Basic wrecker

[The Modeling Hermit]

This is a wrecker that I've been working on for the last few weeks. It's built from Phil Jensen's excellent article, and based on a Diamond REO truck.

To the Diamond REO, I added inside sunvisors, plumbing, a push bar from the Peterbilt wrecker, and I drilled out the horns and exhaust stack. I also placed the horns just above the doors. The wrecker body base is completely scratchbuilt, except for fenders from the parts box. This is to represent a basic diesel repair shop rig.

[disabled modeler]

Very nice build! The old Diamond REO looks great! really like the tow booms too.

[george 53]

Kodiak, long time no see,buddy! GREAT way to make an apperance! That's lookin REAL good, but I wonder if laceing the rigging on that boom didn't make ya crazy? REAL nice job on it Doug, looks like it JUST rolled out the dealers showroom! GREAT BUILD!!!

[Eshaver]

Now that looks like a wrecker ! Ed Shaver

[falcongeorge]

Very nice. Scratchbuilding the booms is a big job. Like the visors, nice touch. I am slowly doing a similar build on a round-fendered Autocar, although I am back-dating it to the mid fifties.

Edited April 17, 2010 by falcongeorge

[Semi Trailer Mechanic]

That is some of your best work yet!!!

[Old Albion]

I agree with Scott. That is an excellent build! The wrecking gear looks very impressive.

Great looking truck.

Dave

[Madd Trucker]

Would you still have a copy of that artical O would like a copy if possable

[mackinac359]

Wow! Very nice.

Tim

[Jim B]

Would you still have a copy of that artical I would like a copy if possable

Will this help: Car Model March 1973?

[SpreadAxle]

That is outstanding!!! I love the white on this truck for some reason. Probably because I always see this kit painted in darker colors by their builders. Nice job.

Edited April 18, 2010 by FlatbedKW

[Sergey]

I like the truck and specially the body. Excellent work. I love the white and black color scheme too.

[Madd Trucker]

Great looking buld I built that when the artical came out on it and lost the mag

Jim B yes it will help copied it and in my binder of plans

[chrismooney]

WOW great work!!!! the boom work is tops!!!!

[Guest old man]

YOU DID A OUTSTANDING JOB ON THIS !

[The Modeling Hermit]

Thanks for all of the words of encouragement. For those who asked for copies of the article, I did try to photocopy it, but our scanner is dying, and between that and the age of the magazine (discoloration), I got something that looked like it came from the Twilight Zone.

[kingiguana]

Sweet build there, but it needs some grafics, like a company name, and some numbers, license plate. Nice work on that wrecker body.

[The Modeling Hermit]

Sweet build there, but it needs some grafics, like a company name, and some numbers, license plate. Nice work on that wrecker body.

They're all designed, but my tired old printer has decided that this would be a good time to die. I'm taking my time in selecting a new one, to get one that will last like this one did. I almost feel like giving it a funeral.

[Jairus]

Beautiful job Doug! 3 thumbs up all the way.