bitner Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 This is the latest, a little break from logging trucks. I've had this kit for a few years and dragged it out a while back to build. It was fun to say the least and HUGE when finished. I added hydraulic lines to it, but with no real reference it was a best guess. ERTL actually put nubs on various fittings for rubber tubing but no reference to it in the instructions. The only problem I had was some fit issues with all the reinforcing ribs on the bed. I painted it first flat white(two spray cans) as a primer, and then three full cans of Tamiya camel yellow. I added various decals from other AMT kits to give it a little personality. Now I have something to haul around on my 7 axle lowboy. cheers: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txdieseldog Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 This is the latest, a little break from logging trucks. I've had this kit for a few years and dragged it out a while back to build. It was fun to say the least and HUGE when finished. I added hydraulic lines to it, but with no real reference it was a best guess. ERTL actually put nubs on various fittings for rubber tubing but no reference to it in the instructions. The only problem I had was some fit issues with all the reinforcing ribs on the bed. I painted it first flat white(two spray cans) as a primer, and then three full cans of Tamiya camel yellow. I added various decals from other AMT kits to give it a little personality. Now I have something to haul around on my 7 axle lowboy. cheers: Bill Looks great Bill. I just picked the same kit up from a friend. Makes me wanna get going on it now. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Very nice, Bill. I know what you me about not find much reference, all I have found so far researching mine is this: It does have some interesting stats, though, like shipping weight and dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitner Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Here's a couple on the lowboy. That is a great Data sheet for the truck. I was wondering about what it's specs were. Cheers: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Here's a couple on the lowboy. That is a great Data sheet for the truck. I was wondering about what it's specs were. Cheers: Bill That looks like a great setup, Bill. Is the trailer itself the AMT lowboy? I was wondering how the Payhauler would fit on one. That looks great but I cant tell if you have it but you should think about getting some oversized load stickers for the lowboy too. It sounds like we have a DOT cop in training! I'm just kidding with you Justin. I just looked again, and I see the Oversized Load on the top of the cab and looks like on the stand on the end of the trailer too. Edited October 31, 2010 by highway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Looks like you took great care in building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle2159 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 great job :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 HUGE those things are. Nicely done. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRG Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I don't build trucks, still stuck on cars, but you have done a great job on this one. Love that Low-Boy also. From what I can see of your work area I am sure some pictures of it would be interesting. Where does that train go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Looks great, you need a new shelf just for that rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 An impressive unit.You must be a better painter then I am,I can barley get one car sprayed out of one can when using that kind of paint,never mind only 3 on this beast.I have one waiting to build,was thinking of useing cub cadet touch up paint from the tractor dealer.Here is a bunch of links for these beasts http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_brochures/international/ http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/workshop_manuals/international/ Also search TEREX payhauler.They built them after international.They were painted grey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Very nice! What? You couldn't make a log truck out of that? Edited October 31, 2010 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Very Cool. By the looks of it ... it might have 10 hours of operation on the meter. Edited October 31, 2010 by Semi Trailer Mechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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