Hermann Kersten Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Hello everybody, Today i'd like to share this MB Actros 2544 Sideloader with a Reefer container. I made this model because in europe we see more and more this kind of construction on a straight truck. This Hook system is actually an old system, somewhere around the 50's, and is nowadays more commonly seen here in Europe. The 2 big manufacturers are Hammar and Steelbro, besides these big names are more local manufacturers who make this loadsytem for companies that have their own design of this loadsystem. That's why I thought it was a nice idea, to make a 1/24 version of this loadsystem on a straight truck. For this model i modified the Mercedes Actros cabine is from a megaspace cabine into a smaller L-version cabine, the truck chassis is cutted behind the cabine and scratch build the whole chassis which also has a liftable tag axle. On the front i made also an airsuspension on the front axle, Modify the V8 engine to a V6, scratch build the sideloader and the Reefer container. The business description on the container are very thin stickers from an advertising company, who design and make these stickers according to the builder's personal choice. Ok gentlemen, lets go to the pictures and i hope you will like this model. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 that is awesome...great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Fantastic build and realistic finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Nice side loader. That is a great idea and fantastic execution. Again, the details are awesome. Really, nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 VERY NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Beautiful fabrication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Your attention to detail is stunning. Most impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Thanks guys, thank you for the nice coments and liking this truck! Hermann. Edited May 8, 2018 by Hermann Kersten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 So, where are the pictures of the model? ....amazing build.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 Thank you for the nice comment Tom. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Awesome work!!! Love your trucks!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Simply amazing, fantastic work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 Thanks for the nice and enthusiastic comments. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 This baby is awesome....I'm loving it....You've got some skills, Man....I love European trucks, and this is one of the coolest....Love to see models of how Y'all get stuff done over there....Outstanding work, Man...Outstanding....What a cool idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Totally realistic, reminds me of my days in Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Super nice build , lots of great detail . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 man that's cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Amazing!! Looks like the real thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack! Ack-ack! Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Top notch work and unbelievable pictures. Could be said about your other models too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Quite simply a stunning model. Your attention to detail is outstanding. Very well done ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Thank you for the nice comments guys and liking this model! Hermann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Hi Hermann, great to see you and your outstanding models here in the MCM Forum! Unusual model, beautiful execution, fantastic pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Thank you for watching and commenting my work Jürgen. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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