[modelperry]

Thanks Don.

I've finished up the exhaust, cab floor and wheels for this entry.

The exhaust was a little bit fiddly and the main pipe needed some trimming for fit but all came together in the end.

The cab floor was a piece of cake to assemble.

The wheels formed up nicely. I bought the laser etched treads available for the model and am happy I did. They give much better detail that is preserved once I painted them. Tire paint was Rustoleum 2X slate gray.

I had fashioned a jig for spoke assembly but was having some issues with it so ended up doing them by sight. The hubs and rims had markings for spoke placement so I was able to get a decent result without the jig.

Next up will be the hood assembly. I may have some slight issues here as the engine may be set back too far by one card thickness. Here's hoping....

greg