Old Buckaroo

I think you have made a fantastic representation. Such a super looking model. The only thing I might of done different was make the frame a little longer. And trust me it is a "stretch" for me to say that as long wheelbases are really not to my liking. I will definitely refer back to this thread when I get around to building mine so keep those photos on your host site. I have plans for the same truck but the "white top" version. PS Dont forget to paint the KW bug catcher gold..

Jim thanks for taking the time to post this. And I have to tell you the Blue and White hood looks to me one of the sharpest paint jobs and scheme I have seen in a long time. I so want to do a similar scheme.

Very nice work, body and chassis fit looks really good. Is that a "Jim Rockford firechicken" in the background ?

That is a really nice project you did. Looks real to me with the details of pipe fittings, door latch, valves and more . Bravo !

Yeah I am with Jim, nice interior work and I am equally impressed with your front wheels. Thanks for sharing.

Oh yeah, those colors look real good. Did you make the door decal ?

Oh yeah, I am a fan but have no pic of what your looking for. I hope to get more pics of this truck this summer. It is just a few miles away from where we are moving to in Montana. I have plans on building one like it also .

Are you going to re-fabricate the hood and cab out of sheet metal also ?

That is one Beautiful truck , one of the best Revell's I have seen yet. Impressive red stripe painting as well.

Unmasked the fenders and sat the cab on the chassis to motivate me to get on with this project. Before I painted the hood I took some "Elmers" white glue and covered the Peterbilt emblem so it would not get loaded up with paint. Took a toothpick and lifted the edge of the dried glue and peeled it right off. Thanks for looking in,

Very Sharp looking truck. I really like the Green and Yellow paint combination.

That is way cool. I really like these type of kits. Back when I was a kid I had all kinds of stickers of similar fashion stuck to my notebooks and anything else that I proclaimed as "my property" Fantastic paint work !

Sheesch - I hate progress.. No tube rolls now ? Now the kiddos will really have to have imaginary binoculars... An old Rancher in his 80's told me this about 40 years ago - "Progress , Years ago people use to have outside bathrooms and cook inside the house. Now people are cooking outside and using the bathroom inside the house."

Something is not right, that must be for the filter . That one is just like mine and there would be more then $20.00 in sheet metal. The Exhaust Fan is mounted on the back . I could not find where this one says no fan or motor. Typo or mistake maybe ?

Superb detailing and the paint scheme is one of the best I have seen on a model. Looking really Classy !

Some reference pics for those wanting to detail AMT truck kits. Engine is a Big Cam 400 Cummins

That looks mighty fine Tom, great color combination. Will there be a logo on the doors or sleeper ?

Sheesch, that's a long frame. How many mm's would that be ? My rough calculations was 380mm. This is going to be a nice one to see transpire. Everybody will want one when your finished. Everything is looking great - keep up the inspirational work.

Wow that is nice. I have to agree with the others for that looking real ! The Steel wheel Five holes really make this one stand out. I wish kit manufactures would get on the ball and offer those in kits.

Yikes, that is a fine looking truck going into the rebuild shop. Looking forward to seeing this one progress, I have a box of parts to build a similar (I think) Have you found all the parts you need ?

Wow, this truck hands down is a favorite from all the comments. You have done very well Alan to rekindle the memories.

Getting some color - The light in the spray booth makes it look way lighter then actual.

I would have to hand deliver them, as I dont trust the Postal System for that many

The frame is waiting for the wheels and tires. I need to put this build in High Gear as my wife has decided it is time to move from Washington to Montana. Thanks for looking in.

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