italeri and revell frames

[guitarsam326]

I'm lookingninto building a heavy haul or oilfield truck and all I have is 1/25 stuff and I was wondering if the italeri and/or revell frames are generic? And would a 1/24 frame be a good fit with a 1/25 cab to resemble a heavier frame? Thanks in advance guys!

[Petetrucker07]

Right off it would have to be narrowed. The taller frame would be a good idea for a heavy hauler. I'm sure there would be a few other issues but not major.

[Old Buckaroo]

I would go with one of AITM resin frames myself. I have three Revell / Italeri trucks and all have broken frames in the center as they seem really thin and weak .

http://www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/kt9frame.html

or if your going really long

http://www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/hd9cruiselinerframe.html

Or build your own.

Edited February 8, 2015 by Old Buckaroo

[highway]

I would go with one of AITM resin frames myself. I have three Revell / Italeri trucks and all have broken frames in the center as they seem really thin and weak .

http://www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/kt9frame.html

or if your going really long

http://www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/hd9cruiselinerframe.html

Or build your own.

Yeah, same here. I have three Italeri/Revell reboxes that all have broken framerails.

[Fat Brian]

You can build the frame from Evergreen strips and make it much stronger than kit parts. The C-channel they make is too thin but you can make your own to the height you need.

[guitarsam326]

Thanks fellas, I've never built italeri or revell kits even though I have some, but thanks for the info!

[scale trucker]

ive built a few and had no frame issues. and yes the cab from a 1/25 will fit with minor tweeks.