Skip Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Although this isn't a subject that I'd typically build, I am happy to see it being produced and equally happy to see others are interested in it. I see a ton of research and development going into this project, the masters that went into producing the molds must be real beauties looking at the castings that came from them. The price reflects the amount of work that went into producing something of this magnitude! I can see someone taking one of these bodies along with parts from a semi truck kit and building something truely amazing. If this is typical of the resin castings that Robert Burns turns out, I can't wait to see what else lurks in his mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 oh man i want this the price is perfect, keep in mind a full detail of this wouldve ran 350 and up and still be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 The castings looks nice but as many here has said, a little too much for my wallet.One thing that cought my eye...for a Futureliner to look right it should have dual tires in all 4 corners as the real thing had...8 wheels in total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Here are some photos of my Futurliner resin body Its $150 plus shipping. Includes body, black glass, and 4 resin wheel/tires.It's mostly geared toward the promo collector market, as opposed to model builders, so it's not very detailed. Due to the spending habits of the car crowd, costs were kept lower by not including a chassis, interior, detail exterior parts, and clear glass. Some minor air bubbles need to be filled. The lower door lines on both sides need to be rescribed.With some work, it'll make a impressive model If interested, please email:Robert Burns Jr101 at Yahoo dot com Thank you for reading I had tried to contact you, but no response. Is the email Jr101 at yahoo dot com corret? Edited December 10, 2016 by carsntrucks4you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 The castings looks nice but as many here has said, a little too much for my wallet.One thing that cought my eye...for a Futureliner to look right it should have dual tires in all 4 corners as the real thing had...8 wheels in total.that would have driven the price up too much. It's hard to sell these at bargain prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 I had tried to contact you, but no response. Is the email Jr101 at yahoo dot com corret? Add robertburns in front of that and you'll have it. -Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 I have the full detailed version. I hope I get to building it next year.Any chance I could buy the windshield buck separately?PM me your current address and I'll send one over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 I had tried to contact you, but no response. Is the email Jr101 at yahoo dot com corret? I replied to you. Did you get my email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I replied to you. Did you get my email?Yes and I sent you a reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Adding my two cents worth it would not be impossible to add a lot if the missing details with what I see in these forums being done with computer generated parts being cut out of styrene sheet with machines like Crickut(?) and others used in the scrapbooking hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Gore Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Great futuristic design. I could put rail wheels under this thing and make a 1/35 what-if Loco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Section it a little and you could have a very interesting Bonneville contender... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimStangohr Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 The castings looks nice but as many here has said, a little too much for my wallet.One thing that cought my eye...for a Futureliner to look right it should have dual tires in all 4 corners as the real thing had...8 wheels in total.Robert, you could offer the option of a second set of tires for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimStangohr Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 It looks like a super well done kit. $150 is not a lot of money for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 Robert, you could offer the option of a second set of tires for it.Sure but you'll have to find a way of mounting the wheels after grinding away the inner wheel wells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I got mine. Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimStangohr Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It would cost a pretty penny to model that scene as a diorama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 With dual rear axles, that would look killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 12 buses and a 32 vehicle support staff. that had to be an amazing scene coming into towns back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertburns Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 I got mine. Great Thank you! Please post photos when you build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I won the blue version at the GSL Museum action, $90 seems like a steal after reading the previous comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st 700 Quad Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I gotta say. I bought one of these and the finish on the raw casting is so nice and smooth it will almost be a shame to paint it. It is as good as or better than the old Monogram kits where they polished the molds and the parts were ultra shiny. I can't say enough about how nice this piece is and well worth the price. I know how much RTV costs having done some casting of my own and the amount of RTV to make a mold for this must have been hundreds of dollars worth. And the mold must weigh a ton.Sugggestion for next project....the predecessor to this. the Streamliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Go Greyhound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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