TruckerAL Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Finally got this one done after about 3 weeks, and only working on it on the weekends! Started with the Italeri Peterbilt 378. Relatively box stock. Opened the driver side door up and detailed the Interior best I could. Swapped out both kit seats, steering wheel, shifter for twin sticks, and added a cb radio. Exterior I added mudflaps I made, 3d printed rear hubs, swan hood ornament, and sleeper whale tail. Also swapped out the kit 5th wheel and platform for AMT parts to look more correct. Finally the decals are custom made, and scroll work/misc decals from various kits. I love how this came out, hope y'all enjoy! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 VERY NICE!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Outstanding build, well done!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Three weeks!? It'd be three years for me. Looks fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Great looking Peterbilt. Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Lookin' good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toys4Don2 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Beautiful build. Very nicely detailed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Very sharp looking rig! The colors look great together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 1061 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Very well done. I have never built an Italeri kit mostly due to the cost. But I may have to splurge and pick one up. And the fact that you did that in 3 weeks is impressive. I feel like I am doing well to get a truck done in 3 months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 Much appreciated everyone!! I'm very pleased with how it came out as well. Even had to repaint it due to an issue with moisture in the air the first time around. 1 hour ago, Doug 1061 said: Very well done. I have never built an Italeri kit mostly due to the cost. But I may have to splurge and pick one up. And the fact that you did that in 3 weeks is impressive. I feel like I am doing well to get a truck done in 3 months. I would highly recommend it. Definitely way better quality than AMT. No flash either. I've found great deals on ebay, and online. All less than $45 bucks a piece. Deals are out there, just need to look ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Great looking Pete. Great color choice and I agree, Italeri produces some very fine kits. The tires threads look pretty good. Your experience at building trucks is clearly on display here. Congratulations on a well done job Alex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Wow, she’s a beauty. I love the paint scheme. Very classy. You’ve also chosen wisely with the upgrades, especially the 5th wheel. That goes a long way to improving the kit and making it more realistic. Excellent work on the interior, too. Beautiful, all the way around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 11 hours ago, happy grumpy said: Great looking Pete. Great color choice and I agree, Italeri produces some very fine kits. The tires threads look pretty good. Your experience at building trucks is clearly on display here. Congratulations on a well done job Alex. Italeri and moebius have some of the best tire treads I think! And thank you! Being a truck nut, and diesel mechanic definitely helps with building these lol 3 hours ago, vincen47 said: Wow, she’s a beauty. I love the paint scheme. Very classy. You’ve also chosen wisely with the upgrades, especially the 5th wheel. That goes a long way to improving the kit and making it more realistic. Excellent work on the interior, too. Beautiful, all the way around. Thank you very much! I'll have to keep swapping out the 5th wheels more often, it really does change the look drastically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Nice looking Pete. Clean and not too busy looking. Great work.! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Very impressive Alex...and in only 3 weekends?!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Beautiful Peterbilt! Excellent work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Wow, thank you each and every one of you guys! Really! And yes, 3 weekends. A few hours each day Friday through Sunday due to my work schedule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Outstanding Semi and very clean! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Excellent job, Man... This is one of the most beautifully done 378's I've ever seen... Very nice... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Nice looking Big Rig. Well done. Completed in 3 weeks.....since I've never build something like this I'd still be checking out the instructions at 3 weeks 😋 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Thank you everyone! I'm honored! 1 hour ago, Zippi said: Nice looking Big Rig. Well done. Completed in 3 weeks.....since I've never build something like this I'd still be checking out the instructions at 3 weeks 😋 As for the instructions, I don't use them at all anymore. I do everything by memory/experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Very nice work, awesome build !! 👍😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Very well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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