dogma3 Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 is this the only kit that TILTS forward??? and does it have pre-opening doors as well or do i have to cut them out? never done one of these and the last semi i built was back in jr. high school......i am now 50.....been awhile thanks for any input
gatorincebu Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Scott, The doors are separate pieces and are a pain to get to work right. The cab does tilt, not sure how well. However it can be a fun build. Be Well Gator
dogma3 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Posted September 20, 2015 THANKS for the info.......i prefer a challenge ,, besides i started out HINGING 1/64 scale DIECAST...... and that can be a pain in the A.....................
Truck parts Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 I built one many years ago,I need to get one and build it as something else.
scummy Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 I remember building one of these back in the 70's for a bloke , i had no trouble with the doors or the tilting of the cab . Remember it looked so cool amongst the amt trucks . I got one here somewhere in the garage , i got as far as stuffing a 903 cummins in it and putting bud wheels all round . I must dig it out and finish it .
landman Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 I built one too. I agree with the doors being a pain. The tilt bit works well.
Longbox55 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Neat kit. I have 6 of them in my stash right now waiting their turns. One suggestion I will make, especially if you're going to display it with a load on a bed/mounted box, or hooked up to a trailer, will be to make a slight alteration in the rear springs to let it sit level. I don't recall where I found it, but there are directions on how to modify the springs to lower the rear to a more appropriate "loaded" ride height. as the kit comes, the rear sits very high.
Rotorbolt73 Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 I've built this kit a few years ago. It was quite the challenge. Especially getting the frame / chassis level and square. Getting the doors to open and cab to tilt does take some careful work. But it is a neat kit when done.
dogma3 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Posted September 25, 2015 thanks for xtra info....im thinking of even buying xtra material and make some of the parts look for realistic wires, exhasust . etcNeat kit. I have 6 of them in my stash right now waiting their turns. One suggestion I will make, especially if you're going to display it with a load on a bed/mounted box, or hooked up to a trailer, will be to make a slight alteration in the rear springs to let it sit level. I don't recall where I found it, but there are directions on how to modify the springs to lower the rear to a more appropriate "loaded" ride height. as the kit comes, the rear sits very high.Neat kit. I have 6 of them in my stash right now waiting their turns. One suggestion I will make, especially if you're going to display it with a load on a bed/mounted box, or hooked up to a trailer, will be to make a slight alteration in the rear springs to let it sit level. I don't recall where I found it, but there are directions on how to modify the springs to lower the rear to a more appropriate "loaded" ride height. as the kit comes, the rear sits very high.
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