Western Star and Detachable Neck Lowboy Trailer

[allen ruble]

I just picked up this kit. Cheap at the local hobby shop for $59.00. It has been over 15 years since I built a model kit. This will my first tractor and trailer.

Going to make it a day cab truck with a lowboy trailer. Here is some photos of the ki

All the photos got deleted . Here is a link to the photos. http://www.facebook....53529133&type=3

Edited August 11, 2012 by allen ruble

[Mark R]

It looks like it should be fun...will keep a look out.

[carchub]

Way cooler than whats on the box! I hope all goes well.

[atenzapower]

Its mutch beter than the box, And i am watching you because i love big rigs, and i am builing some richt now. and i am a driver on a rig too.

[allen ruble]

Some updates

Hood hole filled and sanded down

Rear of cab

Rear of filled with styrene. ( this is my first time using styrene)

rear filled with putty and ready for sanding

[allen ruble]

Here is little update

Some primer

Cab with putty work done

starting too sand down

[allen ruble]

Here is little update

Some primer

Cab with putty work done

starting too sand down

[allen ruble]

Here is the trailer that I am going to build.

[MyBradKeselowski]

Looks to be a very interesting project..

[allen ruble]

Drawing of lowboy trailer 1/24 scale

It is going to be 25.6" Long.

Need to draw the top view and wait for the styrene.

Need to find more tires and rims

Edited November 14, 2009 by allen ruble

[Mark R]

Coming along nicely.Any ideas for what will go on that lowboy ?

[allen ruble]

I like get a CAT Bulldozer to but on the trailer.

[allen ruble]

Still working trailer blue print

[allen ruble]

Got some supplies in the mail today

Also got a Peterbilt 378 today

[Blake Rogers]

Some updates

Hood hole filled and sanded down

Rear of cab

Rear of filled with styrene. ( this is my first time using styrene)

rear filled with putty and ready for sanding

hey dude what kind of cutting mat u sue i never seen that one before

[allen ruble]

Here is a link to

Cutting Mat

[rronning84]

This will be nice when its done. I love a Western Star.

[allen ruble]

Here is a little up date.

[allen ruble]

Here is the frame of the trailer.

[allen ruble]

[my80malibu]

That is going to look so cool when it's done

[allen ruble]

little update more to come

[allen ruble]

Installed some cross bracing

Just made this homemade cutter

[allen ruble]

[Modelsbyroni]

NICE START.