vincen47 Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 My first major scratch building endeavor, a 1/24 scale 34’ RV conversion on a Revell Ford Aeromax 120 cab and chassis. The project began over 5 years ago, but the majority of it was built in the past two months. A huge thanks to everyone on the forum that encouraged the build along the way. The RV body is a scale 24’ long with a 42” bunk, typical of the single rear axle units. These class 8 truck conversions, ever increasing in popularity, are a favorite amongst weekend race teams. I based this one off of 1:1 toterhomes built by NRC Modifications. Other popular custom builders include Showhauler and Renegade. Power is supplied by a Italeri 12.7l Detroit Diesel Series 60. It rides on real aluminum wheels from MCA, and Bridgestone tires from Moluminum and Double Take Replicas. Next on the workbench is the trailer, so there will be more to come. Thanks for checking it out!
christian-w Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 This is really really good! A built, how it should be out of a box. Awesome.
plastic trucker Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 Great build. Now all you need is a boat to pull behind it.
CRUSADER2 Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 That's different, interesting build, nice detailing and paint scheme, looks great!!!
gatorincebu Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 Totally awesome build. You did some really nice work on this one ! Be Well Gator
vincen47 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Posted March 2, 2020 Thanks everyone so much for the comments! I’d like to build a stacker trailer for it eventually. For now, I’m going to build one of the galaxie enclosed trailers I have, and that’ll work until I build the matching stacker. A boat would be good too. Really, any toys to haul somewhere for fun.
Oldmopars Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 I love it, this is fantastic. You have inspired to build my Unimog Overland camper. I love how you found the 3D printer to make the frame, the paint work is spot on. Very nice build and looks just like the big Super C's I see on the road. Great job.
kilrathy10 Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) Now, that's what I'm talking about.... Very nice work.... Biggest thing... Rounded corners.... Absolutely essential to pull this build off... Just a beautiful paint job and graphic work... My favorite build of the year, so far.... Just me, but Man, I like this one....Only thing that would make this better is if it were ORANGE!!!! ? Excellent work.... Edited March 4, 2020 by kilrathy10
vincen47 Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 13 hours ago, kilrathy10 said: Now, that's what I'm talking about.... Very nice work.... Biggest thing... Rounded corners.... Absolutely essential to pull this build off... Just a beautiful paint job and graphic work... My favorite build of the year, so far.... Just me, but Man, I like this one....Only thing that would make this better is if it were ORANGE!!!! ? Excellent work.... Thanks JT! Maybe I’ll go orange in the future. ?
vincen47 Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 On 3/2/2020 at 10:22 PM, Oldmopars said: I love it, this is fantastic. You have inspired to build my Unimog Overland camper. I love how you found the 3D printer to make the frame, the paint work is spot on. Very nice build and looks just like the big Super C's I see on the road. Great job. Thanks, super c’s are great, wish I could have one some day. A Unimog Overland would be an awesome and unique build.
Ben Posted March 5, 2020 Posted March 5, 2020 Beautiful! I used to build the real ones for over thirty years.
vincen47 Posted March 5, 2020 Author Posted March 5, 2020 20 hours ago, Ben said: Beautiful! I used to build the real ones for over thirty years. Thanks Ben. I remember you built conversion coaches and similar vehicles. On the model, I got the resin vent lids from you a few years back. I have several other parts from you that will find themselves on future conversion builds. Thanks again.
Ben Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/5/2020 at 5:58 PM, vincen47 said: Thanks Ben. I remember you built conversion coaches and similar vehicles. On the model, I got the resin vent lids from you a few years back. I have several other parts from you that will find themselves on future conversion builds. Thanks again. Cool! Happy to see those parts used on a great build!
89AKurt Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 ? I take it, this is not a "box stock" build. ? Very nice! If I ever get really ambitious, want to do the Futureliner as an RV, could learn a few things from you.
TECHMAN Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 ??? Beautiful build!!!! What are you building to go behind this??? DJ
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