Blue Devil Posted May 12, 2022 Hi I'm Blue Devil I drove trucks for 19 years and i met and married my wife and she didn't like trucking so i got out of it and went back to working on them. Been doing that now for 10 years. And I decided one day to try and put a model truck together. And it came out ok it dont look as good as the ones I see on here.. I'm starting a 2nd one and ita a cabover freightliner. I wish I could find a Freightliner classic xl condo.like I drove . But have been able to.. but any way is some pictures of the 1st truck I done.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Blue Devil said: Hi I'm Blue Devil I drove trucks for 19 years and i met and married my wife and she didn't like trucking so i got out of it and went back to working on them. Been doing that now for 10 years. And I decided one day to try and put a model truck together. And it came out ok it dont look as good as the ones I see on here.. I'm starting a 2nd one and ita a cabover freightliner. I wish I could find a Freightliner classic xl condo.like I drove . But have been able to.. but any way is some pictures of the 1st truck I done.. Welcome to the forum!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted May 13, 2022 Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you bring a lot of experience here when it comes to real trucks. That kind of knowledge can be really helpful to the modeling community. For the Classic XL, I wish it was easier to find in 1/24 or 1/25 scale. There’s been a very limited number of resin conversion kits made over the years. There’s also been a few guys to make them using parts (and ingenuity) from both Italeri’s FLC and FLD kits. Either way, not easy, unfortunately. Though, I’ve seen them in 1/32 scale here and there, but that doesn’t help much when you’re into 1/24 and 1/25. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Devil Posted May 14, 2022 Thanks for the info on the classic xl freightliner. And idk much about the model world just getting in it I'm working on 2nd truck. But if I can help in any way let me know 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Devil Posted May 19, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 4:35 PM, vincen47 said: Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you bring a lot of experience here when it comes to real trucks. That kind of knowledge can be really helpful to the modeling community. For the Classic XL, I wish it was easier to find in 1/24 or 1/25 scale. There’s been a very limited number of resin conversion kits made over the years. There’s also been a few guys to make them using parts (and ingenuity) from both Italeri’s FLC and FLD kits. Either way, not easy, unfortunately. Though, I’ve seen them in 1/32 scale here and there, but that doesn’t help much when you’re into 1/24 and 1/25. Here is some pictures of what I have done so far on 2nd truck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted May 19, 2022 Comin' right along! The tanks and quarter fenders are looking good and I like the wheel treatment with the painted hubs and lugnuts. Nice contrast. Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 19, 2022 I may still have some door decals if you are interested. The first ones made for me were wrong and the door shields had H I I on them like the trailers instead of H T I. Most people wouldn’t notice the difference. If you are interested in those, let me know. Looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted May 20, 2022 I like it when the tank straps are painted to match the frame. Good color choices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Devil Posted May 20, 2022 Thanks I'm trying . To a real good job it still dont look as good as yalls. But maybe one day.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Devil Posted May 20, 2022 22 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: I may still have some door decals if you are interested. The first ones made for me were wrong and the door shields had H I I on them like the trailers instead of H T I. Most people wouldn’t notice the difference. If you are interested in those, let me know. Looks good. Sure I'm interested in them I was just talking to a friend of mine about getting some signs made up.. here is my address Lee Helms 2057 county road 6645 Banks Al 36005. And let me know what I owe you. And I will get it to or if can help you any way let me know.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Devil Posted June 9, 2022 There some pictures of what I've gotten done so far still looks like a little kid is doing it. But it's only my second model I've ever done.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted June 9, 2022 Beautiful ! The wraparound frame protector with the lines coming up through it is a nice touch. Also love the stacks and the visor! Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Devil Posted June 10, 2022 Thank you I made the viper bumper stacks tanks quarter fenders taillight bar and deck plate and hoses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites