Let's see your Big Rig Wreckers!

[Jordan White]

Hey, I have the Italeri "U.S. Wrecker Truck" that I plan on rebuilding eventually, and would like to see how other people have built any big rig wreckers to get some ideas for my build!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I built this one over 15 years ago. The mirror was off in the picture and I left it off because I was about to ship this one.

100_0805 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

100_0804 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

[Mike77]

1/16-scale

[Mike77]

I stretched out a Can-Do...

[clayton]

2 revell can do and  amt,from a parts box,it is a mix of amt and revell.

 

[truckabilly]

Peterbilt 378 of Italeri, scale 1/24, converted to a 379 according to the  Tim Ahlborn recipe, plus resin high roof. Scratch built headache rack, rear fenders and the D.T.U. (detachable towing unit).

[Jordan White]

I like everything I'm seeing so far! 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

10 hours ago, truckabilly said:

Peterbilt 378 of Italeri, scale 1/24, converted to a 379 according to the  Tim Ahlborn recipe, plus resin high roof. Scratch built headache rack, rear fenders and the D.T.U. (detachable towing unit).

 

 

 

This looks pretty awesome!! I have wanted to build one of these. Is there a build thread on this and do you have dimensions?

[truckabilly]

I don´t want to hijack the thread but I don´t want to keep anything as a secret either. This is the link to the original build thread:

And this is where I took some info from:

http://www.jige-international.com/recovery-vehicles,underlifts,bras-us,holmes-dtu,1,56,32.html

My D.T.U  is not to scale, the dimensions are just eyeballed. When  building the model I have been watching a lot of internet pictures. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

8 hours ago, truckabilly said:

I don´t want to hijack the thread but I don´t want to keep anything as a secret either. This is the link to the original build thread:

And this is where I took some info from:

http://www.jige-international.com/recovery-vehicles,underlifts,bras-us,holmes-dtu,1,56,32.html

My D.T.U  is not to scale, the dimensions are just eyeballed. When  building the model I have been watching a lot of internet pictures. 

Thanks! A lot of great info! I hope that you won't mind if I use it to make a D.T.U. myself one day.

[mchook]

Wow, these are some amazing trucks! I don't know if you guys consider it a "Big Rig" but here's my Ford C600 I built years ago.

[mailman]

MOST DEFINITELY  A BIG RIG

[DrKerry]

I’ve got one that’s more of a show rod type build! Not sure if you want to see it or not? I think it’s on the forum somewhere!!??

[baloney]

here's a gmc general i did some years ago. still no decals on it...

[landman]

On 7/22/2018 at 9:59 AM, mchook said:

Wow, these are some amazing trucks! I don't know if you guys consider it a "Big Rig" but here's my Ford C600 I built years ago.

 

 

 

Is the Holmes scratchbuilt?

[baloney]

that peterbilt is very nice..

Edited July 24, 2018 by baloney

[gotnitro?]

Here's one of my favorite wreckers I've built, the Syracuse NY DPW Autocar . I used the dump truck kit ,  KFS Holmes 750 parts, and my scratchbuilt wrecker body. I swapped in a proper DD engine 

Boy everyone's builds are great looking 

Let's keep em coming... I'm sure theres more...

Edited July 24, 2018 by gotnitro?

[gotnitro?]

I'll keep the ball rolling.. the HD edition Lonestar. Mobius lonestar frame and hood, Dave Careys daycab and custom grill. Pete Can Do  wrecker body , and my custom bumper and headlights I scratched for this project.

NYR recovery' s BJ Bear tribute build...K papa truck cab, Can Do wrecker heavily modified,  scratchbuilt wrecker body and model truckin decals by Jerry round out this build.

 

[mchook]

On 7/23/2018 at 9:23 PM, landman said:

Is the Holmes scratchbuilt?

Yes it is. It's all "evergreen" styrene & it all works too.

[Warren D]

This really makes me wish someone would make parts for a Holmes 750.......so many ideas.....

[GLMFAA1]

Here is a Holmes I built years ago, AMT ALF fire cab, modified AMT wrecker body and if I remember right Phil Jensen's 'how to' Holmes boom assembly. (I hope the credit is right)

 

[DrKerry]

Ok, ya twisted my arm, I wanted to show it!!! LOL

Kustom built show rod type wrecker. Frame is Z'd, bed is narrowed, V-12 mounted in back, Culver's drinking straws for stacks, Lift is built from an old John Deere back hoe and is functional!!

Photo was during the build....

[landman]

On 7/24/2018 at 7:27 PM, gotnitro? said:

I'll keep the ball rolling.. the HD edition Lonestar. Mobius lonestar frame and hood, Dave Careys daycab and custom grill. Pete Can Do  wrecker body , and my custom bumper and headlights I scratched for this projec

NYR recovery' s BJ Bear tribute build...K papa truck cab, Can Do wrecker heavily modified,  scratchbuilt wrecker body and model truckin decals by Jerry round out this build

Is this CanDo kit still available?

[mikemodeler]

4 minutes ago, landman said:

Is this CanDo kit still available?

It is not currently in production, but scan eBay and I am sure someone is selling one. The trouble is that it is probably $200 or more. If you are patient, it could be re-issued once Revell of Germany gets it's US distribution figured out as I think they sell out quickly every time they release them.

[jeffdeoranut]

8 hours ago, landman said:

Is this CanDo kit still available

ive got one...if interested email me otb  jeffcardinalfan@yahoo.com