1. After the metal castings are sanded smooth (remove the parting line) a scrap piece of wood is super glued into the cavity on the back of the tank. It can then be held by tweezers for painting.
2. When the paint has cured cut the wood off with wire cutters , 3. Smooth the wood down flush with the back of the tank, and then 4. super glue a piece of styrene on the back, either 0.015” or 0.020” will work.
5. Glue a piece of styrene onto the side of the frame where the tank will be mounted

1. Just completed is this new Super Clam Steamer to answer the demand for Maine Steamers at the seafood festivals this summer. It fits nicely on the 50 ton trailer with 15" tires. Its being pulled by an Autocar DC9764 heavy tractor with step tanks, toolbox, and sanders. 178" wheelbase.

2. A short cab DCU Autocar pulling an oil field flat (Sheepscot #95051) with an American Hoist four drum hoist. This tractor has a 154" wheelbase and saddle tanks. The load is a preliminary model of a series that will be produced later this year.