Brian Conn Posted September 13, 2023 Hello, I'm Brian from Topeka. There's a couple names here that I already recognize, Paul, who is a fellow member of the Ad Astra Modeling Club here in Topeka and Dr. Kerry. Got back into model building in 2007 after a 20 year hiatus, Since 2007, I scratch built 1955 and newer Ford, Mercury, Edsel and Lincoln dirt track stock cars. I always told anyone who would give me an ear that if I ever get tired of the dirt track stuff I was moving on to fire apparatus and commercial trucks. In the last few months I have transitioned away from the stock cars and moved on to commercial trucks and fire apparatus. Presently, I am working on the Ford C 900/ Garwood LP 900 trash truck. This is my first truck build, exception being a deuce and half that I scabbed together when I was 9 or 10 years old. As far as the fire apparatus goes, it's American La France 700 series (1947-1959) and the 800 series and American Fire Equipment from the 60's and 70's for me which means a bunch of scratch building to look forward to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) Hey Brian, good to have you on board. Please keep posting and send pics when you can. I'm pretty new here myself, and that's why I know you're welcome. Folks on the forum will love anything you send in. I know that's true because they seem to like my stuff, and I send in the most random and poorly photographed submissions on the board. I've always loved actually building and customizing models, but I'm not very good at staging and photographing them. Plus I had to get my granddaughter to show me how to post, so... Anyway, welcome! Johnny Edited September 14, 2023 by Johnny M spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conn Posted September 16, 2023 ....thanks for the welcome.... Will be posting the W.I.P on the trash truck soon, right now I am having an issue with the computer recognizing the digital camera....hopefully get it resolved soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted September 16, 2023 Welcome aboard, Brian. Good to have you here. It’s not the busiest forum, but the models, tips, and ideas on here are great. The MTB store sells some great aftermarket products. But most of all, everyone has always been kind and helpful. Looking forward to seeing your refuse truck build. I’ve been considering getting one of those kits, myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conn Posted September 27, 2023 On 9/16/2023 at 7:15 AM, vincen47 said: It’s not the busiest forum, but the models, tips, and ideas on here are great. The pace here is how I like it....its not the hustle and bustle of a big city , but rather a small town where everybody knows everybody and everybody calls you friend. On 9/16/2023 at 7:15 AM, vincen47 said: Looking forward to seeing your refuse truck build. I’ve been considering getting one of those kits, myself. I'm not that far into the build yet, but from what I have done so far and and seen in the kit ,it looks like it could end up being a decent, fun build.....the engine issue in my W.I.P not with standing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Hi Brian. Glad to see a fellow Ad Astra Modeler and truck builder on the forum. There just aren't many of us in the club, so we gotta stick together. Waiting to get a photographer friend to take some "pro" picks of the lowboy and dump truck before I post. Hopefully by year end. Keep on modeling. Edited November 15, 2023 by Paul typo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conn Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) Guy's...., I've seen "Long Haul" Paul's builds in person (tractor, trailer(s) and Payhauler)......to say they are great would be a gross understatement..... Edited November 7, 2023 by Brian Conn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted November 4, 2023 Welcome aboard, post up those pics, love to steal ideas😉😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conn Posted November 5, 2023 ....Been working on the Ford C 900/Garwood LP 900 build as time permits...I believe that the engine is finally DONE or very close to it...will post pics of the completed engine soon, hopefully Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted November 6, 2023 Post up your build in WIP Big Rigs, so we can follow along. Fun to watch the builds come together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conn Posted November 13, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 10:14 AM, Paul said: Hi Brian. Glad to see a fellow Ad Astra Modeler and tuck builder on the forum. There just aren't many of us in the club, so we gotta stick together. Waiting to get a photographer friend to take some "pro" picks of the lowboy and dump truck before I post. Hopefully by year end. Keep on modeling. "Long Haul" Paul picked up a well,much deserved 1st. place with this build combo Saturday, the 11th at the annual Ad Astra IPMS show here in Topeka competing in the truck, fire and rescue class Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
