bitner Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) This is I believe the 1977 issue of this cabover from Matchbox. I stretched the frame and added home cast resin rear drivers to it. I made the Sherman Brothers decals from a picture of their logo off the net. They are a heavy haul company based just north of Eugene, OR on I-5. I built the truck to represent one of the ones I used to see in the late 70's as a kid. It was really fun masking off those stripes. I also scratch built a new headache rack and some resin tool boxes. The trailer is the reissue ERTL extend frame Great Dane trailer. I added wheels from an AMT Peerless logging trailer instead of using the kit rims. In addition the beam load is from several of the AMT kits. Edited July 18, 2009 by bitner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrglubaum Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Nice job! I remember the Sherman Bros. trucks very well from when I used to run I-5 for May Trucking! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 That is a very nice rig. C O O L paint job, I can't wait to see pictures under the sun!!! Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dptydawg Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) Good looking rig. I realy like your paint scheme. The load straps are a nice touch also. Carl Edited July 15, 2009 by dptydawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Sharp rig ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 This is a nice rig. The rack and toolboxes are a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFnutcase Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Very nice job on the rig! I love all the details, the chains haging on the truck, the flairs on the cab over the front wheels, little things like that go a long way to make it look "right" Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 That's a great looking truck .. and build! I'm a Structural Engineer, so forgive me for this, but that is a load of trusses, not beams. But, I'm sure AMT probably called them a "beam load". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airfilter Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Excellent work, and the painting is very beautiful. One of my favorite eras. I look forward to more photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 On point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Cool model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Very nice, I love all the small details like the multi-state tags above the license plate, and other small bits that really make it look like the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nice truck, Love the paint job. Nice trailer and load with straps.. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Nice rig... I love COE... very classy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul B Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Very Nice Bill. I've always liked their trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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