First-time contributor Robert Douglas built this nifty little vintage tow truck using a Sylvan Scale Models 1938-39 Ford COE Tractor Kit. The full cab and chassis were used. The tow truck body and rear fenders were scratchbuilt using styrene. The boom assembly also scratchbuilt using styrene. The boom is modeled after the prototype Weaver Auto Crane Model G with hand-crank added. Model painted with an airbrush using Poly Scale SOO Line red and D&RGW building cream colours. Clear coat was applied using Minwax Polycrylic semi-gloss.

Posted February 26, 2011