Superpeterbilt Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Im diggin that junkyard brockway Terry! I like the torn seats! Thanks Sam. I drilled a few holes in the seats, thinned the plastic from the back, made the holes irregularly shaped with my exacto, and pulled some cotton through from behind. I had to super glue the cotton to make it be still. This is the last update for tonight. Just some more paint detail. I darkened in the grill, silvered the fender tread, brushed in some rust, and brushed the tires with some thinned olive drab green. I detailed the rear wheels, which will then be rusted and dirtied. Plenty more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The old Huskie looks good and nice weathering. This would look great in a diorama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks Sam. I drilled a few holes in the seats, thinned the plastic from the back, made the holes irregularly shaped with my exacto, and pulled some cotton through from behind. I had to super glue the cotton to make it be still. This is the last update for tonight. Just some more paint detail. I darkened in the grill, silvered the fender tread, brushed in some rust, and brushed the tires with some thinned olive drab green. I detailed the rear wheels, which will then be rusted and dirtied. Plenty more to come. terry, i saw someone do something similar to a seat once, but they also added little strips of duct tape, it really looked good! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Now that's a truck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Here's some progress on the Brockway. I've continued the weathering and small details. I started weathering the trailer as we'll. The 5th wheel has been fixed for the frameless trailer, and wet line added. Drilled out fender for missing headlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That is really lookin like a put out to pasture, wore down work horse. Lookin good Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is some great builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Between the rust, the rot and bald tires you did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Thanks Dennis! It's been a great platform to test some new ideas, and things I've seen that I wanted to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadmat Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I read this thread & understand your first few words about getting a strong focus on a project and starting it. I started building/converting trucks about 8 months ago - I also do planes, ships, armor. I have 128 kits/projects started and wondered why so many? I have come to the realization that two factors are involved; A. I run out of reference data on a particular subject, and, B. I find new reference data to another subject that catches my eye. Guess it's time to buy a bottle of focus factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Yeah, it happens to the best of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Small update for tonight: more rust, some oil leaks on the rears and fuel tanks, AC lines added from copper wire, darkened the air lines, glass installed, more rust on trailer, dirtied up trailer wheels, decals added. Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Looking better all the time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 That looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Terry, That Husky is looking really good about now! What is the story on the frameless dump? Did you scratch build it? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 It's partially scratchbuilt. The main body is the tub from the dump trailer kit. The horizontal ribs are from an Italeri container kit. The axles and landing gear are from an AMT tanker. The frameless arms are scratchbuilt. This was a project I started about 15 years ago. It was pretty rough, and would have only looked good weathered and rusted. It's been stashed away until this project. I forget which kit the wheels are from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 It's partially scratchbuilt. The main body is the tub from the dump trailer kit. The horizontal ribs are from an Italeri container kit. The axles and landing gear are from an AMT tanker. The frameless arms are scratchbuilt. This was a project I started about 15 years ago. It was pretty rough, and would have only looked good weathered and rusted. It's been stashed away until this project. I forget which kit the wheels are from. I kinda thought that you used the tub from the gravel trailer. the rest is just smart building. I like it. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Just a small update, but I think this thread may actually be helping get some of these done. I finally found the proper location for the rear axles and glued them in place. This allowed me to cut down the end of the frame. From there, I cut down the rear fenders and glued in the brackets. Everything above the frame is just loosely mocked up for now, including the fenders. The stance is set, and I'm happy with it. I also swapped in a Cummins from a Western Star Constellation kit, and tossed the Detroit. It's been a while since I've built an Italeri kit, and I must say it's like a vacation. AMT kits, and resin can be quite exhausting. Italeri kits, sans their mistakes, kind of fall into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) Edited September 29, 2015 by Superpeterbilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Now that's going to be good!!! Looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Nice start on the mixer! The cut down fenders work well, and the stance is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks guys. There will be some scratchbuilt parts to update the mix unit. Its a little out of date(and underdetailed) for a truck this new. Im back and forth on whether to make this fancy like a Peterbilt mixer brochure truck, with metallic paint and chrome rims, or if I should go plain all white with a black frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 For me, now this is just suggestion. The 378 mixers out here are a bit longer wheelbase. The water tank sits behind the cab, then there's a bit more room. But, all the mixers out here also run the big steerable booster lift axle. Your doin a fine job none the less Terry. Glad to see your gettin a few things done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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