Jonj238 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 This is my latest and 3rd truck model, an Italeri Pete 377. Only problem so far was one of the rear axles was warped real bad and I had to heat it to bring it back into shape. You will notice in the pictures that I have added some plumbing. This is in no way prototypical, I'm just sort of "dipping my toe in". It does add to the "realism" of the model and I hope to expand on it in future builds. Is there a trick to keeping the back tires from falling off? It looks like that little black ring you put on between the inner and outer rims is supposed to snap on the axle, but it don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Jon, Off to a good start. What colour are you thinking of painting it? Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj238 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Thanks Ken. I've already started some painting. I've decided on Tamiya Metallic Red in the lacquer spray can. So far it is going on real smooth, and the metal flake seems to have a gold color to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Jon, Very cool, that should look real nice. Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 You just have to glue the rims. It sucks if you want the wheels to roll, as for me I don't care. Your off to great start. I would suggest cutting the "axle blocks" off the front springs. The trucks sits high. There's a big gap between the tire and fender, doesn't look very real. Just a suggestion. This will be a looker with that red metallic paint. Lookin forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Looks really nice thus far! I always glue my wheels on . That way the model will not roll off the shelf. And yes . I had that happen.Got the box full of parts to prove it.lol Be Well Gator Edited May 30, 2015 by gatorincebu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Looks great so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantacmet Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Lookin good. Mine is still in progress too. I'm smoothing the cab and sleeper. Stretched the living daylights out of it too. Makes me want to pick it up and start working on it again, seeing this one. I can't advise on the wheel/tire thing however as I haven't gotten that far into mine. Want to make sure the bodywork and chassis workout before I tackle what could be used as parts for other rigs if the bodywork doesn't work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I glue all wheels - I dislike models to roll off the shelves by themselves.. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Frame & engine look really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Is there a trick to keeping the back tires from falling off? It looks like that little black ring you put on between the inner and outer rims is supposed to snap on the axle, but it don't. The intention of that little black ring is to glue it to the axle stub and not the inner wheel, easier said than done in most cases. As Tim said, I dislike models rolling of the shelf as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I would suggest cutting the "axle blocks" off the front springs. The trucks sits high. There's a big gap between the tire and fender, doesn't look very real. Doing that will cause the truck to nose dive, and it just might lift the rear drives up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Yep....You've got a great start...The plumbing looks great......As everyone has stated, the little ring is supposed to be glued to the very tips of the axles, but rolling wheels are a bit over rated....I lost a Payhauler 350 because the wheels rolled so well.....My Volvo that I recently built has rolling wheels, but while the trailer wheels roll, they don't roll easy.....Keeping it ON the shelf..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj238 Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Ah, thanks guys, I get it now. You put the inner rim on, glue the little black ring to the outer axle, then glue the inner and outer rims together. I think I will do as many have suggested and glue them solid. I have already almost lost if off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Doing that will cause the truck to nose dive, and it just might lift the rear drives up.... I forgot to mention shaving down the front drive axle a bit. Not a big task, can easily be done if your willing to do a little disassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) If you are going to change the way the front end sits. You will have to change the rear suspension as well. ie; Lower the front end means you will have to shim the rear suspension in order to fill the gap between the frame and the suspension to get all the wheels on the ground. Doing this should not be very difficult at all. Just needs a bit a care to be done right. You are doing a fine job on these trucks. Keep it up. Be Well Gator Edited May 30, 2015 by gatorincebu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj238 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) If you are going to change the way the front end sits. You will have to change the rear suspension as well. ie; Lower the front end means you will have to shim the rear suspension in order to fill the gap between the frame and the suspension to get all the wheels on the ground. Doing this should not be very difficult at all. Just needs a bit a care to be done right. You are doing a fine job on these trucks. Keep it up. Be Well Gator I Googled Peterbilt 377, and looked at dozens of images. There are many of them that do have a lot of clearance between the tire and wheel opening. Some pictures the gap was small, There doesn't seem to be a consistent height IMO, so I think I will stay with the original design of the kit. Thanks for all the input. These pictures were taken inside with a flash, and make the red look lighter than it is. I hope to take the next pictures outside if not raining. Edited May 31, 2015 by Jonj238 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I like the the paint job thus far. And there is a nice contrast with the hood up and the yellow motor. Looking good! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Nice work... Love the YELLOW painted Detriot series 60 (ie... its suppose to be Detriot green even though the green looks more blue to me? O.o ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) Nice work... Love the YELLOW painted Detriot series 60 (ie... its suppose to be Detriot green even though the green looks more blue to me? O.o ) You do realise that the instructions call for the engine to be painted yellow, don't you? Granted, Italeri got it wrong here, but when you're not aware of something and you read yellow on the instruction sheet you go with yellow. I'm sure you would have done the same if you were unaware of the proper color as well. Nice work Jon, keep it going Edited May 31, 2015 by Modeltruckbuilder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I know all about the instructions... I was just informing him about the issue is all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Looks really nice thus far! I always glue my wheels on . That way the model will not roll off the shelf. And yes . I had that happen.Got the box full of parts to prove it.lol Be Well Gator Or... If you don't want your models to roll off the shelf, use a level. Just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 This is my latest and 3rd truck model, an Italeri Pete 377. Only problem so far was one of the rear axles was warped real bad and I had to heat it to bring it back into shape. You will notice in the pictures that I have added some plumbing. This is in no way prototypical, I'm just sort of "dipping my toe in". It does add to the "realism" of the model and I hope to expand on it in future builds. Is there a trick to keeping the back tires from falling off? It looks like that little black ring you put on between the inner and outer rims is supposed to snap on the axle, but it don't. No, the small rings don't sn the shaft pins, they have to be glued on. Just be careful for the amount of glue here, be careful. These will retain the inner wheels and by glueing the outer wheels on to the inner ones they all will rotate together. By the way put some petroleum jelly on the axle shaft before glueing to make it easier to rotate the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 You do realise that the instructions call for the engine to be painted yellow, don't you? Granted, Italeri got it wrong here, but when you're not aware of something and you read yellow on the instruction sheet you go with yellow. I'm sure you would have done the same if you were unaware of the proper color as well. Nice work Jon, keep it going Catertroit Diesel... Or Detroipillar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj238 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Catertroit Diesel... Or Detroipillar. I'm new to trucks, so I don't know my engines yet, but to tell the truth, I thought it was a Cummings. Good thing I didn't put the Cummings decals that I have, on the engine! But then those are white, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.