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