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Here's a SMART-looking Peterbilt 365 dump truck says Bigloryblog... Only look more closer and you can see it's actually a model! Yes really and if you don't believe me I suggest you high-tail it down to www.timstrucks.com, the website of ace model-maker Tim Ahlborn from St. Ignace, in the great state of Michigan (where all the great big roadtrains come from). And the attention to detail on Tim's trucks is just amazing... Now click through here for more...

Master model maker Matthias Ommert from Germany needs your help! Aside from creating such excellent miniature versions of the Titan Actros, complete with chequer-plate mud-wings, he has made all sorts of other heavy haulage models in 1:87 scale. And you can see plenty examples of his handiwork via these links

http://www.hansebubeforum.de/showtopic.php?threadid=9602&s=2f154470db59c61631f5a712c51d36b9

http://www.hansebubeforum.de/showtopic.php?threadid=8948&s=2f154470db59c61631f5a712c51d36b9

http://www.schwerlast-rhein-main.de/modellbau/mommert/

http://www.mhtmodels.de/9529/33242.html

However, he needs your help and click through here to find out how...

What, wonders Biglorryblog, do you call a collective gathering of superb model recovery trucks...a hook perhaps?

Lyndon has sent me news of the great new line-up of wrckers from Oxford Diecast (via Ashley 'The Malteaser'  Lovering of course.) and he says: "Hi, to find out more about these model trucks our website is at www.oxforddiecast.co.uk. Our address is Oxford Diecast Ltd, PO Box 62, Swansea, SA1 4YA, and you can telephone on Tel 01792 643500." "He goes on to say they're priced at £17.99 and can all be purchased via our website.Kind regards, Lyndon." And click through here to see more of them!

"My Best" says William Jackson, an Indiana-based owner-operator who has kindly sent Biglorryblog this shot of a very smart crane pickup truck model he has made. And if you want one or would like to find out more go visit his website on www.woodenclassicwheels.com

It seems the recent postings on Rotinoff have fired the imagination of Biglorryblog's 'Good Man in Africa' Jerry Burley who's sent me all kinds of interesting stuff including this shot of a Matchbox Toy Rotinoff...complete with err...Matchbox. And for what it's worth my late Uncle Aubrey was a die maker for Lesneys (and Vic Hungerford reckons he might even have met him as Vic worked for Lesneys in the early '60s as a driver! It's a small world alright).Wonder what the going rate is now for a Matchbox Rotinoff? Answers on a BLB postcard (well comment anyway) please...and what other famous trucks made it into the 'box?

"G'day Brian," says AtkiPete Lynch who appears to be covered with glue at the moment..." Ashley's photos of his Peterbilt model inspired me to get stuck into this Atkinson model I am building. This odd collection of bits; a Chevy Titan 90 kit that is going to get a major chassis extension, two more axles from the poor old Diamond Reo and the Resin RP cab, should end up looking something like the real thing. Seems that all I am need now is skill, patience and a few more stubbies of 'Modellers Special Draught'. Cheers Pete." Just dont' dirnk the Humbrol enamel Pete! And click through here to see what it should all look like when it's finished...

HELP!!! This man clearly needs a large tube of glue, lots of Humbrol paint - and some advice on how to build a Peterbilt. Ashley 'The Malteaser' Lovering has sent me these two photos - he's obviously been to the model shop. Only it looks so much easier until you open the box... Don't you think? Ashley says: "I might need Andrew Cooper to sort this one out..." Well if anyone can the man who brought us 'Project Peterbilt' can!

And remember Ash, place tab B into slot A, apply glue to tab A taking care not to place any glue on part C... Got that?

And here's one I made earlier...

How's that for a neat bit of parking (and pedalling too...) Thanks to Gary Richards in Oz I can exclusively reveal onm Buiglorryblog Volvio's new Euro-15 tractor. "Brian,thought you might like to see a bit of Aussie Volvo trucking, involving a well known Volvo fleet and the creative ways of our local Volvo dealer.. As the title suggests, our Volvo dealer may have just created the super low exhaust emissions truck of the future...! There is some bugs to sort out - the driver is not that fond of pedalling and they are still working on the GCW rating but it is surely a green solution !! But seriously, the Volvo pedal truck, painted in the fleet's livery, was a nice touch to celebrate the delivery of several FH660's to the fleet, and the tidy FE rigid fridge unit... Regards, Gary." And click through for the life-size reefer!

"Now, there are Caterpillar nuts---and some even more extreme admirers" Dave Webster tells Biglorryblog....and how right he is. This is fantastic bit of fretwork (sorry handiwork) featureing a linked pair of big Cat dozers. And not being an expert on the subject  take it the second one is to provide extra oomph to the one with the blade up front?  No doubt my beloved anorak army can provide more details...

Anyroadup as if by some strange turn of fate...and talking of 'wooden wonders'....I have also been sent this Mack Model F in wood from Gary Richards who says: "It's a must-have for thatvery select group of F model owners." Now click through here for more pictures of both including some astonishing detail on the Cat. (And for a pie what aeroplane was called the wooden wonder--and if you're really clever what was the German WWII equivalent? Eh?)

Alex Saville in Scotland has sent this to me. He says it's from last months Ayrshire Road Run." Photo shows a 1950 Albion Chieftain, typical of a W.H. Malcolm lorry of the early 50's, restored in the livery of the time..." But take care for Biglorryblog has stumbed upon the fact that Alex has the power to shrink whole truck fleets in to the size of tiny models... Click through here now, if you dare!

"Have you ever seen LEGO looking this good?" Asks Nick Garlick of Biglorryblog. "I snapped these at 'the heavy transport' show in Holland last year. Regards, Nick."

Now I reckon this IS something special... Scania heavy hitter plus a Cat D8 on the back! And if thieves ever steal the wheels off a Lego truck do they leave it up on 'bricks'? Now click through here for more...

Ahhh... Easter Sunday. And what better way to spend a lazy morning that to kick back, listening to a new Neil Young compilation CD (twofer deal at HMV so I got The Specials too). Anyroadup Two Stroke has come back to Biglorryblog to say: "Lego in the early 90s were looking for that more unusual truck to gather attention for their exhibition trailer. So Volvo built an NL12 with US styling and a sleeper pod - that if you look closely is a full F series Globetrotter cab - giving the vehicle instant US appeal but the ability to be used and supported by the Volvo network in Europe, with European type approved components and parts. This truck is now owned and operated by Ebbe K Jensen - according to their website - they have some excellent shots in their blue livery in the NL12 gallery."

http://www.ebbek.dk/Lastbilerne.htm

Two stroke

Gary say: "I pass on this mail in the hope that it not only reflects the passion of some of our Mack fans but it also captures a time when Mack was truly 'King of the Road' in Aus..in this our 90^th year in this wide brown land!!" And to Peter he says: "Thanks for sharing a stunning piece of work !!. I am sure the Absolons would be amazed at the detail you have captured in this 1/43^rd scale replica and I look forward to seeing your next spread tandem version. We would greatly appreciate any period pics - especially if you have any history that goes with them.".And BLB suggests that if any readers have any Classic Aussie Bulldog material they send it to gary.richards@macktrucks.com. Meanwhile, click through here for the full story on this magnificent model below.....

Cam McFadyen has seen my post on Elphinstone's wonderful logger and says: "Hi Brian, Kennardy trailers make a smaller version...."

Great stuff Cam... can I have one for Christmas?

Call that a model of a Volvo? Nah mate THIS is a model of a Volvo truck and comes to Biglorryblog via John Comer Product Manager Volvo Trucks UK and Ireland (presumably it has pride of place next to his desk!). But what model is it exactly? And while you're at it click through here for something a little older..

Here's something for the coal and steam brigade. Today Biglorryblog paid a visit to Wordsworth Holdings in Grantham, home of Fruehauf Trailers whereupon I spied these superb scale models of steam traction engines in the company foyer...quick as a flash I've taken a picture for BLB's anorak army...so what are they?

The connection on the one above is Aveling....now click through here for another view of the top one...