Volvo VN780 Melton Truck Lines

[Joris Scholte]

The Volvo VN series has been a favorite since it came out. I got this Italeri VN780 built in 2008, I think. Despite the kit not having a real engine, at the end you get a huge contemporary Class 8 tractor. I should have outlined the headlights in black, and the red striping on the aero panels along the side might be a little too much. At first I put the fifth wheel too forward, but that has been corrected recently.









Recently I treated myself to another Italeri Volvo VN kit, the so-called 'Great Rebel' box. A VN780 with a 50' reefer unit. When I get around to build that truck, I'll keep you posted.

[Muleskinner]

My self, I like it, for it shows another plain Jane work horse. Another fine job.

[Joris Scholte]

Thank you William!

[ap40rocktruck]

Nice build of what has become a dominant long haul truck on american road ways. These are the most fuel efficient & have the safest cabs in the industry. Mack & Volvo are the only trucks left with all steel welded cabs.

Ap40

[gator]

Joris,
That looks good. Not to much shine or bling and a clean but not so shinney paint job. A well maintained working truck!


Gator

[slurrydog]

Very well done.
Dave

[Joris Scholte]

Thanks guys!
Richard, what do you expect, it's a Volvo. They set the bar for safety, right? ;D
Gator, exactly the look I was gunning for!

[Ryan Rønning]

Man that came out really nice.

[Joris Scholte]

Thanks! I built this one some years back, didn't have all the experience back then that I have now. You're right, it could have been much worse... ;D

[groundhog]

fine looking rig!!! groundhog.