New truck/trailer kits?

[zaina]

Ok guys if there was one model of truck or trailer that you would like to see in kit form what would it be?  Something that hasn’t been done before and preferably something modern.  My first thought would be a 389 flat top Pete with a hopper bottom grain trailer or Wilson cattle pot. 

Edited December 29, 2023 by zaina

[Jim B]

Not that it will happen, but I'd like to see some of the newer Freightliners like the Columbia or Cascadia.  They seem to be everywhere in US highways.

[zaina]

7 minutes ago, Jim B said:

Not that it will happen, but I'd like to see some of the newer Freightliners like the Columbia or Cascadia.  They seem to be everywhere in US highways.

I wouldn’t say never. I am working on gathering info to see what the popular opinion is. If it happens I will likely proceed with a 3d printed model kit of the popular truck. 

[Gary Chastain]

My friends 2023 short noseWould love to see a late model T800 Kenworth with the angular roof line as a day cab or sleeper option. This cab was used as logging truck , dump truck OTR, etc. There was a long hood and short hood version as well. 

Edited December 29, 2023 by Gary Chastain
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[Mr mopar]

yeah this so i would not have to scratch built it !

[Fat Brian]

A good Mack B model would get me to open my wallet. It doesn't even have to be an entire kit, a good cab and interior with an opening hood would be enough. Most people want the early small grill version but I want the later version with the bigger grille.

[Force]

4 hours ago, Jim B said:

Not that it will happen, but I'd like to see some of the newer Freightliners like the Columbia or Cascadia.  They seem to be everywhere in US highways.

I was on vacation on the west coast in the US two months ago on Tuesday and I saw Cascadias everywhere on the highways...so I would like to see one of them as a model kit.
They are also popular with different racing teams....so a Freightliner Cascadia and a Featherlite style race transport trailer for me please.

Edited December 30, 2023 by Force

[vincen47]

A good topic to discuss. The aftermarket 3d printed/resin suppliers will be the most likely source of future truck kits and conversion parts. 

For modern subjects, there are many I’d like to see, and I’d be happy with just about anything. But, at the moment, a Kenworth T660 would be great. As a bonus, its cab/sleeper could be used for other Kenworth models.

[1st 700 Quad]

I'm into fire apparatus and I'd like to see a kit of the first rig I ever rode/drove/pumped. A post war Buffalo.

[Fabrux]

Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL760, International LT, Peterbilt 579, Kenworth T660...

A modern 53' quad-axle fuel tanker would be great, too. 

[Force]

If I do a wishlist there are many new truck kits I want to see.
Kenworth W900L, T660, T680, T700, T800, K100E, Peterbilt 379, 389, 579, 589, 352H, 362, Mack Titan, Freightliner Cascadia...tell me when to stop. ?

Edited January 2, 2024 by Force

[Fat Brian]

Another low hanging fruit would be a 351 hood for the California Hauler. 

[Force]

On 1/1/2024 at 4:32 PM, Fat Brian said:

Another low hanging fruit would be a 351 hood for the California Hauler. 

Yes that would be nice since the AITM stuff is unavailabe since Dave passed and Doug shut down.

[iamsuperdan]

I'd like to see more modern trucks.

 

Freightliner Cascadia

 

Mack ANthem

 

 

Or even a medium duty truck, like the Freightliner M2-106

 

 

Not sure if this one qualifies, but a full detail kit of a Ford F550 (or Ram 5500? would be pretty cool too. Lots of possibilities for builds.

[Fat Brian]

2 hours ago, Force said:

Yes that would be nice since the AITM stuff is unavailabe since Dave passed and Doug shut down.

There is a lot of this kind of stuff out that's not a whole kit but would sell really well if it was done right.

[iamsuperdan]

Oh, and if we're talking full on dream world here, I would love to see a new tool, modern car hauler kit.

A combo, with both truck and trailer.

[Mr mopar]

why not this Western star cab over ?

[Warren D]

On 12/29/2023 at 5:29 PM, Mr mopar said:

yeah this so i would not have to scratch built it !

Like this? : https://globalscalemodeltrucks.com/products/copy-of-freightliner-powerliner-96-resin-model-truck-conversion-cab-1-25-and-1-32-scales

 

[Mr mopar]

5 hours ago, Warren D said:

Like this? : https://globalscalemodeltrucks.com/products/copy-of-freightliner-powerliner-96-resin-model-truck-conversion-cab-1-25-and-1-32-scales

 

Does not look right something off here !

[pjacobs]

I'd be in for a new modern car hauler. That F550 mentioned would be great, especially with a low profile dump trailer! I'd be in for a Mack Anthem too. I see ST Supply carries a day cab version, but a sleeper version would be what I'd like.

[carsntrucks4you]

Those modern trucks are boring with their aerodynamic look with plastic bumpers, sideskirts and minimal chrome. But there are a few that are worth to made into 1725 or 1724 scale.  What about an International 9800 COE or Volvo VNL. 

Get back in the old days a correct frame in a Mack Superliner or Brockway  761. A Sterling A-Line truck would be great. Also a Corbitt Tallboy or Ford H-Series are a must.

[leafsprings]

Why not a double shot? Very common in western states, transfer dump with pup trailer. Could be mated to any existing 3 axle truck chassis. I would prefer 70's versions.

 

Edited January 11, 2024 by leafsprings

[leafsprings]

Tanker and trailer to any existing 3 axle kit.

[vincen47]

On 1/9/2024 at 5:43 PM, leafsprings said:

Why not a double shot? Very common in western states, transfer dump with pup trailer. Could be mated to any existing 3 axle truck chassis. I would prefer 70's versions.

 

Being from the Midwest, I never saw such a set up until I traveled out west maybe 10 years ago. Thought it was strange looking at first. But, I suppose someone traveling trough Michigan for the first time would wonder why we have 8-axle tanker trailers and gravel “trains” with twin 3-axle trailers and a 2-axle dollies. 11 axles in total wiggling down the road.

[iamsuperdan]

On a related note...

2024 Peterbilt 579 now available for 3D printing. 

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/peterbilt-579-sleeper-cab-tractor-truck-2024-printable-hora80

I haven't downloaded this one yet, but I have downloaded several of his designs, and they're pretty good.