Here is a 1/87 scale model of a 1920 Jackson Stake Bed Truck that was made from scratch in 2004. The model is based on an illustration found in an out of print book, "American Truck Spotters Guide 1920-1970". The 1920 Jackson was a large truck for its day and featured four wheel drive. Styrene, brass, and scale lumber were used in the construction. Circus Craft Wagon Wheels with filed and stretched 3/8" plastic tubing were utilized to simulate the wood spoke wheels and solid rubber tires that were common on large trucks in the early Twenties. Weathering with dry pigments, and a driver figure by Preiser finish the model nicely.

Posted February 20, 2005