allen ruble Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) I just picked up this kit. Cheap at the local hobby shop for $59.00. It has been over 15 years since I built a model kit. This will my first tractor and trailer. Going to make it a day cab truck with a lowboy trailer. Here is some photos of the ki All the photos got deleted . Here is a link to the photos. http://www.facebook....53529133&type=3 Edited August 11, 2012 by allen ruble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 It looks like it should be fun...will keep a look out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Way cooler than whats on the box! I hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atenzapower Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Its mutch beter than the box, And i am watching you because i love big rigs, and i am builing some richt now. and i am a driver on a rig too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Some updates Hood hole filled and sanded down Rear of cab Rear of filled with styrene. ( this is my first time using styrene) rear filled with putty and ready for sanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Here is little update Some primer Cab with putty work done starting too sand down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Here is little update Some primer Cab with putty work done starting too sand down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Here is the trailer that I am going to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Looks to be a very interesting project.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) Drawing of lowboy trailer 1/24 scale It is going to be 25.6" Long. Need to draw the top view and wait for the styrene. Need to find more tires and rims Edited November 14, 2009 by allen ruble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Coming along nicely.Any ideas for what will go on that lowboy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 I like get a CAT Bulldozer to but on the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Still working trailer blue print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Got some supplies in the mail today Also got a Peterbilt 378 today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Rogers Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Some updates Hood hole filled and sanded down Rear of cab Rear of filled with styrene. ( this is my first time using styrene) rear filled with putty and ready for sanding hey dude what kind of cutting mat u sue i never seen that one before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Here is a link to Cutting Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rronning84 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 This will be nice when its done. I love a Western Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Here is a little up date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Here is the frame of the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 That is going to look so cool when it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 little update more to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Installed some cross bracing Just made this homemade cutter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen ruble Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelsbyroni Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 NICE START. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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