Eric's Truckworks

eaelec Mar 17, 2017

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    The new artwork for the tow truck PE is done and will be going out to the Czech Republic next week for fabrication. 56 sets on one brass sheet about 6" by 4".

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    My mistake sheet size is more like 8" by 6".
     
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    An update on the tow truck kits. The photo etch sets are done and have been shipped to me from Europe. I expect to be able to ship out kits around the end of November.
     
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    PE sets have arrived...

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    Here's the unpainted boom part, assembled and mounted on the bed to check the fit.

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    I like it a lot! I remember as a kid every service station seemed to have one.
     
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    Nicely done, Eric. I'm looking forward to them. Every service station or garage needs one. I think they will look great with a car on the hook. Jim
     
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    Eric,
    Nice work! Looks great!

    Scott
     
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    Eric,

    Outstanding! Can't wait to get on on my layout.

    John
     
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    Production of the tow truck kit will start Monday. I have a couple of photos here of the finished build using the new photo-etch set.
    Also I want to mention this is the most complicated truck kit I have ever produced, so I have attached the PDF instruction
    sheet here so you can get an idea of what's involved in the build.
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    Dang, that's nice!!(y)
     
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    Agreed with everyone else. That tow/wrecker truck is really nice.

    It’s nice to see so many sources coming to the table and providing vehicles for Z-scale.
     
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    See the "New Products" thread for an announcement regarding this kit.
     
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    Coming in March a package of 2 1955 Chevy Trucks, the first version will be a bucket truck:
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    The other 1955 Chevy truck in the package. The set will be released any day now, check the new products thread.
     

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    Very nice! I like that bucket truck. I’ll get one for sure!
     
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    WOW ---- REALLY NICE!!!!
     
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    The milk truck was inspired by some old photos like this,

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