This model of an early off road Hewitt Coal Truck was built from scratch in the late 1970's. Based on an illustration found in the book, "Trucks and Vans" by Bishop/Marshall, the model was constructed with styrene and scale lumber, painted by hand, and weathered with dry colors and chalk. The front wheels are modified metal castings, but the rear wheels are slightly larger and were built up using plastic tubing and strip styrene. The 1909 Hewitt was a large truck for its day able to carry ten tons of cargo.

Posted March 28, 2004