Western Star Triple C Daycab City Tractor

[Joris Scholte]

Here's my Western Star daycab city tractor. Some issues with a warped hood and bumper, of course I found out about that in the final assembly stage when the paint and decals were on already. I didn't want to risk losing them, so I decided to roll with it anyway. Personally, I think it looks like the truck might have hit something.

Started out with the LAFD Recovery Truck, cut down the frame and scratchbuilt a daycab panel. For the rest it's pretty much box stock, except for the cut down tanks and prop shaft. And Super Single trailer tires on the front axle.







And a quick digital walk-around in 4 pics.









Questions, comments? Let me know!

[Muleskinner]

That came out nice. I see what you mean with the hood it does look like the rig may have bumped something. But thats all in the life of trucking.

William

[Ryan Rønning]

Congrats on finishing it. Looks good to me.

[gator]

Joris,
I think that is one of your best so far!!I think it needs a drop deck or lowboy behind it??


Gator

[slurrydog]

Looks really good Joris.
Dave

[Joris Scholte]

Thank you all! Personally I don't consider it my best build, but nevertheless I'm happy enough with how it turned out.

[Joris Scholte]

Some pics with the small Testors tanker behind it. Coincidentally I put an Iowa tag on the tanker back then, so the WS seems like a prime candidate to haul it.

[tufftin]

Joris. That came out very nice but I would have moved the fifth wheel back as far as I could have, clear to where the frame bevels. It would serve the operator better that way.
Mike

[Joris Scholte]

Thanks Mike! I still can do that....

I did move the fifth wheel back, and it even looks better! There was also still room for a second kit piece of deck plating. Good tip, thanks!

[ap40rocktruck]

Nice, just like we see here on the east coast , super short tandem drive, set back front axle. Great execution, true to life here.

Ap40

[Joris Scholte]

Thanks Richard! I do try to build more or less like 1:1 example.

[driller]

Very nice unit!! I agree, the hood line up tends to be a proble with this particular kit, the warpage may have even worked to your advantage.
Looks great! what a sweet little unit!

Cheers

Roger

[gator]

That looks good with the tanker , and like Rick said, A typical short coupled rig from the east side!

Gator

[tufftin]

Joris. I hate to make negative comments but I see that you understand and moved the fifth wheel. Great job.
Mike

[Joris Scholte]

Mike, don't worry. I see it as a positive and helpful hint and not as a negative comment. So thanks for that.