Warren D Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Another build from the late 1970's this was an ERTL kit. I really liked the ERTL kits back in the day, looked up the current prices and wish I had bought a truckload of them back in the day....would be able to retire! The white paint hasn't held up well, it's yellowed. The ends on the bumper were cut off as many did that back in the day. I was told it let air flow across the front tires which made it more stable at highway speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Very nice looking Transtar II. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Howard Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I have one of these unbuilt, just know how rare they are now,nice build Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Very nice build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 looks nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Now that looks real good. @ Andrew. Those kits are as rare as hens teeth , and expensive if you can find them. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Awesome looking International !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Very cool build....I always liked the old Ertl Blueprint series kits they were great kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Looks like it was just built...very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks everyone! Yeh, I've seen prices of $200 for this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Held up real nice after all these years.. Looks brand new..You did a great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 So what if the white has yellowed? Just call it "Ivory." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Great build Warren,love those old Binders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 done good, looks right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Considering when the model was built a very nice result! IMO the Transtar was one of the most attractive truck kits ever. There should be a reissue soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Nice rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Very nice build!! I like the short bumper!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hi Warren,the (now) ivory color suits this IH very well - looks like a typical fleet truck.I've read somewhere (don't remember where) that the bumpers have been cut back then to avoid tire damage by bent bumpers which could cut into the rubber when a truck hit a deere at highway speeds. I've got no idea if this might be a plausible explanation !? Maybe any of the truckers here on the forum knows more about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hi Warren,the (now) ivory color suits this IH very well - looks like a typical fleet truck.I've read somewhere (don't remember where) that the bumpers have been cut back then to avoid tire damage by bent bumpers which could cut into the rubber when a truck hit a deere at highway speeds. I've got no idea if this might be a plausible explanation !? Maybe any of the truckers here on the forum knows more about this? You're right about the shorty bumper. Also, with the bumper pushed against the tire (in the case of a collision with a deer or other animal) the steering was greatly hindered. I think that this might be why GMC used plastic bumper extensions to make a full bumper on some of their trucks. Some of the very small shorty bumpers were used to save on weight also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 You're right about the shorty bumper. Also, with the bumper pushed against the tire (in the case of a collision with a deer or other animal) the steering was greatly hindered. I think that this might be why GMC used plastic bumper extensions to make a full bumper on some of their trucks. Some of the very small shorty bumpers were used to save on weight also.also an old time driver told me that the companys got a huge discount from the insurance company for the use of the shorty bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Now, that is a very nice looking build.....Very nice.....Clean and Shiny......Love it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 like this onespecial the coe , love this transtarmust build one [ one of these day,s ] have stil a couple of kits in the stash ]there is not enough space on the tablejacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I always liked this kit myself and yours built into a great looking fleet truck. Only thing missing is a wind fairing. As to the short bumper, another reason was weight savings. Every pound counts and the lighter the truck, the heavier the load it can carry. It didn't save much, but like I said, in the eyes of management at a fleet, every pound counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheezyTrucker Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Very clean looking. Great job!The Transtar COE is definately in my top 10 favorite truck kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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