Plastheniker Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Hi everyone, one of the most attractive truck designs ever is in my opinion the GMC 9500 short hood. With its compact, clean lines without any styling gimmicks it is unmistakable and looks quite modern even by today's standards. I suppose any general remarks about the pros and cons of AITM cabs in an American forum would mean carrying coal to Newcastle, but you will probably notice some modifications I made, f. e. I converted the cab from butterfly hood to the tilt hood version because of its more attractive fender design I built the large chrome bumper typical for the GMC 9500 The massive resin grille/headlight unit did not look convincing at all, so I built a new one I made mirror arms with realistic diameters from hypodermic needles I built a complete new interior A striking blemish of many finished AITM cabs is the use of a bed of white glue for fixing the cab windows as AITM recommends. Firstly it is almost impossible to cut out the "glass" so accurately that it fits without any gap and without any kink, secondly the required large amount of white glue dries as a visible white ring around the windows. Instead I used a technique without any glue, preventing any gap between "glass" and window frame and any kink in the "glass". Probably you recognize the principle of this technique on the pictures. The tube trailer was scratch built. As I prefer being completely free in the choice of my paintwork I lettered the rig with the fictious "AMGASCO". Edited August 17, 2017 by Plastheniker Fotki links replace PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Looks really nice. I like the modifications you did to the cab. Great looking fleet truck. Edited July 28, 2015 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Wow! That is really nice!!!!!!!! Very nice work!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 very nice !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvtruckin Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 nice job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat-top Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Very nice, good looking combo. Excellent job on scratch built trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 This has got to be the most beautiful GMC replica I have seen in a long time. You put a lot of excellent work into it and it shows. I like everything about it, your scratchbuilt trailer, the new grill, new dashboard with detailed gages, your choice of colors... It looks exactly like the ones I saw when I was a kid! Very nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 excellent workmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 excellent workmanship Oops, I forgot about your GMC General, Turbo 590! make that 2 of the best GMC`s I've seen in a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwtrucker Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Excellent job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 That looks real good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 This has got to be the most beautiful GMC replica I have seen in a long time. You put a lot of excellent work into it and it shows. I like everything about it, your scratchbuilt trailer, the new grill, new dashboard with detailed gages, your choice of colors... It looks exactly like the ones I saw when I was a kid! Very nice job. i agree 100 % Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Cool. Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Man, that thing is NICE.....Very nice work....Very clean build and a subject I've NEVER seen, before....This is one nice truck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 WOW! That is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsheehy Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 That is just outright spectacular. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks for your comments. Each one of them is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtienutz Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 You put a lot of effort in to this project and it really paid off. Absolutely fantastic job !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That's a great looking truck,and trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Great looking build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffin Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 WOW, must have been a lot of work. Massive front wow. great built, gr chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Fantastic detail. Great all around job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That's a striking build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 That is some outstanding work man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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