pcm1977 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I finally finished the Peterbilt i bought a while back. The colors are a bit yellowed due to the lighting I have in my makeshift photo booth. I am going to make a simple diorama base for it, possibly a road and enter into the county fair this August. Then I might just hook it to my lowboy and have it toting around some cargo. Thanks for looking For some reason I wanted to put that flag decal that came with the kit on, it looks pretty good. My first attempt at playing with the bare metal foil on the covers and door handles. I admit it looks pretty good. If you notice the air filter is a bit crooked. If I would have put it on just how the instructions called for the step on the fender would catch and you could not open the hood. Glad I caught that before I glued it...test fitting...what a concept. For some reason there is a bit of a gap between the hood and the body below the window. Good thing that it is even and does not look too bad. My landlord owns a trucking company and he owns a couple of these. Good thing he does not mind me taking reference pictures of the engine. Mine looks a lot cleaner than all of his. It is a bit difficult to see, but notice the firewall is covered in bare metal foil. I painted it and it did not come out how i wanted it to, so I said why not. The seats are the same color read and grey as the body, too bad it is not easier to get a picture of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Well done. I like how you did the Caterpillar 3406. Very sharp.Your landlord owns several Peterbilt 359? That's cool. Most of the Peterbilts around here are 379. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcm1977 Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 I know he owns at least one 359 (his original truck), but I am not sure of the exact model number of some of the others he just told me that the Peterbilts are out there (as he motioned to the parking lot full of trucks that all look alike). He has gotten rid of most the Peterbilts for Volvos. He said he like them better. I don't know, I just like the models mostly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Seems you used all the right colors. Looks real nice. These are great kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Well done good looking truck. I like the color combo and matching interior. And like Jim said that motor looks real good ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Good looking truck, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Super nice custom Pete. Cool paint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 A real nice clean build! I like the colors on the 3406 and the two tone seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshue76 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Very Nice. The color combo fits the truck perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcm1977 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Thank you all for you wonderful comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Nice clean work.I like the colors you painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Very nice and clean build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Looks great! Love the colors you used on the engine, and the BMF on the firewall looks cool as well. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcm1977 Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 That was my first time using the BMF. I found it really easy to use, just as long as you don't put too much pressure or pull too much on it. I want to give it a try someplace that is more prevalent next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I agree with everybody else on this one....The engine stands out.....The build is pretty clean, overall, and I do like the interior.....But, you did a great job on the engine bay....It's cool to see all the ways this simple model can be dressed up.....Great job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcm1977 Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Thank you everyone for your wonderful positive feedback. I have to admit when building this one and even after I finished I never found the engine different enough to stand out. Wish I would have taken pictures of the interior before I put it in the body, I spent a decent amount of time detailing it and I cannot even get a decent picture to show you. I started the diorama base this weekend, however I don't have much time to fuse with models during the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thank you everyone for your wonderful positive feedback. I have to admit when building this one and even after I finished I never found the engine different enough to stand out. Wish I would have taken pictures of the interior before I put it in the body, I spent a decent amount of time detailing it and I cannot even get a decent picture to show you. I started the diorama base this weekend, however I don't have much time to fuse with models during the summer.I just received this kit for my birthday and can't wait to start it. Your build is awesome. Just a question did you use the stock wheels/tires? I've read they can be quite difficult to get right and have to be substituted in a number of cases. Once again thanks for your model. Well done.JerseeJerry55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 They do look like the stock rims and tires. All but 2 of the tires that came in my kit were warped so I used the ones from Moebius. Looks like Peter lucked out and got some decent ones in his kit. Good to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 They do look like the stock rims and tires. All but 2 of the tires that came in my kit were warped so I used the ones from Moebius. Looks like Peter lucked out and got some decent ones in his kit. Good to see.I guess when you say warped they're egg shaped. I will have to check mine thoroughly when I start my build. If you have to use Moebius' wheel tires I've read that you have to modify them to fit. When you used them was that the case. You'd think Revell would have addressed the issue somewhere along the line.JerseeJerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcm1977 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Sorry it took me so long to respond, I did not see the question from Jerry.To answer your question those are the stock rims and tires. As a matter of fact the entire truck is stock. The only issue I had with the kit was with the hood. First, getting it on and then the step on the hood hangs on the air filter on the passenger side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 that's a good looking build, the engine looks superb, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Sorry it took me so long to respond, I did not see the question from Jerry.To answer your question those are the stock rims and tires. As a matter of fact the entire truck is stock. The only issue I had with the kit was with the hood. First, getting it on and then the step on the hood hangs on the air filter on the passenger side. Did you see any issue with the shape of the tires or the fit of the wheels to the tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I guess when you say warped they're egg shaped. I will have to check mine thoroughly when I start my build. If you have to use Moebius' wheel tires I've read that you have to modify them to fit. When you used them was that the case. You'd think Revell would have addressed the issue somewhere along the line.JerseeJerryThey were weirdly shaped and the side walls were sagging outwards. I opened another 2 of these kits I have and they were the same. The Moebius rims and tires do not have to be modified in any way. They do fit on the drive wheels great and just a little glue to keep them in place (so, no freewheeling). The front axle spindles have to be shortened a little so the wheels sit under the front fenders correctly. I'm not sure if you would need to modify them to suit any other truck kit, but for the Revell snappers, they are almost trouble free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 They were weirdly shaped and the side walls were sagging outwards. I opened another 2 of these kits I have and they were the same. The Moebius rims and tires do not have to be modified in any way. They do fit on the drive wheels great and just a little glue to keep them in place (so, no freewheeling). The front axle spindles have to be shortened a little so the wheels sit under the front fenders correctly. I'm not sure if you would need to modify them to suit any other truck kit, but for the Revell snappers, they are almost trouble free.Thanks I'll have to order a set of mine are molded similarly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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