stitchdup Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm looking to start one of these this year, most likely the daf. The mercedes was on sale for about half price Some beacons, spotlights and chain from kfs The daf was 15 quid because half the front bumper is missing but shouldn't be a problem. Planning to put a hi-ab behind the cab on this and have it dechromed and pulling the dumper trailer Trailer for the daf And these tyres are for an old fridge trailer I already have that is being made into a flat bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Havent posted any in awhile, but Ive had some come in recently so Ill start posting again. Terry....is that new Ford pickup kit the one that came with the camper shell...? Â Nice find looks just like the one I owned once it was even red..LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Terry....is that new Ford pickup kit the one that came with the camper shell...?  Nice find looks just like the one I owned once it was even red..LOL..There was no camper in the box, and everything was sealed in bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselhead Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 There was no camper in the box, and everything was sealed in bags. I'm not sure if you've built one before, but if not; the front engine crossmember MUST be square with the frame, otherwise the engine/trans won't fit in correctly. The front 4x4 suspension is kind of pain to assemble, and the transfercase likes to fall off of the frame tab, so be prepared for that. Other than that, the problems are pretty much standard AMT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm not sure if you've built one before, but if not; the front engine crossmember MUST be square with the frame, otherwise the engine/trans won't fit in correctly. The front 4x4 suspension is kind of pain to assemble, and the transfercase likes to fall off of the frame tab, so be prepared for that. Other than that, the problems are pretty much standard AMT.Unfortunatley, I have built many of them. There is a laundry list of things to repair before even getting to assembly.Once the winshield height, and wheelbase is fixed, its all gravy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016    I like that A-car conversion. But I am leary of buying one and not being able to do the windshield !     Be Well  Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016    I like that A-car conversion. But I am leary of buying one and not being able to do the windshield !     Be Well  GatorI think you can handle it gator. I can send you some clear sheet to practice on if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 There was no camper in the box, and everything was sealed in bags. Terry...some came with a factory style camper top some did not. Been looking for the camper top for a family owned project build of a pickup we owned once.  My dad had a 74? crew cab 1/3 ton 2wd with the camper top we use to pull our camping trailer with.  Ether way its a nice find buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 last year , last day [ 31-12 - 2016 recieved thes kit,s and 2 resin kit,s from aitm , the diamond reo first a kenworth  a volvo  and the 2 resin kits    so here its full , my stash is ..... jacobus  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonye66 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Scored me an original t501 Pete for less than $20 on the bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Tony, nice score! Â i picked up a couple of the reissue papa trucks at a model swap meet last weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 there was a cabover I think colors were gray and some stripes, it had a big chrome bumper and iam pretty sure it had fenders for the back tires, does anyone know what iam talking about and have a picture, ive wanted one forever, never could afford it when I was young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Was it the Peterbilt Turnpiker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 ... cabover I think colors were gray and some stripes, it had a big chrome bumper and iam pretty sure it had fenders for the back tires, does anyone know what iam talking about and have a picture ....I could see the image in my head, but couldn't remember the name. This one, right? http://www.eddylenders.nl/Peterbilt COE Turnpiker pete AMT5006 6646.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirich1 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Last week:1/24 Italeri Volvo VN 780 4 sets of wide tractor/trailer tires ("super saver")Moebius 53' smooth side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 last weeks score, could not pass up the deal, all factory sealed too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad steve Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Afternoon Chaps This lot in the last couple of weeks... Mad Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I just received an original factory sealed ERTLGreat Dane Van Trailer which I won on ebay: I was the only one bidding - so my starting bid won = € 19,99 (is about 25,00 $). Shipping from Belgium to Austria cost 16,00 (about 20,00 $) additionally - nevertheless I think it was a good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Basket Market score (hobby lobby close out store) they were marked down to $15!  They only had one of the Super Bosses, but several of the Mack truck sets.  I also found a resin '50 Ford COE at Top Shelf Hobbies in Tulsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Great scores! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 this week recieved a peterbilt transkit and some accessoires and i like it amt donor is the peterbilt california hauler must be strong to let it on the stash , firstt the other projects jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018  1 hour ago, jacobus said: this week recieved a peterbilt transkit and some accessoires and i like it amt donor is the peterbilt california hauler  must be strong to let it on the stash , firstt the other projects jacobus WOW!! I want one of those Peterbilts!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37 caddy Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 What does it look like in the box,would like to see it?.Looks like a neat old time tractor. Harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 this its in the box have put him deep under the stash otherwise i wil start with this one jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PierreR89 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Found 2 kits on ebay that i have been looking for. This: And this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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