Quick intro - be kind!

[voyager]

As it is Gordon's fault I'm here, any complaints can go his way! Been on the Gnatterbox for some time, through that got back into truck modelling which is where I 'met' Gordon (and Andi!). Found we had a taste for similar plant and vehicles, hence his invite to join here. I have 'lurked' in the past, never daring to join my modelling heroes having followed Chuck, Ken, Marc et all around various forums.

You will probably realise most truck modellers' like nice shiney things - not me! Here to learn (and give Gordon grief/a gee up to get stuff finished!), I'll post a couple of pics of my latest build just to give you an idea how far I have to go.....

Truck has many modifications, trailer is scratchbuilt. (Don't worry I have a thick skin.... )

[Chuck Doan]

Looks good to me! I like weathered trucks. This has a believable look to it.

[TRAINS1941]

Welcome to the forum.  I wish you would have used your name though.

A nice fist post.  Looks realistic to to me.  And a nice job.

Jerry

[voyager]

Thanks for the kind words. My apologies for the name - Andrew is the proper one! I will set up a sig with my name on, I don't loke anonymous names on forums either!

[marc_reusser]

Welcome to the forum Andrew.

Ditto what Chuck said....and, that trailer is wonderful. Love those kinds of things.

Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Marc

[Hauk]

Truck has many modifications, trailer is scratchbuilt. (Don't worry I have a thick skin.... )

Nice work!
But what scale is it?

Regards, Hauk

[Andi Little]

Hello Andrew .............. may I add my warmest welcomes to those of the others.
Truck looks great, and I think your edict for less "trucking" and more "modelling" will sit very well too.
You absolutely must delve into the archives here, I've slowly been working my way through them and there are some distinct treasures to be found.
Look forward to your future contributions - post long and often.

Andi.

[Gordon Ferguson]

Welcome onboard Andrew,

no time to add anymore  ....................... trying to finish something 

[billmart]

no time to add anymore  ....................... trying to finish something 

I hope it's your SWAP project.    (My apologies to others as this is a bit of an inside joke.)

Bill Martinsen

[Gordon Ferguson]

Thanks Bill, that went in between the 6th & 7th ribs with a slight twist 

(just waiting for the couplings, think they are being hand forged !)

[Barney]

Very realistic just keep it coming and of course Welcome
Barney
Did I read it right Gordon is finishing something !!!!

[voyager]

Well you have all been kind! Don't worry, I have a thick skin so don't expect such an easy ride with every project

The model is 1/25th scale, an AMT Mack cut down from a 6x4 to a 4x2. The model was inspired by a photograph in a classic truck magazine



As for Gordon finishing something, I for one am not holding my breath......

[EZnKY]

Nice work Andrew, and welcome to the nut house.
The name on the truck reminds me a guy who is kind of a big deal in my neck on the woods...

[Ray Dunakin]

Welcome aboard, Andrew! Nice truck, I especially like the trailer.

[chester]

Welcome Andrew and congrats on a very nice build and finish. Macks are a favorite of mine, particularly the old R model.