Chuck Most Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Just finished both of these up in the early AM. The tractor is the AMT WWS... that crusty one I posted a couple of days ago was built while I was waiting on paint (Rustoleum Key Lime) and adhesives to dry on this one. It's a mild custom- front air dam, 9 cab clearance lights, four horns, add-on AC, and a little custom body work. Engine is a Detroit 8V-71 with straight pipes, but just in case the exhaust note isn't a dead giveaway of what just passed you, the mudflaps bear Detroit Diesel logos as well. A passenger's side fuel tank was robbed from a White Road Boss, and reconfigured to be on the driver's side, so I'd have long fuel tanks on both sides. The trailer is, of course, the Moebius Great Dane, box stock aside from the 2-hole Budds from Class A resin, and decals from Modeltruckin'. This won't be a permanent pairing- the reefer will eventually be hooked up to a plane Jane fleet spec ProStar. Edited March 20, 2015 by Chuck Most
Superpeterbilt Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Very cool Chuck. I like the double long painted tanks, the dual exhaust, the color, and the fact that its a daycab. The trailer looks great also. This has to be the most realistic looking trailer kit on the market. Where do you have the batteries hidden on the tractor?
Tesla Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 This looks really great Chuck. The firewall mods and the stacks are a nice touch!
towman1271 Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Great job..Great idea taking a workhorse & turning it into a beauty
Guest Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Love them Western Stars ! I like the single headlights
Chuck Most Posted March 21, 2015 Author Posted March 21, 2015 Where do you have the batteries hidden on the tractor? They're in a couple of compartments tucked inside the frame rails and concealed by the deck plate. Theoretically.
slusher Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Fantastic semi Chuck. Beautiful custom. Trailer looks great also. You have been putting out some real sharp builds
Superpeterbilt Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 They're in a couple of compartments tucked inside the frame rails and concealed by the deck plate. Theoretically. Ah, yes.
Mopar - D Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Fanatic build the colors and custom work are awesome.
gatorincebu Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Pretty slick truck. I like the simple clean paint job, the big stacks, the hot rod firewall. You did a real nice job on this one. Be Well Gator
FullPowerGarage Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 I see myself driving this, I like EVERYTHING on it.
Bad Nickle Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 As a driver myself I must say that is one BEAUTIFUL truck!!! Very we'll done!
Guest Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 They're in a couple of compartments tucked inside the frame rails and concealed by the deck plate. Theoretically. That would be the Merritt #258...
SpreadAxle Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 I like what you've done here. The custom touches look good.
Chuck Most Posted March 23, 2015 Author Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks guys! For once I'm actually pleased with how one of my models turned out- the fact it turned out as well as I hoped was made all the more impressive considering that I had no solid plan in mind when I started on this one, other than stretching the wheelbase. I knew I wanted to try that, but everything else was up in the air.
#1Volsfan Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Very nice job on both. Like the simple clean scheme on the Western Star. Looks amazing.
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