Chuck Most Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 This was just a basic buildup of the reissued AMT kit, with an old AITM hood and bumper. I accessorized it a bit with a custom grille, plated 10 hole wheels from a White Freightliner Dual Drive, and the chromed deck plate. The exhaust stacks and mufflers came from a Revell snap KW, and I updated the door handles to a push button type by stealing a pair from a Revell '64 Chevy pickup. The paint is Chrysler Intense Blue Pearl. The hood binds a bit when I try to open it, so I'm leaving it alone until the clear fully cures, at which time I'll add the intake pipe and the remainder of the exhaust. Other than that, the fact that the driver's side door decal silvered on me a bit, and the annoying little BMF touchups you don't even notice until after you've photographed it, I'm fairly pleased with how it came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Where are the lines to hook up to the trailer brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 They're in the future, when there's a trailer for this model to worry about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 The future is now. You need to add them. Every tractor has them, trailer or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Very sharp Chuck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 That is one sharp looking Diamond Reo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Outstanding work, beautiful truck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 She's stunning! Love the color and hood/grill. Haven't seen this version before. Don't add the air lines. The truck looks much smoother without them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Wow! What a great looking rig. And, since 99% of the trucks built on this forum dont have air lines, I think this one is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 That is very nice indeed!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 That is a cool build. Nice color choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 nice clean build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 Bought a visor from Models By Dave a few days ago. Yesterday I threw some paint on it and stuck it on the Raider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Nice touch with the visor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 We're pleased with how it came out too Chuck, nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 air lines or not, this is a great sounding truck model. as a matter of fact you can smell the diesel fumes on the images. ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Looking good, love the color choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 What a gorgeous setup....This thing is awesome.....Wow !!! What a build.....Just too cool.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Chuck, you never fail to hit the nail on the head, another beauty off your bench. well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Another great Diamond Reo build by you Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 The model got damaged a few months ago, so yesterday I spent a little time fixing things and doing upgrades. (Harry, if you can read this in Valhalla... I still didn't add trailer lines. )I I peeled off the foil from the grille and bumper because I used that nasty Ultra Bright stuff, it was all redone in the regular Improved Chrome. And now I see the headlight buckets could still use a little touch up. I also added some bumper bolts and fog lights, as well as a spot light. I also added a couple of thin vertical bars to the grille- eventually I might make the diamonds for the center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 That is a sweet looking build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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