recommendations - truck kits

[npb748r]

I've never built a truck kit and fancy giving one a go - articulated and modern preferably.  What would you recommend, I'm starting from a knowledge base of zero when it comes to this area of our hobby. 

 

thanks in advance

neil

[JeroenS]

Hi Neil, for some reason my interests have been going towards trucks as well lately, although I fancy the older types. For modern trucks, Italeri have a large range. I don't know too much about them, from what I've heard their most recent trucks come with a chassis which is largely pre-assembled. Speaking for myself, I like to assemble stuff but other people might like it. I recommend browsing the scalemates.com database, you'll also find some in-box reviews and such for the various models. 

[Cooper645]

@richellis I believe would be the one to give you some advice here. I'm sure he does a fair amount of trucks.

 

I have a Super Hino Dolphin car transporter in the stash, which I intend to build to display 6 cars on and free up half space, but this is an older style truck.

 

Italeri have a wide 1/24 truck range of Artics (Tractor & Trailer) here: https://www.italeri.com/en/category/7/34

[richellis]

Go for an Italeri kit, they are 1/24 and generally go together easy. Look for a MAN TGA or TGX, or the DAF XF kits. These have a simplified chassis section, still nice models but a good start as this will ensure you have a square level chassis to build off. 
Have a look at KFS MG Mouldings orModellers resource for parts like right hand drive conversions etc but keep it simple first time!

[npb748r]

thanks, very much appreciated - will start shopping !!!

[bootneck]

Plenty on offer Kingkit

Mike

[richellis]

This is one of the DAF XF kits, almost no extras except low profile tyres and a resin air conditioner pod on the roof. The decals  come from italeri in a trailer kit 👍