ERTL IH Paystar 5000 dumper

[TruckerAL]

Just wrapped this one up tonight! It was a great kit, everything fell into place and I didn't have any major issues to report on. Here's the mod list in no particular order: rear axles moved forward 1/8", reconfigured/relocated the fuel tank/battery boxes, aftermarket decals, 3d printed turn signals/exhaust, rubber mudflaps all around, modified the body to be a smooth side and look more modern, added a tag axle with 3d printed rims and moebius tires, italeri rims/tires on the drives and steers, along with other little odds and ends! Plus a cool mural in the bed, enjoy!

[Warren D]

Something about this kit that I never liked the look of.  Your take on it fixed it, I like what you've done.  The proportions look better and the smooth side box is a big improvement over the kit.  Well done.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great! I like the slick bed!

[Jim B]

Nicely done.

[happy grumpy]

Another beautiful addition to your fleet Alex. I wish I add more space, I could build more big rigs. Glad you posted this.

[yh70]

my favored all around kit..what a Awesome job you did..

[cifenet]

The color is very catchy and I can see the high quality finish on this truck. The upgrade on wheels look awesome as well.  The suicide sign is super cool!   
 

 

[Chariots of Fire]

Fine piece of work!  Love the color!

[Lordmodelbuilder]

Beautiful build!!

[TruckerAL]

I'm truly flattered everyone, thank you for such the kind words! This is actually my first paystar dump truck I've done, and I decided I wanted it to be different than the others I've seen. I'm glad everyone likes it! ?

[AlbertS]

Nice work, really like the color and the added verbal details.  Tell me, what is the source of the third-pusher axle, as i am planning on one of these on a GMC General one of these days? Thanks, AB

[Rockford]

That's a real chunky monkey, well done! 

[TruckerAL]

On 5/6/2023 at 8:59 AM, AlbertS said:

Nice work, really like the color and the added verbal details.  Tell me, what is the source of the third-pusher axle, as i am planning on one of these on a GMC General one of these days? Thanks, AB

Thanks guys! The lift axle is a modified amt peterbilt steer axle, springs are modified from an unknown trailer kit in my parts bin!

[Pete68]

Very nice looks like a good Asphalt Hauler well done that third axle makes a difference in the looks 

[Biggu]

Beautiful build... like the others mentioned, the dump box looks WAY better than the stock kit box..... and the color, wow that pops, what is the color called............ I could do one of mine in that color.... it makes the truck !

Jeff

[TruckerAL]

8 hours ago, Biggu said:

Beautiful build... like the others mentioned, the dump box looks WAY better than the stock kit box..... and the color, wow that pops, what is the color called............ I could do one of mine in that color.... it makes the truck !

Jeff

Thank you! The color is a rustoleum automotive color. I don't remember the exact name, but I think It was gloss emerald? Or metallic emerald?

[Biggu]

14 hours ago, TruckerAL said:

Thank you! The color is a rustoleum automotive color. I don't remember the exact name, but I think It was gloss emerald? Or metallic emerald?

It is a perfect color for that unit.... I will try and look into that color or something close for a planned build, thanks

Jeff

[Dutzie]

This build is really cool. Really like everything you’ve done here.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!