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Thanks Mario, I know you see these bad boys on a daily basis so coming from you it means a lot man thank you!

Thanks brother, im very humbled by your comment, (im going to use it now) Styrene Master has a nice ring to it :):D

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The CAT is impressive work Exclusive, are there any plans for a trans kits eg body/hood and body parts ?

Cheers Tracy

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:) thank you Tracy, and I'm planning on making a kit available, just waiting on a new printer to run some test prints for quality and consistency

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So I came home today to find this wonderful package waiting on my doorstep and boy was I a happy camper.....

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8777a53b.jpg

Let me explain something to you guys..... when you want something done right, not only do you have to find the person capable of doing it but you have light afire up under there *** and give them some motivation lol.....STEVE is the man! (IHBuilder) Def not afraid to take on a task no matter how small or impossible it may seem..... He def proved he could with this job.....I had Steve make me the tank with integrated brackets for steps and the air tanks with brackets as well along with the hydraulic tank. At first i didnt think he would want to tackle the step job but he went and surprised me with it and KNOCKED it out oft he park! GRAND SLAM! This style tank and step will most likely be available for you guys to purchase through Steve at some point in the future.... enough talking...... SHOW TIME!

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psb79ac1fb.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psc9598f5b.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps12ea5c4e.jpg

Pretty much have everything now so its DO or DIE now, time to get her fired up and running! I got a Front loader to haul!

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7b370521.jpg

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Those are some sweet looking goodies! Those steps are awesome.

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Maybe next time you could try some 3D rivet decals? Like this.

http://www.micromark.com/O-scale-dec...ails,9967.html

Here's a vid from youtube about them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlyUbS1Q4_Y

I've never used them, but they might be the right size for your future builds.

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Yes sir I agree!
I've used those before on my HO scale trains but don't like them because you see the decal strip, and it wouldn't be very scale for this particular build since they are spaced apart more and my riveting was done exact count to match the truck.... As pains taking as it is, I don't mind drilling hundreds of holes lol.... It connects me to my builds:)

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Very nice build she looks great.

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Thank you sir

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Wow....fantastic conversion! Great job! :eek::eek::eek:

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You nailed the look dead on!!!
Butt ugly 966k is what those trucks remind me of

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Awesome fab work. Really starting to look like the CAT.
very nice sytrene skills

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Looking good. Looks like you did a lot of fab work for this truck.....job well done.

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much thanks :)
Lol thanks bro
appreciate the kind words brother
thank you sir I appreciate it

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you got to show me those tanks next time

Alfy

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Its funny because right after you left, I saw a bunch of packaged in my room and they were there lol (you just missed em)

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:jaw::jaw:WOW!!!:jaw::jaw: You sir are not messing around.:eek::eek::eek: I am not worthy.:lol::lol::lol: EXCELLENT JOB, and love the parts.:D:cool:;)

Big John

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Thanks John,means a lot bud!

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All I can say is :jaw:. Very sweet steps. Cant wait to see this awesome project finished and driving through the city!!:cool:

Tim

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Wow man...Brian this gonna be a badass cat n as for Steve his skills and the stuff he turns out gets more and more amazing with every launch of new product. He's not one to disappoint.

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me too brother, thank you

thanks brother, and yes he doesnt disappoint at least hasnt to me!

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Well here is the progress and end result in all her glory....(still have a few mods to do but overall finished and very pleased.

Getting ready to drill nd volt out holes for lights
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...pscylobuut.jpg

Very happy with end results, no slip ups lol
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...pszujmfrxi.jpg

Mock up

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psb2wtxpoo.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...pseabg6djo.jpg

Heat shrinking all these wires for a nice and clean under carriage.... I know to can't see but I know it's there...

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psdvpb17y6.jpg

Experimented with some styrene to mod the pmd thin driveshaft and make her nice and thick before I paint her black
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psokg69m28.jpg

Scale bolts on my custom exhaust brackets
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psp6cfilpy.jpg

Custom filler rods to connect both exhaust and elbows
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps68nqufqr.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psrvqzqoaz.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...pstvggwkcv.jpg

Gorgeous
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3wsst4fw.jpg

Custom rear aluminum bumper with some light covers to hide the wires

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3awxkyon.jpg

Working the servo for the lift axle
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psheaeqmc6.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...pswv5kr7wf.jpg

Prototype for rear fenders
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2fy8nt21.jpg

Custom Exclusive step box that will soon be available for anyone to buy

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psh6pkrk6e.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6hzsgzgd.jpg

Buttoning it up
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3psycidh.jpg

Here she is pulling my new lowboy
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psrcxijvsb.jpg

And more finished shots...

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3efhbir3.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5a7s2um3.jpg
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psctnleurw.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...pssnffpter.jpg
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psz4mdoops.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psc0fsozor.jpg
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...pstfuospnk.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psydwdqlna.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psnen7exc0.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps39qbvkou.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6homewze.jpg

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http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...pspd2rkdyb.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psk2r6hw4j.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psmmh6t8zv.jpg

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that is one bad kitty!!!
wish I could have made the show...

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I think you hit a homerun on this cat:D:eek::cool:. All of the aluminum parts you added, and the parts you made definitely makes this a one of a kind:bounce::bounce::bounce:. You made a mark above the rest of us:D:D:D. Way to go!!!

Big John

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Nice! I like it!
Cheers, Neil.

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There might be a person or two who'd like to have that truck. Well done!

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thanks brother

:bounce::D thank buddy

thank you sir:)

thank you man, and yea im already getting offers on this one but i plan to mass produce in the near future...

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Wow, this one turned out so nice. It's hard to believe that this isn't a mass produced kit. The cab looks flawless and now that it's on the chassis and everything is finished, I really, really like it. I'm not normally into the new modern trucks all that much, but it looks really nice. I'm thinking it deserves a nomination for build of the month! Will you be putting a fender over the lift axle? In my humble opinion, it looks a little naked without one, but that is just me! If you're happy with it as is, that's all that matters!

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What more can be said? A truly awesome job. Your talents are amazing.

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thank you for the kind words brother, i really appreciate it coming from a great builder yourself and yes that is exactly why she is 95% complete and not 100%, didnt have time to make fenders for the lift axle before show but am workign on them now along with a few little knick knacks left :)


thank you brother im humbled :)

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That great work you undertake megusta enjoyed the level of detail,

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Hands down one of the best scratch built trucks yet. Id deff want one

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Simply amazing and perfect. You never cease to amaze and impress Brian. :cool:
The moment we began talking about this truck I knew something amazing was going to be created and here it is.
This rig is going to be on many build wish lists for sure! Such a unique and new style truck for the hobby.

Don't forget me when your big and famous eh? :D;)

Mario

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thanks pal

thank you for the kind words brother!

Ill never forget friends and ppl who helped me get to where I got along the way, thank you for the encouragement and all your help (and boxes) I might need some more lol.....:D

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I like very much, has been great, very good job friend

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Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing.

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thank you my friend

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your very welcome it has been my pleasure!

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:jaw::jaw::eek::eek::jaw::jaw:.......(all I can say)