Lee Drennen’s 1/87 scale Kibri MAN M90 Livestock Truck (Custom)

[Lee Drennen]

The other day while in the storage shed I ran across my old Kibri Kits. These Model kits are so great and detailed I’ve used them a lot when I used to build Custom Building for Customers. When I quit Custom Building 12 years I was left with quite of few of these kits. So I’m going to try to build one these as a Custom Livestock Truck with a added Livestock bed from another source. This is Kit# 10580 I’ll be using just the MAN Truck out of this kit. This is what I got done today.

[Lee Drennen]

Before calling it a night thought I would get the Livestock box ready for paint. I’ve also included a pic of the donor for the box.

[Mini Me]

WOW, I haven't seen an IHC (international Hobby Corporation) kit in 25 or more years! The last IHC catalog I received was in 1989. As to the Kibri kit, they are excellent. I have built their Kaelble Z6 W2A 130 heavy tow tractor and it is a Fabulous model.......got two more in the stash for future use. I'm very impressed that you are doing an '87 scale model Lee. Hope you manage it OK. It looks like you are off to a good start.....if you want to have some fun go to Autho87 website, click on their index page and scroll down to "your models".....it's French but you can google translate it, they have a lot of agricultural models, including livestock trucks and a fantastic selection of semi tractors and trailers with a huge emphasis on Cranes and Heavy Haulers.
Rick H.

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Lee. Very “old school” model building, but effective nonetheless. Not a company I’ve ever seen blogged that I recall either.

[Lee Drennen]

WOW, I haven't seen an IHC (international Hobby Corporation) kit in 25 or more years! The last IHC catalog I received was in 1989. As to the Kibri kit, they are excellent. I have built their Kaelble Z6 W2A 130 heavy tow tractor and it is a Fabulous model.......got two more in the stash for future use. I'm very impressed that you are doing an '87 scale model Lee. Hope you manage it OK. It looks like you are off to a good start.....if you want to have some fun go to Autho87 website, click on their index page and scroll down to "your models".....it's French but you can google translate it, they have a lot of agricultural models, including livestock trucks and a fantastic selection of semi tractors and trailers with a huge emphasis on Cranes and Heavy Haulers.
Rick H.

Thanks Rick. I’ve always wanted to build these Kibri Kits the fit is good with these kits. I’ll check out that website. I have at least 20 kits left to build. I’ve been looking for a Mercedes Benz 4wd tractor I’ve found a few I might buy later. I should have this done very soon I’ll post some updates. Thanks for stopping by and the complement.

[Lee Drennen]

Looking good Lee. Very “old school” model building, but effective nonetheless. Not a company I’ve ever seen blogged that I recall either.

Thanks for the complement Tim. These little kits are very nice and go together fairly well and easy. Back in the day these sold for well over $25.00 now some are less than $10.00.

[Lee Drennen]

I got the Cab and bottom of the Livestock box painted and the chassis built now to pick out and add the details and rebuild the rear gate.I added a Tool Box on the right side of the Chassis too. Here’s a Mock up pic I included in this group.

[Mini Me]

Nice Lee.....what scale 4X4 tractor are you looking for? If it is HO I may be able to help you hunt one down. Rick H.

[Lee Drennen]

Nice Lee.....what scale 4X4 tractor are you looking for? If it is HO I may be able to help you hunt one down. Rick H.

Yes it’s a 1/87 I’ve found a few uncertain about buying one just yet. While I was going through numerous 1/87 scale parts boxes I found something you might like. Tomorrow when I’m in the garage I’ll get it and send you some pics of it if you want it I’ll mail it to you.

[JR]

Looks a good build Lee, pleased to see you with a great mojo again .

[Lee Drennen]

Looks a good build Lee, pleased to see you with a great mojo again .

Thanks John I needed a break

[Lee Drennen]

Well it been a year since I’ve touched this one so today while trying to get some mojo going I put it back on the bench and some more work to it like adding side steps that go into the livestock body added the Mirrors, Headlights, and done some work to the rear gate by adding some side rails. I still have some more little stuff to do then it’s done.

[Mickc1440]

Nice work Lee. Been a long while since I used one of their kits, I used them on model railways

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Mick. I really enjoy building these little kits maybe some day I can make a European layout and incorporate this into it I have a few Airfix wagons. Thanks for the complement.

[adt70hk]

Something very different Lee!