AMT Freightliner Cabover Tri-Drive Wrecker

[@ericverpeten8503]

amazing truck.

[@karlturon427]

Thank you!

[@freedomConvoy64]

Were nice truck! 👍

[@karlturon427]

Thanks 👍

[@abpsd73]

Damn that's sweet. Nice build man.

[@karlturon427]

Thank you very much!

[@streetsmart1164]

In the words of the late great Jerry Reed, "Honey Hush" Beauty of a wrecker.. but also, the best COE Freightliner build, I've ever seen.

[@karlturon427]

I am so humbled by your words... I sincerely appreciate your compliment! The Jerry Reed quote has struck a nerve for sure. It was the movie that made me want to learn how to drive a truck and influenced me since I was 7 years old. I made my mom take me on opening night, lol. Thank you very much sir!

[@streetsmart1164]

@@karlturon427 Yeap, opening night, I was thirteen, a great movie and now a classic. Looking forward to the next build.

[@C.Brown5150]

Thank you for sharing your build with us. Super job, very nice. You know, it's all about having fun with your build. Build up your own way.. Like HPI Guy Chris says: Build it your way, any way you like . Good job my friend.👍 . .

[@karlturon427]

Right on Charles, thank you!

[@davebrunette6394]

Awesome!

[@karlturon427]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davebrunette6394]

@@karlturon427 just watched your video again. That is one of the coolest truck builds I’ve ever seen. I really want one of those Revell wrecker kits, but they are so expensive now! I love the movie Runaway Train! I’m from Wisconsin but I lived in Alaska for 6 years and I drove through British Columbia 4 times, one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been!

[@karlturon427]

@@davebrunette6394 That's amazing!! I used to live in BC, sometimes work there and always go there for a good time. I've been to Juneau, Alaska when I went up to Whitehorse... just beautiful is right. Your comments mean a lot, I'm humbled and I really love this build! Thank you kindly!!

[@dannysummers2912]

That's a beautiful recovery truck

[@karlturon427]

Thank you! And thanks for tuning in!

[@lenniewire8029]

I am impressed with attention to detail . i remember the cabover , flatbed .I'd like to see an articulated crane mounted on that unit . all your builds are top shelf.

[@karlturon427]

Thank you very much!!

[@bobyoung1698]

We don't see too many recovery trucks on the KZbin channel and this one is superb. The realism is awesome - the fact that you were able to make the cab sit correctly on the mounts is remarkable. I have this wrecker body and have considered mating it to the 352 cab from the old Turnpike kit from years past. Your model provides a lot of tips and much inspiration. Thanks!

[@karlturon427]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words... I put a lot of effort in this project and it turned out exactly as I saw it in my mind before I opened the kits and started washing parts. I love the Peterbilt 352 and have 2 versions I built on my channel. The first is my custom built Super-B tanker and the other is my little day cab deck truck. Thanks again Bob and keep building models!!

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Beautiful Rig! Love the heavy wreckers! Great build!

[@karlturon427]

Thank you!

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

@@karlturon427 You are welcome! Have to do some videos on some of my rigs. Nothing as nice as yours though!

[@Trendsetta68]

Absolutely fantastic build..... I loooove building model big rigs and admiring other builds as yours ... 😇👍🏼

[@karlturon427]

Thanks a bunch!

[@michaelcooke2559]

Excellent build. Well worth the extra effort you put into the model. Thanks for sharing.

[@karlturon427]

Glad you liked it, thank you!

[@ericcarmen6949]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video and show us this top shelf build the detail and build quality are amazing ,I build truck /car models as well and this was a joy to watch.

[@karlturon427]

Thank you Eric! I appreciate your compliment

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

I been Wanting to do the same thing with this kit awesome job now i have to build it super hard kit to get.

[@karlturon427]

Both true statements and thank you for the compliment!

[@edwardnash7411]

Great Job and You Are Right It Is For Fun🙏

[@karlturon427]

Thank you!

[@dandinel6785]

Just fantastic

[@karlturon427]

Thank you!

[@markkrumrey6238]

Very enjoyable and informative video. I like the paint scheme and the coe cab on the frame, outstanding.

[@karlturon427]

Thank you very much!

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

That model is outstanding

[@karlturon427]

Thanks Wally! I appreciate it... check out my Peterbilt Super-B if you want. Cheers

[@jamestauschek5424]

Awesome build! Can't get over all the detail that you put into this model kit. I'm from Wisconsin and I also follow Chris (another fellow Wisconsinite) on hpiguys Workshop. I find his channel very informative and enjoyable to watch. His weathering effects are outstanding. Good day to you!

[@karlturon427]

Thanks James... that means a lot!

[@johnnanartowicz5394]

Karl, This is an excellent build! You have great style and attention to detail.

[@karlturon427]

Thank you kindly!

[@markkingston6974]

Beautiful work

[@karlturon427]

Thank you Mark!

[@modeltankguy]

awesome build i wish i could have this one or build one some day keep them coming

[@karlturon427]

Thanks Gilbert!

[@karlturon427]

And thanks for subscribing!

[@sporttruck5103]

Absolutely amazing truck. Very good work and nice colors, I like a lot of it.

[@karlturon427]

Thank you! I appreciate that...

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

WOW, the wrecker looks top notch Karl !!!!!!!!!

[@karlturon427]

I sincerely appreciate that... Thank you!

[@pete3790249]

Very awesome build sir

[@karlturon427]

Thank you buddy, I sincerely appreciate your compliment!

[@jackpell4484]

Just found your channel ..subscribed. Each one of your builds is a masterpiece thank you for sharing!

[@karlturon427]

Thank you very much! and for subscribing too!

[@Peterbilt-jn2mq]

Very Nice build i like a lot the colour

[@karlturon427]

Thanks!

[@JohnJohnson-qg2ub]

Wow bro that's a masterpiece!!! Would luv to see that in a show, I know u would get first buddy. Thanks for sharing the video made my 🌙

[@karlturon427]

I am very humbled by your compliment... Thank You!!

[@JohnJohnson-qg2ub]

@@karlturon427 what I'm lost?

[@karlturon427]

@@JohnJohnson-qg2ub Oh man... its not you friend! Someone is hacking on my comment section about some garbage and I was shutting them down. You just can't see their comments. All good John, I thank you again for your kind words and for tuning in buddy!

[@karlturon427]

I just deleted them all... I have no idea but it's gone now. Cheers John!

[@ScaleSpeedworks]

Outstanding build. Thanks for the walk thru. I might have to get me one of these 😁

[@karlturon427]

No problem 👍 and thank you!

[@Rwalt61]

Cool wrecker build

[@karlturon427]

Thank you!!

[@erichinkle7223]

The amt peterbilt tow truck body is based on the holmes 750 wrecker body

[@karlturon427]

It sure is...

[@josepenate7367]

Wow👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@karlturon427]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tonyde6423]

Beautiful build mate stay safe cheers

[@karlturon427]

Thanks Tony and well wishes to you also!

[@kevinrichards3288]

Back when the length limit was shorter here in 🇺🇸, the real cabovers were common.

[@karlturon427]

You're right and I sure do miss them. It's nice to still see them now and again.

[@kevinrichards3288]

@@karlturon427 also that scale model looks almost like the cabover tow truck in Terminator 2 except it was black & had rectangular shaped headlamps. That was the only part in that movie I didn't like when T-1000 wrecked it.

[@karlturon427]

@@kevinrichards3288 Yes it is close for sure. The T2 Freightliner was a newer model (back in the day) with square headlights and a different grill. I did have some visions of that wrecker when I built mine but I always wanted a "brighter" paint combination. Thanks again!

[@kevinrichards3288]

@@karlturon427 yep the T2 tow truck semi was a newer model like you said & if I'm not mistakin I believe Freightliner cabovers with year models 1984 & down had round shaped headlamps & 1985 & up had the rectangular shaped ones.

[@frankohlsson9837]

Awesome build! Those poles are called " rookie sticks"..

[@karlturon427]

Thanks Frank! You mean the ones on the front bumper I'm thinking? Whatever you call 'em... they're kool!

[@douglasharvey8331]

Nice job I love it

[@karlturon427]

Thanks Douglas... I appreciate that!

[@navelriver]

Lovely, love the Cat V8!

[@karlturon427]

Thank you!

[@openexhaustmodels5139]

Real cool mate👍

[@karlturon427]

Thanks pal, it's one of my favorites!

[@picnic9185]

Like the paint scheme bud. How long does it take you to paint these

[@karlturon427]

Thank you! I can usually get a paint job done in a few days!

[@haroldburch541]

Perfect, this doesn't look like a plastic model kit, you did a fantastic job. May I ask where you picked this kit up at. I have to built AMT s line of big rigs six different tractors and trailers, low boy trailer and bulldozer, several tow trucks, I would love to ad this kit to my big rig collection. You truly did an amazing job on this build. This is a competition build for sure .

[@karlturon427]

Wow Harold, thank you very much for your kind words! So this kit is a combination of the 1/25 scale AMT White Freightliner cabover from about 5 years ago and then I used the heavy wrecker body from the 1/25 scale Revell Peterbilt 359 tow truck re-released in about 2013 in the blue box art with the XXL decals. There are many things about this model that are not stock like the 3408 Cat engine and the actual tridem drive. I try to explain as much as possible in the video... in short it is not a kit you can buy like this. It's truly one of a kind. Thanks again!

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

Did you Scratch build the bumper or did it come out of another kit .

[@karlturon427]

I scratch built it!

[@jamesbutler5995]

Just ran across your video really like this over the road heavy duty tow rig.Did you use two kits I am wanting to build something like this in the near future thanks for sharing your video!!!

[@karlturon427]

Thanks James! Yes, this model is a combination of 2 kits... the AMT White Freightliner DD Cabover and the Revell Peterbilt 359 Rotator Wrecker. Both in 1/25 scale and a lot of "kit-bashing" to make it work!

[@michaelmaciejewicz7534]

Very nice built you did Not happy about the color , but it’s your choice I think it should be a Purple color With black accents

[@karlturon427]

Thanks Michael, I appreciate your comment! That's the best thing about this hobby... your ideas on your models. Cheers!

[@АлександрЧернецов-б6т]

👍

[@karlturon427]

Thank you!

[@robertfranki5477]

What scale is It?

[@karlturon427]

1/25 scale... thanks for watching!

[@josephcox1811]

Outstanding job on these trucks, I'm actually doing two cabovers using this revell body, a double bunk Frieghtliner and a double bunk Kenworth cabover, just subscribed to the channel, go check out my channel.

[@karlturon427]

Hey Joe, sorry for the late reply and thank you! Buddy, I am subscribed to your channel and I've seen your work... you're a great modeler and I have given you a few shout outs! Also Chris from HPI Guys Workshop. You also gave me the lead for Christine for my "Elkins" decals at Graphics on Demand. Thanks again friend and keep on building :)

[@josephcox1811]

@@karlturon427 No worries, I understand better than most about time, work first play second lol, it's funny because two years ago me and my brother started two cabover wreckers, one being a Freightliner and the other a Kenworth cabover, the projects kinda went to the wayside but after seeing this beauty, got us back into the spirit lol so thank you for booting us in the a** and getting us motivated and thank you for the shout outs and subbs, greatly appreciated wish I knew how to get sponsors so I could actually get a good channel going and longer video time so I could actually show how I do certain tips.

[@karlturon427]

@@josephcox1811 I know how it goes with work, time and money lol. I'm glad you like my wrecker and if it's a bit of motivation for you guys then that's great! I saw a couple of short previews on the double sleeper Freightliner, it looks fantastic with the headlights lowered and the steps corrected... I enjoy watching your work. Funny you mention the Kenworth double bunk... I'm about 3/4 of the way through my Revell flattop issue from 2016 and i will be featuring it soon. Cheers Joe!

[@josephcox1811]

@@karlturon427 I'll be looking forward to seeing the Kenworth, and yes,, I gotta get back on track with the double bunk Freightliner project.

[@jamiee172]

Wtf, this is not the tractor that comes in the 7541 'Can Do" wrecker kit?

[@karlturon427]

That's correct, it's kit-bashed with an AMT White Freightliner cabover!

[@andyaycock3384]

ANDYAYCOCK😊😊😊😍😍😃😃😜😜😜😄😄😍😍🎥🎥📀📀

[@karlturon427]

Thank you!!

[@chuckhand8622]

hpiGuy builds like a 10 year old. He doesn't remove mold lines or clean up most stuff. He builds for quantity not quality!!!!

[@karlturon427]

He has a great attitude and I enjoy watching his channel. Being as fussy as I am, I see the same things you do and I can't build that way. I spent almost 8 hours cleaning up the ribs and frame of my Super-B tanker lol. Regardless, I like what Chris does for the hobby and he can bang out some really cool stuff. Thanks for watching my videos and I appreciate your comment!

[@MICKSHRED]

Ha Jamie Davis towing

[@karlturon427]

Same part of Canada for sure... thanks for watching!

[@charliebumpus6664]

Will you pronounce it the right way they're called decals not decals

[@karlturon427]

What can I say... I'm Canadian! I'll say it both ways so everyone is happy! Just an FYI... we also say Zed-28 up here... not Zee-28 or 280 Zed instead of 280 Zee. Just saying lol and thanks for watching.

[@mikeschumann7832]

Very very nice job 👍 .... but I don't agree w/ the breater location and tube routeing still very nice job 👍

[@karlturon427]

Thanks... it's definitely a custom design!

[@ckna6739]

Beautiful build

[@karlturon427]

Thank you!