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Pete 378 Stretch (Under Glass, Now)
bandit1 replied to kilrathy10's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice 378 so far!....Any chance of getting ahold of those Italeri fuel tanks? -
Amt Pete 359 Restoration
bandit1 replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
THE ONLY STUPID QUESTION IS THE ONE NOT ASKED! - Unknown Author! Strip paint?...There are a number of ways... Purple Power - Heavy duty degreaser Mean Green - Another heavy duty degreaser DOT 3 break fluid strips paint off plastic Wesley's Bleche Wite - For white wall tires but can be used to strip paint Draino strips to... etc... to many to list really -
It looks better once i got that black "Gunk" or whatever you want to call it off and parts broke down ready to reassemble! Let the pic do the explaining! You guys cant see the writing can you? ...Well i was able to save the ebay junk frame pulled the fuel tanks apart and cleaned em then reassembled em and also thinking of grafting a revell bunk in since there is no sides to the amt sleeper? also have to scratch two or three little parts before i can paint the frame? Comments and Criticism welcomed!
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Now wonder if i can order a new windshield when it gets issued again?... I think im going to try to save it first with some clear styrene for its just the glass part thats broke..
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Customized AMT Turnpiker Pete
bandit1 replied to Custom Hearse's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
If its the decals im thinking of couldnt you go buy a reissue that just came out?...and even have the other set in the same kit be for the other truck?... -
Your kidding right? ...Donn Yost? www.oldmanmodels.com
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Mmmm maybe i ought to find something to build?...Dont have much to build though?... Oh btw...Where is THE OLD MAN?...I thought he loved to build these cars?...Or did you guys ban him from this CBP knowing he will kill us all with his ART?
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Got a rebuilder of a 68' RR amt kit that has a 70' gtx revell chassis! Now to find some parts to put it back together and i cant do that till nick gets me those darned instructions!!!
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So anything new on where we stand on this kit?... Should i spend 8 bucks on a rebuilder that is missing most of its chrome? but has an amt 70 plymouth chassis and interior?...
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Diamond Reo Conv.
bandit1 replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I think i figured out a couple paint jobs i can do ... ???...Havent seen or heard nothing or even have any chris? -
Diamond Reo Conv.
bandit1 replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Update: Lengthened the frame for now i can build a tractor unit without worrying about putting a dent in the back sleeper wall! -
"Snap" Rendition of an AMT kit!
bandit1 replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Just a quick mock up to see how its looking so far!... -
Welcome!...I see your about an hours drive south of me!...Im in Marietta!
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Wow Welcome from another modeler in Ohio!...Where at in Ohio are you?...Im in Marietta (Washington County) and there is another modeler above me towards Reno! I mainly hang out in the Big Rig section myself!
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Update: "General Pete"
bandit1 replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Still waiting on revell with new tires! Thats all from this one! -
Snap 359 - 113''
bandit1 replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nothing more here other than working on the back window trying to get it shaped up a bit! -
"Snap" Rendition of an AMT kit!
bandit1 replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Update! Got the engine assembled a bit more now then what the pic shows but... Also got the square doors grafted in...still need to body work em a bit! Comments and Criticizm welcomed! -
Finally pics of what i got! Cummin's Engine for my Snap rendition! More amt parts for various pete stuff!...Mainly 359!
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More Parts for my "Snap" rendition of an amt kit! and replacement decals for my volvo kit i need to dig out and get into paint!
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A Cummins engine for my SNAP RENDITION of an AMT KIT! Still waiting on other parts now...
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Lone Star Build
bandit1 replied to baddgass's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Hey man your over at the truckstop forums to!...www.pete389.proboards.com or something like it?... Wonder if that place ever did "Officially" shut down or wonder if its still running?...may check it out here later tomorrow sometime if i get some time? -
Anyone have any further updates?...say for instance is revell tooling up a RS grille for it or?...
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"Snap" Rendition of an AMT kit!
bandit1 replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Something like whats in the amt 359 kit? -
Snap 359 - 113''
bandit1 replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Update: Got the frame wacked down to a 113'' last night and the two pieces that are left are going to be used when i do a 127'' possibly? -
Snap 359 - 113''
bandit1 replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
But PLEASE FIX THOSE TIRES?