This model of a 1916 Riker was constructed from scratch in 2002 based on a photo found in the book, "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Trucks and Commercial Vehicles". The cab was made from styrene and brass, and the hood and dump box were built up with styrene. The wheels were made up using modified Circus Craft Wagon Wheels with shaped 7/16" plastic tubing added for the tires. The lanterns were taken from a Jordan Highways kit with MV brand lenses added for the reflectors, and the figures are by Preiser. The 1916 Riker was a large truck for its day at 3 and 4 tons carrying capacity on a 150" wheelbase.

Posted August 24, 2003