dodge L-700 semi

[diymirage]

like the title says, i finally got started on my dodge L700 tiltcab semi

it came as a kit with a busted up ford and a flatbed trailer.

this is definatly a challenging kit to say the least. it is my first and very likely last lindberg kit

the instructions are not very good, the parts ar not numbered and there is massive flashing on the parts.

having said that, it is a fun build never the less.

as far as paintsceme goes i will go with a flatblack frame, red cab, tan interior and green engine

here are some pictures of my progress

and just for the heck of it, what it would look like with a hemi

i am going to go for an older look, like the truck has actually been out on the road for the last several years, so a slightly weathered paint job, bare metal showing on the steps and maybe even some rust

i know it didnt show well in the pictures but the engine is pretty nasty, i think it might be sweating some oil (it is a dodge afterall)

this is my first dodge truck and my first semi in a long while so as always, comment and suggestions are welcomed

[mackinac359]

You are off to a really good start.

You are correct, it is a most challenging kit to build. The door hinges are fiddly to work with.

Tim

[diymirage]

You are off to a really good start.

You are correct, it is a most challenging kit to build. The door hinges are fiddly to work with.

Tim

it wasnt untill after i placed the cab on the frame to get a quick peek of what it looked like i realised how much more lil parts will need to be painted red including said hinges, cover plates and sections of rear rim (i thought they would go on the back and therfore be painted black)