TNT 1/43 California Hauler Peterbilt w/ Fruehauf 40’ Reefer (Watkins Lines)

[Pete68]

Here’s one I’ve been working on for a few years. 

Edited January 22, 2023 by Pete68

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I'm looking forward to this one! The smaller scale will be interesting. I built the wrecker when I was 12, but I don't remember much about the kit.

[Canso65]

I'm looking forward to seeing this as well Lee. 

I've seen these kits around but haven't bought one because I have never seen one built.

Welcome to TAT 2017.

[cowboy rich]

NICE I didn't even know that tractor was around. Interested in this build for sure. I have trouble with 1/32 these days.

[Pete68]

thanks guys and thanks for having me I will try to get some progress pics soon. I always liked these  smaller kits 

[jacobus]

lee , that,s a little boy,s memory build

i have him stil on the shelf whit the reefer from long long ago

nice choice

jacobus

[Pete68]

Update

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Wow! you're not letting any grass grow on this one. Looking good!

[kilrathy10]

What a cool little model.....Looking good....

[gatorincebu]

Cool project. Never built any of those  kits. Good size for display space. But way to small for my big clumsy fingers.

 

 

 

  Be Well

   Gator

[clayton]

Pete,you got me starts back on mine.

[lapazleo]

These were great kits I wish AMT would have kept going with them.

[jacobus]

so , are you bin chased or just in a hurry?

nice progress

and yes leo , have stil a couple of kits in a stash , nice size 

jacobus

[Pete68]

Here’s some updates on this build. The truck is almost done then on to the trailer. 

[Bennyg]

Very nice!

Ben

[Rockford]

It will be great to see this come together. It's been waiting a long time. 

It's looking really good. Great job you've done. 

I love the box art on this kit. I painted mine in that scheme when I built it all those years ago and still would love to do a 359 in those colours. When I get around to my Snaptite 359 I'll do it like that I think.   

Edited January 23, 2023 by Rockford
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[Pete68]

On 1/22/2023 at 5:59 PM, Bennyg said:

Very nice!

Ben

Thanks Ben 

[Pete68]

16 hours ago, Rockford said:

It will be great to see this come together. It's been waiting a long time. 

It's looking really good. Great job you've done. 

I love the box art on this kit. I painted mine in that scheme when I built it all those years ago and still would love to do a 359 in those colours. When I get around to my Snaptite 359 I'll do it like that I think.   

Thanks hope I can get this done soon. I’m thinking of doing the box art in 1/43 scale. The decals are Black Red instead of the Brown and Red. You should build that scheme in 1/32 

[Pete68]

I got quite a bit done today on the Pete. Finished the interior, painted the sleeper and Engine added the bumper and did a mock up. The steering wheel I sanded it down to a more realistic look. 

[Rockford]

Looks great. Correct white on the engine too. What a great little kit this is. I notice you're not using the kit wheels...? 

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, Rockford said:

I notice you're not using the kit wheels...? 

No your right the front wheels are some Don Mills 1/48 that I’ve customize and the rear are from a New Ray Collection. Thanks for the complement. 

[Pete68]

While letting this set up on my other build I thought it was time to get this one done. Tonight I added the cab/hood to the frame as well as the sleeper. I also added the stacks and visor which I will paint White. I hope in the next couple day this will be in the “Under Glass” section. Enjoy the pics. 

[Rockford]

That's a stand-out rig right there. Looks great as a daycab too! Is the trailer still to follow? 

[Biggu]

I agree with Steve. It looks really smart as a day cab , and these were great kits, I never managed to get one and always had my eye on the wrecker …. A Masterful job on this one Lee, very sharp ! I love it ! 

[Pete68]

5 hours ago, Rockford said:

That's a stand-out rig right there. Looks great as a daycab too! Is the trailer still to follow? 

Thanks Steve I have a few day cabs lined up too. Yes the Trailer will be built next I’ll have to order the decals for it. Thanks for stopping back by.