Superpeterbilt Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I wanted to post a few of my recent completians, because I have about 100 in progress trucks. This truck was an original issue Pete wrecker with the old cab. It came in a lot of about 10 trucks. I left the cab and hood paint original. I reworked the wrecker body heavily. The chassis was blue, so that was repainted white. I added spoke wheels all around. Diamond Reo rims on the front, and some Ertl IH rims out back. Revell for steer tires and white road boss rubber on the back. I added Mack mirrors to it to add that "Junkyard dogg" bit of style.Headlights are some lantern style found in my junk box mounted sideways. The black stripe was added to cover up a bad tape line by the original builder.With this build I wanted to build an ugly workhorse Pete, and see if you can really do anything with the kit wrecker body. There are a few missing details, no door handles, grab handles, I think the luberfiner is upside down,no winch controls,and wipers are missing,also I need to rust around my door sign better.. The hood is askew on purpose, as is the stack bent.Tell me what ya think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I have to say, the wrecker body is beautifully done.....Great rework and awesome weathering....It looks very authentic..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Before the rust....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 I have to say, the wrecker body is beautifully done.....Great rework and awesome weathering....It looks very authentic..... Why, thank you Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 great looking model! well done, looks awesome. it would seem the ACE rust stop in the back ground isn't working very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangarber Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Nice redo. That looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Wreck body looks great. Super nice weathering, very realistic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Good looking wrecker. I like the rust treatment. Not so sure about the gold chains, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Great work Terry. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Great model & weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Good looking wrecker. I like the rust treatment. Not so sure about the gold chains, though. It was Mr. T's wrecker, and he gots to have his bling. Nah, I just got em and havent painted them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgvarrato Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Nice job, awesome work looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim3 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Awesome job ! looks good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Great weathering Terry...looks used and abused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I think i need a tetanus shot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Found a pic of it in the lot I bought it in.Wanted to show the shape it was in when I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I like it! Also, I like your table top idea with the instructions under glass. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Its actually a resin coated shelf. Glass would have been easier....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Nice ewathering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nice work!!! Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailking120 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I Love the weathering detail on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Very NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Much better with all the weathering and junk mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Terry, are those old crawlers diecast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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