My latest rework and what it came from, prototype and model.
McLean Tucking out of Winston Salem NC. IH Transtar, typical LTL carrier no frills.
Tractor is an Ertl Transtar, repainted and decaled, frame shortened, windshield wipers relocated to bottom of windshield and de-fancied from the owner operator version it came as (shown) to an LTL carrier, Don Mills spoke wheels replacing the chrome Budds. It's not exact, but gets the point across.
Trailer is a Weaver repainted and decaled with a actual canvas ragtop, tie strips and the tie ropes sewn on.
I was concerned about the tractor and thought the trailer would be no problem, boy I got that backwards.
Don't blink too long, that fancy IH Transtar pictured in the opposite lane is due to become another NC LTL carrier, Johnson Motor Lines.
Gray Lackey
