1/43 Peterbilt 289 with Lee & Eastes Doubles

[Pete68]

Thanks to Jürgen for his inspiration of his Tanker Build to finally get this build I’ve been wanting to do for several years on the bench. I needed a good size project to soak up the winter months as my current 1/43 scale projects are winding down and I think I found it. I’ll be using a fresh 1/43 AMT Peterbilt kit converting it into a 289 with some modifications. The Truck and Doubles decals I bought over 25 years ago from Ken Goudy now Graphics on demand I copied them on waterslide paper years ago. 

The tanker bodies I got in a trade years ago from P&P resin and the Dolly I bought from Don Mills. The suspension and ladders are from the new Atlantis White Tanker and Revell kit. The wheels, tires, air tanks, and dollies are from my 1/43 AMT parts box I have and as I go along I’ll be adding more aftermarket details. Hope you ride along and “Please No Smoking”😂.   
 

 

 

Edited December 17, 2024 by Pete68

[Biggu]

I'm in , Lee....

[Jürgen M.]

Lookin' good! I'm in too! 

[BK9300]

As am I - this will be an interesting project to follow!

[Gary Chastain]

Please post large pictures😂🤣🥴, my old eyes can’t see that size scale. Just kidding, will be watching. Looks like a cool project. 

[gotnitro?]

Popcorn ready

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, Biggu said:

I'm in , Lee....

Jeff I’m glad can you drop in have a seat plenty up front. 

Edited December 16, 2024 by Pete68

[Biggu]

Can I order a large beer and a bucket of popcorn too please? That will go nicely with this build. ……

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, Jürgen M. said:

Lookin' good! I'm in too! 

I appreciate it Jürgen glad you stopped by. You know this build is your fault enticing me with all those cool build pics of yours 😂 

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, BK9300 said:

As am I - this will be an interesting project to follow!

Brian good to see you have a seat but the crowd is a little restless now till their Feed and Watered 😂 

Edited December 16, 2024 by Pete68

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, Gary Chastain said:

Please post large pictures😂🤣🥴, my old eyes can’t see that size scale. Just kidding, will be watching. Looks like a cool project. 

Gray I have reserved seating up front  for people like you and the magnifier is in your cup holder 😂. Yes I’m hoping this is a cool build and I didn’t bite off more than I can chew. 

[Pete68]

57 minutes ago, gotnitro? said:

Popcorn ready

Yes sir with the fixings on the counter. Glad to see you it’s been awhile. 

[Pete68]

12 minutes ago, Biggu said:

Can I order a large beer and a bucket of popcorn too please? That will go nicely with this build. ……

Popcorn is ready but sorry Jeff this is a Dry post. Help yourself to a Fresca soda and a Zagnut Candy Bar. 🤢

Edited December 16, 2024 by Pete68

[Jürgen M.]

5 hours ago, Pete68 said:

I appreciate it Jürgen glad you stopped by. You know this build is your fault enticing me with all those cool build pics of yours 😂 

Sorry I caused you work! 😂 

To break even I'll stay with you till it's done! 😉

[Pete68]

6 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said:

To break even I'll stay with you till it's done!

Thanks I appreciate it I’ll need all the company I can get. 

[Jürgen M.]

I'm sure this will be a fun build! 

[Pete68]

This evening I worked on Pup # 1 things are going pretty smooth right now hope it last through out the whole build. 
 

Added the suspension ,axle housing and air chambers/slack adjusters from the AMT Reefer trailer. I cut it down and made a single axle out of it. 
 

Next  I cleaned the bottom of the tank by cutting and sanding all the garbage off it and added some styrene to hide the hole where the screw goes. 
 

Next I cut the rear ICC Bumper out some Chanel Styrene I had and added it.

Then made a Fifth Plate not done with it yet had to do a mock up to make sure all things are pretty level. Looks good to me and that’s it for tonight. The Peterbilt 289 I’m using is a future build and not truck I’m using for this build. The truck was just handy for now. 

[Pete68]

7 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said:

I'm sure this will be a fun build! 

So far it’s been really fun. Reviving my old scratch building skills again and I like it. It’s a great challenge. 

[Jürgen M.]

I can imagine! It's fun rediscovering old skills! I've printed so much in the meantime that I at first didn't even think of scratch building the tank. OK, there was a lot of printing involved too but the tank itself was a little revival.

Very nice looking build! Very neat and clean work!

[trick my mixer]

I use to work at Lee and Eastes. Drove tanker their for awhile. looking forward to this build.

[Rockford]

Great work mate. Looking good. You're recreating one of the unsung heroes. Really looking forward to seeing how this comes out. 

The tractor you used as a mule looks great too, great colour combination. That kit is just so right, I understand why you like it so much. 

[BK9300]

Very good progress for that bench session, Lee - it’s nice to have a couple or three hours back to back - can get lots done! 

[Pete68]

5 hours ago, trick my mixer said:

I use to work at Lee and Eastes. Drove tanker their for awhile. looking forward to this build.

Thanks for stopping by. That’s pretty neat you worked there. This might be a fictitious Rig I know they have Truck and Pup combos starting in the 1930s till present day but this combination I don’t know I can’t find anything on the web if they did. I know some western companies ran this type of set up but not for certain if they did so do you know if they did or didn’t run these I would appreciate it. 

[Pete68]

4 hours ago, Rockford said:

That kit is just so right

Thanks Steve for stopping by. Yes it is the truck has just enough details and builds like the 1/25 scale to satisfy someone who don’t have a lot of self space or room for a bunch of models. 
 
Yes you don’t here much about Lee & Eastes they been around for 101 years now and what a Legacy. They’re one of my favorites of the Western Frieght/ Tank lines. 

[Pete68]

4 hours ago, BK9300 said:

Very good progress for that bench session, Lee - it’s nice to have a couple or three hours back to back - can get lots done! 

Thanks Brian and yes your right it’s good therapy and I can’t believe I covered that much ground. I haven’t done any scratch building for years now felt good to revive them. 

Edited December 17, 2024 by Pete68