I'm sorry to say that the truck kits I built way back when are getting harder and harder to find. This build is not one I have done before, as I missed the original issue of the AMT Mack Cruise- Liner.
Once again, Steven's Hobby has come through with the re-issue of this kit. All in all it was a good build - even if in the instructions you had to refer to a parts list to get the correct number for the part shown in a particular step.
I miss those old AMT truck models, and hope that Steven's Hobby will continue to re-issue the AMT line of truck models.
The sign in the passenger window says " FOR SALE 1975 MACK CRUISE - LINER $ 25, 000 FIRM"
Any takers?
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The model looks great. Was it a hard one to build? I've just bought the 2008 reissue and cant wait for it to arrive to start!
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ReplyDeleteIf you follow the instructions, plan your painting before building, and you are careful with the "tilt cab", this is a straight forward build. I usually start with the chassis, building this up as a complete unit with all axles, and painting as a unit. The engine comes next, building the main engine, painting, and then adding the smaller components. The trick to a nice model is to plan ahead on how your going to paint.
I have been asked about the decals - they are from the Revell - Germany Peterbuilt 359. If you like this build, I hope you will try the White Freightliner when released in May of this year.
Hey, I see the last comment was from '09, but I'll try to reach you. I feel truck model building is a dying breed, but at 44, I still love it! I see round2 is re-releasing some of the old school rigs again. I just purchased the AMT 123 kenworth cabover. I'm just picking up the old glue and brush again after many years. I still have many of my old builds, including some from when I was 9yrs old. Of course they are glue bombs, but I love them too! I have a load of builds that are still holding up, as I built them pro. Not sure if I'm still a high caliber builder as I used to be...I'll see. Just want to connect with a fellow model truck builder...Dave (osiris_guitar@yahoo.copm)
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