Pete 352 day cab

[RoninUtah]

It looks great so far, and I'm glad you're getting better! Looking forward to seeing further progress... and I think that Thermo King looks just fine,  Good work!

[Biggu]

JM .. I agree with Rockford … your builds are very inventive, which is a great thing as it shows huge imagination and engineering. I love this build. Also good color choices and your chrome is really good. I am looking forward to your next update. I do hope you are feeling better and on the mend. Keep it coming as this is a really interesting project. 
Jeff

[Jürgen M.]

Wow, thanks everyone! 

I'm really happy to hear that my build is so popular! 

It's still a bit of a problem child in some items though!

I had to open up the dog house on the passenger side because the turbo charger was a bit too far off and it blocked the cab. In my virtual build simulation everything fit fine! Don't know how that could happen! Anyway, I designed a part to cover up the hole and to give the turbo charger it's needed space! Doesn't look very nice from below though! Maybe I'll think of something!

They probably didn't have such big engines back then or I built it wrong! 

Also the doors don't fit exactly as planned (and hoped) so I'll have to do a bit of rework and plastic surgery on that part. Put the emphasis on surgery! The plastic is there anyway!

I hope to correct these faults quickly and in a way that doesn't inflict the visual impresion of the build!

You'll be the first to know!

In the meantime you can take a look at the CB radio I made!

Edited October 11, 2024 by Jürgen M.

[Rockford]

Nice little touch!

[Jürgen M.]

Had to remake the doors and inside panels totally!

I had underestimated the aspects of opening doors! It seemed so easy on kits like the Black Magic PB. 

Anyway, they didn't quite fit after adding the tiny hinges and after painting (takes a couple of layers to hide the print lines) it was even worse!

So before starting a never ending surgery that would never end in the result I expected, I decided to do the changes in the 3D drawings and then print them again.

They're being painted now and then I hope they fit!

I'll show you as soon as the paint job is done!

[Biggu]

Sorry to hear of the door issue JM, but your problem solving and engineering and computer skills are something to behold. Most of that is way above my pay grade? very interesting to see how you work this stuff out. Looking forward to the next update

Jeff

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks Jeff. 

Nice of you to say that but I don't know if my skills are that special! I've been trying for months to design a White Road Commander and already gave up several times. 

A Pete 352 is almost like a box, so are the K100 and the Marmon Cabover! OK the conventionals we're a bit more tricky but I never would have thought that the Road Commander is so difficult!

I'll keep trying though and maybe someday you'll see a new topic of mine here called "White Road Commander"!

 

Edited October 13, 2024 by Jürgen M.

[Jürgen M.]

Here's a sneak preview of the cab, but without the doors! They're still in production!

I tried to make the decals look a little aged and faded!

[Biggu]

That's turned out pretty darned good, my friend.... just a touch more smoothing here and there and that would be a best seller.... a unique build for sure....

Jeff

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks Jeff!

Yes, the smoothening is something I have to improve! I'm still working on methods to get that better!

Hope to be able to Show some of that on future builds!

[Gary Chastain]

Lookin good

[Jürgen M.]

The doors fit and work! 

The Driver seems to be a Harley fan! ? 

Now my absolutely Not favorite Part comes! Cutting the window pieces to size! But it's part of the deal so I won't complain!

The lower window in the passenger door is a piece of 0.5mm transparent foil put between the doors and the panel! 

[BK9300]

Great job with your doors - innovation with each new project of yours!

[Jürgen M.]

Thank you! ? 

I try! 

 

[Rockford]

Looking great, keep up the good work. 

[Jürgen M.]

The cab fits pretty good I'd say!

Edited October 15, 2024 by Jürgen M.

[Jürgen M.]

When I look at my printed models I do feel a bit disappointed to see all the effort and still no immaculate surface!

I decided to try out a smaller nozzle next time. It slows down your print but it's supposed to improve the surface in form of less or not as visible printing lines!

The primer filler is ok but still it doesn't do the job. Too many layers of primer and paint also ruin the surface. 

Anyone have any other ideas?

[Rockford]

I'm pretty much a blank sheet on 3D printing so I have nothing to offer other than I suppose you need to start with the best surface finish you can get. I know there's different media you can use, each with their pros and cons. I really admire your work Jurgen [almost to the point of envy!], your Peterbilt looks like a Peterbilt! You created it yourself and you can go pretty much anywhere you want within the hobby, all I can do is butcher someone else's work to make a variation on their theme so you're miles ahead of me. Keep going, you add more to each build you do.

[Rockford]

By the way, I look at my models and am disappointed, we all see the flaws, not the good bits. 

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks Steve for your nice words but your work is amazing! Your ideas and skills converting a fairly detailled 1/32 snap kit into a full grown and highly detailled 18-wheeler are just unbelievable!

 

[Gary Chastain]

Evert build just keeps getting better, well done

[Jürgen M.]

Thank you Gary! ?

[Biggu]

JM …. DUDE !!! That really is cool. It looks great , yeah a little bumpy BUT once you get the printing refined to what you want , you can always print another one, but because you designed this yourself and made it yourself is fantastic. I’m like Steve, all I can do is hack up someone else’s work and try to make it into something, you , my friend are creating from the ground up. Fabulous. ! I really like how this has come together. And I like the color choice… well done. This is so cool …..

Keep on truckin , Pal

Jeff

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks very much Jeff! ? 

I really appreciate it! 

Keep on truckin' Pal!

[Jürgen M.]

A bit more progress:

Windows, sun visor, exhausts and air cleaner!

Grip handles, wipers, mirrors, marker lights and some other small stuff are still in the process!

Horns are still from my old Mack R600 kit. The one I turned into R.D.! 

Tilting the cab works but I still have to install something so it doesn't tip over the front. 

I've got an idea but it's not even in design yet!

Edited October 16, 2024 by Jürgen M.