IH Transtar Eagle II COE- decent kit?

[gotnitro?]

I'm looking at building the above kit modeled after one my step dad drove for years. I haven't seen many builds of this particular model, and looking for opinions on its quality of build. Are they're any serious fit issues, or quirks that I should be aware of before jumping in?

I remember riding shotgun a few times running salt from local mine to the  pads, and a longer trip into Canada to a oil refinery for a load of HOT oil for the local paving company

Thanks for anyone's input 

[Mr mopar]

if you have one ? that's the first step ,if not good luck finding one they are pricey other then that the kit it self is very good,no real hang up. hope this helps you out.

[redneckrigger]

It is a very good kit, and as mentioned above, is hard to find. They are well made, good fitting, and a piece MANY of us would like to see re-issued!

[doogie7046]

Its a great kit, one of my favourites. The only thing I would do is move the battery box back about 1/8 inch or so and also move both fuel tanks back as well to keep them lined up.  By moving back the battery box it allows the front wheels to be in a turned position without hitting the battery box.  Here are a few of mine.  The daycab Transcon is actually the Transtar 11 Eagle just back dated as best I could to represent the CO 4070A

[extmcdriver]

Outstanding builds, very nicely done!!!

[gotnitro?]

X2 !! Thanks everyone for the feedback, and the pics were outstanding! 

I've been watching the auction sites for one, waiting patiently for a deal!

 Would love to see someone reissue this one

[doogie7046]

Thanks for the compliments.  I know that an unbuilt kit is pricey and hard to come by so you may want to have a look at buying a rebuilder.  Only the yellow Ryder was a fresh kit, the others were built up junkers that I restored.  In fact I am working on two CO 4070A junkers and two more Transtar Eagles.  Until this kit is reissued builtups can be a cheap way to get what you want on your shelf.

 

[Chuck Most]

I got one a few years ago (1996 reissue) for about 45 bucks, factory sealed. So don't give up hope, they are out there, and you can nab one for a reasonable price. I'm really hoping Round 2 will bring this one back.

[Mike77]

One of my favorite kits as well. I built many of them back in the 70's, and this one from the '96 reissue...

 

[gotnitro?]

Thank you again everyone, I have noticed the prices are steep for these lately.  I never thought to watch for rebuilders..seems a very good option.

Luckily the truck I rode in hasn't been scrapped yet, but the owner said it's in sorry shape...guess the frame and cab have been rotted driving  thru the harsh NY winters

Does the kit allow for the day cab?  

[Fat Brian]

For a day cab you either have to cut it up yourself or find a resin conversion. This is another thing in favor of finding a kit to rebuild, it will be much cheaper if you mess it up.

[gotnitro?]

Ok thanks! 

[Truck parts]

Check out illini resin in the add for www.aitruckmodlels.com 

[Mike C]

Here's a review I found of the kit with the box opened up:

http://www.modeltruckbuilder.com/index.php?/forums/topic/73-ertl-international-transtar-ii-eagle-6183/

[gotnitro?]

Thanks for the link! 

[Force]

I built one of these a long time ago (back in the late 80's) and after what I remember it went together quite easy and was well detailed.
I have one more in my stash so one of these days I'm going to have another go at one.

[Truck parts]

I also have one put back for someday