Chuck Most Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Just "finished" this up earlier this weekend. Finished is in quote marks because I still need to add the tie-down hooks for the sides. At this point I'm undecided- use the kit-supplied parts or make ones that actually swivel. Other than that, it's a box-stock buildup of the late '80's Esci boxing of the classic old AMT kit. It's "permanent" setup will be hooked to a custom White Western Star 4800 (you may have seen that one before- http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/100224-custom-white-western-star-53-reefer/ ) with a shabby 4800 (you may also have seen that one before- http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/100112-white-western-star-4800-not-quite-supernova-but-well-into-the-white-dwarf-phase/ ) as the load. So that's how it's shown in the first few photos. But I still had to see how it would look paired up with some of the other tractors I have, so I took a few pics with those as well. Here it is as I intended it- Since that last photo was taken, I have added an old Michigan plate to the back. And the "just for fun" pics... The Road Boss will eventually end up paired with another lowboy- perhaps one of these, perhaps an aftermarket or kitbashed detachable neck unit. The Raider will eventually be pulling an end dump gravel trailer. No plan whatsoever for what the Lonestar will pull. Again, nothing in mind for the 359. Hidden Agenda will probably end up pulling an old Fruehauf van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) They are all Beautiful rigs Chuck Edited May 30, 2016 by 72 Charger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 all good looking rigs! I think I like the old w/s best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 They are some sweet looking trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 That trailer looks great behind all them trucks. There's a trailer I see every now and then that looks just like this. I'm gonna have to stop and get a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Outstanding job on all of your trucks and trailer. Everything looks very realistic!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Nice work Chuck. These trailers can be a pain but they look good when done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Nice work Chuck. These trailers can be a pain but they look good when done right.This one sure was- easily the worst-fitting kit I've ever worked with up to this point. On the plus side, if I ever build another one I'll know exactly what to do differently and where to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 All of them look great with this squeaky clean looking trailer.....Awesome work, Man..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Fantastic trucks and lowboy Chuck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Chuck, Your low boy looks really good behind all of your tractors! Though I am partial to the dark red Pete ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Impressive fleet to pull that great lowboy,nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Nice display showing off your fleet of trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 Thanks guys. Still need to throw together another one for the White, but I'm not in any big hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Fine looking fleet. Lowboy looks great too. Makes me want to try a truck or three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 very nice builds ! I really like that green western star ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 the look al very goodnice buildsjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Very nice looking builds..........keep the pictures coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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