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          inspired by an old Peterbilt logger. The basis for the model was a Lee 
          Town Mack BQ metal kit. The log bunks are modified Walker castings with 
          added styrene details and have bearing plates that rotate. The cab roof 
          platform was built from styrene, scale lumber, and wire with a Cary 
          locomotive horn. The headache rack was built from styrene sheet and 
          angles. The grille guard was made from styrene and wire. The trailer 
          was built using a Roco military crane buggy with frame built from styrene 
          with movable bunks. Painted with Floquil paints and weathered to simulate 
          the dusty Sierra Mountains logging environment. Also shown in Photo 
          Galleries 206 and 240, 
          and 241. 
                  Posted December 29, 2004  | 
                 
               
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