Thanks for the info on the classic xl freightliner.  And idk much about the model world just getting in it I'm working on 2nd truck. But if I can help in any way let me know

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you bring a lot of experience here when it comes to real trucks. That kind of knowledge can be really helpful to the modeling community.  For the Classic XL, I wish it was easier to find in 1/24 or 1/25 scale. There’s been a very limited number of resin conversion kits made over the years. There’s also been a few guys to make them using parts (and ingenuity) from both Italeri’s FLC and FLD kits. Either way, not easy, unfortunately. Though, I’ve seen them in 1/32 scale here and there, but that doesn’t help much when you’re into 1/24 and 1/25.

Yeah, they do look nice. I have a few sets, myself.

Hi all, I just wanted to let you know I bought a set of the Earl Miller air lines from the MTB store (well, three sets actually, one straight and two coiled) and they are beautiful. They're so realistic and detailed -- amazing.  They're sold as 1:24/1:25 scale, but they're definitely not too large for a couple of 1:43 trucks I'm building. Thanks, MTB Johnny    

Welcome to the forum!!

Hi I'm Blue Devil I drove trucks for 19 years and i met and married my wife and she didn't like trucking so i got out of it and went back to working  on them. Been doing that now for 10 years. And I decided one day to try and put a model truck together.  And it came out ok it dont look as good as the ones I see on here.. I'm starting a 2nd one and ita a cabover freightliner.  I wish I could find a Freightliner classic xl condo.like I drove . But have been able to.. but any way is some pictures of the 1st truck I done..

Thanks Brian!

Great looking Rubber Duck!

Thanks. The decals came with the kit. 

Love the engine detailing and the excellent exhaust manifold. Cheers! Johnny