discussion 1/72 Autocar U-7144-T with Cargo trailer

[Lee Drennen]

I started this one a couple years ago after Airfix released this kit. The truck is a Airfix Autocar and the trailer is a PST cargo trailer with a Vaule Gear load hope to get this project done soon enjoy the pics. LeeView attachment 318799View attachment 318800View attachment 318801View attachment 318802View attachment 318803View attachment 318804View attachment 318805View attachment 318806

 

[Guest]

Morning Pete.
The last time I remember seeing an Autocar was on the the " other house " we had a French guy who was doing one the scale that Paul in the States builds 1/87.
Looking fwd to seeing more, that Value Gear is well made, I've got a selection of their tarps,such crisp detail.
John.

 

[Lee Drennen]

John thanks really like Autocar guess because I own a real one
The value gear stuff is always great. Lee DView attachment 318860View attachment 318861

 

[Guest]

My God, you own that ! Great Lee .I always fancied the Scammell Explorer but Christine wanted to know where I would keep it ! Got a photo somewhere of myself and it in the army.

John

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks john
My dad and I restored it before he passed away he got to go to one truck show with me after we finished it I’ve had the truck for 17yrs

 

[Guest]

Thanks john
My dad and I restored it before he passed away he got to go to one truck show with me after we finished it I’ve had the truck for 17yrs

Its a beauty, it really is, he'd be proud to see it. :thumb2:
John.

 

[Gern]

I know you've only placed the parts for the pics Lee, but there seem to be some awfully big gaps! Is the kit really that bad?

 

[Lee Drennen]

I will say it doesn’t fit the best after I get a painted I’m hoping they’ll fit better

 

[minitnkr]

This is beautiful compared to the 1/87 one. It's really rough.
Great job on the restoration Lee. What year is it? PaulE

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Paul
It’s a 1976 and thanks for stopping by

 

[Lee Drennen]

Got some paint on the Acar this evening Enjoy the pics View attachment 318935View attachment 318936View attachment 318937View attachment 318938

 

[Guest]

Looking good Lee.

John

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks John

 

[scottie3158]

Lee,
That's a great looking build.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Scottie and thanks for stopping by

 

[Lee Drennen]

Done a little more work tonight. I didn’t like the wheels and axle I put on here years ago so I replaced them with the new Airfix wheels from the fuel tanker. I also installed the windshield and test fit the wheels on the truck. Think I’m going to stop here let things dry and settle enjoy the picsView attachment 319004View attachment 319005View attachment 319006View attachment 319007View attachment 319008View attachment 319009View attachment 319010View attachment 319011View attachment 319012View attachment 319013

 

[Mini Me]

Coming along nicely. Nice big rig! What power plant did Autocar use in these?
Cheers Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Rick
They mostly had 131 Hercules engines and thanks for stopping by

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
Looks to be coming together well - overcoming the kits shortcomings. The Value Gear stuff is good - not expensive and nicely made. Your "real thing" looks very impressive.
Jim

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Jim
The cab and fenders don’t marry up very well but over all the Acar is a nice kit. Thanks for stopping by