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02-03-2022, 01:28 PM
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Hello,
just purchased:
![[Image: dsc05314zoklu.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05314zoklu.jpg)
Brekina has now released some of their 2021 news. There are some classic trucks of the 70's and early 80's too.
![[Image: dsc05312wlki1.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05312wlki1.jpg)
Peterbilt 359 with extended sleeper.
![[Image: dsc053135uj3a.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc053135uj3a.jpg)
There is a headache rack too. The opening in the fifth wheel is intended for the thick kingpins of Herpa origin.
![[Image: dsc05318u8jag.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05318u8jag.jpg)
Kenworth K100 Aerodyne.
These models will give some fine fodder for conversions.
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Hello,
this truck was built badly with many askew mounted parts and use of lots of glue:
![[Image: dsc05324g6ki7.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05324g6ki7.jpg)
So i decided to disasselble it.
![[Image: dsc05325g6j7f.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05325g6j7f.jpg)
And investigate it's possible potential for kitbashing.
![[Image: dsc05344e9jti.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05344e9jti.jpg)
So i ordered another model which was fairly straight assembled. Here the big tanks were cut off the frame by the means of a mini circular sawblade in my Proxxon.
![[Image: dsc05347w7ji1.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05347w7ji1.jpg)
But for the other model i started more disassembling.
![[Image: dsc053488ijnj.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc053488ijnj.jpg)
The brake reservoirs have also to be gone.
My idea is to convert this highway truck into a logging truck with a pusher axle.
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Interesting project going on here.
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I can't say it any better than Days.
"You don't need many words Lutz, the photos speak for themselves. I am taken back with what you do with these trucks, and the details that are there and the one's you add.
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Nice work, Lutz, as usual, of course.
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That looks great!!! Nice work!
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Hello,
a semi is only one half without a trailer.
![[Image: dsc05384mkklz.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05384mkklz.jpg)
Found this container semi trailer in my grab box. This was once a typical European design with 3 perched axles, single wheels and rather long rear overhang.
This was converted by me to "americanize" this trailer. Now two axles mounted on the very end and have dual wheels.
![[Image: dsc05385ooj1y.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05385ooj1y.jpg)
This was once a conventional trailer with 5 axles from Kibri. A heavy duty with rather small wheels and extra width. It was converted to a semi trailer and got the usual 22.5 wheels.
![[Image: dsc05386cpj61.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05386cpj61.jpg)
This was a European semi log trailer with wide spread and steerable axles. Now ist has two fixed axles at the read end.
![[Image: dsc05388x9k95.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05388x9k95.jpg)
After some painting.
![[Image: dsc05408sdjmt.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05408sdjmt.jpg)
And adding some details.
![[Image: dsc05403zmj81.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc05403zmj81.jpg)
There may be a useful logging truck created.
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Thanks for pointing out that some 70's trucks are available - I'll have to look into Brekina's site. Would fit nicely on my layout.
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12-29-2022, 01:10 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-29-2022, 01:12 PM by Schraddel.)
Hello,
Brekina has finally delivered two more long ago announced US Trucks:
![[Image: dsc065735lftc.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc065735lftc.jpg)
1970's GMC General with a quite boxy sleeper.
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And the classic 1955 Peterbilt 281 just out of the box.
![[Image: dsc06586gvf9x.jpg]](https://abload.de/img/dsc06586gvf9x.jpg)
This rig was created by mating a Mini Metals tank trailer and a Brekina Peterbilt 281. Both vehicles were modified
Sorry no rust brown colours, this Hollywood imagination you have to do by yourself.
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Really like the green Mack!