1/32 Monogram Peterbilt 359 up graded to 1984-85

[Pete68]

I started this about a year ago. I painted and decaled it last summer. The decals are from a HO micro scale set. I will upgrade this to a 84-85 with a New Ray grill with the turn signals that I cut off. I will also be adding square cab lights and Air Horns. The Stacks, Bumper and Visor will also be from a New Ray Pete. The front tires will be AMT the rears will be from the kit. 

Edited January 8, 2020 by Pete68

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks like another great looking model under way!

[Pete68]

Thanks Brian hope I can pull this one off 

[Vince66]

Looks like your stripes are peeling. 

Nice build going on P. 

[Pete68]

Thanks Brian and Vincent it’s been in the box for awhile so I don’t doubt that they are 

[kilrathy10]

Very nice work, so far... I'm loving the pinstriping...

[Pete68]

Thanks JT for stopping by and the complement 

[Rockford]

Oh when will they release this kit again I'd love to build this truck from a magazine advertisement in Overdrive. 

You're doing good work here.  

[Pete68]

Yes I wish they would too. I remember my dad getting the heavy duty truck magazine in the early 80s and those Peterbilt with the white walls ads will be on the back of the magazine cover 

[Biggu]

You just can't get away fro  me Lee !!!?  Lovin this..... I am still hoping for a re-release of the Pete Holmes Wrecker.....

Jeff

[Pete68]

While going through my 1/32 Trucks trying to find some extra Mudflaps I ran across this old build. So I thought I would try to finish it. This evening I painted the frame and added the wheels. I also painted the interior going to let it dry before I can pick out the details. 

[Gary Chastain]

Looks good

[Biggu]

Love it. …… it’s a Pete! Lookin good Lee

[Rockford]

Great to see this back on the go, good mixing and matching on the parts. 

[Pete68]

On 11/25/2024 at 2:51 AM, Rockford said:

Great to see this back on the go, good mixing and matching on the parts. 

Thanks hope to get it done soon. 

[Pete68]

Put the Bumper, Battery Box and Tool Box on tonight and did a mock up to make sure they all line up. Hope to have this off the bench this week. 

Edited December 2, 2024 by Pete68

[Rockford]

Looking good mate, colour scheme is great 

Edited December 2, 2024 by Rockford

[Jürgen M.]

That's gonna be a nice looking Pete! Especially the modern touch created by the rectangular head lights. Good idea to also make cab lights and horns the same shape!

Keep going!

[Pete68]

5 hours ago, Rockford said:

Looking good mate, colour scheme is great 

Thanks Steve 

[Pete68]

2 hours ago, Jürgen M. said:

That's gonna be a nice looking Pete! Especially the modern touch created by the rectangular head lights. Good idea to also make cab lights and horns the same shape!

Keep going!

Thanks Jürgen hood to get it done this week. I have to cut the cab lights off that piece of plastic hope it goes well. 

[Biggu]

1 hour ago, Pete68 said:

Thanks Jürgen hood to get it done this week. I have to cut the cab lights off that piece of plastic hope it goes well. 

What are you using to cut with Lee?

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, Biggu said:

What are you using to cut with Lee?

Maybe my jewelers saw blade that fits my Xacto knife I don’t know just yet 

[Biggu]

15 minutes ago, Pete68 said:

Maybe my jewelers saw blade that fits my Xacto knife I don’t know just yet 

For tight cuts I use the back side of my #11 blade and just keep scoring the ‘cut’ line. I find , for me, that I have better control and the blade doesn’t wander. But I suspect you well know that procedure. I hope your cut goes well bud

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, Biggu said:

#11 blade

Yeah I have a fine tooth saw that fits my knife. Bill showed me that cutting with the back side of a #11 about 40 years ago. Thanks for the tip though 

Edited December 2, 2024 by Pete68

[Biggu]

18 minutes ago, Pete68 said:

Yeah I have a fine tooth saw that fits my knife. Bill showed me that cutting with the back side of a #11 about 40 years ago. Thanks for the tip though 

I was sure you knew of course, I just found in my particular case , that usually when I use the saw blade I seem to lose control a little bit and make a lousy cut. Quite clearly I need more practise and to pay closer attention. I know your cut will work perfectly , I’m looking forward to seeing it. I hope to learn how to do it properly as my way sucks sometimes ..

Edited December 2, 2024 by Biggu