OlSchoolRedo Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Hello again, This truck was completed about 5 years ago and decided to make this my second entry to the site.The truck was built mostly stock out of the box with just a few modifications.As i'm sure most of you know that the cab on these kits sit way to high when compared to the real trucks,so the kits frame rail molded cab hinge locators were removed,and new "lowered" locators were fabricated along with re-positioning the rear cab rests. The front bumper was pushed out slightly to not only improve the looks of the truck,but to also allow the cab to tilt fully,(the lowered cab interfered with bumper when tilting the cab,which explains why AMT exaggerated cab height originally).Also,the grille surround was thinned so the grille would fit flusher to the cab to better replicate the real truck. And authentic paint graphics tops everything off. The tanker was modified by removing the frame and gasoline delivery tubes and valves,and smoothing the tanker body. Everything else was either built from scratch or re-purposed to suit this build. Anyway,barely got these photo's in before it started raining! Let me know what you think,and thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Excellent!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Excellent combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackvision Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Very nice! personally I am a big fan of "real" looking truck models/old-school and this one surely fits that bill. The rain-caps are a nice touch too! a must on a Detroit! Fit and finish on this truck is first rate,i like it! thanks for posting...................Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Very good work. Wonderfull Titan in great colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 This is very nice model truck. Excellent paint job and marking. The color combo is eye-catching. Nice job with lowering the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 boy do I like this one! just beautiful work, outstanding looking combo. I need to ask two favors of you, one is, more pictures of that tanker, but a little closer, would like to see how you built it really, as you have really made that tanker look fabulous! the second being, I am about to start a titan kit, and would like more info on lowering the cab like you did. any info you could pass along would be great, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This is a Super looking combo. I really like the wheels on the tractor ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Outstanding combo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asfastasu Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Beautiful build. I agree with Mackvision, I too like older trucks and this is a great example. Is the cab all paint? Or are the white stripes decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Very nice. Cant wait to see what else you pull out to show us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The simple look always seems to come out the best..Excellent job.. Cant wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Two great looking builds and your detailing is top notch! Your definitely raising the bar. Excellent work James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlSchoolRedo Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Beautiful build. I agree with Mackvision, I too like older trucks and this is a great example. Is the cab all paint? Or are the white stripes decals? The cab is all paint with the exception of the blue tape striping in the white area's. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlSchoolRedo Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 boy do I like this one! just beautiful work, outstanding looking combo. I need to ask two favors of you, one is, more pictures of that tanker, but a little closer, would like to see how you built it really, as you have really made that tanker look fabulous! the second being, I am about to start a titan kit, and would like more info on lowering the cab like you did. any info you could pass along would be great, thanks. Thanks tbill for your interest in this build.I'll get you a few more pictures of the tanker as soon as time permits,and will probably have to draw you up a diagram on how to lower the cab,It's much easier to show you than to explain it i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Very Nice indeed!! I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Very cool looking fleet tanker/truck combination. Though I never liked the look of amt's GMC Astro/Chevy Titan cabovers, this one comes really great - due to your modifications and that special and authetnic '70's look - wonderful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 James excellent build !! Your outside gray sky adds to bring out the colors and details in your pictures. Glad your here sharing your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 James, thank you. whenever you get the time, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 One of the best colour schemes I have ever seen and a perfect finish. If you could find a way to replace the clumsy kit wipers the illusion would be perfect. Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Not sure how I missed this one, either.....This is really good, Man....Just a great all around job....The mods are awesome......Great photography, too.....I love that old rug or blanket.....Looks like it's sitting in a dirt field.....I like that...... Edited January 18, 2015 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Very nice work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Beautiful work! Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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