Sam I Am

Great work Jim!

I just downloaded the instructions and WoW has this thing been modified, unless there was more than one version released. The engine is different, the frame is longer, front springs and perches look scratch built, the sleeper is off something else, and I am sure I am missing things... The instruction sheet showed me what the steering wheel and column look like, now to start going through all those parts boxes...

Love it Pat, just love it !!

I have been collecting big rig parts/kits/buildups for many years and have not gone through my stash for over five years. I cannot remember where/how I came about this one, but whoever built this one did an outstanding job and I hope I can put it back together with due justice. If anyone recognizes it please speak up. It has fully articulating rear suspension, steerable front wheels, and LOTS of nice detail which includes hand painted pin striping. I will try and polish things up as I reassemble the truck. The only thing that appears to be missing is the steering wheel/column. I also found a broken air horn that needs to be replaced. I will need to find an instruction sheet so I can put it back together correctly. Here is what I am starting with...

That's what happens when you let a salt flat racer get in the way. ??

That is so cool! Looks awesome!

Looking sharp!

I have the Italeri conversion kit with the crane. After seeing yours I am thinking of adding it to my Bison. I I know it is not the same quality but it will help fill the void between the cab and trailer. Thanks for the idea.

Beautiful.....

Thanks Brian! I went a searching and found this site. http://www.kws900.com/ It looks like this is the 102 in version. ......hmmm, too many ideas. lol

I have been sorting through my big rig stash for the first time since the move....about four years ago. I had forgotten this cab. I usually keep all pertinent info together but not this time. Other than being a Kenworth, I have no memory of what it is, but it has a really short hood. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

That is a cool subject Brian.

I think this is what I will shoot for since I have an Aeromax kit and the trailer and car. All I know is I must not have been entering the correct info when I searched years ago, all I found were pics of the trailer. Kerry, this is one in a long list of projects. Dave, heck of a neighborhood to grow up in, for sure! Force, thanks for all those great pics and info.

Auto fill and in a hurry are not a good combination. Thanks for catching that. Kerry, I am glad to see the Aeromax since I have one in the stash. Even with the discrepancies in design with the AMT trailer, I am sure I will be pleased with the overall effect. Thanks everyone!

A couple of questions regarding the Bill Elliott transporter. 1) what tractor towed the trailer? I googled the race team/transporter/ tractor and really could not tell exactly what it was....other than a Ford I presume. 2) is there room in the transporter for two cars, stacked I would presume... You notice I do not say "assume".... Thanks!

That truck looks awesome! I will be blatantly plagiarizing some of your details in future builds.

I am excited, that will be a piece of cake to turn into a unibody!

Thanks Jim. I wanted something that would be nice enough to incorporate into any room in the house. My wife actually let's me have them in the living room.

I am also going to have this case copied. It should hold six tractor/ trailer combos with an additional tractor on each shelf.

I also had a friend give me this nice oak display case which would hold four tractor/trailer combos and an additional four tractors.

I then had him modify the shelves and depth, which gave me a case for 1/12 motorcycles and a case that will hold 1/20 F1.

A number of years ago I had this dilemma and started researching cases. I found a site that sold cases for diecast 1/24 nascars that gave all the dimensions. I showed the pics and dimensions to a friend who does cabinetry and this is what he built. It has plexiglass which makes it really lightweight and will hold 30 cars.

Thanks Pat !