The Brush Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Hi. Here`s another older build of mine. I bought this Ertl transtar II off an auction site stripped it down & rebuilt it as a 4070 with weedburner exhausts, The trailer is made from perspex covered in thin aluminium sheet with an AMT bogie. The decals are all homemade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Awesome looking build! Great job on the conversion. A lot of differences that sometimes go unnoticed like the door hinges. I hope to do a 4000 myself some day. I like the short wheel base and the breather set up that you chose. The exhaust is interesting. I’ve only seen one truck in real life that had it ran all the way out the back like that. Most stop behind the cab. Very unique. The weathering looks awesome! Great job all around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Very impressive work on this combo! You nailed the look of a million mile fleet truck from the golden age of trucking. Exhaust, intake and oil filters takes this IH to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Hard working rig - nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettegasser Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Good looking rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Beautiful rig. The weathering and the worn tires show plenty of road miles. I well remember McClean Trucking, I live just a few miles from their homebase of Winston-Salem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Outstanding build. ! The weathering really shows off the miles on this fleet truck You even wired the roof ac very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Lots of details to admire. Great inspiration for the new 4070A that will be coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Very nicely built, the weathering and detail is outstanding! I could look at pictures of builds like this for hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 What excellent work! Beautifully finished to look faded but well taken care of. That's not easy to accomplish without some practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 If it weren't for the base and background sheet, we could be fooled into thinking these were photos of the 1:1 rig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Amazing, the weathering is spot-on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Great looking International work horse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Very nice work. Very life like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Looks fantastic, outstanding weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hct728(Bob) Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 So very realistic! You must be very familiar with the subject to go to this level of added features and detail. All replicated and weathered! Amazing how you did the trailer, sections of aluminum foil over plastic to great effect, pretty creative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdd0803@yahoo.com Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 WOW ! outstanding build and weathering !Thank you your sharing your build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Simply fantastic - with another background it could go for the real thing ! Road grime, dirt, dust and diesel fuel - and above all theworn-out, bleached color of this rig - great work! I will save the pics as inspiration for my own kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 1/18/2021 at 4:20 AM, Russell C said: If it weren't for the base and background sheet, we could be fooled into thinking these were photos of the 1:1 rig! What he said..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brush Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Hi, thanks for interest shown in this build & the positive comments, it`s very much appreciated. I have found some build pics, I will put them in a WIP thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 super nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Most impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Very realistic, awesome look !! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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