Oldmopars Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 So, you may or not know that there is a community build for Cannonball Run, it has to be an in-line engine, but no other requirements were stated. I figured the biggest thing about this race is not speed alone, but not stopping. So, I went with a Septic truck, because what cop would want to stop a stinky smelly septic truck. This is why some of the "Product" is spilled on the sides. In reality the tank would hold lots of fuel and there would be 2 drivers that trade off and drive non-stop. So, I built this. It is the White/Freightliner SD kit. I built the main kit as is with just some mods to the engine. Because this is a race after all, I added a turbo and custom intake plumbing. I then got rid of the exhaust stacks in favor of a scratch built under frame muffler. Some scratch built wire mirrors and the truck is done. The tank was a bit of work. It started life as PVC plumbing caps and coupler. Once glued together I added some ribs and a top cap. The back has a drain port and valve to remove all the "product" that it carries. The ladder up the side help you inspect the "load" and warning signs keep the Fuzz from looking too close. I lightly weathered the whole thing to give it the cared for but used look. While this is not modeled after any specific septic truck, it is a hybrid of the many trucks I researched in building it. Hope you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Cool build!! Great work!! Excellent scratch building!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 cool looking build.. really like the over spill running down the sides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Looks so good I can almost smell it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Phew! that's brilliant, what a great idea, excellent work too, love it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Perfect. Love it. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Would it be wrong for me to say. HOLY BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, that looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Thank you everyone. I couldn't care less if I come in first or last on the build contest, it was a fun build and and stretched my building skills. It was fun to build something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 2 hours ago, landman said: Perfect. Love it. Brilliant! X2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Very well done! Love the concept of a disguised giant fuel tank. Did you include empty milk jugs in the cab? The door decal, is that from the Chevy Blazer kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 32 minutes ago, 89AKurt said: Very well done! Love the concept of a disguised giant fuel tank. Did you include empty milk jugs in the cab? The door decal, is that from the Chevy Blazer kit? The door decal is from the C600, but it is the same decal as is found in several kits like the Blazer, the El Camino, other construction kits. I should have included milk jugs, but they still will have to stop for food. Fuel just takes so long when you have that big of tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 That is just a great concept and execution. Awesome Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 crazy cool.. love the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian-w Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 This is cool. It looks so compact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Nice weathering and details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Nicely done. The weathering is nicely done. Unique approach to a racer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I love the compact proportions, colors, and detailing on this model. The scratchbuilt tank is convincing and well-appointed; I wouldn't have guessed that it started with plumbing components! Way cool Never thought I'd be so excited about a septic truck, but it's nice to be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshue76 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I love everything about this build. Even the Universal Construction decals fit perfectly. I've been thinking for a while now that Universal must be a shady operation, they have their hands in everything. As a truck fan, this build is #1 for me and would have my vote. From concept to build quality, I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Ah yes the "Honey Wagon" rolls again! Great scratch building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 That's awesome. The weathering is spot on. As you say, used, but not abused. Taking pics outside really helps with the realism. Lighting and background. Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Thank you all for the encouragement. It was a fun build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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