Old Albion Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 I started this earlier in the year. I was inspired by the many excellent Transtars that had been built since the re-release of kit. I started a KW Alaskan Hauler and wondered how the Transtar woiuld look in the guise of an Alaskan Hauler for Hill and Hill. The concept grew on me so I decided to have a go. If you check the photo albumn I give a descrition of the progress. Some brief overview. The engine is a Cummins KTA 600. Transmission is a Spicer married 6 x 4. The rear suspension all works except of course the springs don't move, the front axle is the KFS metal one. This is shorter than the kit one and allows the wheels and tyres to sit under the fenders properly. To get the engine in I had to extend the extended hood. The BBC is scale 127" I added the chain binders and the tyre chains. Hope you enjoy and thanks for looking.. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki http://public.fotki.com/oldalbion/international-trans/page2.html Dave
Jim B Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Very nice. I like what you've done with the Transtar. And that's a really long nosed Transtar! Did they even come that big from the factory? Edited August 15, 2011 by Jim B
mistermodel Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Glad to see this one finished.Built to your typical excellent building style
BigBad Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 I like the moving rear axles! good work! Lots of work, lots of details to make it look right, great stuff, Dave!
Chuck Most Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 i had thought about doing something similar with the Paystar 5000 kit and converting it. Same here, and in a simliar color. Nice job on this one, it's gorgeous! I've still got a couple of these in my stash I hope will turn out as well.
cam Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Nice job Dave that looks great, the weathering is excellent
Turbo590 Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Dave... Outstanding work, as usual. The pictures of the engine/plumbing really pop. Take care, Kurt
truckabilly Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Nice job on the Transtar. I am not an expert to judge all the details but they make an attractive build. Good idea with the Alaskan Hauler style for this truck.
Nova-ss Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Dave, Looks great.I love see the IH trucks...good work and yes the plumbing is great.Thank you,Chris
cargostar Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Great job!!! Yes they did offer the Transtar with a longer BBC to fit the larger engines.
The Modeling Hermit Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 You've done an excellent job on this one.
mistermodel Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Great job!!! Yes they did offer the Transtar with a longer BBC to fit the larger engines. got any details?I only know of the short 4200 and the long er 4300.
cargostar Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 4200 was 107"bbc 4300 was 117"bbc 4300 with big bore engines 120"bbc The longer bbc trucks also ususlly got a 1500 square inch radiator, in place of the standard 1200 square inch radiator
Paul B Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Wow! Very nice! Lots of great features and details.
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