Hmann68 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Hi everyone, haven’t posted in a while. Been busy with this! AMT’s Freightliner COE. One of the tougher kits I’ve had the pleasure, or displeasure lol, of building. But I think it looks pretty good! Box stock mostly. Tamiya paints and some decals from the spare parts box. The fitment of the interior into the cab and then onto the chassis was the toughest part, but with some trimming here and there it all came together pretty straight and even! Thanks for looking and of course all comments welcomed!!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Very nice, clean build! Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Looks really nice. I've heard these kits are an absolute bear to build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 16 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Very nice, clean build! Great work!! 7 minutes ago, Jim B said: Looks really nice. I've heard these kits are an absolute bear to build! Thanks guys and yes Jim it’s tricky. The 3 part cab is bad, in the end I decided not to fill the joint between cab and sleeper, it was going to cause more headaches I felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 You did a fine job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Warren D said: You did a fine job! Thanks! Lol I just realized the pogo stick is still in the paint room and I forgot to get it on there! Who needs trailer brakes anyway ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Beautiful! Stunning! Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 All your aggravation looks to be worth it to me. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 8 hours ago, Sam I Am said: Beautiful! Stunning! Superb! X2!!!!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, DPNM said: All your aggravation looks to be worth it to me. Very nice! 12 minutes ago, TECHMAN said: X2!!!!!! DJ 8 hours ago, Sam I Am said: Beautiful! Stunning! Superb! Thanks guys, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Mack Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Very Nice Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 That is Purty!!!! Looks awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 On 4/9/2019 at 6:47 PM, Daddy Mack said: Very Nice Work! On 4/10/2019 at 3:22 AM, Yahshu said: Excellent 1 hour ago, DrKerry said: That is Purty!!!! Looks awesome... Thank u guys ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 On 4/8/2019 at 10:41 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Very nice, clean build! Great work!! X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Nice truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Nice truck, i also like the colour scheme. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 great looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 On 4/11/2019 at 2:11 PM, landman said: X2 On 4/13/2019 at 1:09 PM, Hermann Kersten said: Nice truck, i also like the colour scheme. Hermann. On 4/12/2019 at 10:29 AM, Force said: Nice truck. 16 hours ago, towman1271 said: great looking Thanks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 turned out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Clean wor and a very beautiful paintwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 That's gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 4:42 PM, Ken Gilkeson said: turned out great 20 hours ago, Plastheniker said: Clean wor and a very beautiful paintwork! 16 hours ago, Trendsetta68 said: That's gorgeous! Thanks guys. Ken, I love the paint schemes you do on your rigs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Looks great!!! I am working on this kit here and there. My first glue kit after my snap Revell Kenworth is done. After a little reading, I am a bit intimidated now... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Sledsel said: Looks great!!! I am working on this kit here and there. My first glue kit after my snap Revell Kenworth is done. After a little reading, I am a bit intimidated now... LOL As with any kit, take your time! Test fit things, then test fit them again. Let glued pieces dry completely before moving on. On parts that will be under stress or some weight I like to use 2 part epoxy. Can’t remember everything I adjusted of course, but I do remember trimming a bit away from front of cab at bottom, just above bumper so it will tilt properly. Also the top edges of interior door panels, so it would slip in the cab easily. Top of air intake on radiator was trimmed a bit to make room when cab closes. Hope it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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