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This stuff is cheap @ $10 for a sheet and it has been on sale for $7. Typical of any surplus joint though, they may never have it again...I better hoard it all:jaw:

Reg

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The updated photos look great, Reg! You are a true craftsman. This has been a fun build to watch, and I think that the Kenworth is probably your best work yet, though that is really hard to say for sure. Everything you've built is as impressive, but maybe it's the details that put this one at the top for me.

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That is one nice looking logging truck. The video is sweet too

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I believe this is my best too... I think it's the one that means the most to me and that's why it turned out better. It didn't really start out that way but as I've worked on it and met some people that were around the real truck I've become sentimental about it. I'm proud of all my stuff but this one makes me smile...:)

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I seen this beautiful truck in person yesterday :jaw: it was more amazing and awesome then the pics show.. and it is a monster and makes my autocar looks like a toy compared to this masterpiece , great job Reg and thanks for showing me all your creations.. simply awesome

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my goodness that truck is bad a!!, looked real in the first few pic's

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Thanks Jason! Glad you could make it out. Next time you're bringin the Autocar and we're moving some dirt! Oh yeah, and tell that guy you brought with you to hurry up and finish his truck!

Reg

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I've been following this thread quite religiously, I've been trying to find words to appropriately describe how impressed I am with this truck and you building skills. I have a soft spot for log trucks, which is funny because I drive Fire Trucks for a living! Anyway back on point, All I can think of is purely impressive, amazed, astounded by the shear level of quality and detail!! And to think you MADE all the parts!!!! Sir my hat comes off to you!!

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Fine looking truck Reg

Looking forward to seeing it up close

LOG loader next !

greg

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Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy to have provided some entertainment for the few that followed along!

Thanks Greg, The show is coming up fast now! I was very happy to hear that you were bringing your stuff this year! It should be a good time with all of us together(a lot of equipment)...and yes a loader is in my future....but maybe not yet...

I had some visitors come to my shop today. Some retired loggers that either drove and or owned the original KW850 that my truck is modeled after. It was very nice for me to show off the truck to them and get their approval. Hopefully the decals will be done for all of my equipment this week so I can post up some pics.

Reg

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I finally made up the cover for the exhaust under the fender. It is bolted on so that I can remove it later if I decide to make smoke...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps12f79d3d.jpg
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When the sun comes out tomorrow I will post some more interesting pictures....:confused:;)

Reg

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Hey Reg, have you seen this sound module? http://www.wtbcar.com/shopping/index...product_id=136 Yah I know its 4 stroke.
Cheer's, Neil.

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Almost finished. I had a local sign shop do up the decals for me. I wasn't able to provide them with very good images of the door decal but the girl spent all day yesterday getting it done but it turned out excellent!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psdba74e2c.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...pse9a237bd.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psc57db74b.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2a65639e.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psb0b47e8b.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4409aa32.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9751de6e.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9ca312a2.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psc260b253.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7b05fcc8.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...pscff037b0.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca9-QhF1yuA

Thanks for looking! Ready for the show in two weeks!:D:D

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Reg, you've outdone yourself. The truck is truly a work of art. I guess now if I want to see it I'll have to be at the Duncan show. You'll be like a proud papa showing off the new baby. The pictures are great, but they probably don't do it justice like seeing the real model. Looking forward to it, Reg.
Rob

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Thanks Rob! You better be there...and with equipment this year!

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Looks awsome Reg...Hey are you adding a set of amber flashing lights ..the trucks i saw up north had a set either top corner of the water tank or near the mirrors

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Thanks Lou, I noticed that too but no I won't be adding them on this. The original 115 didn't have them but did have red lights on the rad guard for whatever reason. I had the red lights but didn't use them because I didn't want the wires exposed.

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Wow. It's perfect Reg. The logos look awesome, and I'm almost sad to see this incredible build finished, but it's been really great watching it progress every step of the way. I'll be looking forward to your next big project!

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decals look great... simply awesome Reg ..

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Still continuing with some small details. I made up some "filters" to put on the frame....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps47c04118.jpg
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