TUFF TIN Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I drove the big rigs for 40 years and didn't really have time for anything else but recently got into modeling after a 45 year absence. I have built a 359 Pete, Fruehauf trailer and a Peerless log trailer. Take a look. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 When i first saw this thread, I thought it was a typo and should have read 4.5 years; but you really mean 45 years! They look pretty good, and I hope to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 That's a really clean, sharp looking build! Welcome back to the hobby! I was away for a long time also but 45 YEARS!!! That has to be the record. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Cool! Welcome back. Nice clean California Hauler and trailers. Looks like you have a 352 in the works too? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFF TIN Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Cool! Welcome back. Nice clean California Hauler and trailers. Looks like you have a 352 in the works too? Tim Yes I do Tim, but I was painting the cab to box art and the red bled so I put it in the purple tank. Been busy posting pictures all summer long on my Fotki site and will return to the models soon. I went back and looked and I have been on your site many times and know the history but how could you tell that the model behind the 359 was a 352? Mike Edited October 7, 2009 by TUFF TIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Mike The short wheelbase and the lack of a cab crossmember told me "COE." Tim Yes I do Tim, but I was painting the cab to box art and the red bled so I put it in the purple tank. Been busy posting pictures all summer long on my Fotki site and will return to the models soon. I went back and looked and I have been on your site many times and know the history but how could you tell that the model behind the 359 was a 352? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Wow! Nice work!!!! You still got it!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buba39 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 i hope my builds look as good as your pete when i reach your age and tallent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southgate Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Looking good, Mike! I really like the colors on that conventional. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 WOW! 45 YEARS!!! Sh8t dude, ya shore ain't lost a BIT a talent!!! That Gold truck( I DON'T know my truck models) shore looks GOOD ta me!!! Hope ta see more of these rascals! As for Tim, he EATS,DRINKS,an SLEEPS model trucks! Just look at HIS stuff! My bud's know him personal like an they say he's got ROOMS full of truck models!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) What a comeback! Your truck and trailers look great. I love the Pete's color. Edited October 9, 2009 by JayC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFF TIN Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) Looking good, Mike! I really like the colors on that conventional. Dan Dan! You're everywhere. Back to work on that truck crane. I might add that I met Dan at a model club meeting in Bend, Oregon a few years ago and he is one of people that got me re-interested in models. It just took me a while to get started again. Mike Edited October 9, 2009 by TUFF TIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoengr Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Take a bow Mike, take a bow! Great builds!!! Edited October 10, 2009 by locoengr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparMarc Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Welcome back to the hobby and what an entrance!! The Peterbilt is very nice, what color did you use on the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFF TIN Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Welcome back to the hobby and what an entrance!! The Peterbilt is very nice, what color did you use on the body? The cab is painted with Testors Fiery Orange and then clear coated. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 It's great you've returned to building. It's a great hobby and you'll continue to get a lot out of it. This is a nice way to grow a collection of trucks. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFF TIN Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 It's great you've returned to building. It's a great hobby and you'll continue to get a lot out of it. This is a nice way to grow a collection of trucks. Congrats. But I call you "V" on the other board, B&D that is. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 WONDERFULL, JUST WONDERFULL work there ! By the way welcome to the Model Cars Magazibe Forum there neighbor ! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 But I call you "V" on the other board, B&D that is. Mike Virgil wears several hats...but their all good ...great job on the rig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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