This model of a 1923 Kelly - Springfield Truck was built from scratch in 2002, based on information and an illustration found in an out of print book, "American Truck Spotter's Guide 1920 - 1970". The cab and hood were made with styrene and the fenders out of brass. The stake bed was built up out of scale lumber that was stained with thinned down paints and heavily weathered with dry colors and chalk. The wheels were made using modified Circus Craft Wagon Wheels, and with 7/16" plastic tubing added for the tires. The lanterns are by Precision Scale, and the driver figure and fruit baskets are by Preiser. The 1923 model Kelly - Springfield featured an unusual sloping hood and radiator behind the hood.

Posted August 3, 2003