dragstueck Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hello Here is my newest IH Truck. The 1968 TURBOSTAR Gas Turbine Prototype. Here a link to the original Truck: https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32139-the-turbostar-from-international/ Based on an ERTL International Transtar 2 i build the Turbostar. A lot build scratch: Turbine, Exhaust, Front of Cabine,..... Greatings from Germany, Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) Wow! I raise my hat and I bow. I have about 1300 questions, but Iwill start with two. How dis you do the TURBOSTAR script and do you have a photo of the engine out of the truck? Edited February 20, 2019 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 That is very well done! I like the little fan on the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Great job! Really stunning work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Great looking build , a lot of nice detail work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 OH WOW!! That is one Awesome build of an unusual subject. Many thought that turbines were going to be the future of trucking, but the future is unknown and things change. Excellent Work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 GREAT WORK!!!!! I love those turbine era trucks.....seems everyone had one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Interesting subject and very well executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 That is very cool! Excellent ‘conversion’, so much detail to look at, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Awesome build, I've always been fascinated by turbine vehicles, this one is really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Beautiful truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Not even a big truck guy and this is cool. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragstueck Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 19.2.2019 at 6:38 PM, landman said: Wow! I raise my hat and I bow. I have about 1300 questions, but Iwill start with two. How dis you do the TURBOSTAR script and do you have a photo of the engine out of the truck? Hello I found Pics of the Truck and engine here: https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32139-the-turbostar-from-international/ and the Turbostar script is done with this 4mm letters: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Aufkleber-Buchstaben-4mm-Starform-Nr-1000/273129054712?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=572394968576&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Greatings from germany, Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 That is a superb build, you nailed every little detail! International cabovers have always been one of my favorites. You sir, have some serious talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 hours ago, dragstueck said: Hello I found Pics of the Truck and engine here: https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32139-the-turbostar-from-international/ and the Turbostar script is done with this 4mm letters: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Aufkleber-Buchstaben-4mm-Starform-Nr-1000/273129054712?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=572394968576&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Greatings from germany, Juergen Thank you Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I'd cut my finger on the sharpness of this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I love this, not only is it a great subject, a turbine 4070, but the build quality is outstanding. 4070 is my favorite truck ever and this one is amazing. I never knew that made a turbine 4070. Very cool and very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Excellent execution of a very interesting piece of trucking history, Jürgen. I' m always looking forward to your next fascinating truck models ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 A really fantastic job, detailing and finish perfect, and a really interesting subject to boot, excellent work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 that is a beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 I love this truck!! It looks amazing! Would you sell this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 ??? The conversion work is AWESOME!!! And all of the detail work really turn this one into a "show-stopper" !!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc-57 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Wowser, this is one of the nicest trucks that I've seen on this forum in a long time... Jumpin Jehosaphat... WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Very impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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