Superpeterbilt

Thank you

Is the run of 69's over? I see that Tower is out of stock.

This is a top notch build. The monster truck kits never get any lovin, but you did an excellent job on this. The base really adds to it also. I really like this build.

Excellent job, and great build for a first truck model. As far as subject matter, you really dove in head first. There are a lot of experienced builders that don't venture outside of box kits, and you tackled a resin conversion! Great job on cutting down the fenders as Gator said. It really adds to it. One tip though, that grill guard should be straight vertical with the front bumper. What donor kit did you use for the chassis, or is it all resin?

Excellent work. This has turned out to be a clean rig. I like the exhaust, and the swapped in 6 spokes up front. Even though it might not be totally realistic, I like the way you mounted the spare. I can see this rig hooked to a van or a flatbed, screamin down the highway.

Nice clean build. This is my favorite AMT kit.

That is too cool and super clean. Great choice of colors and wheels.

Great job Chuck. I love it! I saw one just like it a few days ago, minus the plow.

Excellent job, and great imagination. You sir are a great modeler.

Excellent work Dennis. Youve definitley done your homework and it shows.

I feel like a broken record, but your work is mind blowing!

Excellent work Chuck. Great thread

Cool project. Ill be following!

I had a few things waiting for me on the porch today. I got a Revell race car trailer to tow behind the Ford Race hauler.Also there's another diecast old school Great Dane, and a diecast 66 Ford F100 that will be turned into an F800.

Thanks Sean. Now I have to go back and hinge my other Autocars. I agree on the glass. Its thicker on these kits with the Autocar driver cab, than any other kit. Im not sure if Ill change it out at this point.

We'll the truck in the two pics is a 359(300 series cab), and the model your rebuilding is a 759(same cab Mack used). I was just wondering if there was a certain truck you were trying to replicate, or if Cortland ran both models. As you can see, the cabs are very different and the grill is narrower and the fenders are wider on the 359. I was just curious. I'm looking forward to the progress!

Thanks Gator. I definitely encourage you to do it. It was easy enough, and the added function of the hood compared to taping it from underneath(as the instructions say) is a big plus. I got the supplies off the rack at Hobb Lobb, so it should be easy enough to find. That is the smallest tube I've found to date. I had tried this with some alum tube years ago, but it was a little too big. I'm just glad I found away to do this! Now I will be using it on doors as we'll.

Great job on the paint and the stretch. It reminds me of that old song "Give me forty acres,and I'll turn this rig around"

Man JT, that looks like a lot of work in that chassis. I'm glad to finally get a look at one. It looks like it's substantial enough to bash into a HEMTT. The tires look in great shape also. Looking good!

Last update for today. I darkened in the door jambs and put the door decals on. The dump box is in paint, and the rear wheels have been primed. I had to use some filler on the side walls of the tires because they all had blemishes. It's starting to look like something.

Thanks fellas. I was able to get some time in on the truck today. I hinged the hood using some brass tubing and small steel rod. I had a theory about doing this years ago but never tried it. Then I saw Sam use this technique on the doors of his Paystar. It was much easier than anticipated. First I put a slight bevel on all of the sections of the hood that the hinge would attach to. I shaded them here with a pencil so it can be seen. Here are the materials I used Using my calipers, I made marks every .060 on the brass tube, then scored it by rolling an exacto knife across it. Then it was cut in three sections. Then, holding the sections together with tape I did the same on the side panels. These hinges are inside the hood so I didn't score it as a piano hinge. It will just stay in three long sections.

Wow! That is an excellent build. This has to be the best build of this kit I've seen to date. Great job

Great job on the FL. I have a 1:1 69 Plymouth that's close to the same color. Our first 1:1 truck was a FLD 120 with 2 hole buds and a spread axle flatbed. Congratulations for you getting your boys into the hobby. That is time with Dad that they'll always remember.

Between buying more junk boxes, and trading here on the forum I'm sure you can find everything you need and then some. Do you want to trade that red and black Diamond Reo?