Tesla Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 The detailing and weathering are outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Thanks a lot, guys. I added some wiring to trailer chassis as well. It´s not according to the real lines and valves. It´s just a few lines around the frame so that the space would not seem to be empty. I also added the steering mechanism to Peterbilt frame. This is few more details of the the trans case linkage. It probably won´t be visible at all, but you know.... it´s just for the feeling. The fuel tanks stripes are PE items of CTM. That´s it for now. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Wow. Looks more real every time I stop by. Incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Jarda, Fantastic detail. ! This is shaping up to be a very interesting model. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Jarda glad to see your still working on this project with very intense detailing it's all coming together perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Thank you guys. I´ve got a little bit of progress again. I attached the anti slip layer on the fenders made of sand paper. The problem with the sand paper is that it collects the dust. So I brushed it with a layer of Sidolux - something like Future Wax. As it appeared too glossy I had to add yet another layer of matt varnish. Still it was too black so I used white oil color to fade it. It´s a bit complicated but I hope it works fine. Yeah, the fifth wheel is its place too. It took a while to install it because the the holes for pivots were not aligned very well. These are the real anti slip "carpets" as photographed by Jeff Lakaszcyck. I also attached the exhaust piping under the frame. I chipped the silver gunze off the rusty base color using the AK Interactive chipping effect. And the view on the real thing. I just hope that my piping will meet the smoke stacks behind the cab without any serious problem. All for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Incredible Work!! You are an artist!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 outstanding and great workcant wait to see how its look when its finishedjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 A mirror image of the real truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 wow.................looks fantastic, very realistic looking, not sure what else to say except wow.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 I don´t seem to take logical steps in this build. Instead of finishing the chassis, cab, trailer equipment and so on, I am jumping from one thing to another and back again. Adding a detail here and a sub-assembly there, this build has still a long way to go. But I´ve finally taken one big step - the white painting. I sprayed white GSI over a black surfacer and then I added a layer of gloss clear to get a smooth skin for decals. They are in the making, can´t wait to get them. I added some details in the front section of the trailer. The smaller electric motors and pumps are in place just as the tubing on the trailer side. The big electric motor with the three pumps is just sitting on the frame. I made a pair of glad hands too. After I get the decals I can continue with the weathering. Till then it´s just details and details and yet another details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Wow! More exceptional work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Wow! More exceptional work. What he said!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 This thing is looking awsome. Keep the updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 What he said!!!This thing is looking awesome. Keep the updates coming. What they said !! The level of detail you are putting into this project is amazing. And your weathering is fantastic. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 just keeps getting better, outstanding job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Very nice work Jarda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Howard Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Simply Phenomenal,tremendous detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Awesome detail just keeps going here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 This thing is absolutely INSANE !!!!! What an amazing job.....The detail is astounding......You have some amazing skill, my man......Amazing skill....This is very good.....I think NASA might be interested in acquiring this for Space Center Houston or something......This thing is going to be a work of art......An absolute work of ART..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangarber Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 excellent work great patience and detailing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 With all of the beautiful detailing you have done this truck is looking like the real thing.Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Thank you all for your kind words. This project is really beyond my league but I´ll keep on fighting. The progress seems to be slow now since I am working on some small details. But I´ll have more pics when there is a real visible difference on the model.This thing is absolutely INSANE !!!!! What an amazing job.....The detail is astounding......You have some amazing skill, my man......Amazing skill....This is very good.....I think NASA might be interested in acquiring this for Space Center Houston or something......This thing is going to be a work of art......An absolute work of ART.....NASA should have kept the real truck on display somewhere. But they don´t seem to be intersted in anything but spacecraft. Hopefully at least one of the remaining trucks gets in the hands of a private collector. But they (NASA) already deprived some Peterbilts of their special equipment and they´re destined for auction as regular trucks. That´s why I am building this model. For after decades of service the real trucks may vanish just like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Hello Jarda, your model is just unbelievable. The Subject, is just Out of this world. if it wasn't for modelers, some of the most unusual looking trucks would disappear form the face of the Earth. Keep up the good work on the Model, once NASA gets rid of vehicle is gone forever. Thanks for bringing it to Life, even if it is only a Model. Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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