rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Feb 18, 2016 22:34:16 GMT -5
Built working largely from memory (and a couple of good reference sources in the form of book and a newsletter article) of a real truck owned by a local scrap metal company some 25+ years ago. AMT's dump truck kit provided the cab/rad/basic running gear, frame was built using GW Trucks styrene frame rails with kit crossmembers. GW Trucks resin wheels were also used all around, front tires came from Ertl Paystar kit. Fenders, lugger body/bin and other small items scratchbuilt as required, mostly using styrene.   |
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Post by rnagle on Feb 18, 2016 22:35:28 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2016 23:38:35 GMT -5
Very interesting. I don't think I've ever seen an Autocar quite like that with the steer wheels under the cab & the long hood.
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Post by rnagle on Feb 19, 2016 20:06:56 GMT -5
It is unusual, they did exist though - a number of operators used them in Ontario due to that province's weight regulations, including a couple (Trimac and Liquid Cargo Lines) that spec'd daycab tractors on this chassis, including some on a 244" wheelbase. (!)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2016 6:39:34 GMT -5
Interesting. Looking forward to seeing it in Utica. You are coming down, right?
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Post by rnagle on Feb 20, 2016 8:31:47 GMT -5
I have it on the calendar - reminds me, I must book a room for Saturday night.
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Post by Maxwell48098 on Mar 4, 2016 16:11:29 GMT -5
Awesome, as usual.
A.J.
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Post by plastictrucker on Mar 30, 2016 19:08:29 GMT -5
Robert ,your first picture looks like it could be a line up at lasco.Nice work on the bench and with the camera as always
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Post by freytshaker on Mar 31, 2016 6:54:41 GMT -5
very nice work ! great photography too ! I thought I was looking at the real truck !
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Post by truckabilly on Apr 4, 2016 5:07:07 GMT -5
That´s one of the most interesting trucks I´ve ever seen. Great idea for the model. The way you work with photos is awesome. The build is pictured exactly the way the real truck would appear in the photo. Great, just great.
Jarda
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