mackinac359 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Project Blue Star. I started with an original issue AMT White-Western Star, a resin hood and etched metal grille from Illini Replica Conversions (old stuff I bought back in '02). I stretched the frame, modified the sleeper crawil through a bit and added a few bits and pieces from the parts boxes. All the pics of the build are on http://public.fotki....ch-1/blue-star/ Thanks for looking! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Very nice. I especially like the last shot. Quite realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwtrucker Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Tim, Very nice job on the Star. You've really caught the golden age of trucking with this project. I really like it. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 wow..very nice tim..is the sleeper done in alclad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 That is a spectacular delight. The first picture is just captivating. I can't stop staring at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Another fine build. I love Stars as much as you love red ovals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticks Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Wow that nice. I like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchey Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Great Job as always Tim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Not Alcad but Alsa Mirra-Chrome spray. Tim wow..very nice tim..is the sleeper done in alclad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Looks great. That Alsa Mirra is kinda expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kap64 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Very nice, I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDA Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 LOVE those old Stars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Love it! I'll have to track down that metal grille- I'll need it for at least one. (The other will have its grille covered up by a Green Goblin. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro68 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Very very very nice well done How did and what did u use to stretch the frame would love to know please thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 I used rails from a junker build. Tim Very very very nice well done How did and what did u use to stretch the frame would love to know please thanks Thanks for the great compliments guys !! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Tim, Your builds are always outstanding,and I enjoy what you do in the model car mag. What trailer did you use for the pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Tim, Those photo's look superb. An excellent subject and build. It really does have the 1970's look. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Tim, I have noticed bottom exhaust pipe painted blue. Upps. But I like the pictures anyway. Like Doug said: "You've really caught the golden age of trucking!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMD904 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I like the paint work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Sergey, The pipe would have been blue - until it burned off... Tim, I have noticed bottom exhaust pipe painted blue. Upps. But I like the pictures anyway. Like Doug said: "You've really caught the golden age of trucking!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 That´s a very nice truck & trailer. I like the overall color combination. It is the first time that I have noticed how low this sleeper actually is. The second picture looks like a day cab truck with just some box behind. Maybe it´s just a play of angles but sure looks cool. Jarda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Jarda, That is how the old Mercury sleepers looked. The standard size was quite short. An optional taller sleeper (about 10 inches taller) was available as well as longer versions. Tim That´s a very nice truck & trailer. I like the overall color combination. It is the first time that I have noticed how low this sleeper actually is. The second picture looks like a day cab truck with just some box behind. Maybe it´s just a play of angles but sure looks cool. Jarda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Really impressive. What a nice looking model! It IS a model, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 That is beautiful Tim....very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Tim. Someday I'm going to have to borrow your shrink ray. LOL That is an absolutely fabulous model; truly museum quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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