DrKerry Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 2:41 AM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: You never know unless you try. There's nothing to lose. Expand Anything goes?? As long as it’s a big car in scale of 1/24 or 1/25 right? If so, count me in. Does it have to be a complete kit to start with or can it be a few parts of one??? If a few parts of a rig is allowable put me down with a cab, hood, interior bits and some other stuff for a Pete 359! That being said, think of a pile of parts and my username and I think you know where this one is going!!! Post pics later!!
Goodwrench3 Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) On 1/11/2019 at 6:20 PM, DrKerry said: That’s it you’re done! Put it back in the box and wait!! Lol ? Expand Ha ha ! Yes, it's tucked back in it's box. Unfortunately, you could give me a 6-month head start and it would be a coin toss whether I actually finished or not. Hoping this one goes differently ! Edited January 12, 2019 by Goodwrench3 removed bad word
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 12, 2019 Author Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 3:01 PM, DrKerry said: Anything goes?? As long as it’s a big car in scale of 1/24 or 1/25 right? If so, count me in. Does it have to be a complete kit to start with or can it be a few parts of one??? If a few parts of a rig is allowable put me down with a cab, hood, interior bits and some other stuff for a Pete 359! That being said, think of a pile of parts and my username and I think you know where this one is going!!! Post pics later!! Expand Any type of truck med or heavy duty. Post a picture of what you are starting with. Parts from multiple kits are fine, new or rebuilds. I don't remember the last time that I built straight out of one box anyway. I'll put you down for a 359 then.
DrKerry Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 6:51 PM, Goodwrench3 said: Ha ha ! Yes, it's tucked back in it's box. Unfortunately, you could give me a 6-month head start and it would be a coin toss whether I actually finished or not. Hoping this one goes differently ! Expand Ha ha!!! You and me both!! Some cases I could have a year start and it wouldn’t be enough!!!
DrKerry Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 7:06 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Any type of truck med or heavy duty. Post a picture of what you are starting with. Parts from multiple kits are fine, new or rebuilds. I don't remember the last time that I built straight out of one box anyway. I'll put you down for a 359 then. Expand It’s going to be a kustom Pete! Leaning more towards the kustom hot rod look!!
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 12, 2019 Author Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 8:45 PM, DrKerry said: It’s going to be a kustom Pete! Leaning more towards the kustom hot rod look!! Expand Looking forward to seeing it come together!
DrKerry Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 8:46 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looking forward to seeing it come together! Expand Hopefully it’ll get off the ground!! Lol i need something to take my mind off of life for awhile! Wish I could start on it now! I’m I need of some kuttin’ Therapy!!!!
amtrak115 Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) I have never built a big rig model....so this is the challenge...never entered a build before...another challenge.... I'd like to add this build to build off!! Edited January 13, 2019 by amtrak115
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 2:14 AM, amtrak115 said: I have never built a big rig model....so this is the challenge...never entered a build before...another challenge.... I'd like to add this build to build off!! Expand You're in!
DrKerry Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 Well this will keep you all guessing!!!! Lol here’s what I’m starting with!!!!
k100 Posted January 14, 2019 Posted January 14, 2019 I'll give another try this year , I failed big time in 2017 B.R.B.O . I would like to add this to the 2019 build off. I picked this up cheap at an swap meet , the frame is in bad shape ( broken and glue bomb ) the cab , hood , and sleeper are tape together .
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/14/2019 at 8:49 PM, k100 said: I'll give another try this year , I failed big time in 2017 B.R.B.O . I would like to add this to the 2019 build off. I picked this up cheap at an swap meet , the frame is in bad shape ( broken and glue bomb ) the cab , hood , and sleeper are tape together . Expand You're in.
tbill Posted January 14, 2019 Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 2:14 AM, amtrak115 said: I have never built a big rig model....so this is the challenge...never entered a build before...another challenge.... I'd like to add this build to build off!! Expand That’s a great kit, I’ve built one, and have a second one about done. Everything fits really well. Only have to be carefull when you actually install the engine/radiator assembly, and care must be taken when trying to get the cab on, the front mounts always need ‘massaging’ to get the cab level.
Rusty92 Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 This is shaping up to be a great build off. Is it feb. 1st yet? Haha!!
drinkone2 Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 I'll hop on board with this one that I bought on ebay many years ago. The only thing started was the cab was painted white before I acquired it but it will definitely not be white when I'm finished with it. 20190110_183159 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr 20190110_183208 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr 20190114_055222_HDR by Jim Gavin, on Flickr
Oldmopars Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 3:17 PM, drinkone2 said: I'll hop on board with this one that I bought on ebay many years ago. The only thing started was the cab was painted white before I acquired it but it will definitely not be white when I'm finished with it. 20190110_183159 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr 20190110_183208 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr 20190114_055222_HDR by Jim Gavin, on Flickr Expand I can not begin to tell you how jealous I am. I low that kit and have never been able to find one at a price I was willing to pay.
drinkone2 Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 6:08 PM, Oldmopars said: I can not begin to tell you how jealous I am. I low that kit and have never been able to find one at a price I was willing to pay. Expand I got lucky on this one and picked it up for $80 at least 10 years ago. Back then ebay bidding would slow down in the summer time it seemed but it's not like that anymore. People get ridiculous prices for this kit year round now. I figure it's a good time to build it.
Goodwrench3 Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 7:49 PM, drinkone2 said: I got lucky on this one and picked it up for $80 at least 10 years ago. Back then ebay bidding would slow down in the summer time it seemed but it's not like that anymore. People get ridiculous prices for this kit year round now. I figure it's a good time to build it. Expand I've got it's successor (the Transtar II Eagle) in my "holy grail stash". LOL - I don't consider myself worthy to break the shrink wrap on it until my skills are appropriate for such a kit. You only get one shot at these :-)
Oldmopars Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 7:55 PM, Goodwrench3 said: I've got it's successor (the Transtar II Eagle) in my "holy grail stash". LOL - I don't consider myself worthy to break the shrink wrap on it until my skills are appropriate for such a kit. You only get one shot at these :-) Expand Someday, I am going to treat myself to one of these. Maybe a birthday or Christmas gift to myself. But better be soon as the prices seem to just keep going up.
Jim B Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 6:08 PM, Oldmopars said: I can not begin to tell you how jealous I am. I low that kit and have never been able to find one at a price I was willing to pay. Expand You ain't just whistlin' Dixie there! On 1/15/2019 at 7:55 PM, Goodwrench3 said: I've got it's successor (the Transtar II Eagle) in my "holy grail stash". LOL - I don't consider myself worthy to break the shrink wrap on it until my skills are appropriate for such a kit. You only get one shot at these :-) Expand I, too, have the Transtar II 4070B kit; however, the shrink wrap has been broken on mine. I don't think I'll build this one until my skills improve either.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Posted January 15, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 3:17 PM, drinkone2 said: I'll hop on board with this one that I bought on ebay many years ago. The only thing started was the cab was painted white before I acquired it but it will definitely not be white when I'm finished with it. 20190110_183159 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr 20190110_183208 by Jim Gavin, on Flickr 20190114_055222_HDR by Jim Gavin, on Flickr Expand You're in.
BuilderX Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 Hello all, I would like to join in. Never did a build off before or a big Rig for that matter, although I have several semi kits in my stash (mostly build muscle cars and 4x4s Jeeps, Pick ups etc.) So here is my Mack Cruise -Liner cab over to submit. Thanks Pete D
guitarsam326 Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 Ok fellers, I guess I'll have to jump in on this one.....if i decide to add a trailer last minute with that be an issue? It will be a new build as well...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 17, 2019 Author Posted January 17, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 1:02 AM, BuilderX said: Hello all, I would like to join in. Never did a build off before or a big Rig for that matter, although I have several semi kits in my stash (mostly build muscle cars and 4x4s Jeeps, Pick ups etc.) So here is my Mack Cruise -Liner cab over to submit. Thanks Pete D Expand You're in.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 17, 2019 Author Posted January 17, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 1:26 AM, guitarsam326 said: Ok fellers, I guess I'll have to jump in on this one.....if i decide to add a trailer last minute with that be an issue? It will be a new build as well... Expand Your in Sam. Trailer is optional for all tractor builds.
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