1/25 SCALE

This 1/25 scale Transtar 4300 Eagle is an authentic replica of the longnose over-the-road rig designed for the owner/operator by the International Harvester Company Truck Division. 259 parts plus a full color decal combine to produce an exact show-piece replica of one of the most popular trucks seen on the American road. Built with normal care, the results will be a beautiful scale model to add to, or start your model collection.

INTERNATIONAL®, and other International truck trademarks are licensed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY. Goodyear (and wing foot design) are trademarks of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio USA used under license by Round 2, LLC. AMT & design and ERTL are registered trademarks of Learning Curve Brands, Inc. used under license to Round 2, LLC. ©2009 Learning Curve Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. ©2009 Round 2, LLC, South Bend, IN 46628 USA. Product and packaging designed in the USA. Made in China. All rights reserved.

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designed for styrene plastic. We recommend the use of liquid cement. Your model should be painted for the best appearance and paint detail schemes are provided throughout the assembly diagrams.

Work slowly and carefully allowing glue and paint to dry. A fine model can be ruined by rushing. Read the steps below before beginning actual construction.

You are about to build the exciting AMT ErtI Replica of theInternational Harvester Transtar Eagle Truck Tractor. You have one of the finest scale model truck kits in the world, and built with care it will be a beautiful addition to your collection of model kits. To properly build this model, you should thoroughly study the parts and instruction sheet - get a good idea where everything fits. Test fitting parts BEFORE cementing is a good idea.

Follow the construction sequence on the plans . . . otherwise the model may not go together properly. Some parts may have to be trimmed—use your tools properly and carefully. Use only cements and paints

TWO ELEVEN

VERY IMPORTANT:Scrape plating and paint away from

surfaces to be joined by gluing.

When you study your parts, you will notice they are arranged in number-groups, indicated on the tabs on the edge of the plastic "trees." This makes it easy to find each part. Remove parts from "trees" only as you need them _ not before!

You are about to work with a Checklist instruction sheet. As each part is applied, take a pencil and put a check mark in the box in front of each number. In this way, you can see what you have done and what you haven't.

Painting instructions are included for those who wish to detail their model - see special instructions on page 10. Painting is sequenced to fit in with the assembly of your model.

Use a good sharp model knife to detach and trim plastic parts. Some parts will appear to have extra "tabs" on them; cut these off.

When heat swage is indicated, this means to heat the tip of the knife in a candle or match flame. When touched to the plastic, the plastic will soften and form a "mushroom" head.

Tweezers are handy for holding very tiny parts when you glue them in place, or when you are painting them.

We recommend the use of liquid poly styrene cement. Apply with a fine brush or toothpick. Do not use too much glue _ a sloppy job will result.

67 . . . indicates white part107CR . . . indicates chrome part3CL . . . indicates clear part

. . . indicates painting detail

CAUTION: Be sure glue is closed securely before lighting candle or match.Special Modeling Tips

CEMENTMODEL KNIFE HEAT SWAGE TWEEZERS

The V-800 engine is an I-H exclusive, having a displacement of 798 cubic inches. It is turbocharged and puts out 350 horsepower at 2600 R.P.M. It has a peak torque of 820 foot pounds. Among its interesting features are four valves per cylinder, it has a metered fuel injection system, a forged crankshaft and 5 crossbolted main bearings. It weighs 2,385 Ib. dry. These features enable a truck engine to go up to 500,000 miles before a major overhaul is required.

The Eagle is basically an owner/operator rig and as such has many features not found on standard fleet trucks, such as two- and three-tone paint, custom interiors with hi-back bucket seats, extra insulation, tape decks, air conditioning, and C.B. radio. Chrome trim may be found everywhere, from the engine, wheels, exhaust stacks, grab handles, etc., and really makes a truck a genuine showpiece.

General Information About TheI-H Eagle 4300 Conventional.

THREETEN

1 2

3

4

Assemble cross-members and frame rails as shown and let dry for a few minutes. Frame may be painted at this time (see page 10 for color detail). Gently spread front of frame rails and cement assembled engine and engine crossmember #60 into place, then cement in assembled radiator. Some manipulation will be necessary to locate the fan into the radiator shroud, work while the glue joints are still flexible.

VERY IMPORTANT:Scrape paint and chrome platingoff of areas to be joined by cement.

Engine - I-H V-800 turbo-charged.Assemble engine block halves; attach partsas shown. Cement non-plated parts first.

Glue radiator assembly parts together.

NOTE: Engine may be painted a MediumMetallic Blue.Detail Pulleys FlatBlack. PaintTransmissionBlack

101CR

130

154

129 147

146

152145

153

138

125

1011

131

13

8

9

64

61

62

65

41

39

40

66

137

167

158

161

162

139

160

63

49 (R)78 (L)

12

60

60

33

84CR (2)

S-CL (2)Paint Amber

115CR

4-CL (2)

106CR

80CR (4)

77CR (2)

93CR

Be sure to use only paint formulated for use on styrene plastic. Liquid cement may be applied with a fine 00 brush for neat glue joints. Also, the new "instant" glues may be used for small non-chrome — caution must be used when working with this cement as it WILL cement fingers together as well as anything else. Do not use on clear parts as hazing may occur.

If cement gets on an outside surface, use 600 grit wet-or-dry emery paper to sand it smooth. Then press out some toothpaste and apply it with a cotton swab, rubbing in a circular motion. This will polish out the cement blemish. DON'T PRESS TOO HARD! This also works on clear parts.

It is a good idea to wash plastic parts in mild detergent before painting to remove all oils from your hands . . . the paint will go on smoother and easier. Sand parts lightly before painting.

The color of the frame for the version of the Eagle duplicated in this kit is a dark green. The V-800 engine is a metallic blue - the transmission matches the frame. The interior of all Eagles is a maroon color; the instrument panel is maroon with flat black around the instruments. The steering wheel is black with silver spokes.

MODELING AND PAINTING TIPS:

FOUR NINE

5 9

6

10

7

11

8

76

74

Vinyl Tire

Vinyl Tire

Vinyl Tire

78CR

77CR

30

72

34

32

50

51

55

56

37

18

54

19

29

3331

72

Rear Drive Axle

Heat Swage

Heat Swage

Heat Swage

Oil

Oil

36

26

27

53

28

Both Sides

Forward Drive Axle

75

Carefully Trim CenterCores Out Of Tires

NOTE: Cores may bepre-trimmed from thefactory.

Scrape chrome from 78 where it glues to 74 and 76.Glue units together. Make 4 sets.

Glue axle to frame. Attach idler arm – 37 – next. Snap front tires and hubs to axle – oil first with a light machine oil.

Carefully glue 53 to shaft end of steering arm – 36 –after steering arm is slipped through 28. Shockabsorber – 26 – goes on both sides of frame.

Assemble carefully. Avoid getting glue on the pins at end ofaxle – 50 – if you want steerable wheels. See heat swageinstructions on page 2 for attachment of tie rod – 51.

Scrape chrome off 77 where it joins to 75. Make 2 sets.

29

30

31

A

SLEEPER UNIT OPTION

32

B

Cut (2) sections of vinyl tubing to the length above and attachto pins and into radiator tank as indicated.

Spread the fenders of the hood – 161 – and snap pinsinto the bosses on the forward frame.

163

164

174

170

169

168Y

175

173

171

172

92CR

100CR

104CR

71CR

105CR

166CementInsideHoles

Do Not Cement

Radiator Hoses

FIVEEIGHT

Scrape plating from glue joints.

CAREFULLY snap wheel units onto axle pins as shown.12

CA

B

14

13

45

17 (2)

15

14

16 (2)

Place axles on rocker arms and cement into place,immediately cement inter-driveshaft – 38B – into place.Assemble parts as shown.

Left side of truck frame shown. Glue parts 122, 123, 143 & 144in place before attaching battery box components.

Paint Quarter Fenders Silver,Paint Flap Flat Black.

Oil Axle Pins

126 (”bow” slightly to fit)

22

21

73

20

23

REAR DRIVE AXLE

FORWARD DRIVE AXLE

73 (4) 8017

111CR

43

42

Tr im of f fourpins f rom frame.

67

143

142

122

123

86CR

149

48

47 (Build 2)

85CR

150

6CL

90CR

58

57

52 (Long)

52 (Short)

38

24

26

25

2827

Glue exhaust system mounting brackets – 132 & 133 –to rear of cab. Now glue cab to frame as shown in thefront and side views.

Glue muffler assemblies together as shownkeeping track of which is left unit & right unit.

88CR (2)C.B. Antenna

117CR

116CR

148

102CR103CR

127

96CR

98CR

97CR95CR

94CR

95-97 UNIT

165

KEYS

96-98 UNIT

Mount Pin

TOP VIEW

RIGHT UNIT

KEY

FRONT

94CR

RIGHT UNIT

LEFT UNIT

80CR

118CR133

RAISED NIBS

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

125CROSSMEMBER

132

OPTIONAL

89CR (2)

87CR

OPTIONAL

SIX SEVEN

15 16

The decal supplied is for an authentic I-H Eagle paint scheme. Also, additional decals are supplied if you do not choose to build your model with this paint scheme.Cut out your decal next to the paint edge, trim out all areas indicated on the drawing. Soak your decals in room temperature water for a few seconds then apply to the hood, cab, and assembled sleeper BEFORE trim is put on. Note: if you are painting the body of your model, make sure the paint is fully dry before applying decals.

91CR

113CR

112CR

109CR

110CR120A

frame

end view

120

108CR

91CR

107CR

112CR

113CR

121

121A

Right Sideof Frame

TRIM CLEAR FILM

TRIM

CUT

CUT

CUT

CUT

The sleeper decals should becut at the door line after theyare applied.

Assemble the fuel tank on the right of the frameas shown ablove, working around exaust stack.

DECALING INSTRUCTIONS:

Scrape plating from glue joints.

For ease of decal handling, particularly the stripes going around the grille opening and around the front fenders, some modelers may wish to cut these into several sections before application. The front stripe may be cut at the upper corners and the L and R stripes at the junction of the wheel well opening and the longer straight section. After decals are in position, blot carefully with a wadded tissue to remove excess water - let dry thoroughly before handling.

NOTE:

1/4

3/8

17 18 19

2220

23

21

Cement windows in place from insideof cab. Work very neatly using justenough cement to do the job.

Cement C.B. radio and mike plus steeringwheel to instrument panel as shown.

Center and glue header – 159 –in place. Center and glue backwall – 156 – to rear insidewall of cab.

Center and glue instrument panelin place butting the top of thepanel to the bottom edge of thewindshield glass – see side view.

Insert sidewalls – 140 & 141 –into place and push down as far as they will go. Cement into place.

Glue tunnel or “doghouse”– 157 – into place.

Insert floor unit into place inside cab. Be sure floor is evenwith bottom edge of cab. Now cement.

Assemble cab floor interior pieces as shown.

Assemble the right side innerpanel as shown. When finished, do the left panel - 140 - in thesame way.

3aCL

2CL

3bCL

CAB

44

35151

136119CR 81CR

80CR

99CR

141

25

46 (2)

155

83CR

68

135

151

159

140

141

CAB

CAB

Floor even with bottom.

157

156

sideview

2482CR

(see page 10 for color detail.)

1CL

3cCL

Delete rear windowif sleeper is used.

If you plan onpainting the inside,paint interior piecesbefore they areglued into place.

Apply decal around grille opening first, then ontobottom edges of fenders, aligning overlap.

Decal Option