Tough Glamour: Autocar A-64B

[OlSchoolRedo]

This original AMT T-526 kit was purchased about ten years ago from ebay. I decided last October that I would build this old girl as a break between other builds currently on the work bench. The engine was treated to a turbo and supportive ducting from my parts box. Fuel lines along with oil and coolant as well as air lines and a/c hoses were also added to the engine. The engine and chassis components were slightly weathered more so to help pull out details. Scratch built parts include a front skid plate and spare tire carrier. Since the kits mirror brackets were completely out of scale, they were replaced with more accurate ones from the parts box. The kits front axle was made steerable along with the 'butterfly" hood modified to function with home made hinges. Although the hinges are not completely faithful to the real ones in appearance, I believe they turned out okay. This was a fun kit to build even with the parts fit issues common to these old kits. Hope you like it, and thanks for looking.

[gatorincebu]

 

      Wow !!! That looks great ! You did a really fine job on this one. I love it. The paint job, colors and paint scheme are awesome.

 

 

 

       Be Well

         Gator

[gino]

wow !   very nice work !     looks great and I like way you did the hood !

[Jim B]

Awesome!   That is some old school glamour right there!

[Superpeterbilt]

Excellent job! The upgraded details of this really make it pop. The steering, ac lines, stripe pattern, radiator struts, and the cab glass gaskets are all outstanding details. This might be the best build of this kit that Ive seen. 

[SpreadAxle]

You did a nice job on this one. Nice work on the hood and the paintjob.

[slusher]

Beautiful Semi, outstanding job on this classic.

[V8 Trucker]

classic built, very nice

[towman1271]

I agree with Terry.. this has to be the best of this kit ever. That color choice looks amazing

[landman]

Outstanding!

[scummy]

Mate a real good job.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Now that's a truck!!! Great Work!!!

[1959scudetto]

 

      Wow !!! That looks great ! You did a really fine job on this one. I love it. The paint job, colors and paint scheme are awesome.

 

 

 

       Be Well

         Gator

x 2: Great looking late 60's/early 70's paint scheme!!! Also that you painted the rear wheels and frame the same color as the lower cab !

Excellent execution !

[Tesla]

Everything about this build is outstanding! You really nailed it!

[rctruk]

That is one sharp Autocar

[ANovaScotian]

Nice looking rig

Love that paint job!  What did you use for the gold?

[OlSchoolRedo]

Thanks everyone for you kind comments. The great work on this site from my fellow modelers keeps me hard at it to do my best. "ANovaScotian", I usually use Duplicolor automotive paints on the cabs and frames, especially when I want a metallic color. The color is Sunburst Gold Metallic over gray primer on the frame, and a clear coat applied to cab, fenders, and hood to give the color depth.

[ChrisR]

Magnificent!

[extmcdriver]

Fantastic work, I love it!!!

[Lordmodelbuilder]

This model kit has always been a favorite of mine. Never have been able to get one as they usually command a big price.

Your model is beautiful. I love the colors you have used. Awesome build!

[CFMgarage]

 That engine bay omg

[ZIL 111V]

Outstanding piece, love your sharp color(s): Gold/Cream/Red

[GearUpJammer]

Wow,that is one great looking A-car!From the paint to the details and everything else that's been mentioned already!

[Leonidas]

 That engine bay omg

What he said...beautiful build!

[kilrathy10]

This is awesome.....Very nice paint job.....Just too cool looking....What a color for this rig....