drinkone2 Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 My entry is going to be the International CO 4070A that I've had sitting around for many years. I'm not getting any younger so I figure it's time to start building all of these old kits, and this B.R.B.O. is the perfect reason to do this one. 20190110_183159 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr 20190110_183208 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr 20190114_055222_HDR by Jim Gavin, on Flickr The cab was painted white when I purchased it, but it will be stripped. I searched around the web until I found the look I'm going for On SF Stevo's Flickr site. Transtar by SF Stevo, on Flickr Depending on how long it takes me to finish the truck I may build the trailer as well if there's time left.
gotnitro? Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 Great choice Jim ! These IH trucks really fit together well and look killer when complete. Really like your paint scheme it looks very classic I spied a Brockway lurking in the background too nice truck
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 The best kit ever! Looking forward to seeing this one built! Welcome to the Build Off!
Sam I Am Posted February 4, 2019 Posted February 4, 2019 I have one of these that needs a complete restoration. Love the lines and looking forward to yours.
SpreadAxle Posted February 5, 2019 Posted February 5, 2019 I can't wait to see where you go with this one.
Rusty92 Posted February 5, 2019 Posted February 5, 2019 Wow still sealed even. Nothing like that old kit smell either! Good luck!
stitchdup Posted February 5, 2019 Posted February 5, 2019 Sweet truck, Here's hoping you get time for a trailer too as it would make a good looking pair
drinkone2 Posted February 20, 2019 Author Posted February 20, 2019 Well I'm almost 3 weeks into this and I did manage a little progress. It's been a long time since I've built one of these old ERTL kits and I'd forgotten how much nicer these were to build compared to the AMT kits. There's absolutely no flash, very little mold lines to clean up, and it didn't require building a jig and weighing down the frame to get it to glue up square. It's in primer now and the basic Detroit is built and has the base color on. 4070A progress 2/20/19 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr 4070A progress 2/20/19 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr Also I've decided to change from my original build plan as a tractor and box van to a west coast truck and trailer flatbed combo. It will be based on this pic that I found on Eric Wizke's Flickr pages. Eric Wizke photo by Jim Gavin, on Flickr It will most likely be the same colors and I'll be using 5-hole Budds all the way around. I'm not sure if I'll scratch build the flatbeds or if I'll use the Great Dane extendable flat as a starting point.
gotnitro? Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 Looking good ! You made an interesting point..my IH transtar eagle 2 fell together, very enjoyable build , and actually looks great..almost like the Tamiya armor kits too bad there isn't more offerings from Ertl
tbill Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 Always loved the look of these trucks. That’s going to be a cool color combo, should look great with the trailers.
drinkone2 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Posted March 30, 2019 Slow going on this at the moment but I did manage to get the frame and accessories painted in the base color. Cab is masked off and getting 2nd color this weekend. I also stripped the chrome and sprayed it with Alclad. I scored a box of built up glue bomb trailers for $10 at a show in March and it included a both Fruehauf and Great Dane flats so now I have the missing parts to do the bed and pull trailer. 20190330_070010 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr 20190330_070020 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr
Sam I Am Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 10 hours ago, Jimbo8v92 said: Color looks awsome on the chassis ? What he said..??
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