Chuck Most Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 This is the AMT reissue, with a shortened wheelbase, wheels and tires from an Italeri accessories set, modified cab steps, and a scratchbuilt wet tank, stacks, and air cleaner setup. I upgraded the engine to an NTC-350 using spare parts from a Road Boss. The paint and stripes need a little touch up here and there, but I'll take care of that once I finish up the gravel trailer for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 The shortened wheelbase makes a big difference. Looks really good. Great paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chu Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 That's a beautiful best I like the spoke wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Now that is one sharp looking Freightliner!! A real workhorse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Chuck, I like it !! The wheelbase , the wheels and tires, paint job .Great combination. I think it will look good with the gravel bucket behind it. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat-top Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Awesome build, stout looking Freightliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Very nice Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Super sharp semi Chuck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher J Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 The kickin` it old school. Looks great. I like me stretched but what you did really for the truck. Looking forward to seeing what it looks like with the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Very nice, Chuck. I like everything about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 That's a great looking Freightliner, Chuck. Well done. I like it with the spokes & bigger tires. How much did you shorten the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I like it a lot . Chuck where did the decals come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Super sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 great looking rig Chuck, shorter wheel base really works on that truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks guys! That's a great looking Freightliner, Chuck. Well done. I like it with the spokes & bigger tires. How much did you shorten the frame? It's cut down about an inch from what's in the kit. I doubt this wheelbase would be possible with the kit-supplied transmission, as the driveshaft is just over a scale foot long now! I like it a lot . Chuck where did the decals come from? Flag decals are from the Peterbilt 359, and the Thunder Sand & Gravel signs are from the gravel trailer kit. The yellow stripes are from an old Microscale sheet. And... here's the gravel trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 What about the mud flap decals ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 What about the mud flap decals ? I think those came from the Model King Allison Thunderland kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Chuck, That truck looks good with the gravel bucket ! Nice job on both. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I think those came from the Model King Allison Thunderland kit. Thanks Chuck Fantastic Freightliner BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Oh, that looks amazing.....The wheels and tires really set it off.....They look awesome on that Freightliner.....Never would have thought of using those for this one.....And it looks even more imposing with the gravel trailer attached to it.....I love the color scheme, too.....You've done an amazing job on this one, Chuck.....Hats off to you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is one nice looking rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Very nice rig to look at. Wonderful job on truck & trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 This is a great looking truck. The paint and colours are perfect. Excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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