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Good looking setup. Looks right at home where it belongs behind that cabover!

Got the satin black put down on the cab hood and sleeper.

Alright so I've started on a new build. Originally I was thinking about using the Mercury Sleeper I previously posted but after talking to Robbie Spencer I decided to use his old truck for inspiration. So his 81 A model was purchased by Jeremy Gouge. It has IMT Transport flags on it now. And Jeremy repainted it and it just looks flawless. So inspiration pic is posted and I have the frame built up. I snagged a revell of Germany w900 kit off of ebay for 60 bucks. It had an extra hood and cab as well.. so naturally I jumped quick on it. I'll post more as I make progress.

Thats a sharp looking cabover Ken! Great Job!

Well i figured since I had an AMT Mercury inch had the start for the big bunk... I took the front panel because of the pleated paneling and cut it right straight across where the crawl-thru was.. sanded flush and then used the doors. Glued the back fast... it's close in comparison to the kenworth 63inch.. once everything dries and it's durable in a day or so I'll sand the roof smooth and shape the front corner .060 sheeting works pretty close for thickness of existing sleeper roof and walls. Here's what I got so far.

Just reading this... the Dreadnought in Death Race would be an interesting build. Looking at the fenders maybe the Peterbilt 353 kits from Revell would be a good start? Or a Revell 359 kit us8ng the kw alaskan hauler from amt?... I mean there's definitely alot of scratch build on it.

Ditto!!!! I'll take 2!

This is an older thread I know, but still a very interesting read, as well as super informative. Thank you guys for this explanation and tips and tricks to it!

I think I may take my chances with scratch building with some parts from the AMT Mercury Sleeper. This might end up being something that ends up in the WIP Page. 😏

Fast healing driver! Rest up and get better!

Heres an example of what I'd be looking for... aside from scratch building I may be out of luck

Hey been lookin but to no avail I havent seen much. Anyone know where I might be able to find the Large Mercury Sleepers like AITM used to make? Im looking for 60 inch for a largecar project. Thanks!

I will do that eventually. it took me a long time to set the time aside to get this one finished. coming up in the WIP section I will post some pictures of another project I have been working on. just trying to find the time and the drive to keep going on them. some days adulthood just doesn't let me.

Thanks everybody for the words. It feels really good to build and get back on here. I have been looking and seeing all of the awesome stuff built and it just makes me wanna build more. I wish I had more room at home or a bigger office!

Hey thabks! That's something I didn't even realize that I never got to the kw bug on the hood. I'll have to fix that.

Shes a beaute! And your lines are sharp! That's a fantastic build!

Thanks guys! Usually I build based off trucks Ive seen over the years. Decided to use a different subject and something cool and classic. I'm happy with it since I haven't been building much in a few years. Something to kick out the cobwebs

Moving it over to the under glass. Brought it up to the office for display. It's safer here than home around a 4yr old or the cats. This is probably my favorite setup I've built. Started life as the alaskan hauler. Molotow chrome for all the shiny stuff. I have the passenger tank relocated under the sleeper with the passenger side step box put in its rightful place. I used tall rubber just because it looks alittle more accurate and looks nicer i think. Decals were printed myself. Trailer is pretty much by the book except the decals. Thanks for Looking!

Sharp fuel puller! I like the color combos! Old school cool.

That's a great lookin wrecker. Very impressive!

You are a silver tongue devil! 🤣

Did alittle bit more on it tonight. Got the trailer mural done on one side and air cleaners mounted. It's just about finished.. just a few minor things to button up like mirrors and small details and she's ready for under glass.

Great lookin workhorse... I really like that trailer too

Hey all it has been probably 8 years or better since I got locked out of my old Freightshaker account and could get back in 'er... i haven't been building as much due to my work and raising a 4 yr old buttt.... i have built a few. Currently working on a real beauty... started with an AMT Alaskan Hauler kit, and a Great Dane Reefer ( I know the Fruehauf looks closer to the movie) but for a shelf setter it will serve. I have it setting on the tall rubbers, i like them way better than the little kit tires.. the alaskan hauler kit is a sweet deal at Hobby Lobby if ya go on a 50% off week. I did the decals myself... laserjet printer and waterslide paper from amazon. Anyways Not alot of in progress but a few to start. Comments and critique is always welcome. I'll be adding some completed trucks on the under glass section in the next few days.