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IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
..................chassis just about done added a few brake valves and air lines,,few more odds and ends left ............ started striping the cab , interior shot burgundy/maroon ,used some of my 40 year old Floquil paint on that! -
IH Transtar 4300 converted to a 4200
Scott Eriksen replied to k100's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice detail on the engine,PT pump,air compressor and A/C compressor bracket look good! ....where did you get the brake chambers,,they look a lot better than the Auslowe ones I use -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
It's tricky using that stuff , sometimes I get good results other times not so much -
International 4300 tractor
Scott Eriksen replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Looks good Bud ! -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
................actually not black,,,Alclad chrome spray,,,it's the way the light hits it....I'm spraying the fuel tanks today -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
................adding relay and quick release valves ,,I might plumb the air bags ,, assembled the rims and tires,,painted more small parts,,,still waiting on stripes for cab ,,should be here Saturday ,, also added a torque rod to the rear differential,,the bracket was on the housing but I guess Ertl neglected to add it -
International 4300 tractor
Scott Eriksen replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I have the Revell 1/25th W900 Kenworth wrecker kit ,I plan on using the Transtar with the wrecker body and put a Detroit in it -
International 4300 tractor
Scott Eriksen replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I have a few aftermarket front axles in the parts dept.,,I'll have to check them with the kit axle..........so the hood has to be shaved off a bit where it meets the cab cowl also ? -
International 4300 tractor
Scott Eriksen replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Gary,I have that in my pile yet to do,,, I understand that the front axle in the kit is a bit on the wide side? -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
...........drive axles,air ride and brake chambers for today,,,shot Alclad on the wheels and other bits -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
MCW paints,,, the red is Chrysler Engine Red which is a match for IH Red , the white is basic Gloss White and Antique Silver ,all enamels -
Ford E450 ambulance
Scott Eriksen replied to Firebuilder's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Roxbury had Hortons at one time,I don't know if they still do or not,,looks good ! The tapered roof would be a Braun I believe -
Looks fine to me........ I've had my share of problems (of my own making)with resin too!!!....lol
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IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
....................brake chambers on front axle ,de-chroming everything ,assembling air bag suspension -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Lee,you might have had the "Tailored Torque" "Fuel Squeezer" 365 HP -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
..................powertrain,radiator and crossmembers in the frame ,,front axle assembly along with Auslowe brake chambers and slack adjusters -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
no pics....pretty much Italian> green ,red,white,dulux gold striping -
Ryder IH Loadstar Box Truck
Scott Eriksen replied to DRIPTROIT 71's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
..........that thing is gonna look sweet,,,,I can almost hear that 345 backfiring now ! lol -
Resurrecting a 1969 Coronet R/T hardtop glue bomb
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Cars
........I was going to black wash the inside of the wheels but I was afraid it would f'-up the Alclad -
Resurrecting a 1969 Coronet R/T hardtop glue bomb
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Cars
........got the redlines today from Hobbylinc ,,,I found a better set of Road Wheels, more correct looking for a 69 with the brushed stainless trim rings,,also found the proper air cleaner decal ....installed radio antenna...she's a pre-January 69 car-no headrests...I'm gonna say she's done -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
We worked on a small fleet of these back in the late 70's early 80's ,Roma Foods ,all Detroits I remember them when they were new , good trucks! -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
................ the old 2 stroker done,painted IH Red and mated to the Roadranger ,,, cab shot Fleet White and in the dehydrator,,,,moving on to frame -
IH Transtar II Eagle
Scott Eriksen replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment