riverart Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 My first post here. Been working on a replica of my dad's truck, he had a 1977 White Freightliner. I consider myself a novice builder but would like to share. Highlights include, custom decals, rear window and third axle chop.
catd11rpusher Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Nice job, I want to build that kit. You did a nice job!!
kilrathy10 Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 This, actually, looks very good....Especially for a "novice" builder....Don't sell yourself short, Man....The single axle looks great, and that wild red paint...Very nice work...The window you cut is also a nice touch....
riverart Posted October 1, 2013 Author Posted October 1, 2013 Thanks everyone. I admire all of your work and wanted to share. Thinking about doing the KW next.
mackd Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 My dear friend you have done good work, but I'll give you a Commission.Change the air hoses is too much big its n, has no meaning.An air hose has 5/8 d scale 1/25 = 0.025 m takes alamdar electronique.tu wire will see the result will be better.
riverart Posted October 4, 2013 Author Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) THanks Mackd. Yes I know that the scale is off on the air hoses. Close enough for me. I use whatever I can to make the build cheaper. So I used a light beige color for the engine which is wrong, wires I found from an RC module for the air hoses and the rear window was taken from a disposable clear plastic knife. Thanks for the advice though! Edited October 5, 2013 by riverart
Heartattaq Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 Well done, I love to see tribute builds, they can turn out to be family heirlooms, and great conversation pieces when talking about loved ones.
olsbooks Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Nice job. I too am quite a novice (compared to some of the true works of art these guys come up with), build on an extremely tight budget and dont have much in terms of tools. But that is ok. The guys on this forum have been very very helpful and encouraging. What KW are you looking at?
Brinx Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Riverart, Fine looking build, I especially like your rear window (clear plastic knife....clever). I also like how you attached the air lines to the pogo and the way they hang, they look natural (gotta try to get mine to look that way). I hope you'll have a go at the K100 in the background. brinx (@Derick... very nicely stated)
riverart Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks everyone. Yes, the KW is on my list but I'm not too eager about getting that kit. I would have to shorten the cab to make it look like my dad's other rig, the 73 KW.
Rich_S Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 Nice looking Freight Shaker My custom Freightliner cabover is in my profile picture.
pete3522 Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 very nice looks great as a single axle nice job
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