CF White-Freightliner SD with doubles

[1959scudetto]

Another old build from 1984/85: amt/Matchbox "Pabst" Freightliner converted into a SD version using the drive axle of "Pop's" Ford Louisville Short hauler. Due to lack of reference material (only one b/w photo), this one has a lot of mistakes - definitely a candidate for rebuilding - the weathering is bad, the putty around the headlights has shrunk over time, the wheelbase is much too long, lots of small details are wrong, etc.etc. - you name it! These photos are from 2005 (model was 20 years old back then, I still have it)

A truck like this needs doubles hooked to it :

[kenton44]

An old build that looks pretty sweet still. Nice work!

[grodudulle77]

Nice build Helmut, this old big rig has an authentic look !! ??

[Jim B]

That's really well done.  I'm sure it takes up some shelf space!

[ChrisR]

VERY NICE!

[happy grumpy]

That 's a beautiful rig Helmut, the weathering makes authentic. 

[Warren D]

Still looks good to me.

[Dutzie]

Really like the single headlights. Excellent work!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I really like this one! I like the weathering! Excellent work! It has held up well!

[leafsprings]

On 5/19/2022 at 4:59 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

I really like this one! I like the weathering! Excellent work! It has held up well!

I agree, ready for a wash after a long haul the wet Pacific Northwest. The CF decals have held up well also.

[trick my mixer]

looks pretty good to me. Nice job on this one.

[OldTrucker]

Takes me back to the good old days when I first started trucking.

Great looking build!

 

[Mopar - D]

Awesome build Helmut! I would leave it just as is. If anything I would build a new one with what you can do today and put them side by side for comparison. 

[Bills72sj]

Nice rig. The Doubles trailers will be my next big rig project when I get my race car hauler done.

[Plastheniker]

Excellent work very well preserved!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I like it!! I think that the weathering looks great! Nice work!!

[1959scudetto]

Thank you all guys, for your nice comments on this oldie - the model itself and the weathering leave a lot to be desired (the "weathering" on the roof of the trailers is simply : DUST ! I didn't wipe it off before taking photos.)

Edited July 6, 2022 by 1959scudetto

[slusher]

Fantastic Freightliner and trailers!

[gatorincebu]

 Helmut,

      Nice work. That rigs looks good from where I am >

 

    Be Well

      Gator