DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 1 This is the Strao-models Autocar DC 75/100 kit. The decals are thanks to Charles Rowley. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted May 1 Wow -- that's beautiful! Congrats -- super job. Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted May 2 (edited) Really nice work. Those are interesting drive tires. I’ve never seen a tread pattern like that before. Neat stuff. I imagine those came with the kit? Also, what’s the layout of the rear of the cab? Cool truck, for sure. Edited May 2 by vincen47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 2 8 hours ago, Johnny M said: Wow -- that's beautiful! Congrats -- super job. Johnny Thanks Johnny! 1 hour ago, vincen47 said: Really nice work. Those are interesting drive tires. I’ve never seen a tread pattern like that before. Neat stuff. I imagine those came with the kit? Also, what’s the layout of the rear of the cab? Cool truck, for sure. Thanks Victor! I’ve only seen a tread pattern like this once in an old picture of an old International. I picked up these drive tires from a supplier on Ebay. The sleeper has a button tuck bed cushion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted May 2 Driptroit, do you know what year model that truck might be, with the flat windshield? I think all the Autocars I've ever seen on the road have the later, curved, windshield. I'm guessing this one must be from the late forties. I kinda want to say they didn't introduce that set-back front axle tractor until after the war but... As always, I could be wrong. Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 2 1 hour ago, Johnny M said: Driptroit, do you know what year model that truck might be, with the flat windshield? I think all the Autocars I've ever seen on the road have the later, curved, windshield. I'm guessing this one must be from the late forties. I kinda want to say they didn't introduce that set-back front axle tractor until after the war but... As always, I could be wrong. Johnny I think 49 was the last year for this cab, but a friend of mine had one with the newer cab and I think that he said that it was a 49. With that said, I assume 49 was the transition year. I’m going to say post war to 49 model. In my research it seems like very few Autocars are exactly the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted May 3 Thanks, Driptroit. I think you're right, and that makes sense. 49 was a big year of change industry-wide, for cars and trucks both. Also I think I remember that Autocar shared the later curved-window cab with some of the Whites, and the setup on your truck looks strictly Autocar-only. Anyway, great work! Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornbinder Posted May 3 Lovely Autocar! The Autocar Driver Cab (style we're all familiar with in the AMT kits) first came out in 1950. There are some design differences but that's the newer style cab with the curved glass. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpage Posted May 4 Beautiful job! Does Mr. Rowley make custom decals? if so, do you have any contact info? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 5 On 5/3/2023 at 5:44 PM, Cornbinder said: Lovely Autocar! The Autocar Driver Cab (style we're all familiar with in the AMT kits) first came out in 1950. There are some design differences but that's the newer style cab with the curved glass. Thanks Chuck! 3 hours ago, jpage said: Beautiful job! Does Mr. Rowley make custom decals? if so, do you have any contact info? Thanks! Charles is on this forum under the name “Chariots of fire.” You can send him a pm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dutz Posted July 3 Great detail and paint. Love your work Brian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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