Dutzie Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Just wanted to share some progress. I’m using the ITALERI Freightliner as a base. Cab is in paint today. Colors will be black, silver, and a red frame. Here are chassis and engine pics.
gotnitro? Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Good looking progress cant wait to see more
Mopar - D Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Great progress looking forward to seeing your painted cab.
jacobus Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 great , i have build this one some years ago , i have used a metal front steering axle becouse the cab is heavy follow this one jacobus
Dutzie Posted January 16, 2021 Author Posted January 16, 2021 Here are a few more progress pictures. Still need some detail painting but coming along nicely. I should have the interior/front skirt installed this weekend. Also working on the cab glass and other bits.
stenfalk Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 For me, construction reports like this one are excellent material for learning how to set up interesting us model semi-tractors, as I have their originals unfortunately hardly ever been able to see on our roads in Germany. You guys in the United states are really blessed! This model will be a feast for the eyes!
gotnitro? Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Gorgeous detailing in the interior !!! Nice color contrast w the od blanket too..reminds me of one Uncle Sam gave me
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Brian was this looks really good! Looking forward to seeing more of this one!
leafsprings Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Nice project. Those tall Fords came with some wild paint jobs!
Dutzie Posted January 17, 2021 Author Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Thanks everyone. The build has been pretty straightforward so far. Thanks for the picture Tommy. Here are a few more updates. Decals are on and glass is in. The cab is just sitting on the interior for reference. I am going with the two hole Buds from Scenes Unlimited on Moluminum tires all the way around. Had to add each lug separately. Now I realize I need better glasses! The decals glazed in a couple spots but I think some touch up paint will take care of that. Still need to decide on fuel tanks. Hardest part coming up, the photo etched stacks. Never tried to do these but at least I have a spare set just in case. Edited January 17, 2021 by Dutzie Word
bigred63 Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Man that looks Awesome! Those Rims and Tires, just add the Extra touch to the model.
vincen47 Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 One of my favorite cabovers, if not my favorite. Great subject matter, and a great build.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 Wow!! Brian you’re really knocking this thing out!! It looks great!! I like it! The two hole rims are an excellent choice! I don’t know if you have made a decision on the tanks yet, but sometimes I use PVC pipe and either paint it or I have wrapped it in thin aluminum glued on with two part epoxy.
gotnitro? Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 This Ford looks good ! Swapping out kit rubber really makes a difference, awesome choice on the wheels too.
doorsovdoon Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 She's coming together nicely, the cab looks awesome and I really like those wheels.
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