Dutzie Posted January 10, 2021 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Good looking progress cant wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Great progress looking forward to seeing your painted cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted January 10, 2021 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I love cabovers, great start. following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Looking forward to watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 This will be cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 This is going to be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Wow that’s awesome progress Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 It's looking GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 That's looking really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenfalk Posted January 16, 2021 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 17, 2021 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Brian was this looks really good! Looking forward to seeing more of this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Nice project. Those tall Fords came with some wild paint jobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I love the subject. Following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Man that looks Awesome! Those Rims and Tires, just add the Extra touch to the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 It's looking REALLY great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 One of my favorite cabovers, if not my favorite. Great subject matter, and a great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 18, 2021 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 This Ford looks good ! Swapping out kit rubber really makes a difference, awesome choice on the wheels too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 She's coming together nicely, the cab looks awesome and I really like those wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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