Biggu Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 Well…. She is what I will call as done….. about 5 months ago I had a vision and today, I think I actually fulfilled that vision…. I have a fairly rare truck in my collection and a tribute to Canadian manufacture and dedicated to my mom, who bought me this kit when I was a young fellow…. So the question was “When is a Peterbilt not a Peterbilt ….. when it is a Hayes……”This is my interpretation of a one year only 1975 Hayes Clipper 100 cab over. It is FAR from perfect and is not in the league of some of the builders on this site , but it was the beat I could do with what I had …… first off I want to thank all the folks who followed along and added comments, their thoughts and huge encouragement, as others have mentioned it was an international effort, Gary, Lee Ron in Michigan, Ron in Utah, and a few others in the USA, Steve in the UK, Jurgen in Germany, Brian here in B. C. … and a host of others ….. the basic kit was , as you know was the new re-issue AMT Peterbilt 352 cab over. The Coke edition…. The one with the hideous box art …. The conversion to a Hayes was accomplished using the EXCELLENT CTM photo etch update set CTM 031 ‘75 Hayes Clipper 100 conversion kit. A fair amount of aftermarket was used as well , 3d printed 2 hole Budd rims, T08 1/25 22.5 Goodyear drive tires, CTM 24233 air T fittings, CTM 24092 U. S. Tail lights, CTM24127 weld seams, CTM 24114 Hayes head lights, CTM 24152 Peterbilt/ Hayes interior update and Hayes mudflap decals ,and headache rack, all purchased from Paul at STSupply here in Canada….. glad hands from Kootenay 3d, exhaust tips from 3D Concepts also from Canada ….. the license plates are custom ones I made with decals from Jbot, …. I painted it with Tamiya white lacquer and Humbrol gloss green #3…. It is weathered with AK dry pigments and Vallejo washes…. Detailed the rims with a light rust and dirt/ oil from the wheel stud nuts, splashed some mud, fuel spills, grease and dirt and a light dusting of the cab sides, front grille, bumper and windshield, added head light bucket surround, opened driver’s side window and half down on passenger side , added 3d fuel caps, changed out the Peterbilt style fuel tanks to well modified Kenworth 100 gallon tanks. Added windshield cab corner braces as is on the real truck,Fully plumbed the airbrake system with lines and valves, replaced kit mud flaps with a p/e bracket included in the update set and some very soft scale mudflap ‘rubber’ so generously sent to me from my good friend Brian Kerr (THANKS Brian!!) and that added a HUGE amount of realism and yes the flaps and brackets are supposed to be out of whack as on the real trucks , these things get bent and twisted all the time. The biggest pain I encountered was the tilting of the cab ( see the build log for that performance)I’m sure there is more little things I forgot , oh well. This was a really fun project and it is a rare piece on my shelf and a tribute to a lost Canadian manufacturer. So here are a few pictures of what I cobbled together, I hope you enjoy them. Again thanks for following along…… as always , comments are welcome …. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 Great looking build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 I followed this build all the way, I would in no way say you cobbled this together, you had a plan and stuck to it. You reached your vision and it is outstanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK9300 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Awesome job, Jeff, and I’m glad you were able to to settle that cab in place! I going have to take more than one visit here to catch all the details you’ve added - overall first impression is,well, impressive! I really like the subtle weathering on your cab and well worn look of your engine and frame. Excellent work - you’ll have to post a group photo with this addition! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Fabulous looking Hayes, I really like it when models are built to the vision of the holder and not the manufacturer. It makes me even happier this was sold with 'Coke" livery - those kits should be 1/2 price in my mind since they have a sponsor!! You've added a ton of detail that really makes this truck stand out. Thanks for letting us follow along on the journey, its even better with the back story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 Thanks fellas , you guys humble me. As far as the vision goes, I forgot to mention as a working truck bits of paint chipped here and there and stripes as well is a normal thing from all the ones I have seen and driven over the years ….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 47 minutes ago, PappyD340 said: Great looking build! Thanks Larry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 16 minutes ago, Old Buckaroo said: Fabulous looking Hayes, I really like it when models are built to the vision of the holder and not the manufacturer. It makes me even happier this was sold with 'Coke" livery - those kits should be 1/2 price in my mind since they have a sponsor!! You've added a ton of detail that really makes this truck stand out. Thanks for letting us follow along on the journey, its even better with the back story. Hahahaa. I totally agree with the half price idea. Even for the crummy box art. Lol. Bu today’s standards it os a bot dated bit is the only game in town for now …. Thanks for noticing some of the details. I appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 24 minutes ago, BK9300 said: Awesome job, Jeff, and I’m glad you were able to to settle that cab in place! I going have to take more than one visit here to catch all the details you’ve added - overall first impression is,well, impressive! I really like the subtle weathering on your cab and well worn look of your engine and frame. Excellent work - you’ll have to post a group photo with this addition! Thanks, Brian , coming from you that means a lot. It’s kind of fun to have a unique make in the collection and it wasn’t a major rework but the small changes makes it completely different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 28 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said: I followed this build all the way, I would in no way say you cobbled this together, you had a plan and stuck to it. You reached your vision and it is outstanding. Thanks Gary …. I know you will do the same with the Restomod Autocar ..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoninUtah Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 I knew this was going to be an amazing build as soon as I first started to follow the build thread for this Hayes, but wow! Jeff, you exceeded all my expectations and set a new standard. Take a bow, buddy, this is one that anybody would be proud of! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 10 minutes ago, RoninUtah said: I knew this was going to be an amazing build as soon as I first started to follow the build thread for this Hayes, but wow! Jeff, you exceeded all my expectations and set a new standard. Take a bow, buddy, this is one that anybody would be proud of! Wow, Thanks Ron …. I appreciate your thoughts and kind comment. When I was building this, your back date Pete was giving me inspiration to keep going. Like you, I wanted something different. I think we both achieved our goals. I am quite happy with this one. Thanks again buddy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jürgen M. Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Jeff, you created a masterpiece! You had a vision and never let it slide away till you reached your goal! It's not just getting this kit together straight but you turned it into a rare and realistic looking truck model! Thanks for sharing it with us! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedragsterdude Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Man this looks good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 Thanks Jurgen and Zack, I appreciate your comments. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 First time I've seen this, was thrown off by the title. Super realistic build of a well used tractor after a cross country run, not easy to do, all I'm capable of building are fresh off the dealership lots. All the extra aftermarket pieces are worth every penny! Great looking paint scheme, screams mid 70's! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Looks great, nice job on the weathering! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 1 hour ago, leafsprings said: First time I've seen this, was thrown off by the title. Super realistic build of a well used tractor after a cross country run, not easy to do, all I'm capable of building are fresh off the dealership lots. All the extra aftermarket pieces are worth every penny! Great looking paint scheme, screams mid 70's! Hahaha,,, why were you thrown off, Tommy?.... Actually, that is what I was hoping for ...glad you like it, this represents a one year only manufacture, which in it self is a bit rare.... thanks for your kind words... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 What an excellent job! Looks very realistic with the weathering you've done. Glad you got the cab to sit down properly and tilt still. Nice to see the little points that differ from the Pete and make it a Hayes. You can be very proud of yourself with this build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 1 hour ago, Rockford said: What an excellent job! Looks very realistic with the weathering you've done. Glad you got the cab to sit down properly and tilt still. Nice to see the little points that differ from the Pete and make it a Hayes. You can be very proud of yourself with this build. Thanks , Steve. I must say , there was a short time on this build I was having second thoughts , but over all I am happy how it turned out but it is far from perfect. Thanks for your kind comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Beautiful finish and well worth the effort. The front Mudflaps set this rig off along with the close attention to all the small details most people over look when weathering. Be proud Of this Gem. Now take a day or so break and build another Masterpiece 😂. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 2 minutes ago, Pete68 said: Beautiful finish and well worth the effort. The front Mudflaps set this rig off along with the close attention to all the small details most people over look when weathering. Be proud Of this Gem. Now take a day or so break and build another Masterpiece 😂. Thanks Lee..... even with all the lumps and bumps, I am fairly pleased with it, and it will sit proud on the shelf...... I have a few ideas of what might be next, just not 100% sure yet..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Really great looking Hayes. Very well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 This looks really good , I like the subtle weathering and attention to details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 Thanks ,Jim and Mario, I am finding it easier to build regular dirty working trucks than a show truck these days. I always seem to male a mess of them. Not to say I won’t try one again…..🤔🤔🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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