[HELP] Who wants to build an International?

[gmshades]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to see if anyone wants a challenge. I want to build an 2009 International flatbed truck. My problem is I am great with functions, but I stink at looks. I drive this truck for work, making deliveries of steel to the job sites.

Here is a picture of the same model truck I drive for work:

What I need: The hood, grill, bumper, cab design.

Scale: I want it to be to scale with the 42009 mobile crane using the same wheels. I plan on making the bed either 19 or 21 studs wide.

Design: I would love it to be mostly Technic. A similar design like the 42078 Mack Anthem truck, but I'm open to anything.

So, who wants to accept my challenge? I know sometimes people want a direction for their next project, so maybe this is the boost you need.

Glenn

[fasterthanlight]

19 or 21 studs wide would be much too wide for the scale you're aiming for. I could be wrong but the 42009 is only 17 wide. I dont see the bed needing to be much wider than the truck.

 

[gmshades]

You have a good point. Even the Arocs truck is 17 studs wide. Thank you.

[Thirdwigg]

This might be a good place to start. It's a narrow by two studs, but might be a good jumping off point.

[efferman]

Arocs and 42009 are 19 wide. The chassis is the point to measure and not the to narrow body.

[Maaboo the Witch]

When I first saw this post, I thought the International in question was the Transtar truck like the one in The Terminator. 

Seriously though, this looks like a meaty project. I'm thinking large angled white panels, like the ones on the hood in 42077, would give the nose its shape.

[Jubuilder]

An American truck is usually wider than European trucks. My rule of thumb is that a European local truck is about 2.3 meters, a European 40t semi is about 2.5 meters, and American Trucks are about 100 inches = 2.7 meters wide.

The Lego truck 8285 Tow Truck (American) is 19 studs wide, the 8258 Crane Truck is 17 studs wide. With that I believe 19 Studs is the best size for your International truck.

I can't wait to see your finished model, I was wondering myself how to build that truck cabin, as these trucks are everywhere in the U.S. 

[gmshades]

At this point, I would be happy with either lol. I only said 19 because that's what covers the dually wheels on most trucks I have. 

[Jubuilder]

Lego has made a Bucket Truck 8071 a couple of years back, it's based on the smaller 49mm tires.

I always thought the driver cabin looks very similar to a International truck, perhaps that gives you some inspiration.

https://brickset.com/sets/8071-1/Bucket-Truck