Not Another Freightliner

[Rockford]

Yes another Freightliner but a 1/32 Snaptite job. 

Chassis shortened, batteries relocated, cablocks scratch built, sliding fifth wheel scratch built, quarter fenders scratch built, steps opened up on the cab, bumper cut down, drive wheels deepened, scratch built exhaust stacks and framework, steering mechanism fabricated, tank brackets scratch built and air tanks added, homemade decals, and a few other things I can't recall. 

This could be the last thing I work on for a while because we're selling our little apartment and moving to somewhere a little bigger. I've had to hide all my trucks and tools to make the place more appealing to prospective buyers. I've had to pack my garage and the Chevy with kits. 

I can't work indoors anymore and it's too cold to work in the garage. I'm a spectator for a while. 

Edited November 16, 2024 by Rockford
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[Old Buckaroo]

That looks mighty fine to have started as a 1/32 snapper. You sir are a craftsman with great modeling skills.  This truck and trailer combo is every bit as nice as a 1/25 kit.

Best of luck with your move, hope to see you modeling again soon.

 

I had to laugh at the kits in the "boot" I use to do that in order to smuggle them past my wife. She never figure out why Id take the trash out after dark. ?

[BK9300]

Forget my question in your WIP - its paired with your reefer.  Awesome job and great truck/trailer combo!  Good luck with your new place.

[Biggu]

Steve, this one is a beauty! Something easily seen on our highways in the days past. Nice clean short frame which is very functional in the real world. Nice tight build and excellent color combo. A lot of work went into this build and all subtle changes that really make this kit pop! Really nice job , Mate

Love the pic of the Nova ! If you get nostalgic you could always open a kit and model on the Novs dash until you get a room again????????? Best wishes and good luck getting a new flat. Keep us posted ….

cheers matey 

Jeff

[Jim B]

Fantastic looking Freightliner.  Very well done.

[Bronzekeg]

3 hours ago, Jim B said:

Fantastic looking Freightliner.  Very well done.

x2!!

[PappyD340]

Super nice build!

[yh70]

Outstanding job on your build .

[Jürgen M.]

What a fine build, Steve!

Maybe you should show off your trucks all over your house. That would show the passion you have and convince a potential buyer that you desperately need more space! ? 

Hope you're Back at the bench soon! ?

[leafsprings]

All previous comments are spot on, couldn't agree more, outstanding job again on these 1/32 kits, much nicer to look at than 1/25 versions!

[RoninUtah]

Awesome truck! It's hard for me to wrap my head around the idea that this is 1/32! Well done!

Good luck with the move... that's always stressful. But at least you'll have more space for models in the new place!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

You’ve done it again! Another beautiful job on these smaller scale trucks! Excellent work!

[Pete68]

Steve that turned out great. You literally redesign this truck and hooked to the Reefer really sets it off glad you finished it and thanks for sharing. 

[Blue Monday]

This is one to be proud of. The hard work and attention to detail that went into this truck really shows. Keep 'em coming!

 

BM.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!