This is a how to on correcting the front axle on the ERTL 4070A, 4070B, 4200 and 4300 Transtar kits.
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@DavidRLentz Жыл бұрын
Such is your genial manner, and your considerable knowledge and experience, you could not annoy us if you tried! 😄
@clifnunnery46912 жыл бұрын
I built so many of the trucks when I was younger that I lost count, bringing back good memories, gave all of them away when I hit my twenties, sure do regret it,
@TroysTruckModels Жыл бұрын
good tips ..thanks for bringing it up ..ive always tried other ways to fix the wide front axle issues ..some good ..most resulting in alot of spare parts kits ..also good to see another model truck builder ..there doesnt seem to be to many of us ..or im just not looking in the right places ..
@kenswonger47382 жыл бұрын
I still have my semi truck I built .40 years ago.still in the case.all intact my first semi truck.and other models to.
@michaelcooke25592 жыл бұрын
I recently built a 4300. That front axle gave me fits. I moved the axle forward like you have suggested. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@kevintaberski42492 жыл бұрын
I built this kit (the cab-over) when I was a teen in the mid 1970s - wish I had kept it. Since AMT has re-released this kit, I plan to build it again. I appreciate all the time and effort you have put into these builds and will watch any (and all) videos about this kit.
@stomper120002 жыл бұрын
AMT did re release the kit, but with none of the problems they used to have. It goes together as good as any high quality kit on the market. you will love it; no fit issues, and everything lines up the way it should.
@QMore-fp7wn2 жыл бұрын
Another great vid. I’ve picked up so many tips from your videos. Keep them coming. I usually build aircraft but am presently building the classic Revell 1/25 KW 900. I built the kit before as a kid. It’s been fun.
@leestimson122 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and it comes at a good time as I'm building the new edition of the 4070A. I have a bit of advice for anyone building that kit. Don't put the passenger side chrome trim/step assembly on until the cab is mounted to the chassis. I sat the cab down on the table then bumped it and broke those delicate steps off. PS, I subscribed.
@lotso692 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for subscribing! Good tip on the steps!
@jesuspagan46592 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben, I bought a already builtTranstar on EBay and it had that issue, let’s in the future I fix the problem!!
@sonnyfigaroa73772 жыл бұрын
great vid and tips thanks and Aloha from Kauai Hawaii
@shenblanchett20602 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you are doing dude, is great watching these clips, thanks
@haroldburch5412 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben great video and content as usual. It seems like the older AMT kits have a lot of issues , I have built several of the older kits and about pulled my hair out. Round2 has put a lot of work into the molds and improved them to where I have noticed that parts fit together better and the alignment of parts is not an issue. By the way I like your idea of using the cases for footballs to show off your big right builds. Thank you for sharing as always keep the great videos coming.👍
@davidsimons68812 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben great tips even for the experienced modeler.
@THROTTLEPOWER2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid!!!!
@benbowles10142 жыл бұрын
Great video, Ben, and not annoying at all. I have a few of these old Transtars to do and the front axle always looks odd.
@crushingvanessa3277 Жыл бұрын
I built this when it first came out and forgot about this front axle problem. These ertl blueprinter kits were the best at the time and still hold out as good models. I guess a simple measurement was missed. Even both the 1/6 and 1/25 Revell Kenworth have the axle to far forward.
@MrBigrigdaddy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Ben!
@wayneburnett59422 жыл бұрын
thats a good lookin truck from back in the day !!!
@davebrunette63942 жыл бұрын
Nice job 😎
@MrModelworx2 жыл бұрын
This was really good info thanks Ben. Be good of you could do the sma ewirh some of the AMT truck kits, a lot of those suffer with build issues, but for a novice truck builder like me it's really helpful to know how to overcome those issues.
@lotso692 жыл бұрын
Hi! That is something I was thinking of doing. I have done one on the AMT Freightliner cabover, cab.
@MrModelworx2 жыл бұрын
@@lotso69 I'll have to watch the freightliner one thats definitely got its issues lol
@harrymitchell54022 жыл бұрын
You really gotta watch the old amt trucks. Working on a Pete352 and it's a bear
@amexricaxАй бұрын
What. Kind of cement or glue You recomend? I m new in this hobby.
@jaystanley53512 жыл бұрын
WHEN OUR NEW TRUCKS ARE RELEASED, WOULD LOVE TO SEND YOU 1 AND GIVE US YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE DETAILS. THEY ARE NOT 3D PRINTED, THEY ARE MOLD CASTINGS.
@lotso692 жыл бұрын
Sure, just email me bwicker@ satx.rr.com
@ungurdani8346 Жыл бұрын
Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe .
@mikerosetta9140 Жыл бұрын
i am trying to find the 7040a kit for about 50 buck just cant bring myself to pay 60 dollars for a model truck kit i will quit building them first !!!
@richardw.leesr.109 Жыл бұрын
1/25 scale truck in trailer brand new in the Box collection for sale
@theguy16962 жыл бұрын
Drove a lot of tractor trailers in my day. The newness wears off then ur like this job sucks