leafsprings Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 This is the Frontier resin GMC cab with the recently re issued "big rig semi trailer". The GMC cab in this build is a B 6500 with a V6 gas engine, but V12 and Detroit diesel engines were optional. The trailer is the 36' flatbed version of the old IMC trailer. V6 is from Rookie Resins, frame and wheels are from Dan Models. Trailer tires and wheels were upgraded to 22" also. Pipe load is from Keystone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Really nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Wow! That really looks good! The color is perfect! It just looks so vintage, it is perfect! Excellent work! I like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 52 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Wow! That really looks good! The color is perfect! It just looks so vintage, it is perfect! Excellent work! I like it!! x 2: Very rare model of a seldom seen truck (I had this one as a Matchbox toy 55 years ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 That looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Awesome build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Super nice rig!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toys4Don2 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Great looking build of an unusual subject. The trailer really goes with the tractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Thanks for the positive comments, everyone. It was a fun build, used period standard factory colors for interior, exterior, wheels and frame. Wouldn't mind building another one as a dual drive with a 6 71 Detroit and opening hood, but these cabs are temporarily out of stock at Frontier. Probably do a Dan Models Ford N series (similar design) for that build. By the way, I have both Dan Models N and F series bought a few years ago, and the quality is very high on both. A few more photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I love it. I built the V12 version a while back These truck have a look about them that I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Looks awesome Tommy with the trailer and load on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 This is a KILLER model!! Very nice work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Nice look, clean job !! 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 4:41 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Wow! That really looks good! The color is perfect! It just looks so vintage, it is perfect! Excellent work! I like it!! X3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Not sure how I missed this post. Great looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinCarroll Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Agreed with all the accolades - super build. In fact, I almost feel foolish asking in light of that, but where did you get the 'corrugated pipe' for the load; it is the icing on the cake! kc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 Thanks all. IMO, the old IMC flatbed, van trailer and tanker are good matches for the older pre 70's resin trucks that are out there. The load of pipe is from Keystone SHOP | Keystone Aluminum Model Miniatures | United States (kamodelminis.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinCarroll Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 On 3/7/2022 at 7:39 PM, leafsprings said: Thanks all. IMO, the old IMC flatbed, van trailer and tanker are good matches for the older pre 70's resin trucks that are out there. The load of pipe is from Keystone SHOP | Keystone Aluminum Model Miniatures | United States (kamodelminis.com) Thanks for the info. That's great site. kc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Man, that's nice! Love the contrasting colours, very attractive shade of blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Wow, that is a great looking model of an equally great subject. There's nothing like the character of the old trucks. Awesome job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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