happy grumpy Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 This a build I did prior to the duel truck from the movie ( I will post it soon ). I wanted to practice my weathering skills before I took on that project. It was a practice run to see how I could make as close as I could get to the truck in the movie. AMT's big rigs are no walk in the park, the instructions areĀ hit and miss and not being an expert at big trucks, I did my best to put it together. the mufflers are turned aluminum. The hoses are coiled network cables. I don't know if there is a specific color for these. Not sure either about the engine color but I like it yellow. If somebody knows please tell me in the comments. as always , thanks for looking 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Man I hate people with talentĀ š¤£. Another great build. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Looks fantastic! As for the engine color, Peterbilt had all of their engines ordered in white, or Detroit alpine greenš Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Very realistic weathering, this dirty olā Pete has an awesome look !!Ā šš Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 That's awesome, Mario.Ā The weathering is great.Ā Looking forward to your Duel Peterbilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 The weathering looks spot on! Looks awesome! Nice work! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Nice weathering. Has a real look to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Impressive to say the least!Ā Your detailing is seen and appreciated - love the fuel smear / stain on the tanks amongst other things!Ā Quality build - well done Sir!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Excellent weathering on a very nice model, Mario - only the license plates look a bitĀ too clean to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Nice weathering. Looks like it would get your hands dirty if you touched it. Like TruckerAl said, a Pete in that era would usually have the engine in white, regardless of manufacturer. The OEM color would be green in the Detroits, and some were installed in that color. That being said, when it comes to old workhorses like this one, itās possible to make up a plausible story on how the shop that rebuilt the engine had leftover Cat yellow paintā¦ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Impressive weathered Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Super nice Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Looks great, that's a truck that's earned it's living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveracer Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Very nice! Glad that you still have green on the trees up there...LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 nice build and weathering, pics also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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