BigBad Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) Hi guys, this is my annual build, an Italeri FLD120 with a Moebius 53 foot Great Dane roll up door dry van. I have seen these D&R rigs go up and down the highways since I was a kid. In the early 90's I was struck by the styling of the FLD as being a breakthrough at the time, being very good looking for a fleet truck. So, since I'm familiar with the Day & Ross "Ship The Big Orange" paint scheme and still liking the FLD so much, I decided to make one of my own! So here is the breakdown, I started with the Italeri kit that has the silver truck box art with the cab side exhausts. The truck is box stock except for shortened rear hubs, "baby moon" button hub covers, Michelin drive tires from SIA A&N and a replaced the roof air deflector with a unit from a Revell of G Pete 359. Air brake hoses are on the truck and trailer too. The Moebius smoothside is also almost bone stock, except for the scratch built wheel hubs and KFS 1/24 scale wheels and Italeri tires to match. All wheels roll on the rig, that's just something I have to keep. No I don't play with them, it's just that I need to keep the "functionality" on all my builds. The decals are from Jerry at Modeltruckin'. I still have to go through some last details like the connecting hoses and wires to get the whole package finished though. Here are the pictures... Edited August 2, 2016 by BigBad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Nice, clean, sharp build. You did a very good job on the entire rig, really looks good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 That's a real beauty.. Love the paint scheme on that baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Wow!! That is one sharp looking truck!! You did one excellent job on both the tractor and trailer!! I really like the paint scheme! I looks like the real thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Great looking combination. The details on the Freighliner & trailer are spot-on. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Howard Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Top class build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny900 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Well done, looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Very nice work on that build! Love the colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Awesome! You did an excellent job on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Beautiful Truck and trailer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 very nice ! great build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Incredible, great paint, very nice looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack! Ack-ack! Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Super clean and VERY beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Beautiful and perfectly done, really flawless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Great looking model. Black and orange always seem to work well together. And you mad ir look better with your separation lines. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Man.....This is beautiful....Just beautiful.....I, too, remember when these trucks first came out.....I was thinking the same thing....."Total Breakthrough"....Always liked these rigs.....I don't think I've ever seen a "Day and Ross" truck down in these parts, but it sure does look good in that orange.....Love it, love it, love it.....Just too cool....I think I'll have to do a little more research on this company.....As you may know, I'm a big fan of the orange..... I know....Big shocker, huh.....Anyways....I'm totally diggin' this model.....SWEET !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 What a great looking rig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I don't think I've ever seen a "Day and Ross" truck down in these parts, but it sure does look good in that orangei don't know if the run down to Texas, but they do run the East Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I see Day & Ross rigs quite often and you really nailed the look! Two stunning builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Big & bad for sure. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 That looks great. You did a nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 That's a real beauty.. Love the paint scheme on that baby I agree, beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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