2011 International LoneStar

[Jim B]

Here are few pics of my 2011 International LoneStar for Warren Transport. I managed to finish this up last night. The cab/sleeper & hood are Testors Boyd Grape Pearl, and the frame is Dupli-Color Gloss Black. I used the Warren Transport decals from the KFS US Cab Artwork Set #1, the DOT tape is from JBOT, and the Texas license plates are from the Revell of Germany Kenworth W900.

All in all, the build went well; but I must admit that the cab really gave me fits! I am quite pleased with the results.

Here are a couple of shots of the engine & interior:

[BigBad]

Came out pretty nicely James. What were the issues with the cab? TONS of chrome on this thing! I like the detailing of this kit.

[Jim B]

Thanks! The issue with the cab wasn't all of the chrome, but with the fit of the interior into the cab shell. I dry fit the interior several times into the cab shell before I added the windows, and it was a tight fit, but manageable. Once the windows were in, the cab lost a lot of it's "flex" and the interior was quite difficult to get it. I actually had the interior disentergrate while I was trying to get it in. Needless to say, I was not a happy camper. Then, when I was adding the cab to the frame, I knocked off one of the front shocks. Not exactly sure how I did that, though. Once that happened, all of the little issues that are just part of modeling became huge stress issues.

In the end, I am happy with the results, and very happy with the kit. I'm actually looking forward to the ProStar.

[martinfan5]

Very nice looking truck, you did a great job, I had some of those same issues, and another issue I have had is the vent windows on the door, dont want to stay in. I agree the cab fit is very tight, but all in all its a great kit, and I want to get a few more and I too can not wait tell the prostar comes out

[Jim B]

Thanks, Jonathan. I'm not sure I'll build another LoneStar. It was a nice build, though.

Edited December 18, 2011 by Jim B

[ntc8733]

Nice job Jim, really like the purple!

[Turbo590]

Jim,

Superb work.

I like the purple.....

Kurt

[Jim B]

Thanks, guys.

[ewaskew]

Very good looking build man

[cam]

nice job Jim, the purple does look good on this truck.

[Jim B]

Thanks, guys.

@Chris, purple just seemed like the perfect match. Either that or black!

[hct728(Bob)]

Excellent work, Jim! The paint is very even and shiny, and the decals look great, a refreshing change from the kit ones. To me, the interior is way over the top, as you pretty much can't even see it once installed. But it is a very well done kit, every element of the original has been replicated. Maybe some economies could be found in future issues, by reducing the parts count and eliminating 'excess' detail items. I guess there's a 'Learning Curve' for model makers too. You did a great job with it, and made something really unique!

Bob

[Jim B]

Thanks, Bob. The interior really is amazing. I think it's a great kit.

[scale trucker]

really nice..i like it.

[Jim B]

Thanks, Gordon.

[Jim B]

Thanks, Leo.

[Old Albion]

Jim,

A superb looking truck. The colour really suits it. Nice work.

Dave

[Jim B]

Thanks, Dave.

[Truck parts]

Jim, Outstanding job on the LoneStar, I love the color

[Jim B]

Thanks, Gordon.

[Chuck Most]

STILL haven't finished any of mine. This one's making me feel bad about it.

[cowboysevens]

Absolutely awesome jim !!. You done a fine job sir

[bsoder]

Beautiful job Jim..I really want to build this kit!!

[Jim B]

Thanks for the compliments, guys. I appreciate it.

[Modelsbyroni]

Nice build.