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Post by hotrucklover on Sept 28, 2008 21:59:59 GMT 1
Here is another old becoming new. I started with a Walthers/Atlas Auto Carrier that I kitbashed a Boley Cab onto years ago. As you can see the Walthers kit represents a tractor trailer set up.  The newer set ups are Truck Trailer combos with the truck being able to carry three or more vehicles and the trailer attaching below bumper level.    The next phase of the project will be to modify the trailer to a low mount hitch and paint to match.  Modified Malibu W900, Walther Auto Carrier, and some parts from the bin. I have to still fit a front axle and a grille we be swapped from a ton's truck. I think the rails on the truck rack could have been a little "thinner" but I think it came out good for a first try - besides I don't have $200 for the lonestar model of this type of set up. |
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Post by hotrucklover on Oct 1, 2008 2:00:34 GMT 1
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Post by gdcd74 on Oct 2, 2008 12:49:39 GMT 1
Looks good, if you need kenworth bits and pieces check out Dennis Australia Models, he make heaps of bits and pieces you may be able to use.
Let us know how you go.
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Post by ponyman on Oct 3, 2008 2:34:26 GMT 1
Its Dennis Aust Models, not Dennis Austrailian and he lives in Yakima, Wa USA.
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Post by hotrucklover on Oct 6, 2008 22:09:55 GMT 1
I gotta raise the hitch on the trailer - but she is otherwise done.   |
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Post by cfesmire on Oct 7, 2008 1:04:13 GMT 1
Impressive! But you really do need to change out that Malibu grille. It just makes them look so much like a toy. The portable parking lot looks great though.
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Post by ponyman on Oct 7, 2008 15:49:01 GMT 1
Outstanding job.
I plan on doing the same thing only with a Coronado if I can ever find a few of the car carriers somewhere. ?
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Post by hotrucklover on Oct 8, 2008 0:08:40 GMT 1
Impressive! But you really do need to change out that Malibu grille. It just makes them look so much like a toy. The portable parking lot looks great though. What Chester Want Chester Get!!!  |
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Post by hotrucklover on Oct 8, 2008 0:15:00 GMT 1
Outstanding job. I plan on doing the same thing only with a Coronado if I can ever find a few of the car carriers somewhere. ? Good Luck - Walthers either needs to recommision this model or someone else needs to make a modern one in plastic. |
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Post by cfesmire on Oct 8, 2008 0:21:22 GMT 1
Wow, first class now, great job!
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Post by hotrucklover on Oct 9, 2008 22:17:20 GMT 1
Wow, first class now, great job! Although I'm nowhere as skilled as you are - I appreciate the compliment. I shaved the grill some to make it fit more flush (messing up the paint on the fender edges in the process - Dammit!  ) Also added some bent stacks more like the prototype (although they might be a tad bit too tall)  |
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Post by stevette66 on Nov 22, 2008 19:20:56 GMT 1
WOW!! You have done a great job for sure. That is one slick truck! Thanks for sharing.
Steve D
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Post by hotrucklover on Feb 26, 2009 3:20:16 GMT 1
Ok here is my second attempt at a portable parking lot - this one is being done for a buddy of mine. I've scratchbuilt more of the tractor rack and trailer. The tractor rack frame is thinner than the first model. The trailer was made taller like the modern ones you see on the road - also postioned for dead heading or loading.  |
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Post by cfesmire on Feb 27, 2009 2:47:54 GMT 1
Looking forward to seeing more of this one.
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Post by RAOlson on Feb 27, 2009 17:55:42 GMT 1
Looks fabulous! The color choice is great and matches the Ton trucks graphics nicely.
Richard O.
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