Prostar for the Fleet 90% Done

[kilrathy10]

Got this thing done enough to get a some shots of it....I had even more fun building this one than I did the Lonestar..... This thing was SO much fun to build.....Everything fit extremely well....Jonathan was right to point out the front mounting points....They were a little tall and needed to be shortened to get the cab to sit level....Other than that, this model is a peach....I can't wait to get started on my next one....I think I'm going to build a Lonestar, this time, though....Got some ideas running through my head, too.....

I guess I should mention the trailer....It was one of those AMT Fruehaufs that I built up box stock and totally hated it.....I guess the 40'er was fine in that era, but it doesn't look right on anything I put it on.....So, I made new sides, extended the chassis, and slapped some ribs on it, and came up with this 53'er....I put side skirts on it and used the running gear and front end from the kit....I have to say that I like it, now, and I just might buy a couple more of these 'cause they're cheap and easy to extend.....

It's funny....I ran out of my favorite paint, just as I started this model.....I thought I had bought the right color when I was painting the trailer....When I ran out just as I finished the trailer....So the trailer and truck don't match.....On the other hand, Schneider National seems to have this problem, as well.... If you've seen their trucks, you know what I mean.....

Edited January 15, 2014 by kilrathy10

[kilrathy10]

[kilrathy10]

[o-man]

JT, another great one from your stable!

[slusher]

Gorgeous build JT, I really like the paint fade. Great detail also..

[Kostas Parchas]

JT,

The Prostar turned out very-very nice and I have to note that the overall look of the paint job is really cool.

The wheelbase looks so right to me than the kit stock.

I like the trailer too.

Kostas.

[farmer1]

Very nice rig JT, it did need the extra length too, looks right now. The paint looks great too, but the driver needs to get out and work on her tan, she's looking a bit pale from too much time in the cab !

[bamadon]

This looks really good. Is that a brick floor in the sleeper?

[csxfan2001]

Nice look Truck and Trailer. Can't wait to see what's next

[tbill]

looks great JT. love the trailer as well, way to update it.

say it ain't so.......you ran out of orange paint???

[alangarber]

Nice build. I was going to buy one of those but wasn't sure how they'd look. It's actually nice. Great job on both. Hey! I know that driver. Isn't that Lisa from Ice Road Truckers??

Edited January 15, 2014 by alangarber

[PappyD340]

NICE!

[kilrathy10]

Thanks, Boys.....This one was the most fun, yet.....I appreciate all of your uplifting comments.....I really like this forum....It's one of the best....

[le_marbrier]

Great job !

[flat-top]

Very nice J T, I really like that fade paint job.

[tbill]

JT, when are we going to see a whole fleet photo? would love to see your 'truck stop'

[kilrathy10]

You know what, Tom?? One more model and I'm gonna do it....I'll get them all together and take a few....I've been thinking about it....

[olsbooks]

Instead of Loves or Flying J, we will call it JT's! Look forward to it.

Welcome To

J.T.'s of Texas

Only the finest in styrene served!

Peace brother. Notice the orange? LOL.

Edited January 20, 2014 by olsbooks

[kilrathy10]

That's cool...Thanks, Man.....I appreciate the props.....I like it....I just might use it....

[FLD120]

Nice job on this one JT!! I like how the black blends into the orange. How was this kit to put together? I never built anything by Moebius before.