Freightliner Argosy Cabover Semi Truck Resin Scale Model Kit Review Unboxing A&N Model Trucks
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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Highly detailed replica of legendary cabover Freightliner Argosy.
Kit contains 240 parts including:
126 high-quality resin parts;
15 clear resin parts;
94 photo-etched parts;
4 clear CNC-milled parts for cab’s glazing;
vac-formed windscreen;
Also kit contains:
2 ribbons for seatbelt imitation;
approx. 50 bolts;
assembling instruction;
The Freightliner Argosy is a model line of cabover trucks that was produced by the American truck manufacturer Freightliner from the 1999 to 2020 model years. Developed as the replacement for the FLB cabover, the Argosy was a Class 8 truck, configured primarily for highway use. Competing against the International 9800, Kenworth K100E, and Peterbilt 362, the Argosy was the final Class 8 cabover marketed in North America, following the decline in use of the design in the United States and Canada.
After the 2006 model year, Freightliner shifted mass production of the model line entirely to export, ending sales of Class 8 COEs in North America. Sold nearly exclusively to South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, the Argosy was produced through 2020. In North America, the model line remained available as a glider truck on a limited basis, ending in 2020.
Through its entire production, Freightliner assembled the Argosy in Cleveland, North Carolina. This facility produced vehicles for both North America and for export, as well as glider vehicles. In Australia and New Zealand, Freightliner replaced the Argosy with its Freightliner Cascadia conventional (bonneted) truck.
For 2012 production, Freightliner introduced a second generation of the Argosy. While again manufactured in the United States, the new generation was developed primarily for sales in export markets (in Australia, the Argosy was the best-selling Freightliner vehicle line[5]). Distinguished by the introduction of a larger grille, the update brought extensive design upgrades, centered around aerodynamic and cooling improvements.[5][6]
While sharing its underlying cab structure with the first generation, the 2012 Argosy adopted design commonality with the Cascadia (the successor of the Century Class and Columbia), including its drivers' compartment; in a loose preview of the 2018 Cascadia, the Argosy was designed with a trapezoidal grille opening and single-piece door glass (deleting the vent windows[6]). To allow for a larger radiator, the cab was raised slightly;[7] consequently, the previous three-inch floor intrusion was eliminated entirely.[5]
In line with its conventional-style counterpart, the Argosy was powered by either a Cummins ISX or a Detroit Diesel DD15 (the latter, replacing the long-running Series 60).[5][6] At its launch, 18-speed transmissions were standard, in either manual or automated manual form.[5]
Discontinuation
In 2020, export of the Argosy to Australia and New Zealand came to a close, ending mass production of the model line in North Carolina; from 1999 to 2020, over 7,500 examples were exported to Australia.[8][9] The same year, assembly of glider vehicles was discontinued in North America, closing down the Argosy model line completely after 22 years.[10]
As of current production, the Argosy has not been replaced by an equivalent product line in North America since 2006. Freightliner Australia has commenced sales of a right-hand drive version of the Cascadia; also sourced from North America, the Cascadia is a hooded (bonneted) truck, less advantageous under trailer length laws.[8][1] Outside of North America, the Mercedes-Benz Actros COE (also sold by Freightliner corporate parent Daimler AG) is within the same market segment as the Argosy, but weighs significantly more than a similarly-configured Argosy.
Wow! I can't remember ever seeing a kit with this level of detail. I'm having a serious dilemma now though. Recently I posted that I was really excited about seeing the GM Silversides build, but now... well, now I'm torn. Good luck Sir! Anyone with lesser skills would be cowering in the corner after flipping through the manual.
As usual two high quality kit. 100% worth the money
Wow, just WOW!
Just received my GM Silverside Bus today - it is spectacular. This is another kit that looks very nice. The ICM and Roden kits are from Ukraine and this kit from Latvia.
The Eastern European companies that are producing these kits are really stepping up the quality of detail in this hobby ! At this rate, soon the Asian companies like Tamiya
and Dragon will need to step-up their designs as well. This only makes things better for the builders. Yes, these kits are pricey - but they are not toys ! I am loving the time
I spend on these super-detailed kits because I am retired and don't mind several weeks for a nice build. Thanks for the great review.
Geez that is one detailed truck kit! Thanks for the review Chris!
I just purchased the Kenworth cabin for the Italeri kit, but look forward to purchase a complete kit after seeing your video
Another awesome job Chris stay safe and warm hang in there
Wow you would have to make a 10-15 part videos on building that Chris! Absolutely mind blowing and way out of my league mate. Have a great week bud ☺️👍
Thanks a bunch for that great review...... that kit is incredibly gorgeous !!!
GOD Bless !!! 😇👍🏼
Revell and Monogram should take a look at these and take some hints on how to make a detailed rig.
Nice looking kit! Can't wait to see it built!
Impressive, looks like this kit will keep anyone busy for a few months.
I am truly impressed! This is one beautifully molded kit, and it's always good to see a manufacturer come out with a big rig that's not only thoroughly detailed, but featuring a modern day subject.
Hot damn, that looks incredible. I was checking their website already, when I was looking for a Mercedes Sprinter model. The price of their models turned me off at first, but seeing this now, it seems to be well worth it.
Like the unboxing - fun to see what is all in there.
That company makes some amazing kits. I really want to get that Power Wagon. I was hoping you were going to do a build up of it. Thanks for sharing this with a bonus video for this week.
I thought he was going to too.
I did NOT see a photoetch frame coming. That just blew my mind!
Hi all from Australia.
I have got one of the A&N Argosy and a Kenworth T610 SAR...I just have finished the Kenworth T610 and was impressed by the quality of this model
Dreaming here, but it would be amazing to have a 1/16th Stutz Bearcat in resin with this level of detail. Imagine a line of classic cars done this way-- maybe duplicating the old Gowland & Gowland series but in a large scale. One problem would be getting documentation on the parts-- probably impossible. Especially if you are based in Latvia.
I have never seen a kit with this level of detail. I may have dreamed of one but this is the finest. How long would it take you, the fastest, yet error-less take to build it? And keep the sailing ships coming, please. I find that most girls (8 to 80) are attracted to the shelf with the ships.
That kit must cost a lot of money, beautiful, too bad m like dragsters more then trucks 😂
Can you imagine making a diorama with a truck is being worked on and having a mechanic change the brakes are going down the assembly line being assembled as it goes that could be very cool
Agreed! Show off those gorgeous drum brake shoes and leave the tire and drum off the completed build.
The chassis kit has me scared crapless to be honest. I’ve not done much with photo etch and a whole truck chassis done in it is giving me anxiety.
Wow. Definitely great looking kts. Thanks for sharing Chris.
That kit is amazing. There is a raised roof version? If yes, I will order it soon.
Even as a part time project you really should build this.
A&N is in the process of offering a Kenworth W990.
What type of glue is recommended for these kind of resin models? I guess regular plastic cement won't work. Super glue or epoxy?
A and N use loctite regular old super glue. They have assembly videos on their channel. They also have videos showing how to solder their photo etch chassis.
My I would like the engine for a few repowers
when u showing build? very interested
Unbelievable detail in that kit, do they only model trucks? Chris I've got a huge favor, recently retired (partly due to covid) on a fixed income I find myself with ample time but insufficient funds to return to the hobby. Any suggestions? I've been working on a couple kits left from the 90s, and a kitbash 32 3window.
Hi David. Have a look at sites like eBay/TradeMe (etc) for part finished/unfinished kits. It can be a bit of a lucky dip as you don’t always know how good/bad the model has been started but the upside is that some unusual, older kits come up occasionally that can’t be bought from a shop (discontinued product lines etc). Here in New Zealand, I bought a Pucara plane for $18 and the guy said he’d send me the whole box of kits he had at no extra cost because no one else had bid on them (I ended up with a complete Sunderland flying boat, the Pucara and a box of random parts/engines/props that will come in handy one day). Hope you can find something to keep you going :)
@@driverlance thanks for the info
hpiiguys, superb video, have a good day!))
The level of detail is absolutely INSANE! The engine block, transmission and even the brake shoes are incredible.
If I would build this kit, I would leave a pair of the duals off and also the brake drum off to show the parts. Make it a diorama of the truck getting a wheel seal or new brake shoes.
I work on semis for a living...this kit BLEW MY MIND!
That ain't no thicker than styrene!! Most resin kits I've seen are usually quite a bit thicker! That looks injection molded! Details on both sides!
Would have to brake out the magnifiers for this booger!
Yeah man ,there details are so fine on both sides/all the way around,that that's gotta be some kind of injection molding. This thing is friggin amazing! Those bolts are making me kinda sick to my stomach! The carpet monster is gonna llove those bolts. I don't know man! I'm getting anxious just watching the unboxing! It looks like a phenomenal kit,but I think I'd smoke a carton of smokes,and maybe start drinking again.
This kit is just disgustingly awesomely detailed!
I hope to get one of these, just have to save up for it. I don't know how they got around the copryrights from Freightliner but glad they did. I have three of these engines, one built and yes they are very nice.
Wow ~ that is so impressive~ I bet it's expensive!~ I think only somebody with your skills could build that, I hope you are going to do a video of you building it .I'm 71 and and still pick up great tips from you, but I have never built any thing with resin or photo etched so I'm interested to see how you do it. By the way thanks for all the great builds that you do ~ inspirational!
Holy cow that is one detailed kit. Love it. Way over my head at this stage. Will you be building it? I hope so. That would be really awesome.
Now Kit Form Services is winding down these may well be the best model kits on the market today.
Are you going to build this one?
Most of KFS kits are now in the hands of other folks. It’s only a matter of time before they are once again available
@@IamGalvatron cost of importing one from Australia means I won’t be getting any.
Hi Chris, are you going to build the power wagon? Great video but please build em.
Th a t kit is amazing espcially that frame . My brain hurts thinking that i could do that kit justice .
Those are awesome! Unfortunately, they are a good bit out of my price range. 😐😞
Holy AMS Batman!!
WOW that is one impressive kit I am really not up to that scale level yet oh just a question Chris did you build that power ram truck that they sent you and how can I see a pictures of it to see how it came out
wow very cool kit
How can l order one and know the price ? Thanks
I say so in the video numerous times and place it on screen.
Thanks for watching!
Very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍
Such detail in this here model. I'll just bet it'll be fun though?
Wow! Looks like a great kit, can't wait to see more from them, great videoa as always.
Thanks for showing this beautiful kit. Looks great!
You forgot to mention that there are very few casting blocks to grind or saw off. Big plus!!!!
LOL, I shake too much for a kit like this.
That is amazing to the 10th power 🤣
Stunning kit. Not understanding something - is it a 3D printed model or moulded? The fine detail is super. This would take a huge amount of time to build.
Hi Mike. 3D printed master patterns, casted resin parts.
@@ANModelTrucks Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. Very cool 😎
Interesting, Thanks.
Cool kit mate👍
Very cool
Do you ever build kits for yourself without publishing a video on it? Love your work,keep it up!
Thus an amazing model kit!! Cool, to hear your excitement at this!!