1959scudetto Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Another old build from 1984/85: amt/Matchbox "Pabst" Freightliner converted into a SD version using the drive axle of "Pop's" Ford Louisville Short hauler. Due to lack of reference material (only one b/w photo), this one has a lot of mistakes - definitely a candidate for rebuilding - the weathering is bad, the putty around the headlights has shrunk over time, the wheelbase is much too long, lots of small details are wrong, etc.etc. - you name it! These photos are from 2005 (model was 20 years old back then, I still have it) A truck like this needs doubles hooked to it : 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenton44 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 An old build that looks pretty sweet still. Nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Nice build Helmut, this old big rig has an authentic look !! 👍😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 That's really well done. I'm sure it takes up some shelf space! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 VERY NICE! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 That 's a beautiful rig Helmut, the weathering makes authentic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Still looks good to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Really like the single headlights. Excellent work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I really like this one! I like the weathering! Excellent work! It has held up well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 5/19/2022 at 4:59 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: I really like this one! I like the weathering! Excellent work! It has held up well! I agree, ready for a wash after a long haul the wet Pacific Northwest. The CF decals have held up well also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 looks pretty good to me. Nice job on this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Takes me back to the good old days when I first started trucking. Great looking build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Awesome build Helmut! I would leave it just as is. If anything I would build a new one with what you can do today and put them side by side for comparison. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Nice rig. The Doubles trailers will be my next big rig project when I get my race car hauler done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Excellent work very well preserved! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 I like it!! I think that the weathering looks great! Nice work!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) Thank you all guys, for your nice comments on this oldie - the model itself and the weathering leave a lot to be desired (the "weathering" on the roof of the trailers is simply : DUST ! I didn't wipe it off before taking photos.) Edited July 6, 2022 by 1959scudetto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Fantastic Freightliner and trailers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Helmut, Nice work. That rigs looks good from where I am > Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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