SCRATCH BUILDING THE AUTOCAR U8144T SEMI TRACTOR (1 Viewer)

[noli-poli]

Follow this thread for a step-by-step guide to scratch-building the Autocar 8144T Semi Tractor. Using 1/35 scale models as templates, I worked with balsa wood, discarded plastic model parts, and leftover pieces from a diecast 1/24 scale Mack truck previously used to create the scratch-built Ward Le France Wrecker. Photos are some reference photos I am using. The final cut will be a soft top rather than a hard top. Model is about 50 % complete

 

[noli-poli]

This is the current look...doing the extreme make over

 

[wayne556517]

Love these threads and builds you do mate.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Looks good so far! I look forward to seeing the progress.

 

[noli-poli]

85% complete. Sneak Peak SSS lowly but surely…

 

[Louis Badolato]

Looks amazing so far! Terrific work!!

 

[noli-poli]

90% complete. Applying decals and weathering. Cab windshield can fold up or down with removable tarp

 

[noli-poli]

more photos

 

[noli-poli]

Yellow Bridge Classification Plate 22 is temporary. It should be te 22/W to reflect war time condition (maximum load withntrailer

 

[Louis Badolato]

Wow! Great job!!

 

[29 Let's Go]

Very creative.
Steve

 

[wayne556517]

Brilliant mate.

 

[noli-poli]

95% complete. Waiting for decals from Archer Transfers. Need to seal decals, weather, and add the side mirrors. Last step is a clear dullcote for the entire vehicle.
Showing model with John Jenkins USAAF crew and Thomas Gunn Field Accessories for scale compatability and diorama idea.

 

[Louis Badolato]

It looks brilliant!

 

[OzDigger]

Lovely looking beast.