Tarkmucker Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 This was a first for me as I’ve never built a big rig before. I figured I’d start with one of the simplest kits available before I start any of the more elaborate trucks I have. Also, I was in a slump for a while and hadn’t been building so this was good to get the juices flowing again. The paint is a custom mix of gold and two browns with an automotive 1K clear coat. The engine has a base coat of khaki with yellow craft paint splotched on and some light washes of browns to make it look mildly weathered. The chassis is rattle can semi gloss with no primer so if would react to the plastic a little bit to give it a lightly weathered look/texture. The interior is a custom mix of browns with white that I probably could’ve used an existing color to achieve but was too stubborn to use what I have on the shelf. Most of the chrome was dulled down with light sprays of Alclad chrome and washes of Tamiya black panel line paint. I sand blasted the tires and lightly scuffed the tread with 320 sandpaper. (the interior shot isn’t the greatest photo but it’ll do) My personal opinion of the kit, very simple but super wonky in some aspects. The cab doesn’t fit well to the chassis, it sits too high in a couple spots. The locators aren’t hidden at all, they stick out through slots around the cab. Worst of all are the deformed tires that don’t want to stay on the wheels even with super glue on the bead. They’re unevenly formed from one side to the other. Aside from that, the detail is okay and it goes together pretty well. I’m not aiming for show quality by any means with this, just something to look good on the shelf with the car hauler attached to it…once that’s done. Thanks for looking. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Well done, nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Great looking Peterbilt. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Nothing wrong with the way your Pete looks. I see some of the added detail.. Yes one of the faults of this kit is the tires and wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Very well done! Interesting color, very close to what a local wrecker company runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Nicely done Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Very nice 359 there Mark, I like how you treated the tyres, very realistic. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Nice looking 359 !! 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Nice looking 359!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Nice looking Pete. I like the detail on the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolFire Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Looks great ! I like wheels with washes of Tamiya black panel line paint ! I will try this soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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