SuperTruck

[Scale-Master]

SuperTruck Finished [PICS]

May have spanned a couple of months, but it was actually a rather quick build considering actual time investment. But it was fun!

No decals for the exterior, just painting. Ghost gray real flames? A few machined details, detail decals from the parts box, seat harnesses made of vinyl and mylar, wheels and tires from some Tamiya leftovers...

WIP thread:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32485

[Steve Keck]

I LIKE IT!

I like the stance. It just looks like it is all business.

Great paint work on the graphics.

What's the rectangular filter housing looking thing on the upper left frame rail in the engine compartment?

And, what's the significance of the graphics on the tailgate?

Edited August 15, 2010 by Steve Keck

[Danno]

I'm waiting to see it when you've finished polishing it out.

[Blake Rogers]

wicked truck man what you use for a motor?

[Danno]

"800 Hour Towing?" I've heard of 24 hour towing but 800 hour towing? That's a lonnnggg work week!

[Scale-Master]

As far as the sponsorship on this one, specifically the tailgate as requested...

I was just following through with a comment I made about building something I thought was humorous a few months ago. It was a by product of conversations on this very forum:

A quote from a prolifically posting younger member about his Rockford Files Firebird and the amount of time he claimed to have invested in building it:

"and second I have over 800 hours into that car."

Reference:

http:/e/www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=30718&st=20

And an answer I provided to that same person's request for a towing company name:

"I still think Firebird Wrecking is my best offering… Cmon, call 1-800-Hour-Firebird? I may just have to build it…"

Reference:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31554&st=60 Post # 68

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31554&st=20

Just noticed, we never did get to see those pictures of those real trucks as offered up in that thread too...

The engine is the kit supplied parts with a new intake and some detailing. See provided WIP link in first pot of this thread.

Edited August 15, 2010 by Scale-Master

[Railfreak78]

Truck looks really neat. Changing it over to a different vehicle instead of Nascar is a good idea. Tour paint looks good too. I think my only suggestion would be to shave the bottom of the front bumper spoiler a little so it matches the sides. It looks like it's dragging. Other than than it is a great way to think outside the box. Nice work.

[Romell R]

I like it Bro! You are an outstanding builder, keep the inspiration comming!

[W-409]

Awesome detailing on this! Very great engine, it looks that you can fire it up...! Nice Super Truck.

[crazyjim]

I'm not into racing builds, but I love the details in your truck.

[horsepower]

I LIKE IT!

I like the stance. It just looks like it is all business.

Great paint work on the graphics.

What's the rectangular filter housing looking thing on the upper left frame rail in the engine compartment?

And, what's the significance of the graphics on the tailgate?

since the poster did answer your question about the tailgate graphics (in another answer) but you didn't get one about the object in the engine compartment, here goes.

That is an Oberg, a cleanable screen type oil filter, it is generally used as a preliminary check, if you are experiencing an oiling problems at the track, you can pull the Oberg apart, if the screen contains any metal particles, you have an idea of bigger problems.

Edited August 16, 2010 by horsepower

[Scale-Master]

See Steve... I told you it was an Oberg! (I did answer via PM...)

Thanks everyone. Truly a fun build for me. And the front doesn't drag, the shadows however are sharp.

[Art Laski]

Mark,

Like I mentioned earlier today, pretty cool! Thanks again for talking about my project with me. I really appreciate your insights.

Talk to you soon,

-Art