TruckerAL
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Thank you guys! It was quite a challenge, even with mock ups and test fitting, but it's done and looks great. The trailer should really make this truck pop!! Stay tuned for it soon
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Welp, after a long time in the works, (going way back since about mid June), this truck is finally done! I hit a few snags, but it came out fantastic. Custom made decals, quadruple fuel tanks, fully scratchbuilt exhaust piping, 1/2 fenders, and bug shield. The trailer is up next! Real truck is at the end. Enjoy!
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Gary was the absolute man when it came to quality resin! I love your build choice. Ill be following along.
I did my own tribute truck to him too. Used a handful of his parts on my buildtruck. It's my favorite in the collection. Long live Gary 🙏
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Thanks guys!! It feels great finally having my own hobby space! So much room now! I'll try my best to upload pictures once it's fully organized and finished.
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Looks cool so far! Where did you get those magnets?
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On 9/1/2023 at 1:58 AM, Devyn said:
No not yet. I'm not sure if you can see in the pictures but I have since taken a knife to a lot of the edges but I have no idea if it's helped at all.
My main fear is the seam popping once the exterior is all painted, but luckily it's the rear panel seam and will almost never be seen unless photographed from that angle. Worst case scenario, I glue it and hold it shut til it dries.
Another issue I've just worked around was the axles being too long. The way I worked around that was by not installing the axles lol
I've built over a dozen of these white freightliners. A few tips I can give you are:
-Shorten the front axle by 1/8" as it's too wide.
-Add thin styrene strips on the inside of the cab along the seams to give it structure when you install the interior.
-If your interior tub is tight, shave down all the edges, and shave down the front of the interior tub on the bottom where it mates with the front of the cab.
-The mirrors when you get to that stage is a pain. Scrape the chrome plating away, glue one of the ">" brackets to the to of the "]" bracket. Let it dry then do glue the bottom one on, and then install the rectangular mirror on, then install on the cab with superglue.
-And finally, with the metal axles going in the drums, they are the right length. Over time, the molds have worn down and made the holes smaller and smaller, making it tough for the axle to slide in freely. Either drill the drum hole out slightly, or tap the metal axle into the drum with a hammer!
Hope all this makes sense, best of luck to you. It's a great kit, and your project is looking fantastic so Far. Beautiful colors 😎
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Finally moved, and somewhat settled into my first ever model room! I finally got my first build out of the assembly line. It's the AMT US mail set, pretty much 100% box stock minus making a few adjustments to the trailer, and new mudflaps. Simple and easy combo.
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4 hours ago, DFrancois70 said:
Awesome!
So, if I understand this correctly, the first picture at the top is of the truck at the dealer shop, and the picture below is of the same truck with a bit of milage 😉
Haha yes pretty much!
3 hours ago, Bills72sj said:Excellent result. Where did you get the grille mounted mirrors and the LED lights for the top of the headache rack?
They're both from my buddy in Canada. Kootenay 3d Model Parts
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8 hours ago, Biggu said:
Beautiful build... like the others mentioned, the dump box looks WAY better than the stock kit box..... and the color, wow that pops, what is the color called............ I could do one of mine in that color.... it makes the truck !
Jeff
Thank you! The color is a rustoleum automotive color. I don't remember the exact name, but I think It was gloss emerald? Or metallic emerald?
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This is my final build before I move this week. Finally got it done, and it's heading out this week. I had a blast building it! Here's the mod list: 3d printed headache rack, light bars, tool boxes, antenna, cab lights, horns, fender mirrors, trailer hitch, and drive/steer hubs. Scratchbuilt rear frame section out of styrene bits and pieces, along with the mudflap assembly. Custom made decals. Plus some other odds and ends, enjoy it!
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Finally finished this one up tonight. Been waiting for parts to get it done, and now it's good to go. It's the second to last build before I move this week! Mod list: Italeri Cummins engine swap, 3d printed rims, 5th wheel assembly, and frane step, custom printed decals all around, rubber mudflaps, stove top exhaust tip, and other small odds and ends. Enjoy!
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7 hours ago, tractoraholic said:
Thank You! That would be a cool build. That truck based out of Michigan with that many axles?
That truck is actually based out of mid-east Pennsylvania. They recently added that extra 5th axle in the rear a few years back. Beast of a rig!
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Finally finished one, that didn't give me any major problems! I'm in love with how it turned out. As usual, here's the mod list: spread the drive axles apart, IMC flatbed body with a Moebius cab protector, rubber mudflaps. 3d printed steer rims, exhaust tips, chicken lights. Italeri A.C. unit, various kit/custom made decals. And a hood dangling off the back just because. Enjoy!
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16 hours ago, vincen47 said:
Another great build. I’ve always enjoyed the extra time and effort you put into your builds to make them unique and more accurate, like aftermarket parts, engine swaps, and extra details.
2 hours ago, happy grumpy said:Wow, this one is a looker Alex. Lots of details. Well worth the effort.
12 hours ago, Bills72sj said:Dang! That looks NICE!
On 7/24/2023 at 10:34 AM, Rockford said:Some very nice touches on this job, I particularly like the door jamb sections in aluminium, there could be a risk with black of it becoming featureless. Well done sir.
Thank you each and every one of you guys!!
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Here's a quick little 2 day build I did this week. Took a Neway lowboy and reworked it to make it less toy like. Filled in and sanded any excess holes/sink marks, removed mold lines, swapped out the rims and tires, new mudflaps, new paint job, weathered the deck up, and added some light work.
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Just finished up tonight. This one was problem after problem. But, it's done and I'm glad about that big time! Here's the mod list in no order: 12.7 Detroit series 60 engine swap, fully functional cab doors and sleeper door, detailed interiors, clutch pedal added and modified shifter. 3d printed rims, exhaust tips, mudflap hangers, hood ornament, sleeper panels, cb radio. Amt fuel tanks and 5th wheel assembly. Plus some other little odds and ends. Enjoy!
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Hey guys, I'm in dire need of a complete 1/24 scale 379 hood conversion kit for an Italeri Peterbilt 378 long hauler. I have plenty to trade. The sooner the better, thanks!
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Thank you everyone! It's definitely one of my favorites as of now I think!!
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Also wrapped this one up at the same time I finished my Transtar 2 build. This one was quite a challenge but It's done and looks great. 3d printed rims, custom decals, styrene mudflaps and fender wells, and scratchbuilt exhaust system.
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I'm super happy to say this one is finally done! Built it for a buddy out in California, and I think I nailed it perfectly. The mod list is as follows: 3d printed rear trailer hitch, 1/2 fenders, rims, and hydraulic tank. Italeri rear frame cut off, air ride suspension, cummins engine swap bumper, and exhaust tip. All chrome repainted with revell chrom spray. All decals custom made. Plus some other little odds and ends. I'm real pleased with it, enjoy!
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It's all done, in under glass!
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A true work of art on a very challenging kit. Blown away at the detail and paint work! Right up my alley😎
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Thank you! I wish I was half as good as you and your assembly/painting skills. You do amazing work!
Here's the final update on this build, the next post I'll do on it will be in under glass!
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3 hours ago, cifenet said:
Awesome update, Alex! The printed components look fabulous, but I really like the wheels.
And they look just like the real thing! 👏👏👏
Thanks buddy! A friend of mine did those for me, knocked it out of the park for this project!
Here's another quick update. Parts done with paint and drying.
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1/25 Revell Peterbilt 359
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That's a pretty tough kit to start as your first one back. But, don't let that discourage you. It's an awesome result once it's all done! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to message me, or ask the guys here in this forum. They're great