Ford WT9000 "The Blue Mule"

[Stuntman Mike]

Hi

Finished this after a few years of head scratching. It´s a resin cab from Australia (out of production and manufacturer out of business) with JBOT decals and I used an AMT Kenworth K123 kit as a donor. It has alloy rims and tanks and I did lots of modifications. This build was a real challenge as the cab fought me as hard as it could. The whole paintjob on the cab is a decal, except for the white color. Since the JBOT decals were made to fit the WT9000 cab from a different resin caster....pretty much nothing did actually fit. I´ve had two decal sheets to work with and that saved me in the end. I´ve had to cut the decals into a myriad of pieces and get this puzzle onto the cab without overlapping. This caused me to grow at least seven grey hairs. However, it´s finished and I´m happy with how it turned out. Here´s some outdoor shots:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking and best regards from the Stuntman who has never seriously tried to actually build a big rig model...won´t be the last for sure

[Petetrucker07]

Great build. Caroll Joe would be all over this. Well done.

[gino]

great build !   very well done !

[Old Buckaroo]

Only seven grey hairs - that isn't too bad !  What a fabulous build the Ford WT9000 is one of my most favorite trucks.  The pictures look super and you did one'heck'of a job for this to be your first semi let alone with a resin conversion.  I hope to see you building more trucks.

[towman1271]

definitely worth the time and grey hairs.. It turned out amazing.. Be proud of this one

[flat-top]

Awesome build, one fine looking Blue Mule.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Awesome build!! Great job on the decals! I couldn't help but notice that the front wheels don't have the AMT ring around the lugs, did you correct the front wheels or did you purchase them form some other source?

[GLMFAA1]

Very nice build, May add the 8th gray hair: did you miss the wipers?

greg

[1959scudetto]

Very nice build, May add the 8th gray hair: did you miss the wipers?

greg

When going over the ramp and crushing the big glass sign, Carroll Jo doesn't need any wipers... (but a bullet-proof cab would be helpful!)

Very nice model, perfect execution - great Coe truck!!!

 

[Renegade]

Great build of a great movie truck.

[Stuntman Mike]

Thanks guys. As you´ve noticed a few small pieces are still missing. Wipers, door handles and the rear mud guards for example. These parts will be added by the new owner of the model after shipping.

@Old Buckaroo: I already have the Cali Hauler in my stash to modify it into the Duel truck. A massive International Payhauler 350 and the good old Caterpillar are waiting to be built aswell. And I´d love to get my hands on a Mack R700.

@DRIPTROIT 71: The front and rear wheels are machined aluminum parts. I forgot the source, though.

[Jim B]

Great looking WT9000.  Well done.

[Kenny B]

Very nice Blue Mule. 

[Force]

Great work on this model man.

[tbill]

well done!

[angelo7]

All that great effort and great job and you won't keep it?  I'll double the offer.  Great looking rig.  I saw this movie when I was a kid.

[slusher]

Awesome build. I love it..

[ZIL 111V]

Beautiful!

Paint job/Decals + those rims/tanks look stunning!

Also reminds me of the movie I saw as a kid too, at the local Drive-In, 40 years ago!

[kilrathy10]

Oh, that is one Nice, Nice truck....Great job on this one....Graphics look awesome.....

[gatorincebu]

 

     This is a really nice build  of a iconic movie truck! you did a really good job on it. I for one will be watching for more truck builds from you.

 

 

     Be Well

      Gator

[Stuntman Mike]

Again, thanks a lot guys. Really appreciate your feedback and it inspires me to start working on the next semi. 

Cheers Kevin

[Sledsel]

Beautiful build

 

[SpreadAxle]

Very nice work.

[GearUpJammer]

Classic movie and a cool truck,great build!