Old Buckaroo Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks Sean. This paint scheme was called "Elizabeth" back in the 70's. Freightliner had a bunch of names for different color schemes. You also mentioned about the front axle being too wide. You said that just in time as I haven't done the wheels yet and I didn't noticed that. Thanks! Most guys that narrowed theirs removed 3/16" out of the center. The steps seem to be troublesome also , stripping them of the chrome and thinning them seemed to be the cure.
angelo7 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I'll do what you suggested. Leave the brake drums out. Oh and the cab release levels also.
Petetrucker07 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Clayton,did you notice the CL-9000 turned into a Freightliner before they destroyed it in Armed and Dangerous? always thought that was funny!.....................................Mark I never noticed. It's been a few years since I've seen it.
Chuck Most Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 The roof is the only problem I had with this kit. I did a horrible job. It needs an expert to fix it. Rivet detail is way overdone, as well- That's true for almost all old semi kits, but it's particularly apparent when you look at the roof on that one.
Superpeterbilt Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 Clayton,did you notice the CL-9000 turned into a Freightliner before they destroyed it in Armed and Dangerous? always thought that was funny!.....................................Mark Kind of like at the end of the Terminator, the transtar turned into a model of a Ford WT9000 when they blew it up. And the Blue Mule lost its Alcoas when they jumped it.
bandit1 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Kind of like at the end of the Terminator, the transtar turned into a model of a Ford WT9000 when they blew it up. And the Blue Mule lost its Alcoas when they jumped it. and before the smokey that went into the lake was a Plymouth but the one that went into the lake was a Pontiac...
angelo7 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Rivet detail is way overdone, as well- That's true for almost all old semi kits, but it's particularly apparent when you look at the roof on that one. Man I wish I had seen your photo before. The problem is made worse just because of the rivets as you don't want to remove them by sanding them thinking they are accurate.
Old Buckaroo Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Man I wish I had seen your photo before. The problem is made worse just because of the rivets as you don't want to remove them by sanding them thinking they are accurate. Those would be boiler rivets. I sanded mine smooth and will do any future kit of the same.
Old Buckaroo Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I stocked up on a few of these. My Son will be home on Leave for the month of May. He might want to build something.
Superpeterbilt Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 I stocked up on a few of these. My Son will be home on Leave for the month of May. He might want to build something. Lots of Caterpillar powered possibilities!
disabled modeler Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I picked up a Revell Meecdes Benz Uni-Mog truck kit with salt spreader and plow at a second hand store....its missing the tires and wheels... anyone got any for it?
guitarsam326 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I picked up a Revell Meecdes Benz Uni-Mog truck kit with salt spreader and plow at a second hand store....its missing the tires and wheels... anyone got any for it? If no one here has any, someone has cast them and was selling them on eBay.
disabled modeler Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 If no one here has any, someone has cast them and was selling them on eBay. be great if someone had a set for it....not experienced with resins yet...plus there is a funds factor.
rockpete Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Not a model kit. But it is for my work truck. Its a special addition CB radio. It will be getting a 100 watt tune up. You should be like me Clay 4 watt radio and 1000 watt mouth Edited March 21, 2015 by rockpete
Petetrucker07 Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Oh that is me, just gotta let more people know it.
Mackvision Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 How about this guys? it arrived yesterday! been wanting this one for a long time,made a GREAT trade deal with one of our fellow members Doug Spencer AKA Mr. Mopar..........................................Mark
Superpeterbilt Posted March 21, 2015 Author Posted March 21, 2015 What a great old kit. Thats a hard one to find these days. Great score !
Petetrucker07 Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 I hope if you build it, you build it turbine powered. Great score Mark. I finally have my Bill Signs Pete in my possession. I felt like a giddy school boy when I saw it when I got home, along with parts for a couple drag car builds and the hubs for lowboy restoration from Kurt. It was a good mail day for me.
Old Buckaroo Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 I got these in today straight from Tokyo Japan. These are awesome and I highly recommend them to anyone with a 1/32 Semi. The tires are rubber, great tread design Yokohama brand. Rear wheels have a choice of 4 hubs, front 3 hubs. Oh yes even comes with a spare tire (11 total) , rim and a mounting bracket. I have seen other sizes and wheel styles also. I got the 22.5 's
Petetrucker07 Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 I'm gonna have to look into those. I need those for my John Force transporter.
Jim B Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 I got these in today straight from Tokyo Japan. These are awesome and I highly recommend them to anyone with a 1/32 Semi. The tires are rubber, great tread design Yokohama brand. Rear wheels have a choice of 4 hubs, front 3 hubs. Oh yes even comes with a spare tire (11 total) , rim and a mounting bracket. I have seen other sizes and wheel styles also. I got the 22.5 's Definitely have to check those out! I have a couple of 1/32 trucks that are in need of new wheels & tires. Now if I could just find a set of Mack spokes.
Superpeterbilt Posted March 21, 2015 Author Posted March 21, 2015 Definitely have to check those out! I have a couple of 1/32 trucks that are in need of new wheels & tires. Now if I could just find a set of Mack spokes. Jim, just keep your eyes open for a diecast. I have a Diamiond T wrecker that has great spokes on it. Im pretty sure first gear makes a Mack that scale. Sometimes you can grab them cheap.
Petetrucker07 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Not a kit, but again, parts. Antennas to be exact. I went raided RadioShack 1 last time.
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