activexp Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 This is my first build of a truck from Italeri and I must say that I'm impressed with what's in the box, 12 sprues of finely detailed parts moulded in 5 appropriate colours plus chrome. The larger body and cab panels are free from sink holes, flow lines and other surface imperfections to the extent that painting is almost unnecessary. But would it look too toy-like if left in unpainted? Construction begins with the chassis. Some additional work is required, drilling extra holes and slots and cutting off 10mm from the end of each rail. The crossmembers have positive location points which made assembly straightforward and hopefully without any twisting. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Axles completed. The front wheels are steerable if desired using the heated screwdriver blade method on some very small pins. Not for me, I've fixed them in the straight ahead position. There's a lot of soft detail on the engine but once fitted to the chassis most of it can't be seen anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 nice progress, I built a truck or two some years back, quite nice kits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 A little more done, engine plumbing. Good detail on the tyres. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 That looks really good. Certainly a cool looking truck. I see the box doesn't mention a make but I'm thinking a Ford? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Nice progress. Like wkennerley I have built a few of these truck kits over the years and they become quite impressive replicas. Can't wait to see how this turns out... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Looking good mate, will tag along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 2017-5-9 at 8:06 PM, paul_c said: That looks really good. Certainly a cool looking truck. I see the box doesn't mention a make but I'm thinking a Ford? No mention of the make but Ford would be my guess judging from the radiator grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Back to the build after a 2 week break in sunny Mallorca Fuel tanks and a few other bits added to the chassis. The seats have no backs. Guess they can't be seen once the cab is assembled. More soon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 A nice build, it is a ford, but not badged as one, italeri did this a few times, the MACK is another example, a Mack in all but badges! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Nice job,looks a nicely detailed kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 A little more done on this one, cab assembled. Went together fine although very little contact area for gluing the windscreen in place. Interior fitted. And mounted to the chassis. The 'Ford' grill. The badge says 'Santa Fe' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Nice clean build, keep up the good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 18 minutes ago, RichO said: Nice clean build, keep up the good work. Thanks Rich, I'll do my best 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Although it doesn't show in this photo, there's a problem with the fit of the hinged hood/bonnet where it meets the cab. The hinge brackets appear to be misplaced, too far forward forcing the hood too far back against the cab. I've checked and double checked the fitting of the brackets and they're exactly as shown in the instructions. If I remove the hinge pins, the hood fits perfectly. There's even some bunks included for the crew. The level of detail in the kit is amazing, puts Revell's 1/16 Peterbilt to shame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Exhaust stacks and rear cab fitted. I'm going for the front winch option.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Front end nearly complete, only rear view mirrors to add. And made a start on the business end. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 More progress on the 'wrecker' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 This looks like a food truck! But maybe Italeri got the spelling wrong. I must say that these kinds of topics are a delight amidst all detailing and scratchbuilding violence to be found on this forum. Of course you could replace some of those engine parts with finer stuff, or add a hinge or two, and naturally it would most probably look slightly better in the end. But my opinion is that in plastic kit modeling 90% of the realism takes 10% of the work and that is what you're doing here. Suppose this kit takes you 60 hours of work... in the end it will look beautiful and only the rivet counters will criticize. But those rivet counters won't visit your home where this truck will be displayed in full pride. Meanwhile I reckon you're enjoying the full passion of modeling... cutting, glueing and painting; that's what modeling is all about. Or, that's what many of us scratchbuilders who spend 540 hours of work to try to attain that 10% extra realism, may secretly think when watching your progress. I'll admit that I sometimes do, anyway. The only thing I'd recommend, if I may, is to get rid of any and all traces of the moulding process. These marks can be simply brushed away using a rounded knife. Won't take long and the end result will really benefit from it. I'll keep following this build joyfully. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Getting close to final assembly with the 50 ton recovery rotator completed. There's more lights than a Christmas Tree on this truck, 30 at the last count 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Did this ever get finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Yes, here: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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