1975 International 4300 Transtar

[Pete68]

Here’s one I started several years ago painted twice and decaled still didn’t like the way it turned out so I put it away till last summer ordered some different decals and started chipping away at it. I’ve done some work on it this week I’ll be adding the cab decals once the cab is finished and it gets mounted to the frame to ensure they line up correctly. 

[Biggu]

Lookin good so far , Lee. Thise Ertl kits always built up to a real nice replica, and their fit and finish was always really nice. I recall building this kit way back when it was first issued and even as a young kid it turned out well.  I really like your color choice as it is spot on period correct, and looks near perfect.  This is going to look exactly as it should. I’m looking forward to your next update.  

[Pete68]

11 minutes ago, Biggu said:

Ertl kits always built up to a real nice replica

Yes they do Jeff. I need a break from the AMT kits for now I like all of them but at the end of a hard day at work sometimes I can’t tolerate a fiddle kit. I had this original one like you in my younger years I built it up at Bills house in Kansas City one summer I was around 17 years old drove up there in a old International pick I had 😂 I’ll never forget it too bad I did keep it. 

Edited 15 hours ago by Pete68

[Gary Chastain]

Like the new direction and colors

[Swamp Dog]

looking good so far.. i always liked this kit.. built one back in the 80's.. i have another one if i ever get around to building it..

[Rockford]

As I recall this is a very nice kit, such a shame ERTL disappeared, they did some great stuff. I like your colour choice and those decals look brilliant. Be good to see what you do with this Lee.

[Pete68]

7 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Like the new direction and colors

Thanks Gary me too finally I’m enjoying this build. 

[Pete68]

7 hours ago, Swamp Dog said:

looking good so far.. i always liked this kit.. built one back in the 80's.. i have another one if i ever get around to building it..

Thanks I appreciate it. Hope you get yours on the bench someday 

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, Rockford said:

such a shame ERTL disappeared, they did some great stuff.

Steve it is but most Ertl kits are still alive with AMT. I like how they are now all white plastic except the Paystar Dump Truck but at least the Cab/Hood fenders are white. The decals are great no fuss with them and no transparency coming through the white strip. I highly recommend them. Thanks for the compliment and stopping by.