AMT Autocar A64B

[the goon]

Alrighty then,

I finally tried my first big rig tractor build. My main area of modeling are rc scale ships,  but I enjoy car/truck builds between boat projects. I was looking for a somewhat older type tractor to try, and this kit fit the bill. I knew this was a reissue , and that the fit, and instructions may not be the best; the fit overall was good, but the instructions were somewhat vague for me as I really don't know anything about big rigs. While looking at the photos you will probably find several mistakes (drivers side fuel tank nozzle is backwards ?). My intent was to build a well used, but not destroyed tractor (original frame, body resprayed a couple of times, but starting to show age). Kit was built oob, except for the added chain on the grill guard. Paints were all rattle can, and weathering was washes/pastels. This was a enjoyable build for me, despite not knowing where several items went: the hood hold downs being an example. I went by the photo of the full size tractor. I Will break up the photos in a couple groups. As usual, all comments/criticism/threats are welcome, and encouraged.

Mark

Edited December 8, 2020 by the goon

[the goon]

Here's the second group of photos. The photo of the full size tractor is when I decided to place the hood hold down.

Mark

[Jim B]

Great looking Autocar.  It's a well used work horse.

[the goon]

8 minutes ago, Jim B said:

Great looking Autocar.  It's a well used work horse.

Thanks. I like the well used, but not abused types of subjects.

Mark

[Tankman]

Nice job Mark it looks great ,I to love the used and driven look.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks Awesome!! The weathering really makes this one! Great work!

[the goon]

1 hour ago, Tankman said:

Nice job Mark it looks great ,I to love the used and driven look.

Thanks. I believe everything is used, one it leaves the lot.

Mark

[the goon]

19 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Looks Awesome!! The weathering really makes this one! Great work!

Thanks. Weathering is my favorite part of modeling. Learned something new on this one; mix some vaseline with a small amount of black weathering powder to simulate the grease on the fifth wheel.

Mark

[yh70]

awesome job

[the goon]

2 minutes ago, yh70 said:

awesome job

Thanks.

[iamsuperdan]

Really, really nice. I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I like building trucks, but really know nothing about them.

[the goon]

1 hour ago, iamsuperdan said:

Really, really nice. I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I like building trucks, but really know nothing about them.

Thanks. Seen them my whole life, just never became that interested in 1:1 trucks, but like models of them.

[Bronzekeg]

turned out great

[the goon]

23 minutes ago, Bronzekeg said:

turned out great

Thanks.

Mark

[Warren D]

Looks good!

[gotnitro?]

Nicely done  ! Really like the dust effects very convincing 

[the goon]

4 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Nicely done  ! Really like the dust effects very convincing 

Thanks. There's always that line between doing enough for it to seen, and look realistic, and going too far.

Mark

Edited December 10, 2020 by the goon

[the goon]

4 hours ago, Warren D said:

Looks good!

Thanks. I would like to try a cabover tractor now ?.

Mark

[PappyD340]

Very nice, well done!

[the goon]

31 minutes ago, PappyD340 said:

Very nice, well done!

Thanks.

[gatorincebu]

 

      Mark,

                yes I like it . You did a real nice job on this one. The weathering looks really good from here !

 

 

     Be Well

     Gator

[the goon]

2 hours ago, gatorincebu said:

 

      Mark,

                yes I like it . You did a real nice job on this one. The weathering looks really good from here !

 

 

     Be Well

     Gator

Thanks.

[slusher]

Great looking Autocar,  very realistic weathering...

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[the goon]

11 hours ago, slusher said:

Great looking Autocar,  very realistic weathering...

Thanks. As I've said before, weathering is my favorite part of modeling.