37 caddy Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Seen a advertisement for a Amt Shell Tanker,all the sites that list them have no pictures yet,anyone know anything about these?.just wondering if it will be the same old Tank trailer or maybe a new casting. Harvey
Dave Van Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 This???? It's the old IMC Testors kits with new decals and box art.
Brett Barrow Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) It'll be under the Lindberg label, just like the last umpteen versions of the L700. http://round2models.com/models/lindberg/dodge-l700-shell-tankeI do see a Shell Tanker under the AMT lable, too, #AMT918. If I had to guess on that one, I'd say it's the Texaco Tanker with new decals, but I don't know for sure. I can guarantee it's not new tooling, though. Edited July 24, 2015 by Brett Barrow added info
Casey Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) I do see a Shell Tanker under the AMT lable, too, #AMT918. If I had to guess on that one, I'd say it's the Texaco Tanker with new decals, but I don't know for sure. I can guarantee it's not new tooling, though. Looks like it'll be the same 'ol tanker trailer, this time with Shell decals: Edited September 18, 2015 by Casey
unclescott58 Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 I need Pure/Firebird gas decal for the AMT tanker. Anybody got any ideas where one might find them?
Diesel Jockey Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Looks like this kit is out as Stevens Hobby has it listed as 'In Stock' on their website.
av405 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 It's available at Tower Hobbies as well.What was the time period that this type of tanker was in use in the United States?
mackinac359 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 The kit represents a 1968-70 Fruehauf. The type of tank was built into the 80s, but the full round body was not that common. I have only seen 2 of this configuration in person, the rest have been oval shaped (true elliptical). This release of the kit has the tank halves re-tooled to eliminate the warped parts. The original tool was from 1970 and had worn out. The decals include red stripe options for the tank body and the tractor (Peterbilt 352, but could work with others). Attached pics: Box and decals; Box side; Partially assembled new-release; Instruction sheet paint guide; modified build with additional axles and Moebius wheels and modified tank body for a Michigan Special style tanker; Modified tank body (wider) and resin 2-hole wheels from KFS. Tim
mackinac359 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Here's a real version of the AMT Fruehauf tanker - I spotted this in the weeds at a construction yard in upper Michigan about 14 years ago. These were the best views I could get. Tim
av405 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks Tim! I wondered why the box art and decals were changed. I really liked the red/yellow striping combination in the original. A few more questions:Was this tanker used in a specific geographic area or all over the country?Up until when were these commonly in service on the roads?Does anybody have pictures of Shell tankers from the era?Thanks.
Kpifer2 Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 The kit represents a 1968-70 Fruehauf. The type of tank was built into the 80s, but the full round body was not that common. I have only seen 2 of this configuration in person, the rest have been oval shaped (true elliptical). This release of the kit has the tank halves re-tooled to eliminate the warped parts. The original tool was from 1970 and had worn out. The decals include red stripe options for the tank body and the tractor (Peterbilt 352, but could work with others). Attached pics: Box and decals; Box side; Partially assembled new-release; Instruction sheet paint guide; modified build with additional axles and Moebius wheels and modified tank body for a Michigan Special style tanker; Modified tank body (wider) and resin 2-hole wheels from KFS. Tim I think Just saw the skelly tanker in st. Ignace last weekend. Good looking Michigan setup
Goodwrench3 Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 I really wish someone would make a "current" tanker trailer like the "oval" shaped tankers on the road today (see pic in link) -- instead of the "round" cylinder tanks. http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/mike_boyd/2008/01-31/loves_frtlnr_columbia_i40_ok_01-08.html
Petetrucker07 Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 Revell made a Beall. That's a trailer Revell NEEDS to reissue. 1
mk11 Posted December 12, 2020 Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) Back to the original early seventies livery then ... the last chrome reissue was what, about ten years ago? Edited December 12, 2020 by mk11
Bills72sj Posted May 30, 2021 Posted May 30, 2021 I have the 2011 reissue of the plated Texaco tanker. I trade off the Texaco decal set for an AMOCO decal set. It is waiting for my skillset to get better so I can make a decked out "Bling" truck paired with the Australian KW in Testors Start Spangled Blue lacquer.
Goodwrench3 Posted June 12, 2023 Posted June 12, 2023 If only they would make an elliptical tanker ? 2
vincen47 Posted June 13, 2023 Posted June 13, 2023 As many have said, Revell needs to reissue the Beall tanker. This would give us a fairly modern elliptical tanker. 1
chuckyr Posted June 13, 2023 Posted June 13, 2023 On 6/12/2023 at 10:20 AM, Goodwrench3 said: If only they would make an elliptical tanker ?
Goodwrench3 Posted June 13, 2023 Posted June 13, 2023 Let me re-state... If only they would re-pop an elliptical tanker kit. ? AND come out with an elliptical tank kit in 1/25 scale ? 1
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