Wagoneer81

That's what did it, leaned a pole, the line slacked in the spans and BINGO* you hooked it. Things like that will make you notice the little details...

The mirage paint will really set that truck off. I painted my trailer Model Master chrome (the kind you don't dare touch or the print's there forever.) and then dullcoated it for a slightly oxidized look. The front panel and roof are painted Duplicolor Dk Blue Metallic to match the tractor. Don't worry, my roof was a little warped too. I used ModelMaster Liquid Cement, the stuff in the black bottle with the needle applicator and LOTS of masking tape! I'll post pictures of it and the Titan here soon. In the post about the 9400i masters, you mentioned snagging and pulling down a powerline. That bites. You missed it all those times... I'd say the line sagged, pole leaned or someone working on the line didn't get it tensioned back up. I'm in utilities now and I know that, by law, a minimum of 15' clearance under any line crossing a road must be maintained at all times. The first time I was in Eastern New Jersey, I made a wrong turn (because the directions given to me were wrong ) and went about eight blocks up a street that wasn't marked 'no trucks' and had no weight limit posted but evidently hadn't seen anything 13'6" in years. It looked low, but there was no backing back into that intersection. There was but one way to go... I trimmed numerous small treelimbs with the front of the trailer and pulled down about 6 cable TV or phone drops before turning around in a firestation parking lot. One of the fireman came out, told me I looked lost, jumped in their brush truck and I followed him down to where I needed to deliver (right instead of left and two blocks down ). I told him about the services I hit and he basically told me not to worry about it, they'd clipped one with a retracted light tower on their heavy rescue before.

Cargostar, I think that transition was around '99-2000, I think... Now it's clear. Put me down for one of each.

Put the cows in the sleeper? Yeah, they might drink out of the hot tub... I've always wondered how the prototypes kept from developing frame sag through the years. I'm working on that same trailer now, they do go together nicely. I was going to ask where you got the headache rack and then read a little closer... What color are you going to paint the tractor? And, are you going for any graphics on that billboard of a sleeper?

NO, no, no, you're fine, that's not what I meant. You didn't hijack me, I appreciate your posting your build here, it got me over to look at your thread. I just was going to continue that discussion there so that I didn't hijack it here. No worries!!!

Thank you, very much! I've found your build, that driver doesn't plan on getting home often, eh??? Well, the thing about livestock is to get them to market as quickly as possible so that would be a great truck for a two-man team. Good fuel capacity= fewer fuel stops and onboard water so's not to have to track down a supply when you do stop... I think that's about 1/2 of the square footage of my house... that is most definitely a Western truck. I drove a lot of east coast and I'll tell ya, things got tight with a 230" wheelbase... I'll be watching that one as well. I'll post a question or two for you on your thread so I don't Hijack my own thread...

This is smaller than the scale I normally build in but for some reason, it has my undivided attention... My daily driver is an '81 Wagoneer and I have frinds who own an '81 and '83 Cherokee like what you are working on. they are by far my favorite vehicle type. It's looking really good and I'm looking forward to seeing more of this!

Sn3?!?!? How could you?? Heh, anything Narrow Gauge is cool! I've a small N scale railroad I'm working on off and on myself so I think we can forgive your Sn3 trangressions... Just build three street machines and one '50's custom and you shall be absolved of your sins... And I've been known to use HO scale nut/bolt/washer castings on my 1/25 scale builds from time to time. I'm looking forward to seeing this one finished. You don't see many '39's of any kind.

OK, that I was not expecting... Somebody owes me for one monitor-cleaning! That's a funny one, thanks, I needed that!

Now there's something you don't see everyday!!! I am impressed! You wanted to do something different, I'd say, "Mission Accomplished"! You've captured a wonderful retro/modern look there. I've always liked older bodies with modern driveline concept, you get the best of both worlds that way, style and power!

Well done! You do really fine work! I like the tractor and I really like the trailer.

OK. I've been lurking a couple of days, made one or two posts, now it's time to introduce myself. First off, let me say that there is a lot of talent on this board. I've been modeling for 30 of my 36 years, I am back into 1/25 scale after years of building warships and armor. Two years ago I began suffering from the effects of a chronic muscle disease. One of these effects is reduced dexterity. No more 1/700 scale ships, 1/350th is a challenge most days... 1/25th scale, I can do!!! It's kind of a mixed blessing as I've found more enjoyment in 1/25 autos and trucks than I've found in other genre's in quite a long time. I hadn't built anything in almost six months and one day I pulled a couple of old 1/25 car kits out of the closet where they'd been lurking for years and in a flurry of paint, plastic and putty dust, built six kits in about three weeks. I have returned! Then I discovered the Revell 359 and W900 at a LHS and started my heavy commercial kick. These are the first two; one finished, one a work in progress. I finished an OOB W900 two weeks ago but took it back to the hobbyshop to show it off and didn't get any pictures of it before Brandon decided it was going on display. It's my best looking truck build yet. I'll get pics when I can. Anywhoo, This first one was the direct result of a challenge given to me by my nephew who is also a modeller. It was also my first big-rig build in almost 20 years... It's a box stock 359 with Testor's One-Shot Laquer and custom decals by me. It's amazing the things you can do with an old copy of Printshop 11 and a $30.00 Inkjet printer! I know, the airtank's missing. I noticed it when I previewed the post. I'll have to find it and mount it... The rolling chassis on the trailer is part of the Revell T900 Australia rig. It's another WIP and I needed somewhere out of the way to store it while I worked on other things... This is another 359 that I stretched to accommodate a 108" Condo Conversion. I scratchbuilt the rear fenders and am in the process of finishing the interior. This one will end up under a matching 53' spreadaxle dropdeck van. I'll kitbash/scratchbuild that using an older NASCAR hauler as a starting point. These pictures really mess with the colors. What appears to be orange in the pictures is actually suppossed to be classic red. It's the camera... Along with the T900, I am also working on the reissued Chevy Titan 90. I also have a Revell K100 Aerodyne I'll be building when I'm done with those. For trailers, I'm currently working on a Wilson livestock trailer for the Titan 90 I have an AMT Tanker and Tri-axle gravel trailer. I'm thinking about a daycab for the tanker and either a Bulldog or Autocar for the Gravel trailer... As for trailers, here's my first two: Basic 40' Freuhauf Reissue. I'll be doing a couple more of these... And a modified AMT Lowboy. I'll be doing more of these as well. I've decided I really enjoy modeling flatbeds and lowboys because you get to model their cargo as well. I've plans to build railroad related loads, a 1/24 scale M4A3 Sherman tank, a D8h, antique trucks...the list goes on and on and on and on............. As I build more, I'll post 'em!

Well, what can I say? I still hold the CDL but it's 'Former Truckdriver" these days. When you put 100,000 miles on one truck and it runs, rides and drives that nicely, you tend to remember the little things... My Eagle had a 475+ hp plant with a 13 speed, 300 gal. fuel capacity, sliding 5th-wheel, owner-operator package... lot's of bells and whistles inside and out... and it would stand up and STROLL. The company took me out of it when the lease was up and put me in a roughriding, Freightshaker Columbia fleet truck with less horsepower, 100 gal. less fuel capacity than the Eagle and a 10 speed gearbox... I considered myself lucky to have an A/C in that one it was built so cheap... The Columbia didn't even have a seperate handvalve for the trailerbrakes... I'd never seen a tractor without independant trailer brake control before... There's just no comparison between the two... Anyhow, now that I'm done ranting, I'll get back on topic... You'll also notice the one-piece wraparound windshield of the newer daycab versus the two-piece flat glass of the Prosleeper cab that I posted which is what his cab/sleeper master represents. I remember the two piece windshield quite well because I had to have the driverside replaced once. (Picture that older white 9400i in burgundy metallic with aluminum wheels all around and chrome bumper and you'll get a good idea of what mine looked like). Also notice, like I said before, it's like International did some 'kitbashing' themselves when building different series'. The prototype picture of the black Eagle that chuckyr posted...notice that it has the same cab/sleeper that my pictured 9400 has BUT, a very different hood, I think that's a 9900 series hood? I am in nooooo means complaining, just trying to help keep thing clear and I've probably made them as clear as mud! I'm just gonaa sit back and relax and watch where he goes with these. Wherever it is, it'll be fun! and I'll get to build mah Eagle!!!HappyHappyHappy!!!

Chuckyr, I think that all depends on the year: Your picture shows a newer truck with the subtle curve in the grill and a different cab than what's in my photo. I'm not sure what year that cargostar is going for, but it looks right from my vantage point... I'm pretty sure that International used several different cab/sleeper/hood combo's to produce different models. I don't know too many manufacturers that don't. I do know that with that hood and the 72" Prosleeper cab, I'll be able to build "my" Eagle. Looking good, Cargostar! Keep 'em coming!

Man, I drove a 9400i Eagle with a 72" ProSleeper! Out of the four trucks I've been in, the 9400i was, hands down, the best. I would love to build a replica of that truck. It looks like I'll be able to do just that. Keep us posted, I'll be watching this one with much interest!

I built one box stock several weeks ago. It's as good a kit as the Revell 359 and WELL worth the money, I know I'll be building several more of it and the Pete both... My tires were slightly warped but some medium CA cured that problem. Considering I only spent about 12 hours on it not including the one repaint when the first paint job didn't turn out, (my fault got in a hurry...), it built up into a very good looking truck. It's on display at the LHS right now and I didn't take pictures of it beforehand but I will be sure to get some and post them for all to see! Chris