Plastheniker Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Hi, standing side by side in a display cabinet big rigs and medium trucks make an interesting contrast. The modeling industry, however, offers nothing except the kit of the not very attractive Opel Blitz, the aged kit of the C-600 and the ancient kit of the L-700. Instead of scratch building a complete model it saves some effort using a converted pick-up cab. Some time ago I showed a 1948 Ford F-8 and a 1955 Ford F-800, so this is my third of these conversions. This time I used the cab of the excellent Monogram Ford V-8 pick-up partially. Grille and interior remained unmodified, but the lower edges of the cab had to be lengthened and the bonnet had to be modified for the much bigger fenders. The rest, i. e. the complete chassis including the smallish wheels, the oddly shaped fenders and the running boards were scratch built. So was the complete contemporary tank trailer. Among the numerous oil company liveries of the late thirties I found the Richfield livery most attractive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Looks fantastic. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Excellent build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Yes, beautiful...just beautiful. Lately I find my interest in old, heavy trucks to be on the upswing, and this really lights my jets. NICE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Outstanding build, a museum piece, the quality of your work is top notch. Great choice in Richfield, the colors really pop on this one! Great subject matter, nice to see these medium tonnage range vintage trucks being built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 Thanks for the response! Finding t h e Richfield livery wasn't easy because I found numerous variations from overall blue with yellow lettering to overall yellow with blue lettering and all stages between. I found even this rather artistic and presumably unique paint scheme: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Absolutely beautiful. great job on the build and the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Super nice rig!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Excellent tanker combo Jürgen - again you delivered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Great looking setup! You have done this one proud! A++++++++++ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Very nice build, awesome details !! 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Boy, that 39 is a good looking rig. Great detail work and the color looks spot on. Fantastic buld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 That's one beautiful tanker Jürgen! I've always liked those old Art Deco streamliners and you've certainly done this one justice. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 That lowers awesome. Great skills and work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 AWESOME!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 Thanks for the latest replies! Probably it is known that Barrel Nose Ford trucks were built in numerous countries. Most(?) of them were built by Ford Germany and delivered to the German Army. German-built Fords can be identified by a non-devided windscreen. Many of them were built as halftracks ("Maultier") particularly for the eastern front. It is amazing that two American truck designs, namely the Barrel Nose Fords and the Opel Blitz, were the backbone of German supplies in WW2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Your work is always flawless and inspiring!! Excellent work on this beautiful rig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) Modelers knowing the used Monogram/Revell pickup kit might ask themselves why my tractor is a 1939 model though Monogram/Revell say on the kit box and in the instruction sheet that the barrel nose version is a 1938 model. 1938, however, is not correct. The kit grille is clearly the grille of a 1939 model. As a result the windscreen of my model is not opened by a crank on top of the dashboard (correct only for 1938) as replicated in the kit but by a knob. Edited June 25, 2022 by Plastheniker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 A fascinating subject superbly built! I love these old trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 WOW! What a beautiful build! The tractor and trailer look made for each other. Modifying the hood and fenders to make the wider stance of a heavier truck was really worth the effort. Colors are smashing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Most excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 very, very nice combo. you do great work Jurgen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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