AMT Peterbilt 378 Long Hauler Semi Tractor 1/24 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1169
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- I love a rainy night in the AMT #Peterbilt #378 1/24 Long Hauler #ScaleModel!
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Features
Molded in white, silver, black and gray plus chromeSuper-detailed throughoutOver 300 partsUnibilt sleeperTilting hoodRealistic thermoplastic rubber tiresTop quality decals with all new designs.Vintage-style AMT packaging
Peterbilt Motors Company, founded in 1939, is an American manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. A subsidiary of Paccar, which also owns fellow heavy-duty truck manufacturer Kenworth. Peterbilt Motors is headquartered in Denton, Texas and operates manufacturing facilities in Denton, Texas and Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec.
378: Similar to the 379, the 378 has a fiberglass hood and steeper hood slope. It was not available in a long hood, but was available in set back front axle (SBFA) configurations. The 378 was popular in local and vocational trucking, as well as over the road applications.[5] Available 1986-2007. Whereas, the 378 and 379 both are available in a 119.5" BBC, the 378 sits two inches ( higher above the frame rails compared to the 379. This accounts for the slight downward angle to the hood.
In the 1960s and 1970s, 30" and 36" sleepers were available. If a buyer wanted a larger sleeper, Peterbilt worked with Mercury Sleepers for 40", 60", and custom sized sleepers. Mercury would paint the sleeper to match the factory paint or the sleeper came with polished quilted aluminum. In 1978, Peterbilt's engineers were tasked with making a bigger sleeper. They designed the 63" sleeper with rounded doors and a walk-through from the cab. The sleeper debuted on a 359-127" and can be seen in the 1978 brochure "Best in Class". This truck also featured the first set of rectangular headlamps. The first raised roof (high cube) sleeper was on a 359 in 1986 and with changes (no right hand forward door) carried through to the 379 family. In 1994, the Unibilt sleeper debuted with air-ride suspension for the cab and sleeper with a large cab to sleeper opening. The Unibilt sleeper suspension had a one piece shock/air bag mount system from 1994 to 2006, until Peterbilt redesigned the suspension system for the 2007 model year, making the shock and air bag system on separate brackets. The Unibilt cab/sleeper option allowed for the sleeper to be removed for a daycab conversion. The UltraSleeper was Peterbilt's largest and most luxurious. At 70" long, it featured a right-hand access door, table, closet and a small "wet closet" accessible from the driver's side to store boots, gloves, and other 'damp' items. The last UltraSleeper was built in 2005
I have been building these kits for over 30 years but still pick up tips from you please don’t just leave them in primer don’t let the haters and jerks mess it up for the rest of us. Thank you for keeping this hobby alive!
My dad drive trucks for 40 years. I started build them when I was 13 now I’m 58 and still build models. And RC Planes. The kits were around $20 back in the early 70’s.
Nice build great presentation, for those that do not know, this is the ITALERI peterbilt 378 kit just repackaged, that is a Detroit Diesel Series 60 500HP motor, I love Revell AG and ITALERI truck kits.
Thanks for watching!
It's the Italeri kit. I have it too. It's one of the greatest american truck models of them.
A absolutely magnificent incredible show wow these trucks are outstanding 👏 👌 excellent video 📹 👏 👌 amazing watch ❤😊
i've been a model builder for most of my life. i can say without a doubt that this kit is the most detailed and beautiful rig kit i've ever seen. can't afford the big rig kits but i can see the reason for the cost here. great job on the construction.
Thanks Riley!
I’m a heavy truck technician. Long nose Pete’s are my favorite to do engine work on. So much room. You did a great job on this build. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks a lot Rob!
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Cabover is even better.
spencer s me and my dad are fixing up a 1987 freightliner cabover. It’s going to be my first truck when i start truckin
I really don't know how I didn't watch this video before! Sensei Christian I bow before you! It is a lovely truck.....not only a model but a truck. What a beauty in 10 wheels. Absolutely gorgeous. Rhank you for such a beauty you've created.
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Another awesome build Chris! My favorite detail is the grille. I wish EVERY model kit had that mesh screen and hollow grille trim for that authentic look. You can actually see the radiator through it like real life.
Thanks Joe, I agree!
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I built this kit years ago but it was by Italeri. What a beautiful kit. I did the box image which was metallic blue with the silver stripes. I'm OCD so there was not one of the beautiful details left untouched. It looks like the real thing. Was definitely one of my favorite kit builds.
I have built this kit when Italeri released it. A great kit. I left the cab roof removal, so you can see the interior.
i figured it was an italeri kit just by the tires and silver molded rims!
Chris, you are making us to get used to only, to the best models. This is Beautiful with capital "B". Awesome size. Thank you so much for this gift.
Thanks a lot Charlie!
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Used to make 3 n 1 kits. Saved the extra parts and soon manufactured a semi scratch build before truck kits came out. Was a success.
just want ya to know that just by watching you, I have learned a METRIC TON of painting techniques, I feel confidant that I can try one similar to your technique.
Thanks man, much appreciated!
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You mad a point there, My dad worked a Good Year tire mill for 30 years. Rubber is grown on trees in Hawaii and is trucked to mills and its either in Tan or White. The mill runs it through the die house to make it black. True story.
Thanks for the nice words and for watching!
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That may fit inside your FJ Cruiser 😊. Great to see you build a shiny, big rig 🚛. Thanks Chris for the tips and entertainment in your videos.
Thanks. Not anymore, traded in the FJ on a new 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro last week! So it will surely fit now!
I had an 07 white Tacoma pre-runner. I regret selling it every single day. Good for you Chris!
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this build - what a model.
Thanks for watching!
This kit is an AMT re-box of the Italeri 378 kit with new decals. Hence the 1:24 scale and multi piece cab.
CHRIS you are truly the King of the quick build, it looks great and thanks...
Thanks George!
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Holy cow the amount of detail on this build. Looks like the real thing
Thanks, much appreciated!
This beauty looks like she just rolled off the showroom floor! Thanks for sharing, Chris!
Thank you Matt!
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I just love the way you say don't worry about the little mistakes.......just get models done!...... Awesome.
Thanks John, yes, I like a nice quick build and as long as you're happy with the final, that is really all that matters.
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I used to build big rig kits. If you watch big rig rolling interviews stretched out long and low tractors are popular. My favorite kit I did was a cab over Freightliner that I stretched the frame from pieces from other kits pulling a cattle trailer.
Wow what a kit!! thanks for sharing Chris! Glad that paint hiccup didn't derail you!
Thanks Bryan, just plow through and make the best of it!
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This is a beautiful tractor. This looks like it went together trouble free but you are an expert. I did notice that you left off the two convex mirrors. There also are no cb antennas. I purchased two kits. I want to make one look like my personal 379 and I also purchased two amt reefer trailers that you built. I hope mine come out as close as yours did. I'm amazed at how easy you make it look to paint and build. I'm going to use the little tricks you showed us. Thanks for sharing your technique and builds with us you are the man at building.
Have fun!
Italian plastic model kit manufacturer Italeri,sold the molds of this kit to AMT of Round 2.This kit sells for about $68.00 MSRP under the Italeri brand.Seeing as this is an Italeri 1/24 scale kit;reboxed as an AMT kit,it probably comes with Italeri decals rebranded as AMT decals.
Because this is a short hood Peterbilt 378,the engine in this kit,replicates a small cam 430 hp six silynder turbocharged; Detroit diesel engine.The reason how i know this,is because six silynder Detroits;were usually painted with the metallic blue-gray color you mentioned.The engine replicated in this kit,was manufactured by the Detriot engine division of GM from ~1986 until production ended in 2007 as the Detroit engine division of GM, filed for bank ruptcy;because of the EPA's environmental regulations.Simply put it,just like Caterpillar,it was too expensive and impractical;for the Detroit engine division of GM,to comply with the strict and stringent environmental regulations,and emissions standards;and still make a profit.
GM did the smart thing 12-15 years ago at the time;and that was getting out of the diesel engine business for commercial vehicles.Some of Peterbilt's trucks came with six silynder Detroits until 2007;when Detriot engine division of GM filed for bank ruptcy;at which point Paccar announced that from now on,only Cummins,Paccar,and Mercedes Benz diesel engines;would be available for both Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks.
I wondered about this....thanks for the insight and explanation.
Companies rent out molds all the time. Almost every company pays other companies to run a mold and resell it under their brand for a bit.
@@doninwv You are welcome.
It is also common for plastic model kit manufacturers to sell or lease their molds with eachother.But,the MSRP of this re-release by AMT of Round 2 is still the same retail price that was listed back when this was sold by/under Italeri.Meaning if this kit was worth $68.00-$88.00 then,it will be sold for the same amount of money retail hobby shops were charging which is in the $68.00-$88.00 dollar range.Even though this reboxed Italeri kit is now being sold under AMT,this is not a cheap kit.
I like how you said model kit tires grow on trees lol
Yeah, they just pick Whatever They Need 😅😅😅
Those must be the baby tires, picked at first growth. Or are there miniature tire trees? Hmmm.....
Thanks man!
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I'm building Revells peterbilt 359 right now. Having a great time building it. Awesome to see you building AMTs.
Thanks!
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Excellent job there Chris the Peterbuilt tractor looks fantastic I am a retired tractor trailer driver and the video gives me the itch to want to drive again thanks for sharing!!
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That is a whole bunch of tires in the beginning of your video! Turned out real nice, impressive kit with different molded color sprues.
Thanks Ed!
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You make model making looks easy and relaxing, its so inspiring especially for people like me ( or maybe others) that love plastic model building as much as hate to spends alot on material (paint, detail kit etc.). I see you using all purpose paint which are much cheaper and also using amateur style painting straight from the can without decanting for airbrush etc. and still looks good, watching other channel looks superb but also intimidating (for me). Your model building videos are really inspiring sir.
Thanks for watching and the nice words Ismana!
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I've picked up a ton of tips from watching your videos, but by far my favorite now is using mod podge for clear parts. It's by far and away the best thing I have ever tried for clear parts, and my local hobby lobby sells it in a "drip glue" type container.
Glad to hear Mikey!
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Wow I luv it my brother, now thats what i call a nice rig!!! Boy that 1-24 size is BIG... Thanks and great job.👍👍👍👍👍💅
Thanks much John!
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Get that Pet in the hammer lane son and hammer down. Great build Chris,😀😀👍👍👍
Thanks Charles!
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I drove a Freightliner, and am impressed with the model you made. I think I will add that to my stash!
Thanks man!
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Go to round 2 they have it
Go to round 2 they have it
Nice build on this Peterbilt. Good job, bud! Proud of ya. . . .10-4!
Right on!
A tip I learned years ago for rough primer is to rub it down with paper, like plain printer paper. Use it like sandpaper, but it won't ruin details. Awesome build!!
Thanks!
That box looks almost like the 359 California hauler box from the early 70’s, super cool
One of the reasons this kit is so nice is that it is not an AMT kit, it is a reissue of the Italeri 378 kit that they have been making since 1997. It has been reissued several times and this is just the latest and it is done by Round2/AMT. Italeri kits are always great kits, lots of details and always go together very well. BTW, that is a Detroit 60 series engine. Each engine maker has its own color.
Thanks for the great review. I will be getting one soon.
Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!
This is a italeri tool. All The same kit with the all new tool detroit series 60 engine. This kit have over 16 years old.
That's correct! I built a couple of the Italeri Pete 378 kits back in 2002-2003
Same here. Built a couple of em back when it was new.
That's awesome, they came out in what, 1997 right?
1997 yes .
I purchased this kit primarily because of this great review/build ! Thanks !
Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch the channel!
I'm working on the rig myself, and using a nice blue color, its a very good way to work with your hands to pass the time away, when you want something to do
Thanks for the nice words and for watching!
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You defiantly get what you pay for with this bad boy! I watched before i purchased. Super nice rig!
Enjoy your kit!
this is a Detroit Series Sixty powered truck. AMT usually does a really good job of getting details correct, but having driven several Peterbilt 379, 378 and 359s over the last 30 years, I see stuff that is incorrect, and drives me crazy! but, as usual, a great build. You do great work my friend!!
You’ve certainly taken care of truckstop boredom for me over the last couple of nights , great build Chris
Thanks Ian!
A real Gentleman and a fine ambassador to our fantastic hobby!
Thanks Theresa!
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I agree
Your mistakes would be my perfection! That was a big job and looks awesome.
Best grill ever.
Wow, thanks!
The cadillac of trucks.Man,that looks mighty purty!The kit should have came with cb radio and twin antennas.for detail.Still,It looks mighty awesome!
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I typically build cars and planes but this video has inspired me to try a truck.I enjoy all your videos! Thank you.
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Hi from uk England I love watching your videos especially longer videos perfect 🇬🇧🇬🇧👋🏻👋🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks Lee!
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WOWSERZZ Chris, She's Beautiful, Excellent Work Brother, have a Blessed Week.
Thanks Gary!
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Thanks for all the kool videos Chris it's raining here in Georgia too i'm working on a 150 57 black widow car cut the doors and trunk open on it doing a prostreet car
Thanks for watching!
Love this model , I drove a 379 when I first started driving way back when. It had the 70 inch raised roof sleeper beautiful truck.
Thanks for sharing!
@@hpiguy thank you for this great channel.
I have a franklin mint 379 die cast with a reefer I scored for $50. Excellent model, very very detailed and heavy.
Love the Peterbilt build Chris. Thanks for sharing.
best truck all the times
I am going to use this one for my lowboy with the dozer. I have had the same issue with the primer on a few builds. I wet sanded with 400 grit with very light pressure. Works out ok. Beautiful build.
Thanks Donald!
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Another beautiful big rig build they are my favorites and love seeing how you detail them been putting some of your techniques to use. Can't wait to add this kit to my stash so I can finally do the correct Black Dog truck build.
Thanks a lot!
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Ugh. Just when I thought I finally saved enough "kit budget" to get me the 1/16 Revell 359, AMT comes up with this Peterbilt beauty. Choices choices.
Very nice one, and beautiful build. I don't can't/mind/see the paint issue you're talking about, truck looks awesome.
Thanks a lot Tim!
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Magnificent build!!! Clean, simple and enjoyable!!
Thanks Sonny!
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That's truly a beautiful kit.. and you did it justice!
Thanks Hisham!
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This is my favorite model review build channel, I look forward to every video. 2 thumbs up !!
Thanks a lot!
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I've done big rig builds before and I believe they were Monogram but this is a beauty of a tractor. You did an awesome job with this one. A blue or black exterior color would have made them decals pop for sure but I like the red as well. Again great job on this build. Love it. Keep On Truckin. 😊👍
Thanks Walter!
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Excellent review Chris, and a beautiful build! Lots of detail and support cool presentation! !
Thanks Ron!
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With the glass parts I dip them in futura floor wax. It covers any imperfections in the plastic and are perfectly clear.
Never tried modge podge.
My wife has that for her crafts so I will try that.
Nice build.
Love that red
Yup, I say that I use Future in every video.
Take care!
Amazing model. I tried to build the much earlier variant. I had poor results. It was me, not the kit. It was way above my skill grade in those days. Patience and such was not in my Lexicon of being a kid. Doubt really that I could still do it today, so I admire talents like you that do these well. I did build an AMT Mack truck that came out nice. Took me months to finish but even my brother thought I did a good job and he and my Dad are the model builders. I am an AV guy making it look and sounding good. I leave the models to pros like you. Love your build here.
Thank you!
The video was great I had really wondered how I was going to put the cab and the bunk together watching your video was very helpful and it helped me build one of the best builds I have ever done Thank You wish I knew how to post you a picture
Glad it helped!
I’ve noticed that this is the only truck to have a Detroit 60 series instead of a Cummins NTA855 Big Cam or Cat 3406A/B IDITA/DITA. I love buying center parts and customizing 1/32 scale and other 1/24 scale trucks. The stacks from a 1/24 or 1/25 look great on the 1/32. Sea foam green works for the 60 series Detroit but we have one at my FD that is all black with a silver valve cover
You keep modeling fun Sir, great build
Thanks Joe!
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Nice job, Chris! This has come up beautifully.
Thanks Ben!
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I have built 2 of these kits
Man that’s awesome! I’ve always loved semis. Especially Kenworths and peterbilts! Shoulda put a trailer on it
Thanks for watching Ryan!
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I could not get the the Peter recker
What a nice build,I build a revel American truck once. Had a great time but my tires from the tire fairy and not the tire tree🌲😁.👍
Thanks man!
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Geeeeze Chris - take it easy, will ya? Sorry, that was my wallet complaining - we'll just ignore it. What a beauty!
Thanks for sharing...
LOL, crack out the Visa!
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Chris, that was an excellent review and build on the Peterbilt 378! You can tell this was the original Italeri Peterbilt 378 molds. All the same parts. I built a couple of the Italeri kits back in 2002. I know what you mean about the grey primer being bad. I recently had that issue with a can I bought. Keep up the good work Sir!
Thanks, yeah it's a nice kit, loved it.
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Sweet‼️ makes me want to build a Big Rig lol good job hpiguy
Thanks Skip!
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Round 2 have them
Enjoy your reviews and build videos, I just received the italeri release of this same kit and am working on the freightliner flc.
Like always ,, you never disappoint me with the American rigs!! AWESOME!!!!💪🇺🇸 I knew you were creating a master piece!!
Thanks man!
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U make me want to build trucks now!👍👍👍😁
Snatch it up and enjoy it!
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Just ordered this beauty from Hobbylinc for 50% off! Can't wait to build it!
It looks fantastic! I like the satin finish for the frame as most trucks I have seen have this type of finish on them unless they have been in service for quite a while. Thanks for sharing this review.
Thanks! 👍
Phenomenal with or without the paint issues. 🏆👍👏👏
Thanks Mario!
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You need to build one of the Moebius International semi-trucks. If you were impressed with the fit and finish on this Italeri kit, you will be blown away by the Moebius !
We'll hope they send one some day!
Great build, love the color that you painted this semi truck👍👍👍😊😊😊
Thank you so much 😀
Another amazing build my friend, such an beautiful build. Keep up the great work and Rust In Peace.
Thanks Chopper!
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@@hpiguy Where can I find parts holders?
I know it wouldn't cost these model companies hardly anything but it would be nice if they included airlines and electrical line,but the rig turned out super nice job Chris!!!!!
Thanks James!
This was the first video of yours I'd seen and I'm already subscribed.
Thanks for watching!
this kit is top notch
Very impressive model there Chris, love the red you used too. Will be putting my order in for this one.
Thanks Patrick!
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Awesome kit the details make it worth getting
Your paint job was looked great
Thanks John!
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Nice build! I like what AMT did with the decals, I hope they get more kits like this in the near future. I have built this one and modified it to look like a short hood 379. I painted it like a vintage Laidlaw tractor based on some internet pictures I found. I was a bit mistified with the multi piece cab at first but it did go together perfectly. It is a great kit to build honestly. Good job with yours by the way.
Thanks Robert, I was intimidated but bang zoom it assembled nice!
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Nice build Chris. Another home run.
Thanks a bunch Bob!
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@@hpiguy you're welcome.
It look great. Is amaizing so big it is. Good job.
She’s a real beauty, very very nice work
Thank you!
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Absolutely beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
Cool trick with the vasaline on the 5th wheel
I have an Italeri Ford Areomax that I hope to get built soon. Hope it turns out as nice as yours. I have never used spray paint like you do. Even with an airbrush, I run into problems though.
Great job on that build.
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I’ve watched the video three times. Great build.
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That's a gorgeous build!! Awesome kit and thanks for the pointers for assembly!
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As someone who drives a semi, that is SWEET. I only wish there some newer tractors were available. There's a International Prostar and a Volvo VN 780, but no Freightliner Cascadia (like I drive).
Thanks man! I only know of the new trucks you mentioned too.
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Потрясающе красивый монстр!!!
Thanks!
Spectacular model.
Thanks!