JerseeJerry55

Aaron Thanks. When you say fiddly do you mean how it tilts, or fits against the front firewall? Jerry

Mike Hi I would consider myself an average to below average builder. Have a lot of shortcomings. The way I look at it if I can't rip myself and feel okay about it then who can. Be realistic about yourself is my motto. JerseeJerry55

Good day all, Have questions about builds about 2 separate AMT Heavy Trucks. The GMC General and the LN8000 Short Hauler. Since I stopped building models before the AMT General came out is a difficult build? Also on the Ford Short Hauler what is the easiest process to assemble the cargo box? If I remember back to my non patient this effin trailer is a pain in the caboose days I wasn't good at assembling floors to sidewalls to roofs. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks JerseeJerry56

Gator Thanks. Didn't order the Winslow stripes. A little confused about which set. Next 359 will have them. Be good as well.

Thanks. I like the combo JerseeJerry55

Okay have just gotten back from a few days at the Jersey Shore and have decided to start the Pete. I have chosen a color for her. The cab is Tamiya Park Green spray lacquer. The fenders, fuel tanks, and the frame will be Tamiya British Green spray lacquer. Have included some photos. As always commentary is welcomed. Thanks for looking. JerseeJerry55

Thanks I'll have to order a set of mine are molded similarly.

Did you see any issue with the shape of the tires or the fit of the wheels to the tires.

Thanks how does it attach to the cab though? JerseeJerry

I guess when you say warped they're egg shaped. I will have to check mine thoroughly when I start my build. If you have to use Moebius' wheel tires I've read that you have to modify them to fit. When you used them was that the case. You'd think Revell would have addressed the issue somewhere along the line. JerseeJerry

Awesome build. Kris Kristofferson would be proud.

I just received this kit for my birthday and can't wait to start it. Your build is awesome. Just a question did you use the stock wheels/tires? I've read they can be quite difficult to get right and have to be substituted in a number of cases. Once again thanks for your model. Well done. JerseeJerry55

This is an awesome job. I have the Peterbilt 359 Snap Tite one and thought it was strictly glue as well. Quick question I have been forewarned about the wheels/tires being an issue. Did you have any issues getting them straight?

I had those posters as well. That is a phenomenal build. Well done.

Okay ordered the stripes from Model Truckin. I liked the Peterbilt PB-130 stripes set for this truck. Requested them in Black w/ Silver outline. That way if I go Maroon, Green, or Blue on the paint job I'm covered. Can't wait to start this project. Will post as I go. Also can anyone suggest where I might find a visor for the cab? JerseeJerry

Awesome trucks.

On their decals if I painted the cab let's say a dark color (Royal, Navy, Black) and chose a lighter shade decal color (light blue, light grey, silver) does the paint color show through?

Thanks. How do they work with decal setting solution? JerseeJerry

Hey has anyone ordered decals from the Model Truckin decals site? If so are they nice? I'd like to use the Winslow stripes but it appears there are 3 different sets. So which would work best on the 359? Thanks Jersee Jerry

How about the rear wheels set from the Round 2 AMT Transtar 4300? Would they slot it without modification?

By the way these are awesome trucks! You are a very talented modeler.

Thanks I'm gonna try and get this to work. I guess you mean sanding the wheel backs to meet flush. I haven't opened the box yet.

Not experienced enough to attempt to modify and use the Moebius tire/wheel kit so I guess I'll have to try and get the kit tires/wheels to work. Can this be done? I'll have to try. To me nothing was more trying than the AMT truck kit axles back in the day. I hated those metal axles I bent more of them than I care to count. Oh well if modeling was easy then everyone would do it. JerseeJerry

Okay got it. However is there any way to get the kit tires/wheels to work?

How do you modify them?