1980s Truck Fleet restorations

1
September 27, 2019
The Before - The fleet lined up for review. They look so much better in the picture than in real life, 33 years of aging since they were built, and 20+ years of loft grime.
2
September 27, 2019
Miraculously intact considering their life for the last 33 years. I have found the vast majority of the missing parts in my spares box.
3
September 27, 2019
The Wrecker back is from an Italieri Scania, the part Built frame of which will join this project, and be reunited with the Wrecker back
4
September 27, 2019
Unsurprisingly, mainly wheels, Mirrors & mudguards have fallen off across the years, I actually have extra parts as I found a double chrome sprue in one of the original kits.
5
September 27, 2019
roofs removed to show my Garish 1980s tastes in decor. Amazingly all the doors are still attached and openable.
6
September 27, 2019
closer view shows 33 years of grime, the white peterbilt actually looks a lot like real world wear and tear.
7
September 27, 2019
Dump truck makes a handy parts box for the project
8
October 16, 2019
A Cottrell transporter

Comments

6 27 September 2019, 22:44

Chris Greathouse
That is a beautiful lineup of trucks. Great skills! Even for 30 years of aging and recent restoration, fantastic!

27 September 2019, 23:02

Chaz Gordon
this is the before. the close ups show the work I have cut out for me, But thanks though.

27 September 2019, 23:07

Chris Greathouse
Now that I look even closer, I do see parts laying on the table in need of glue. So to reterm what I said, Great skills for 30 years of aging, I look forward to the restoration. Still beautiful pre-op 😄

27 September 2019, 23:15

Bozzer
I still get a kick out of looking at these. How's the restoration coming along?

26 March 2023, 12:13

Chaz Gordon
Sadly stalled for the last 3 years, a job change and becoming full time home based working means my room is now my office full time, and is getting a touch crowded. However, it does mean my recent purchase of a pair of 3D printers are employed 24/7 printing my newly designed modeller's toolbox system.

13 April 2023, 12:56

Bozzer
I've literally just picked up the K100 Oriental Express. Looking forward to building it and putting it on my shelf. It's going to be a while though, because I've got a huge backlog to try and get finished.

13 April 2023, 16:52

Bill Newcomer
Good luck on your restorations.
I wish I still had my childhood builds. I had about 6-7 tractor-trailer rigs in the mid 70's. I joined the Navy and nothing survived my Dad and Stepmoms divorce and consequent moves.

14 April 2023, 03:34

Martin Oostrom
I like young you's taste in kits

11 September 2023, 10:59

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Restoration of 5 trucks built by teenage me, to old me's current capabilities.

Truck Fleet Restoration

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1:25 Prestige Car-Transport Peterbilt & Trailer (Revell 07432)

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