This twin steer Freightliner FLB 8X8 truck tractor was built by Joe Bohannon. Joe used a Herpa/Promotex FLB cab mounted on a Roco HEMETT chassis. The Michelin tires from the HEMETT make this 8X8 ready to tackle the rough terrain it was built to traverse. Units like these are built for severe duty applications in the Artic and deserts of the Middle East. The Hi-Ab crane came from Herpa, and as one person noted, would be necessary should a tire need to be changed - one of many uses it is good for! It is painted 'civilian' to represent the use by an oilfield company. The trailer is an unmodified Trident tri-axle flatbed. Painted yellow and now features Budd two hole steel wheels.

Posted October 17, 2005