BRBO 2021 - Volvo VN780 w/ Container trailer

[iamsuperdan]

Well, I suspect it will be a few weeks before I get started on the kits, so I figured I'd at least get started on the build thread.

I'm building Italeri's Volvo VN780 and the relatively new AMT 40ft Container trailer, which I believe is just a reboxed Italeri kit.

The truck will be built pretty much box stock. I will be attempting to make the trailer more North American, as opposed to the Euro-spec it seems to be.

There's a container yard a few minutes from where I work, so I see these trucks daily, and will be stopping to see if I can take some pics for correct detailing.

I have a couple of ideas for the paint & decals, just figuring out which will be easier to make myself!

 

 

[Pete68]

Looks like a great build. I’ve been pulling sea containers now for 24yrs. I’ll be watching. I see these combos all the time. We have a Owner Operator that has a red Volvo like what your building and there’s several other truckers around St. Louis that run those Volvo’s too. If you need a pic of something let me know I’ll be glad to help 

Edited January 2, 2021 by Pete68

[tbill]

Looking forward to this build,  they are great looking rigs.

[signguy2108]

I love the 780's, but i swore i would never but another one! I like the container choice

[gotnitro?]

Sounds like a fun build ! Adding the container trailer really allows variety since they can be any color or random markings 

The 780 makes an attractive truck too, always surprising its only curbside 

[Sam I Am]

That is one slick looking tractor.  

[Olskoolrodder]

I put over 500K miles on one of those Volvos in the 00's (I no longer drive trucks) I really liked them, looking forward to this one! I looked for one of these on eBay but couldn't find one in my budget.

[iamsuperdan]

So I still haven't started the build yet, but last night I was playing around with making white decals. 

The colour scheme I'm aiming for is dark and requires white lettering, so I need to figure this out.

I have a backup plan just in case my experiments fail.

 

I've picked up a few different types of decal paper from some art supply shops, and am getting some okay results so far.

 

Fingers crossed.

[Sam I Am]

Whichever way you go, it will turn out awesome. 

By the way, love your avatar!  ?

[Bronzekeg]

nice looking rig, following.

[iamsuperdan]

Guess I should give an update for February.

I have opened the boxes, and have looked at the instructions now. 

And I'm still playing with making decals. I think I have it nailed down now.

 

One day soon, I'll actually start building!

[iamsuperdan]

Finally got this thing started last night. Didn't get much done, but started laying out parts, sanding, smoothing, etc.

Noticed one of the rear splashguards had broken off in the box, so reattached that. 

 

In typical Italeri fashion, there are goofy decals, and plenty of them. According to the instructions, this truck is spcifically aimed for the American market, so I guess that means everything has to be star spangled. The Revell Pete 359 took this to even further extremes.

 

It does come with this sheet of "chrome" decals/stickers. Not sure how many of these I'll actually use

 

As I said, I didn't get much done. Just fitting the rear axles together. They still need to be sanded smooth. They're not glued in in this pic or complete. They're just placed in the frame to keep them square. Step 1 of the instructions is complete. 

[Mopar - D]

Glad to see you starting your build Dan. Looking forward to seeing more of your progress. 

[iamsuperdan]

Yeah, it's nice to finally get going on this. I have some catching up to do!

[gotnitro?]

Nice progress Dan ! Heard the Volvo was a popular kit and can see why 

Sounds like your doing it w the box art ?

[iamsuperdan]

40 minutes ago, gotnitro? said:

Sounds like your doing it w the box art ?

 

 

In other news, anyone want some decals?