KJ790 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 I started this one with an AMT Tyrone Malone Papa Truck kit. I shortened the chassis and the cab, cut off the aerodyne roof, and made a new flat roof for the cab. I added some aluminum front wheels and resin 2-hole drive wheels, then scratch built the exhaust, intake, and fuel tanks. The engine and transmission were swapped out for a 3406 Caterpillar from a Revell snap kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 As usual you have the abillity to capture the "right look", totally awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Dang that sure is purty!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 That is excellent. That aluminum steer/2 hole drive combo brings back so many memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Fantastic craftsmanship which made for beautiful build! This is extremely nice looking. And your photography is up there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Excellent work, as we’ve come to expect, yet unique. Your builds like this capture the essence of trucking of yesteryear. The grit, power, and pride that made us truck fans from the beginning - it all can be seen in these photos. They seem to come alive, you can practically hear the engine idle, and smell the diesel fumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Force said: As usual you have the abillity to capture the "right look", totally awsome. Exactly!! Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 A very authentic looking rig nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I like that trailer with the Thermo King Reefer very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Excellent build, and beautiful pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 It looks great with the trailer! Looks like so many I saw back in the 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Man, that is a good looking model.... Excellent work... Very nice detail.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 1/1/2020 at 1:49 AM, vincen47 said: Excellent work, as we’ve come to expect, yet unique. Your builds like this capture the essence of trucking of yesteryear. The grit, power, and pride that made us truck fans from the beginning - it all can be seen in these photos. They seem to come alive, you can practically hear the engine idle, and smell the diesel fumes. Absolutely my thoughts - it looks like a real rig on the parking lot of a big truck stop ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Excellent work and great photo's!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Absolutely fantastic build! Great realism, and great pictures too. Hard to tell it from a 1/1 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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