Autocar U-7144 is done

[Chariots of Fire]

Finishing touches were added to the build today.  A fine amount of weathering was done here and there.  Fire extinguisher added to the interior of the cab and two GI gas cans were mounted above the fuel tank.  Electric and air brake lines are coiled up waiting for the next build which hopefully will be a Heil F2 2000 gallon tank trailer.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Charles, your builds always amaze me. It is hard to believe that all of this was made from scratch. I wish that I had half of your talent. I have picked up a few pointers from you over the years though. 
This build looks awesome top to bottom! Excellent work all the way!

[Jim B]

Fantastic looking old Autocar. Great details & weathering. 

[yh70]

Awesome Job

[Dutzie]

Great looking build, Charles! Your skills are amazing!

[GLMFAA1]

Another fine masterpiece. I think the next game is 'Where did that part come from?' I like that the top of the AMT ALF Ladder chief hydraulic ladder cylinder cap is the front axle bearing cap.

 

greg

[hct728(Bob)]

So very realistic to the finest detail! Thanks for letting us in on the techniques used, and looking forward to the next phase of your build

[Rattlecan Dan]

I'll tell my Grandkids about you. Probably the best model-making I've ever seen. Thanks for the show Charlie.

[Chariots of Fire]

10 hours ago, GLMFAA1 said:

Another fine masterpiece. I think the next game is 'Where did that part come from?' I like that the top of the AMT ALF Ladder chief hydraulic ladder cylinder cap is the front axle bearing cap.

 

greg

HOw did you pick that out!??  Had to shave some of it away though.☺️

[GLMFAA1]

Well, when your model fire department has eight ladder companies the parts become very familiar.

greg

[ChrisR]

AWESOME!!!

[Hi-Po]

Nicely done!  Great attention to detail and paint.

[Warren D]

21 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Charles, your builds always amaze me. It is hard to believe that all of this was made from scratch. I wish that I had half of your talent. I have picked up a few pointers from you over the years though. 
This build looks awesome top to bottom! Excellent work all the way!

X2!  Can't say it any better

[XYHARRY]

Truely amazing. So realistic, even the canvas top has the correct texture with eyelets and tie downs. Charles, you are the quintessential master craftsmen. Thank you so much for sharing. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[Chariots of Fire]

11 hours ago, XYHARRY said:

Truely amazing. So realistic, even the canvas top has the correct texture with eyelets and tie downs. Charles, you are the quintessential master craftsmen. Thank you so much for sharing. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

Glad you like it David.  Thanks for the kind comments, all.

[Zippi]

Very nice looking build.  The colors and all the detail work are outstanding.

[Trendsetta68]

Brilliant, I absolutely love it !!! ??

[slusher]

Outstanding Autocar!

[Bainford]

Simply outstanding, Charles. Beautiful work. I enjoy your WIPs and always learn something. Thanks for sharing you work.

[leafsprings]

Where can I purchase this Tamiya 1/35 scale kit?? Fantastic work from start to end!

[Chariots of Fire]

4 hours ago, leafsprings said:

Where can I purchase this Tamiya 1/35 scale kit?? Fantastic work from start to end!

Ah, second aisle on the right all the way down on the left.?

[redneckrigger]

On 9/2/2023 at 9:34 PM, Chariots of Fire said:

Ah, second aisle on the right all the way down on the left.?

I'll take two!! Incredible work as always Charlie!

[Pete68]

Charlie beautiful build as always