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This was a fun build inspired by the L9000 driven the the "King of Obsolete" on Ice Road Truckers a few seasons back. It had kind of had a Mad Max or zombie apocalypse feel but a bit more grounded, kind of a what kind of truck would you want at the edge of civilization build. 

I started with two Coke delivery trucks that have been languishing in a box for about twenty years. I bought a resin L hood off eBay and added the sleeper from the GMC General. The rear suspension is from a California Hauler kit and the wheels and engine are from the 4070A. The fifth wheel, mud guards, and mirrors are from the Revell snap 359, the round tanks are from the R685, and the squares are from the Titan 90.

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6 hours ago, towman1271 said:

Looks great.. I remember that truck on the show, you nailed it!

 

1 hour ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Very cool build!! Looks great!! Great work!!!

 

32 minutes ago, Jim B said:

Fantastic job.  Great weathering.

Thanks guys, here are a few more pictures. I couldn't get them to load last night.

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3 hours ago, mikemodeler said:

Nice job on that Brian, glad it finally stopped fighting you and it's done. Can't wait to see your next project, any hints?

I want to get that white Caddy I showed you done, it's about 75% there and the 69 F-100 and the Mustang for the Cannonball Run. I'm not sure about the next big rig project, I want to build a Revell K100 but I also want to finish the Titan 90 l started a few years ago. 

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On 3/13/2018 at 8:18 PM, Leonidas said:

Awesome Truck, I remember the rig on the show too. Love that front bumper, great kit bash.

 

On 3/14/2018 at 2:18 AM, gatorincebu said:

 

     Brian ,

               WOW ! That looks great. Love the black weathered paint job . Well Done !

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

 

On 3/14/2018 at 11:55 AM, TheSDTrucker said:

Looks great! I love the raincaps and the salt detail

 

On 3/14/2018 at 5:52 PM, extmcdriver said:

This truck looks like it's ready to rule the frozen tundra!

 

6 hours ago, slusher said:

Fantastic looking model! Great realistic weathering!!!

Thanks guys, l really appreciate it.

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