SPA Modeler

Stikpusher wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2023 1:57 pm Very cool subject Lyle! I wonder how it would look in OD with some white stars…

I was thinking the same if and when I get mine.

Lyle, Here's the first issue box art courtesy scalemates. Licensing bs, of course, can't put that on the current box. As for the D-7, the 7 had 4 cylinders, the 8 always has 6, but they were the same size cylinders on each. The 8 was 1246 cu. in., and made 100 horsepower in the WW II 1H D-8. The 7 was 831 cu inches. The bore and stroke on both engines was 5 3/4 X 8. They both topped ouit around 1000 rpm. Not too fast in the quarter mile!

I think someone makes an AM set of tracks for it

Yes, John. I got some of them and they are a big improvement. They are from Jon Stiles, jws1947@centurytel.net Very accurate and sturdy metal tracks, all assembled save the master pin to join them after installation of the track frame, and very good instructions.

As you guys probably know, this has individual vinyl track links that snap together. Seem to have decent reviews. I guess we will see!

just poking along on this one....

As is customary, I have had to reattach a few things and make a couple.

This will look cool sitting next to your giant earth mover! BTW ever see the TV movie Killdozer? A bull dozer gets possessed and attacks

Thanks! No, I've not seen that one. Looks interesting, though.

I swear that some of those film writers must on some interesting mind altering substances…

Great start on your dozer Lyle. It’s so yellow! (should make any dropped parts easier to retrieve from the carpet monster)

Lookin' good so far Lyle!! I'm looking forward to seeing how much you dirty 'er up.