truckabilly Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 With the sun in the sky on Sunday I took the outdoor pictures of my finished Peterbilt 379-119 Long Hauler with detachable towing unit. Those of you who watched the progress in "On the Workbench" know that the model underwent some modifications, like stretching the frame, reshaping the hood, changing the front springs, rearranging the firewall, adding the ultra roof, and some other things. Not only have I changed the truck but I also scratch-built the detachable towing unit (D.T.U.) and the headache rack. The unit is inspired by Holmes Miller unit. But with no dimensions available I can´t guarantee the dimensional and proportional accuracy. The unit is fully operable with the excetpion of the winch. The front supports can be extended and dropped. The desired position can be fixed with the pins, just like the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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truckabilly Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) Making this build would not be possible without the help from a few people. Thanks Pavel for getting me the hub covers and new set of decals, Tony for getting me the winch line, guys from CTM for making awesome PE parts, Tim for sharing his knowledge of Peterbilt trucks and all of you for your interest and support. Thanks a lot, guys. Edited September 30, 2013 by truckabilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Wow! That's something to be proud of!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Jarda, this is something Collosall! Another great big rig from you! Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Amazing work you hit it out of the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcay Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 your model is a dream !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Amazing build. Fantastic detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat-top Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Very nice, this is some top- notch modeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catd11rpusher Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Jarda you make me want through my work in the garbage, you take it to the next level, your detail is awesome , you do your homework. Your bill signs truck was beautiful. I'm saving pictures of your work. To learn from. Can you send me some picks of your bill signs truck? A BIG KUDOS GOS OUT TO YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'm glad you finally got this one done....I watched the progress and wondered how anyone has the patience to stick with a model of this caliber for so long....Excellent work, and your skills are top notch....This thing is very well done....Very well done....Awesome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Great built! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Wow! Most excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 FANTASTIC build Jarda, excellent attention to detail!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 great job u did ,and the detail is super.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Great work. Love the wire detail. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 This thing looks so real! Amazing job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Great looking build , lots of terrific detail , real nice work on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjeff Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I taught they were reference pics from the real thing until the 3rd one!! AMAZING!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet6 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Man that is amazing work. The detail on the engine is very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's some great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Remarkable work of scracht built.I am very impressed by your work you have a great attention to detail and respect for the scale and I love ca.I like the look of the realist.All my congratulations cettre work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Excellent build !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aukoue Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I am in love with that truck! That's what I call talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 agree with everyone else, fantastic build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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