DRIPTROIT 71

This build has been a pleasure to watch from the very beginning! I hope to purchase one of these cabs myself now that they are available. Excellent work!!! Is there any chance that we can see under the hood??

Looks great Jim!

Thanks!! A little more progress. I didn't like the tanks that came with the conversion, so here's my attempt at fabricating new ones. You can see here the resin tanks compared to the ones I made: IMG_6389 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6388 by Brian Smith, on Flickr I also have installed the floor pan to the chassis: IMG_6390 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6391 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

What he said!

Your work is always impressive! This one is no exception. Great work!!

You really captured this one!! Great weathering!! Excellent work!!

Glad to see you finally post this one on here Rick!! This is one awesome build! As I said before, it looks like the real thing. You did an excellent job of capturing the look of the real thing with your weathering. Great job!!!

Looks great! The lights are an excellent touch! Great work!!!

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Thanks for the info! I have the Revell and the Papa truck, but have never compared the cabs to the single bunk. I would have eventually noticed the oil doors, but I guess that I've only dealt with old ones. I'm pretty sure that the one my dad drove had the door in front and I think it was a 79. Do you happen to know when the change was? Also, I'm guessing the grill was different on the 1:1s too like the later Freightliners, do you know when this change was as well? I hate to keep asking so much, but you seem to have a vast knowledge of these trucks.

Thanks for the comments guys!!

Very nice build!! I really like the color and the over all finished look. Great build!!

Very impressive work! I like the detail!

Thanks for the comments guys!!

Excellent Work!! Very nice and clean build! The fender modifications were an excellent improvement!!

Excellent work all around!! The gate latch assembly is amazing!! You are truly a craftsman!!

You have a way with the KW my friend! Top notch work as always!! Looks great!!! Two questions: 1. Is there a reason that you chose to shorten the cab of the Aerodyne verses using the AMT single bunk cab? Are there more differences than I realized? 2. When can I get some of those wheels???

Very cool project! There were some Transtars converted into double bunks, why couldn't there have been some Cruiseliners too. Looking forward to seeing more!

Nice work! The engine looks right at home.

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Looking great!

Looks like you're off to a great start! Can't wait to see more. I built most of the AMT and Ertl kits as a teen as well. I wish that I would have saved them. Mine were probably burned too.

Call Bob direct at 815-469-4410. He lists a 55, a 59 and a 60 KW narrow nose. He doesn't have a website and only accepts checks or money orders. Great guy to deal with.

This is going to be good!!!

What? No safety chains?? What if was to come unhitched?