KJ790 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I think this is close enough to finished. AMT California hauler and AMT Fruehauf trailer with a few modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 What a beauty.. Simply perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spruslayer Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 That is one realistic build Awesome photography too Got any engine detail shots? Love he plumed ref unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Nice rig. I like the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Suddenly it's 1968 again.... A very nice truck - looks like one back in the day in some of my trucking books ... Very period correct - I especially like the wheels and tires (front hubs !), the paint scheme and the reefer on the trailer. Did you use the grill from a Revell Germany Pete? The sunvisor is scratch-built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 12 hours ago, Spruslayer said: That is one realistic build Awesome photography too Got any engine detail shots? Love he plumed ref unit Thanks! I do not have any engine shots at the moment, I will try to get some later. 41 minutes ago, 1959scudetto said: Suddenly it's 1968 again.... A very nice truck - looks like one back in the day in some of my trucking books ... Very period correct - I especially like the wheels and tires (front hubs !), the paint scheme and the reefer on the trailer. Did you use the grill from a Revell Germany Pete? The sunvisor is scratch-built? I used the AMT kit grille and radiator, I just cut the center out of the kit grille and glued in 3 vertical bars. I did a slight black wash on the radiator to make the louvers stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Looks fantastic, KJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Beautiful Rig!!!! Spot on perfect!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Very nice and realistic model indeed. The only thing I find that could have been done a bit different is the track of the front axle...it looks a bit wide for center point steering and could have been slightly narrower for it to look perfect. But that doesn't take anything away from your build as it's very very nice and are up there among the best I've seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Nice work KJ! That Bill Bedell photo is my wallpaper on my work computer. You nailed it right down to the Markel decal on the trailer. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Very impressive!! You just have a gift for capturing that vintage look! Excellent work as always!! I really like what you've done with the front wheels!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL 111V Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Indeed, perfect late 60s early 70s look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Awesome model you have there Kurt. Well done ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Rush Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Great model and very nicely executed. The center point steering is a very nice detail. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Brilliant work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Difficult to tell if it’s real or a model... outstanding work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Nice work, My Friend...Very nice work....Photographed very well, as always....Good subtle weathering, too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Super job on the Pete. This is a great example of an early 70's truck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 fine looking rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick315-8 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Everything is just perfect ! love the vintage look ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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