Question about parts that are available today

[oldfart]

If you saw my introduction you know that I am just getting back to the hobby that I love after a 35+ year absence.

I have seen most the etched and resin parts that are available today, but I haven't seen anything that addresses in-cab fabrics such as seat covers, headliners, sleeper, etc. Have I missed something.

A page called Sauerkraut seems to have just about everything that I have seen, but is there somewhere else I need to look?
Have I missed something in my hours of internet searching?

Thanks for your help.

[Deleted]

Jim,

That's sort of a loaded question. There are lots of resin casters out there making cabs, hods, & parts; but no one makes "fabric" that I know of. Here is a list of several aftermarket companies:

American Industrial Truck Models ( www.aitruckmodels.com/ ) - resin parts (also hosts Illini Replicas)
Model Truckin' ( modeltruckin.com/store/ ) - decals (Jerry is a member here & a great guy)
Plaskit - resin parts (Daniel doesn't have a Website, but you can email him at [e-mail])
GW Trucks - resin parts (Gary doesn't have a Website, but you can email him at [e-mail] for a catalog)
P&P Resin Works ( www.ppvintagekits.com/ ) - resin parts
Model Maker Shop ( www.modelmakershop.com/modelmakershop/index.php?XTCsid=df08c8lr8cf38ov5u7s3a28e41 ) - resin, P/E, decals
Kit Form Services ( www.kitformservices.com/ ) - resin, P/E, decals
GR Decals ( www.grdecals.com.au/ ) - decals & P/E
Auslowe ( www.auslowe.com.au/ ) - resin, decals, P/E
Melbourne Model Truck Accessories ( www.freewebs.com/mmtaer/truckparts.htm ) - resin, P/E, decals
The Model Car Garage ( www.modelcargarage.com/store/pc/default.asp ) - mostly car stuff, but some P/E & detail items for rigs
Scale Modeling by Chris ( www.scalemodelingbychris.com/ ) - mostly car diorama stuff, but some things could be useful
Scale Equipment Ltd. ( www.seltd.net/ ) - mostly car diorama stuff, but some things could be useful

Personally, I'd stay away from Sourkraut's.

Good luck in your search.

[41chevy]

Pretty complete list, also Detail Master sell almost all of the lines mentioned above plus they make some Photo Etch sets of the following: interior "junk" sun glasses and stuff. Detail Master also makes speaker grills, radio/CB faces, door hands window cranks, seat belt buckles and power widow switches. www.detailmaster.com/

Scale Motor Sports make interior upholstery decals and Faux Upolstery paint.
www.scalemotorsport.com/merchant2/


I agree about Sourkraut
Paul

[oldfart]

Thanks for all the information guys, it is appreciated.

From the above list of accessories makers I have found none with Caterpillar engines.
As I stated in another thread I am currently starting work on a Peterbilt wrecker but I can't find the engine I want.
I'm looking for a Caterpillar C15 Engine. Do any of you know where I can find one in 1/25 scale?

Or a 1/25 scale kit that comes with the C15?

[41chevy]

Auslow, MO-LUMINUM and Melbourne Model Truck Accessories all made Cat engines and all but the 3406 are gone due to copy right laws. If you find a Cat it is most always listed as a "yellow engine"
Melbourne Model Truck Accessories web address www.freewebs.com/mmtaer/
Auslow www.auslowe.com.au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=27
Mo-luminum timstrucks.site.aplus.net/moluminum.htm

You may try to contack them ones above and see if they have and left that are no longer listed.
Only ones in kits are a 3406, a 3408 and a 3208. No C14 or C15 with ACERT Paul

[oldfart]

Thanks ever so much for your help. It is really refreshing when you can post a question and get an intelligent response. I am off and running on my first project since my retirement. And a big tip-o-hat to "41chevy" and and "jimb" for your assistance.
Best Wishes and Happy New Years

[crackerboxkid]

JBOT Decals does great work..