Chester Fesmire tells us he recently saw this configuration, with a much newer cab, in his town. He writes that he was taken by two things. One, it had a remarkable posture, being right next to the real thing, it struck him as such a formidable rig. And secondly, it was clean! This time of year (middle of winter), something remarkable around Maine as well. The model is an Athearn Freightliner on a chassis from a dime store toy. It has a visor from Herpa (actually for a MAN) and an airfoil, fuel tanks, chain boxes and safety striping from A-line. Wheels are from Boley, mirrors from Plano and the box is from Athearn. Decals by Microscale and it's an automotive lacquer white with an acrylic clear coat.

Posted March 15, 2004