DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 This was built for fun. It is a bit of a custom and definitely not a stock build. The cab and fender assembly is resin from KP Conversions. The frame is an old AMT R-Model Mack frame that I got off of Ebay before the kit was re-released, The front springs, front axle, fuel tanks and all the brake chambers came from the R-Model as well. The steering box was from the parts box from an unknown source. The rear suspension is Peterbilt Air Leaf from the snap kit, and I believe the axles as well as the pogo stick to be from the Road Boss kit. The fifth wheel plate is from the snap Peterbilt and the fifth wheel is AMT. The engine is a Detroit 4-71 that was cut down from a Spaulding Trading and Shipping 6-71 with a few parts from an AMT 8v-71 and a few parts box accessories. The transmission and front bumper are from the Ertl Transtar II. The seats are from the Monogram CJ-7. The wheels and tires are AMT from who knows where. It's a little different, but I'm happy with how it turned out. IMG_2165 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2174 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_E2129 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_E2159 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_E2155 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2164 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2141 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2139 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2136 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2126 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2122 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2115 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Pretty cool looking. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Surprised the hood opens with so much rust. Nice build! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 That's a nice job, Brian. Really nice. One question: Did you leave the chrome off the front and sides of the hood on purpose? Just askin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Awesome build! Really nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Jim B said: Pretty cool looking. Nice job. Thanks Jim!! 59 minutes ago, Lordmodelbuilder said: Surprised the hood opens with so much rust. Nice build! I like it! Thanks! The hood does take some effort. 55 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said: That's a nice job, Brian. Really nice. One question: Did you leave the chrome off the front and sides of the hood on purpose? Just askin' Thanks so much Charles! I did debate about the hood chrome along with the roof top accessories. It may not have been the best choice to leave it off, but in the end, I think I liked it better off. I also know that technically the hood release is part of the front hood chrome, but I figured that maybe this one could have a good ol' redneck conversion. 19 minutes ago, slusher said: Awesome build! Really nicely done! Thanks Carl!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Another excellent build Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Oh to build something with that much character! I absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 That turned out great Brian! The IH bumper was a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 What a great looking truck! Everything works extremely well together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 great build as usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Great job Brian.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 18 hours ago, ChrisR said: Looks great!! Thanks Chris!! 15 hours ago, Mopar - D said: Another excellent build Brian! Thanks so much Dan! 15 hours ago, landman said: Oh to build something with that much character! I absolutely love it. Thanks Pat! I modeled my compressor on this one after yours on your GM V-12. 14 hours ago, drinkone2 said: That turned out great Brian! The IH bumper was a good choice. Thanks Jim! I had to narrow it a bit, but even before even before it was narrowed, it just looked the part to me. 13 hours ago, wrecker388 said: What a great looking truck! Everything works extremely well together. Thanks!! It was mostly left over parts except for the 50 Ford specific parts. 9 hours ago, Ken Gilkeson said: great build as usual Thanks Ken!! 5 hours ago, towman1271 said: Great job Brian.. Thanks Dave!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PettyKW43 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 That is a great build! The cut down Transtar II bumper is a great touch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Brian buddy....awesome build..!!! Kind of reminds me of the truck in the movie (Dual)? I love older Road tractors looks...and engines..the 671 is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 On 9/27/2018 at 12:04 AM, PettyKW43 said: That is a great build! The cut down Transtar II bumper is a great touch!! Thanks! I almost hated to cut it as expensive as those kits have gotten, but I'm glad that I did. On 9/27/2018 at 6:14 AM, disabled modeler said: Brian buddy....awesome build..!!! Kind of reminds me of the truck in the movie (Dual)? I love older Road tractors looks...and engines..the 671 is my favorite. Thanks Mark! I considered building a Duel truck in the future, but maybe with a different take. Maybe the way it looked new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Love old tractors too, and everything about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 16 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Thanks! I almost hated to cut it as expensive as those kits have gotten, but I'm glad that I did. Thanks Mark! I considered building a Duel truck in the future, but maybe with a different take. Maybe the way it looked new. Brian buddy....the Lindberg tanker trailer would make a nice trailer for the Dual build. I love that tanker design and looks myself. I have a couple of future projects Id like to use the Detroit 671s in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Looks great Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Awesome job Brian ! Looks like a real work truck that's been heavily worked ! Now she can retire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 On 9/29/2018 at 4:24 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Love old tractors too, and everything about this. Thanks Bill! I stopped building models about 18 years ago and started restoring tractors. I soon found out that model building was closer to my price range. I'm still kind of a tractor nut though. On 9/30/2018 at 6:31 AM, disabled modeler said: Brian buddy....the Lindberg tanker trailer would make a nice trailer for the Dual build. I love that tanker design and looks myself. I have a couple of future projects Id like to use the Detroit 671s in. Thanks again Mark! I have a couple of 6-71 projects planned myself. 5 hours ago, k100 said: Looks great Brian. Thanks Mark!! 4 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Awesome job Brian ! Looks like a real work truck that's been heavily worked ! Now she can retire Thanks Jeff! It's retired to the case now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Three thumbs up! Great job, Brian. Wasn't there a marketing ad: "Built Ford tough!"? Fits it to a T!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Wow, great work! The rust is very well and convincingly executed. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 On 10/1/2018 at 4:55 PM, Chariots of Fire said: Three thumbs up! Great job, Brian. Wasn't there a marketing ad: "Built Ford tough!"? Fits it to a T!! Thanks again Charles!! On 10/3/2018 at 2:59 PM, Hermann Kersten said: Wow, great work! The rust is very well and convincingly executed. Hermann. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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