Jim B Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Today I finished up my New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) 1972 International Paystar 5000 tractor. I had the Paystar 5000 Cement Mixer kit, but the mixer is destined for the Ertl Mack DM600. So, what to do with the Paystar 5000? I wanted to do a NYSDOT truck, but NYSDOT doesn't use Paystars; however, Onondaga County does (photos by Ryan Pedone): I used these trucks as inspiration for my fictitious NYSDOT Paystar. I shortened the mixer frame by 40mm in the middle of the frame, and by 10mm on the rear stringer. The fifth wheel came from the Mack DM600 kit, and the rear fenders are from the Revell of Germany Peterbilt Alaska Hauler (shortened to fit over two axles). The headache rack was built by a friend of mine, with the warning beacons from the AMT Ford Rescue Van, and the work lights from the Revell of Germany Kenworth T900. NYSDOT logos are from Diecast & Decals, license plates are from The Plate Shack, rear tires are from GW Trucks, and I added 1/8" screen behind the grill. I'll take some outside photos once I finish the AMT Load King lowboy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 1061 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 What a beast. Looks great. I always knew there was another mixer kit, just couldn't place it. Will look good with lowboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Thanks. Doug. Went a little out of my comfort zone with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 looks great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Thanks, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Looks awesome Jim! Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Thanks, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Jim, what a Awesome looking truck you have built! I love Paystar 5000s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Thanks, Ronnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Thanks, Warren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Awesome look, clean work Jim !! 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Very nice! Great work on the extra details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 excellent work Jim ! The paystar looks perfect shortened up and built as a haul tractor. The way you filled out the headache rack really sells it too, those small spot lights, beacons, and chain hangers add those details. Very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Thanks, guys. I appreciate it. Jeff, the headache rack does make it unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 Ok, so it took a while, but as promised here is the Paystar 5000 with the Load King FB34D lowboy: NY plate from The Plate Shack (sorry it's blurry) Just a little weathering Data plate from Internet photo of 1:1 trailer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I love this build Jim! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Thanks, Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Excellent build Jim the Paystar and lowboy perfect together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Very realistic workhorse! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Thanks, guys. I kind of figured they'd be a natural fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Great job. The front end and wheel de chroming makes this build so much more realistic looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Thanks, Tommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Looks like it’s ready to get working. Load ‘er up. What do you have planned for a load? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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