Want to know about Italeri Kits

[Ayatollah]

I am considering two Italeris: Ford 9000 LTL and the mack Superliner.

Are these any good, and what engine etc? The Superliner doesn't look too nice, but I like the looks of the Ford and would like to give that a shot if it's not a total mess. Other than the wheels, it doesn't look bad. It looks like the Mack has no nameplates anywhere and the proportions look sad.

[mackinac359]

Italeri's truck kits almost build themselves.

The tricky part is the multi-piece cabs, something different when you are used to the 1 piece AMT/Ertl cabs.

The Italeri kits typically have nice chrome plating, minimal flash to remove, and almost everything fits the first time.

The Ford LTL9000 is a nice kit. The engine is a Cummins.

Tim

[Jim B]

I've read that the Superliner has some issues (curbside, Freighliner frame, no logos/insignia etc.), but the ones I've seen build out nicely though.

Here are some articles from 2001 Scale Auto Enthusiast concerning correcting/detailing the Mack Superliner:

http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca...01_01__januari/

http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca...1_02__februari/

http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca...2001_03__march/

http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca...2001_04__april/

http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca..._2001_06__june/

It's a lot of work, but your Superliner will look really nice when it's done.

Edited December 30, 2008 by Jim B

[Ayatollah]

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

I'll probably do the Ford then. My main wrecker for years was an '87 with a cummins, I switched to a factory reman CAT 3406B at a million-two. I guess it comes with one of the right engines, which is nice. I'd build it with the cummins.

I'm not sure I feel like doing the Mack. That's the only superliner out there other than a resin conversion kit. Maybe some day.

Thank you both again!

[Jim B]

Personally, I like the LTL9000 better myself.

[Ayatollah]

I took some time to read those articles, and I appreciate the opportunity to see them.

I had no Eye Deer they (Italeri) made a freightshaker into a Mack! It would probably be easier to start with a Mack kit and do a conversion! I will pass on that for now, I have plenty of two-year projects as it is. The real thing wasn't a bad truck at all. I want to do the Ford and have ordered one. Is italeri the ones that have the lift off roofs? I've never done any Italeri kits, other than a tank so I'm new as it gets.

Thank You!

[SpreadAxle]

Jim, thanks so much for posting these. I have these articles from somewhere, but it's helpful to have them on the computer as well.

[Old Albion]

Jim,

Thanks also for posting the details on the MACK. They will come in usefull for detailing a 500 HP MACK V8 from Auslowe I will be building in a future project.

Best Wishes

Dave Bates

[Jim B]

You're welcome. I found them a while ago, and I thought they applied here. Might be a project I'll attempt some time in the future.

[Ayatollah]

I finally got the Ford 9000.

Beautiful kits! I got two, one is the Zack-Lift style wrecker, I am VERY impressed!

I am used to the Ertl and old AMT kits, and even newer Revell, but these Fords are beautiful, other than the dash.

I got a revell 1/32 Mig 21 and he two Ford kits today, so now I just need 10 years to get all 3 built!

Thanks for the input, now I need a good 3406 B

[mountaindewd]

Ayatollah,

Give this a try. He may have what you're looking for.

http://sourkrautsmodeltrucks.com/

Les