Pete 359 tanker with trailer

[Biggu]

Your ability to change directions and over come obstacles to take your vision to fruition is astounding. Not sure I have that ability without lots of time to figure a new direction. Your tank will set very well with the Pete. Nice combination.  

[Jürgen M.]

Thank you Jeff!

Looking at your Hayes, just as one example, I must say your skills are not any less than mine or anyone elses.

I really appreciate your words and hope this build will reach expectations! 

 

Edited December 16, 2024 by Jürgen M.

[Rockford]

First time I've seen woodscrews used on this forum and it would have to be you Jürgen! Hats off to you for resourcefulness. Looks bonzer too. 

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks Steve! 

Nice of you to say that! It was a spontaneous idea to use screws since glue between plastic and metall doesn't hold as secure and since it's not seen anymore after assembly I thought it would be the most solid solution! 

[Jürgen M.]

The chrome is on! 

I decided to also chrome the front end. The rear is blue!

Now I have to wait till I can remove the masking tape! Can't touch the chrome for a few days and even then it's critical! 

The rims are primered and will be chromed soon. 

[Pete68]

Looks good Jürgen chrome turned out nice. 

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks! It's better than on the truck tank! Still I'm not 100% satisfied but I'll leave it that way!

[Pete68]

3 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said:

Thanks! It's better than on the truck tank! Still I'm not 100% satisfied but I'll leave it that way!

Your welcome. I never noticed anything wrong on the truck tank besides the decals will be the main attraction. 

[Jürgen M.]

You're probably right! They do make the whole thing more authentic and give it sort of an own personality! 

[Jürgen M.]

Got some small stuff done!

Put the marker lights on the screws heads and "connected" them!

Got the idea from my R.D. tanker!

And I got a fingerprint on the front end! 🙈 

 Luckily I planned to put a decal there anyway! So no harm done! Could have happened some other, more critical spot!

Edited December 17, 2024 by Jürgen M.

[BK9300]

That's a great idea to cover up the screw heads!  Works perfectly

[gotnitro?]

Very cool work 

[Rockford]

Clever stuff. Going look great. 

[Jürgen M.]

Wheels are finished and mounted!

The spare is a plastic, 2-piece Italeri tire mounted on a printed rim.

The chromed ones are printed rims with Revell soft rubber tires! 

Now I can mount the tank on the chassis and begin with the peripheric parts!

Ladder, rear marker lights, tailgate, mud flaps, toolbox, .... !

Edited December 17, 2024 by Jürgen M.

[Jürgen M.]

The tank is mounted and the broken off rear crash guard too.

[BK9300]

That’s a sweet looking trailer, Jürgen - you’re going to need your new display case sooner than you thought!

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks!

I'm hurrying! 🤯 

I'll be getting the material tomorrow! 👍

[Gary Chastain]

Well done my friend, going to look great on the shelf 

Edited December 17, 2024 by Gary Chastain
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[Jürgen M.]

Thanks Gary!

Hope to begin building my show case shortly! 

Need space urgently! 😬 

[Jürgen M.]

Some more progress:

Put on the decals last night. Fenders this morning.

Had to lower the dolly a bit so it would fit perfectly into the hitch.

Hope to finish it before the weekend!

Still need to add the rear marker lights, toolbox, pump hoses on the sides, mud flaps for the front fenders, ...!

I even designed a fire extinguisher with a box. Hope that looks good. If it does I'll add one to the truck too!

[Jürgen M.]

A little bit closer to fulfillment!

The tool box and the fire extinguisher are almost finished! When the paint is dry and the parts are ready to handle I'll just have to make the window boxes for the extinguishers!

Then the air lines from truck to trailer!

More soon!

[Biggu]

THAT….. my friend is absolutely COOL !!! Full points for this one , it looks really sweet, I love it !!! It will be just perfect with the Pete. A perfect truck and pup set up. Super cool JM !!! And a great way to cover and make the tank with folding the metal, a real shot at realism. GOOD job !!

[Gary Chastain]

Lookin good

[BK9300]

I go to sleep on my side of the world, and you finish your tanker on your side!  Awesome looking with all your decals in place, Jürgen!

Edited December 18, 2024 by BK9300
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[Jürgen M.]

Thanks very much Guys! 

I'm quite satisfied with it myself! A few more things to do and it'll be ready for "Under Glass"!