Hary Bare Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) here are some pics Edited August 12, 2012 by Hary Bare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hary Bare Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 There it is as of now. Over all I am ok with this kit, I did 1/48 scale aircraft for years and had a handle on those. In the last 14 months I have done 3 automotive models and what a differance! My first was a '57 corvette gasser, its complete minus wiring and plumbing, a 1932 Chrysler Imperial Roadster, and this kit. The Chrysler was easy! LOL! Next issue to fix here is exhaust, figure out the ladders and add more pieces. I am going to attempt an air conditioning unit for the roof and some wheel flairs. The pics shown almost everything is in mock up and held in place minimally. I still have to figure out my weathering and I purchased a trailer for this kit. Going to have to decide if a generic paint on trailer or match the black and gold, Hmmm? All comments and critics are welcomed and encouraged, Sorry for the photo quality but thats the way it is. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 so far so good.your stripes turned out great.A van trailer painted to match would finish it off nicley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackvision Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 If able to.a good substitute for this kits ladder steps are those from the GMC Astro/ Titan 90 kits,they can be modified in such a way that they represent a later model Freightliner C.O.E especially when the top step is boxed in from the back as previuously mentioned. When i start on my Freightliner,i intend to eliminate the ladder steps alltogether and built an earlier model with the "stirrup" type hoop steps. BTW,the paint/striping looks great!..........................Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 get updated steps here. http://www.ppvintagekits.com/CARS/Resin-Price_list.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Sectioned the front axle, got it where I want it. Started to putty body seams and cleaning up mold lines. If all goes well tomorrow I can put the chassis on wheels and mock up the body. Looking for an air conditioning unit to put on the roof. Any ideas where to find one or is it easier to just build one? Going to look at some builds to check ride height front wheels to body . Glad that you chose this option to narrow the axle. I assume you still had room enough to get the springs to set correctly once you narrowed it up. Did you pin the axle halfs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hary Bare Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 After I made my cut, I did pin the axle. If I remember right, 3/32 cut off center put me where I needed to be. I did move the spring perches also but not correctly. It was a little off center. This kit was a learning experience for me and I will have better insight on how to proceed with my next build. A fun kit with lots of basic modeling challenges but its going to turn out nice, not as well as I would have liked, certainly entertaining to view. The hardest part other than lining up the body panels, was figuring out instructions. All pieces should and will have to be test fit to ensure all corrosponding parts go together. Since I have limited knowlege of big rigs, more researsh should have been made. I didn't research much and the kit shows its flaws. Ladders are mounted along with the front bumper. That is another area that needs some trimming to fit well. I had to trim the frame horns and the mounting area on the bumper to make it visually correct and to allow the cab to tilt without interferance. It took some test fitting to get it right. Some new stacks, finish the air conditioner and put on lights and fun chrome parts. some weathering and I call it complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 While you're at it, watch for the thickness of that license plate support on the front of your cab. It's so thick it will prevent you from tilting that cab properly as well! I removed mine for the time being. You might want to use a thin sheet of styrene (.010-.020) to replace it. It'll look better too! Just my 2 cents. By the way, I really like those stripes! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hary Bare Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 After a short hiatus, got back to the Freightliner. A few small things to do but here it is. Posting a couple pics. I really enjoyed this model, a real learning experience on this one. Thanks to all who gave me imput and advice as it really helped bunches. IMy next project will be a painted to match the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Very nice! This same kit was the first semi I actually finished, and this thread brings back a lot of memories... mostly memories of what I should have done to make my finished one look better! I think if I ever build one of these again I'm going to toss the kit ladders and go with the 'stirrup' type side steps. And yeah- that front plate bracket does interfere with tilting the cab- pulled mine right off the hinges the first time I tried to open the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Not sure when the law changed, '74???.I also think Canadian laws were changed later.I'm saying that because my dad had what I think was a '84 that had a steel disk mounted to the hub so it looked like a brake drum when looked at through the holes in the wheel.This was to fool the scale man,well not a full inspection.This maybe was a california thing because that truck was suposed to have a dedicated run to cali.For some reason the guy who ordered it never bought it ,my dad did Think your rite it was the mid 70'S when front brakes came out. Remember dad having a few trucks with out brakes when I was little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hary Bare Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Chuck, this is my first semi and I share the same thoughts about this kit. So many things to do different next time. I put that front plate on, no interferance but It looks like armor plate. If any interest I will post pics when trailer is finished . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 It's a nice and tidy build Bill, that paint scheme looks really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hary Bare Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Trailer is finished. as promised here are some pics. Sorry for the pic quality, looked good on camera but dark here. Other than finding something to use for airlines, its done enough. Thanks again for all the input and suggestions. Decided not to weather it much, so many things learned on this build but I will share future builds with yas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 That is one sharp looking rig, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Bought one today! Krylon has a biege called "river rock" that comes in flat or gloss, available at wally world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodwrench3 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 get updated steps here.http://www.ppvintagekits.com/CARS/Resin-Price_list.htmlDoes anyone have a photo of these resin steps installed on the AMT cab ?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Vvery nice build I like the colors and graphics. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 That is a very nice looking Freightliner!! I really like the paint! The trailer is the icing on the cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Gotta love the old iron. Great job with this project, love the paint!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodwrench3 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hey all... about a half dozen posts above, I had asked:"Does anyone have a photo of these resin steps installed on the AMT cab ?" -- referring to the resin cab steps from http://www.ppvintagekits.com/CARS/Resin-Price_list.html.Just wondering if someone has a picture they could share ?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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