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Post by bitner1970 on Nov 13, 2011 10:25:10 GMT -8
This is I believe the 1977 issue of this cabover from Matchbox. I stretched the frame and added home cast resin rear drivers to it. I made the Sherman Brothers decals from a picture of their logo off the net. They are a heavy haul company based just north of Eugene, OR on I-5. I built the truck to represent one of the ones I used to see in the late 70's as a kid. It was really fun masking off those stripes. I also scratch built a new headache rack and some resin tool boxes. The trailer is the reissue ERTL extend frame Great Dane trailer. I added wheels from an AMT Peerless logging trailer instead of using the kit rims. In addition the beam load is from several of the AMT kits.       Cheers: Bill |
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Post by Muleskinner on Nov 13, 2011 11:19:53 GMT -8
One really cool build. Sherman Brothers has always been a favorite of mine.
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Post by tufftin on Nov 13, 2011 12:24:06 GMT -8
Laying out the stripes worked out nicely. Great finish.
Mike
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Post by calscustoms on Nov 13, 2011 12:49:56 GMT -8
Ilove that paint job!! Very nice!! Cal
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Post by Ryan Rønning on Nov 13, 2011 15:13:19 GMT -8
Nice setup. I like the load. LOL
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Post by slurrydog on Nov 13, 2011 19:08:42 GMT -8
I think I just past this truck on the freeway about an hour ago  Looks just like the real thing. Dave |
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Post by gator on Nov 15, 2011 13:08:02 GMT -8
Bill,
That is a real nice looking rig. And one with a load I can relate a little better with. Though if it was a load of pipe.....! hey we all couldn't work in the woods!!
Be Well
Gator
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Post by jfisher on May 21, 2012 13:03:56 GMT -8
another great build!! couldn't see the trailer rims.I assume they are spoke? or Buds?
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Post by kerry on May 22, 2012 3:15:55 GMT -8
Hey Bill, that is really one beautiful build. Clean, neat and the paint job is fantastic. Not usually a cab-over fan but this one is very nice. I like the color and the details you added. Very sharp looking truck
Kerry
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Post by bluemule75 on Jun 15, 2012 17:37:44 GMT -8
Very Sharp Bill, that is something else
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Post by wazzakw on Jun 15, 2012 23:31:25 GMT -8
looks like u had a lot of fun with this one..great job..
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Post by Robert Myers on Jun 23, 2012 13:58:56 GMT -8
That is a very good looking build. The striping does really look nice.
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Post by tiking on Jun 24, 2012 10:21:19 GMT -8
Nice job. I got a frieghtliner as part of the Gold medal I got from the Scania build of the heavy haul but I had to sell it because I did not feel the vibe of actually building it. I see you have a done a great job putting it together.
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Post by Badluck 13 on Jun 24, 2012 18:25:47 GMT -8
Truck n trailer looks great all around,like the wheel combo on the truck,nice frame stretch and nice touch on the fender extensions.
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Post by ewaskew on Dec 4, 2012 15:53:04 GMT -8
Sharp looking truck with a cool load.
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