycation I start to lose focus and become a little...
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    Thanks Keith Yes Derek even the poor lathe...

    Thanks Keith



    Yes Derek even the poor lathe got some attention with this build. I did get the hose to relax a bit. But I think it just needs to be replace with better hose. I bought some...
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    Another great build in the making. Bret

    Another great build in the making.

    Bret
  27. Looks great Peter. Really like the extra gas tank...

    Looks great Peter. Really like the extra gas tank and the bumper badge you put on.

    :D

    Bret
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    Part III

    Got a few more parts made for the Cabover.

    View this morning. The boys made quite a mess yesterday.

    https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4289/35145676872_dcbe3148e8_b.jpg20170614_122149 by...
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    Thank You. I hope you got your A/C installed. I...

    Thank You. I hope you got your A/C installed. I want to have a stab at the Mack LR you made. It looks to be an interesting build.



    Thank you Peter. Not quite finished. I plan to add alot of...
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    Doug? I am in the dark on this one. Thank...

    Doug? I am in the dark on this one.



    Thank You for the support Keith.



    Thank You Derek. It is great to be making toy/scale models again.
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    One last stint this evening after it cooled down....

    One last stint this evening after it cooled down.

    Pulled out some of my model making tools to help make some small parts.
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    Cabover Semi Truck

    I finally got an itch to build a new toy/scale model truck. I think Andy was rather happy to start one as well.

    Andy and his nephew dug around in the toy parts drawer and found some wheels.
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    Peter,

    If you need some help with someone who is "Handy" with a spanner I can send over one of Handy's nephews.

    https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4290/34282667463_32f029e51c_b.jpg20170604_101939 by...
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    I see Handy is still being a good little shop...

    I see Handy is still being a good little shop helper. Looking good my friend.

    Bret
  35. Peter your Monster truck came out great! Much...

    Peter your Monster truck came out great! Much better than mine. I love all the personal touches you have added to it and you normal way of arranging all the different grains. I may have missed it....
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    Look forward to your model build. Also wanted to...

    Look forward to your model build. Also wanted to point out there are many toy/model building books you can get that have a wide range of models and toys to build from. Also there is Gatto plans. I...
  37. Looks fantastic Peter! I really lilke the touches...

    Looks fantastic Peter! I really lilke the touches you have added and the wood grain is spot on. The stacks look great.

    Bret
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    Sticky: Wow. That is incredibly ingenious and simple at...

    Wow. That is incredibly ingenious and simple at the same time. Thanks for the lesson.

    Bret
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    Sticky: Crankcase looks fantastic. How in the world did...

    Crankcase looks fantastic. How in the world did you do the raised lettering. I am paying attention...

    Bret
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    Getting the shop setup finally... ...

    Getting the shop setup finally...

    https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1678/24136253203_9f4527c931_b.jpg20160201_194403 by bjohnson388, on Flickr
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    Loco is looking great Keith! Bret

    Loco is looking great Keith!

    Bret
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    Great work!

    Great work!
  43. Looks fantastic Peter! In for the ride on this...

    Looks fantastic Peter! In for the ride on this one. Congratulations on the anniversary!


    Bret
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    I have pulled up a chair for this.... Bret

    I have pulled up a chair for this....

    Bret
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    Good to see you back at it my friend. Bret

    Good to see you back at it my friend.

    Bret
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    I'm late to the party! Peter it came out top...

    I'm late to the party! Peter it came out top notch. The wheels look great. What is on the bench next?

    Bret
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    Keith, The loco is looking fantastic! I have...

    Keith,

    The loco is looking fantastic! I have been away for a few days from the forum and you have given me several minutes of catching up. As always the workmanship is "Top Notch" as Crowie would...
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    Thank You Keith. Yes one of the upgrades was a...

    Thank You Keith. Yes one of the upgrades was a fully insulated and a/c /heated garage. On top of that I was able to add a 3rd bay which will house most of woodworking shop and leave room for the...
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    Fantastic find Derek. Thanks for sharing. I got...

    Fantastic find Derek. Thanks for sharing. I got my eyes on the "Big Boy"...
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    Shaping up to be another "Top Build" Peter....

    Shaping up to be another "Top Build" Peter. Thanks for the birthday wishes friend.

    Bret
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