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CDW

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About CDW

  • Birthday 04/16/1954

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    Tampa, Florida
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    Scale model building of all types; American and world history; science; religious studies; flight; grandchildren; travel; antique car and motorcycle restoration

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  9. CDW
    This might be the right load for the Freightliner. Besides, up to eight car models can fit on the trailer, freeing up the shelf space the truck-trailer combo would require.
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  15. CDW
    Gonna call this finished. Could have spent more time and effort but wanted to get my feet wet with a first ever big rig build for me. Learned a lot with is kit and look forward to more similar kits in the future. Thanks for following along and for all your likes and comments.
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  18. CDW
    More remains to be done but it’s getting closer to conclusion.
  19. CDW
    Horns, cab running lights, visor added. Baby moon hub covers on rear hubs. 68 Firebird sits along side for size comparison.
  20. CDW
    She’s got stacks
  21. CDW
    I’ll do something with tire weathering at the end when I’m sure handling of the model is almost finished. i still need to drill location holes in the cab to install all the bits. That will take some time. More wreathing in general as well.
  22. CDW
    turning attention to the exhaust stacks. Remember, this is an old tool kit. As such, many parts need TLC to make them fit. The exhaust stack supports are no exception. Careful fitting to make sure they line up properly with the cab and the exhaust pipe is required. My exhaust stacks had big, ugly dink marks in the pipes rising above the heat shields, plus they were solid plastic, not hollow as they should be. I just cut them off and replaced with plastruct tubing, then painted the tubing with AK Super Chrome. The stacks will get attached later after the glue on the supports sets up well.
  23. CDW
    A little dry brushing on the chassis before the exhaust stacks go on.
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  26. CDW
    Slowly shaping up
  27. CDW
    The Freightliner is a very old kit. As such, there are multiple well documented fit issues that I didn’t read about soon enough. One of those issues is the fit of the interior tub inside the cab. It’s one of many but one that seems most difficult to correct without building a new interior from scratch. I’m going to make it work but as such it will be a 10-footer. One of those models that will look okay sitting on the shelf 10 feet away. Nevertheless, I am having fun with it. Some progress photos.
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  31. CDW
    I haven't seen Highway Through Hell (AFAIK) but I have watched some awesome recovery vehicle videos on YouTube. Some where there were two of these same type of large wreckers used to recover and haul away big rig wrecks. Those men operating the wreckers are highly skilled at what they do. it must cost a small fortune to have a vehicle recovered like that. Takes hours sometimes.
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  33. CDW
    The kit has three big chrome trees
  34. CDW
    I recently acquired this kit. If you attend a swap meet and see one for sale, grab it. Truly outstanding kit. The model is based on a wrecker that operates from my hometown in Tampa, Fl.
  35. CDW
    An update on progress. Lots left to do. I need a larger garage. 😀

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