Peterbilt 377

[Kostas Parchas]

Nice work so far, keep it coming.

Heres a tip that works for me about the rear wheels. I put in place the inner wheel and then using flat metal surfase (a flat screw driver for example) heated with candle, I melt the edge of the drive axle in order to make a lip that secures in place the inner wheel. After that I glue the outer wheel and I am ready to roll.

Keep in mind that we are talking about model kits, not toyz so the edge of the drive axle should be inough to make the secure lip.

Also be very carrefull playing with the fire, you have tones of plastic and glues nearby so be very very carrefull.

I suggest you to try this tip on a left over piece of sprue to have the feel of the plastic melting under the presure of the heated metal first and then try on the model.

I hope this was helpfull,

Kostas.

[kilrathy10]

Nice work so far, keep it coming.

Heres a tip that works for me about the rear wheels..............

Kostas.

That's exactly how I do them.....I discovered this about a year ago and have been using it ever since.....Couldn't believe I'd never thought of it till then.....Great tip, Kostas.....

And great job, so far on this thing.....I kinda like the yellow engine, as well.....Looks pretty cool....

Edited June 3, 2015 by kilrathy10

[Jonj238]

Its amazing how much you can get done when you have a few days off work. Here it is so far.

This is my last post on this in the workbench section. Next time you will see it will be in the under the glass area. Thanks for all the comments and help.

Edited June 3, 2015 by Jonj238

[guitarsam326]

Nice, the stripes look really good!

[Petetrucker07]

Lookin great. Paint looks darned good.

[tbill]

that looks terrific! paint and stripes set each other off very nice.

[Tesla]

Great looking build and as stated, paint and stripes = NICE!