GeorgeA

This is my build of the AMT Peterbilt 359 California Hauler model, perhaps the most beautiful conventional truck model in the entire AMT line. As far as I know, this model corresponds to the year 1967 but AMT launched it to the market in 1969. The model was assembled without major problems and I did my best to build it. The model has the decals from the model kit and I painted it with Tamiya TS 39 (Mica Red) for both the body and the chassis. For the interior I used two shades of brown while for the Detroit Diesel 8V-71 engine I used white in keeping with the usual for Peterbilt trucks of the time. I thank everyone for taking the time to look at this simple build.

The truck is out of competition, the chrome parts with a satin finish look fantastic, the front turn signals are very realistic as is the grill that allows you to see the radiator, the coupling of the wheels with the tires is perfect, the paint job impeccable, in short, you can see the immense work that has gone into the model kit and the skill of whoever built it, an imposing truck from any angle, a first-class construction.

This is my version of the AMT 1960 Chevrolet Apache custom fleetside, I consider it to be one of the most beautiful pickup model kits from the manufacturer, the details are faithful to the real truck, in that sense, I tried to represent a factory version with colors appropriate to the time, for the exterior I made the model in two tones with Tamiya TS-41 (Coral Blue) and Tamiya TS-45 (Pearl White), I added two side moldings to the model with 0.75 mm fishing line. For the interior I used a mix of paints to recreate charcoal gray and white as the predominant colors, following the recommendations in the model instructions. The Thriftmaster 6 engine was painted with Tamiya X-14 (Sky Blue) also following the instructions. The truth is a very nice model kit to build, I say this as an amateur and fan of the American automotive industry, you can truly appreciate the beautiful design that GM engineers created at that time. I appreciate everyone who takes the time to look at this recreation of the pickup truck and share the excitement it represents.

Thanks, James, for your comment. I don't think I highlighted the fuel filler cap. Since this is a long-bed pickup, the fuel filler cap wasn't located in the cab, but on the bed itself, in front of the inner fender. I'm posting a couple of photos of the model here.

This is my version of the MPC 1978 Dodge D100 Custom model kit, this model represents for me a nice memory since my grandfather had a truck like this but in 1979, it was my attempt to recreate that truck where I learned to drive. When reviewing the brochures of the time I saw that when the vehicle was red outside the interior was also red, for the exterior I used Tamiya TS 49 (Bright Red) and for the interior I used Tamiya XF 7 (Flat Red). For the Chrysler 318 V8 engine (I think it's the one that comes with the kit) I used Tamiya X 14 (Sky Blue), I placed it with the steel wheels because that's how I remember my grandfather's truck. I really like the body lines of this pickup, something typical of Mopars and that was revived in the 1990s with the 1994 Dodge Ram. Anyway, I thank everyone who takes a little of their time to look at this model that is so special to me.

Thank you all for your kind words, they always inspire me to continue this enjoyable hobby.

I recently built this model. I apologize for my limited skills in bringing out the model's full potential. It's been a while since I built a truck. Honestly, it wasn't easy to build; the manufacturer's instructions are sometimes a bit vague. I didn't want the Ryder color scheme for the body, and while researching the real truck, I found a couple of photographic references with alternative decals, which suggested two colors for the cab: blue and white. For this, I used Tamiya TS 26 (Pure White) and TS 23 (Light Blue). For the chassis, I noticed in the photographic references that Mack used a greenish blue, like aquamarine, and that the rear suspension was also white. I thought it was unusual, so I painted the chassis with Tamiya TS 41 (Coral Blue), and the front and rear suspensions in the same white I used for the body. For the heart of the Mack, I used Tamiya X 12 (Gold Leaf), taking great care with the details. The factory kit comes with enough components for a good build. However, I wanted to add the side oil filler tube and the power steering reservoir, which I placed on the upper rear side of the engine. One of the construction errors was the placement of the radiator; at the end of the build, it rubs against the base of the cab, perhaps due to incorrect placement of part 45 (front engine mount crossmember) or part 58 (crossmember 1). The other flaw in the build was the treatment of the fuel and air tanks. I wanted them to be as shiny as possible, so I decided against painting them and instead used aluminum foil. Now I regret that choice. I leave this simple amateur project for your consideration.