The Brush Posted January 17 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 17 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leafsprings Posted January 17 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afx Posted January 17 Hard working rig - nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vettegasser Posted January 17 Good looking rig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TarheelRick Posted January 17 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotnitro? Posted January 17 Outstanding build. ! The weathering really shows off the miles on this fleet truck You even wired the roof ac very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted January 17 Lots of details to admire. Great inspiration for the new 4070A that will be coming out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doorsovdoon Posted January 17 Very nicely built, the weathering and detail is outstanding! I could look at pictures of builds like this for hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted January 18 What excellent work! Beautifully finished to look faded but well taken care of. That's not easy to accomplish without some practice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russell C Posted January 18 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren D Posted January 18 Amazing, the weathering is spot-on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted January 18 Great looking International work horse! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 19 Very nice work. Very life like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PappyD340 Posted January 19 Looks fantastic, outstanding weathering! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hct728(Bob) Posted January 19 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdd0803@yahoo.com Posted January 19 WOW ! outstanding build and weathering !Thank you your sharing your build Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1959scudetto Posted January 19 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeBee Posted January 19 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Brush Posted January 20 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grodudulle77 Posted January 23 Very realistic, awesome look !! ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
