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The day has come. I was able to get this ongoing project ready for paint this weekend! I'm hoping tonight I can get the first coats on, then the second and final coat tomorrow. Then let it dry until the following weekend! The last 2 pictures are all parts that need to be chromed. This is going to be a while lol

Another weekend update. Wish I could build during the week, but oh well! Here's what all happened tonight: -Got the bumper and lights fitted up, along with the sleeper(not pictured) and cab light panels ready to go. -Got most of my interior work all done for now. Need to modify the shifter, mock up the AMT foot pedals, and tweak a few things on the interior for the sleeper. Made up storage space for underneath the sleeper, and 2 cabinets for now. Also on the sleeper I removed the molded in lights and will be replacing them with some 3d printed ones. I also drilled out some holes for the air lines. -The cab firewall wiring/plumbing is almost done. Just need to add a few more wires, lines, looms and such and we'll be in business! -Last second I decided to add another pair of 1/4 fenders for inbetween the 2 rear axles. I absolutely love how they look in real life, so I decided why not try ro replicate that on my model here? Should come out fantastic! If all goes well, next weekend this project may finally be in the paint booth!

C.b. radio ready to get painted and installed!

Another weekend update. Wasn't able to do a whole lot since I was focused on wrapping up my California Hauler(in under glass), and sorting out a truck parts collection I bought. But today I managed to get progress made! -Got the front rims reworked a bit, sanded off the old molded on lug nuts and added 3d printed ones, along with a hub cap. It will all be rechromed -Did some engine wiring and plumbing on this 60 Series based off the memory of the one I rebuilt, and internet pictures. Got the ECU wire looms, and some air compressor lines. Scratchbuilt an oil fill tube, and a crank case pressure tube for now! -Started the interior modifications. Shaved off the molded on floor mat(I'll make my own), and pedals. Got rid of the center console and made a styrene strip piece to cover it up. Using wider AMT seats so I'll need to modify the seat bases. The biggest nightmare is going to be the sleeper details!

I was born and raised in New York, short wheel base rigs are all I've seen 90% of the time! I guess I'm just partial to it now. I also do agree with you. These transtars go together so well. Even the original release. It's very well executed. Looking forward to seeing how yours turns out

Thank you! The frame is testors mystical emerald I think Thank you! The 3d printed stacks are from a guy off Facebook, Bryan's 3d Model truck parts

Thank you everyone!!!!

Oh shoot I forgot to mention it, those aren't the kit fenders, they are the revell snap 359 kit!

Finished up tonight. Still sadly the same old California Hauler kit, only thing different is the new tooled sleeper, decal sheet, and that's it. Couple fit issues per usual but came out great none the less. Here's the mod list in no particular order: moved the rear axles forward a bit, 3d printed mudflap hangers, exhaust stacks, custom made and kit decals, moebius rims with kit tires, parts box hood grab handle, air horns, and windshield wipers, Italeri 5th wheel, fully scratchbuilt Hodgebuilt 3 bar fenders. The engine is a mix of kit pieces, and some updated International CO4070A engine pieces. Enjoy!

Is that a set back axle white freightliner in the first picture? I'd love to see more of it and how you did that!

Wrapping up for the night. Got all the air lines plumbed and ready to go. I have the air tanks above the battery box plumbed as well not pictured

Just a quick early mock up to see how everything fits and looks. The hood and cab line up fantastic, and I got the sleeper panels done. The resin roof was a struggle. Had to shorten the sleeper sides 2mm to have it fit. Putty is applied now and drying

The hinged doors, and the first time plumbing the brake chambers. Working on the rear system now!

Update #1, no pictures yet, I will take some tomorrow. The cab and sleeper pieces have been cleaned up, and puttied up excess holes. Sleeper door, and driver side door are cut out and hinged. Some frame pieces modified and drying. Moving right along!

Couldn't get any pictures last night, but I did get the basic frame assembled up so far. I also got a few of the aftermarket goodies cleaned up. Should make some more progress on it Friday?

I decided to jump in and give this build off a go. It's my first time doing anything like this so why not. Hopefully I'll remember to update this tread as I go along! This is my entry, an Italeri 378, with a whole lot of aftermarket goodies. May hinge all of the doors as well, but we shall see!

I think I'd like to join, I've never done anything like this before so bear with me lol! I'm going to do a 378, with a whole mix of aftermarket goodies!

It's a 2 for 1 weekend here for me! Finished the Astro Friday, and then this Superliner Saturday. Built to look like the box art, but better. 3d printed rims, 1/4 fenders. Rubber mudflaps, and custom made decals. Box stock otherwise!

Finished up tonight, wow. This one was quite a struggle! I've done 3 of these, and each time it's a nightmare. But, I was able to get it done and somewhat presentable. Tried to replicate the box art, but with my own twist here and there. 3d printed front rims and mudflaps. Scratchbuilt mudflap hangers to be moved behind and infront of the axles. Aside from that, it's basically box stock!

I love reading the feedback, thank you again everyone! Looking forward to having it displayed in a few months!

Finished it up tonight! I love this color combo. Me and another buddy built identical rigs, and they will be displayed side by side at a show coming up in April. Here's the build list: Tamiya and testors paints, shortened the frame 1 inch, rubber mudflaps, 3d printed exhaust tips, custom decals. Rest is all box stock

Glad I could be a part of this beautiful build. Came out fantastic for sure!!

Glad you're able to use all those parts I sent over! Great progress on this one ?

That's exactly how they came too. The only spots I had to sand were the 2 curved sections at the top and bottom. The rest is unsanded. Best 3d quality I've seen by far

Thank you guys!!! The decals are from STS scale model decals. He's got many different styles and colors available!