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Bandsaw sled for cutting logs into boards.

MRAP Cougar all assembled. Just need to clear coat the tires.

Got the tires and wheels done. Antennas, windshield wipers, back wall ladder and grab bars installed.

Worked on wheels, back stairs and tow hooks.

Made some more progress. Exhaust system, air filter housing and tires and rims.

Got a lot done on the MRAP today. Really starting to look like an MRAP.

Fenders built and installed. Fuel tanks/steps assembled but not installed yet.

Sorry doors are glued in. The differentials were quite a project. Had to drill a 3/4" hole through the center of a 1" dowel. I then had to sand the ends at a 45 degree. Insert a 3/4" dowel that has a 1/4" hole in the center. Then cross drill a 3/8" hole throw the assembly for the axle...

Made some real progress today on the MRAP.

Here is what I accomplished in the last 2 days:

MRAP is the next model build.

I have three 8 foot shelves in the living room and more in my office filled with all the models. My sons will inherit them when I am gone. Too fragile to use as toys. It takes me an average of 1 week to make one. (more than 8 hours per day) All the pieces are manually cut and sanded by...

Finished the tanker trailer today.

Here is yesterday's progress:

Thank you for the compliment. Those wheels with the treads are "store bought". I have a jig for putting treads on tires. It is made to do diagonal grooves at different angle and counts per wheel. https://aobiworkshop.com/product/wheel-tyre-jig/

I made some more progress on the tanker trailer. I hope to have most of the undercarriage done today. I glued the cradle to it last night.

Kenworth Semi truck clear coat applied

Tanker trailer progress

Started to work on the tanker trailer for the Kenworth.

Those wheels were temporary. Had to keep the truck high enough so that it would not sit on the ladder going to the sleeper.