What is this beast?

[Leonidas]

Anyone know what model this Peterbilt is, and whether it would have come from the factory as a 6x6 or is it an aftermarket custom?

Either way, this thing is a beast...anyone know what kind of front axle it would most likely have? It might be an interesting one to try and replicate in plastic...and resin...a whole lot of resin I would guess.

 

Edited April 22, 2016 by Leonidas

[Petetrucker07]

It's a vocational truck, probably a 367, with some non PACCAR, factory options.

[dieseldog1970]

Google Western Star 6900....if you want to see some pics of a non street legal but oh so cool full size Tonka toy!!

Edited April 22, 2016 by dieseldog1970

[Fat Brian]

A lot of big trucks with driven front axles use a Marmon-Herrington unit. The center section is kind of weird and oblong, I can't think of anything similar in scale.

 

https://www.marmon-herrington.com/images/MT-22_enlarged.jpg

Edited April 22, 2016 by Fat Brian

[Longbox55]

A lot of big trucks with driven front axles use a Marmon-Herrington unit. The center section is kind of weird and oblong, I can't think of anything similar in scale.

 

https://www.marmon-herrington.com/images/MT-22_enlarged.jpg

I'll have to get it out of storage and take a look, but I'm pretty sure that the Italeri D.A.F. Spacecab has axles that are similar in basic shape.