1955 Ford F-800 Mobiloil-Mobilgas Tanker

[charlie8575]

Simply beautiful.

Your work is a credit to the hobby the world over.

Charlie Larkin

[72 Charger]

Wow that is fantastic I think I may give this a try .What engine would it have ? Would it be possible for you to do a pic of the chassis please?

Edited May 29, 2014 by Doobie

[Jim B]

In 1955, the Ford F800 had a 317 cid Lincoln Y-Block rated at 155 hp at 3900 rmp.

[Plastheniker]

I think I just might. Need to find some decent 1950s wheels, though. I know where I can get the correct engine & transmission.

Some days ago I read that Italeri has re-released its 1/24 Opel Blitz (military version) with better wheels. If this is true these wheels could be a good solution.

Wow that is fantastic I think I may give this a try .What engine would it have ? Would it be possible for you to do a pic of the chassis please?

Since the tank and the cab enclose the chassis of my model completely I restricted myself on essential chassis modifications as f. e. length, width, wheelbase, position of engine/gearbox/crossmembers, steering and fuel tank.

As far as I remember the chassis of F-8 and F-800 were almost identical. If you want to detail a visible chassis you should find some very good material online. If your search remains unsatisfactory let me know. I am rather sure that I kept my old files.

[maxwell48098]

Simply amazing build.

A.J.

[Chariots of Fire]

Very well done! Great graphics and an ecceptionally clean build! I like it a lot!

[72 Charger]

Some days ago I read that Italeri has re-released its 1/24 Opel Blitz (military version) with better wheels. If this is true these wheels could be a good solution.

Since the tank and the cab enclose the chassis of my model completely I restricted myself on essential chassis modifications as f. e. length, width, wheelbase, position of engine/gearbox/crossmembers, steering and fuel tank.

As far as I remember the chassis of F-8 and F-800 were almost identical. If you want to detail a visible chassis you should find some very good material online. If your search remains unsatisfactory let me know. I am rather sure that I kept my old files.

Thank you Jurgen I will do a serch for them .

[Nacho Z]

Wow, that is such a nice model! You really do amazingly clean work. Thanks for sharing this one with us!

[Platerpants]

nice