finally finished superdetailed Italeri Freightliner FLC 12064T

[phantomfan]

Greeting fellow Modelers:

After a year in the making, I finally finished building and superdetailing the Italeri Freightliner FLC kit #3859. I am planning on posting pictures this evening (with the help of my wife...as I am not that computer savy.)

Some of the modifications and details made were: wiring to the engine, wired headlights, front bumper lights, tail lights etc..., added fuel lines, brake lines and other various lines/wiring per reference photos obtained. The drivers side door was cut out and posed in the open position to reveal detail to the cab: Detailed the interior of the cab by adding ignition wiring/etc. behind dash(but visible under steering column, added key to ignition, modified instrument gauges with "chrome benzels", louvered dash vents, built FM radio, CB radio, red and yellow brake release knobs (sorry, don't know the proper names...not a trucker, just a model builder), scratch built arm rests, added seat belt mechanisms on seats, clutch pedal modified, "lowered the drivers side and passenger side windows using clear thin plastic to scale, added door knobs, locks, scratch built sun visors, made the "padded" leather/vinyl interior with buttons to cab roof, cab sides and sleeper compartment, added blanket to sleeper, privacy roll-up between cab/sleeper, drilled out holes on steps all around, modified air cleaners with photo etch mesh with filters inside, made the red/blue/green brake lines with proper attachment mechanisms, added valve stems to all wheels, added wiper blades to wipers, modified exhaust stacks with aluminum....among other details I may be forgetting.

The truck was painted and weathered to make it as realistic as possible and added a gravel/solid wood base for effect. I must say, having never built a truck model before, only superdetailing aircraft for the past 30 years, the build was fun. I didn't expect it to take a year though. Unfortunately, I do not have much room in my curio for it. If anyone is interested in adding it to their collection, let me know. I'd love to see it end up with someone who appreciates the little details! Jeff

My email is: jhunt1509@comcast.net

Thanks for reading.....hope to get the photos posted this evening (10/4/11)!

[69A-CAR]

Sound like a great build, can't wait to see it!

Mark

[butchey]

LETS see pics! sounds good. wer PICS???

[mr cheap]

can she over my place and show me how to load pic

[jekylljr]

cant wait to see it!!!