RANGER DETAIL TECHNOLOGIES ......ITS NOT JUST FIRE TRUCKS   I have been ordering Ranger Detail Technologies parts and pieces for upcoming fire apparatus builds for some time now.  In doing so, I have come to know Tim Bongard, owner, thru e-mails and phone conversations.....he is a stand up and reputable individual. ... be sure and visit his website    https://rangerdetailtechnologies.com/   To be quite honest, I had never intended on using any of the RDT stuff on this build.  In the past couple of months , I had received a couple of orders from RDT , of which some of the parts pictured where of those orders.  I am at the point of this build where I need to finish the tank portion including the pump cabinet.  I started to notice some similarities between the milk tanker pump cabinet and modern day pump panels on fire fighting apparatus....which got me to thinking.   I am from the big city...well, Topeka, Ks. ,,,I know milk comes from cows and cows are on farms, that's about the extent of my knowledge.  Prior to this build, I had no real concept, other than a truck transported the milk from a farm to the dairy processing plant.  I spent quite a bit of time studying and downloading pictures of the pumping cabinets.  What I came up with is not going to be a 1:25 replica of any one in particular, but what I think  will make for a plausible milk transfer pump cabinet.      Here is the picture of the Ranger Detail Technologies parts that I intend to use.  It's kind of hard to make out, but next to the Pump Panel Pipes and Caps is a pair of arrow turn signals from one of the Ward-LaFrance cab kits...I think???  Any way they will look perfect on the rear of the tank.   Not a whole lot of room to work in, but just enough.       Wet sanded using 400, 600 and 1500 grit paper to knock down the rough spots and glue smudges.  Sprayed 3 coats of Dupli-Color Chrome.     

I worked on a garbage truck when i was 15 and 16, all summer long long. Looking at your model, I got flashbacks of the smell of sour milk and rotten baby diapers. Not to mention the life experiences of working along side convicted felons. It that wasn't a modivator towards higher education, I have no idea what would be...

You did a fine job with a challenging kit. One of the best examples of this build I’ve seen. It’s been fun watching it come together. You should be proud.

STICK A FORK IN IT, I AM CALLING IT DONE.☺️  Be sure and check out the completed build in the Model Truck Show Room.  

BUILDER NOTES: Vague instructions Part fitment issues thru out, particularly the packer body and hopper I would not recommend as a first truck build  

MYSTERY SOLVED!!!!   Stumbled across this while looking for something else...as it usually happens.   This is the milk tank that I have.....turns out it is an aftermarket piece prior to Al Gore discovering the internet as there is NO website address, only a P.O Box....looks like Testors had some involvement in this project.     Looks like I have the #103 as it is not chrome...wish it was.   Did a deep dive search for THC Worwide and all I kept coming up with was cannabis related material.  

Excellent progress. I’ve enjoyed watching this come together. Best of luck at the show. I’m sure it will be well-received.

All that is left is getting the few remaining small parts attached, decals and shooting the packer body with a dulcoat......

Got the packer body done, just need to shoot some paint and minor weathering.  Finished up the decals....     My goal is to have this show ready by Oct. 3rd

Thanks, guys!