Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP

[Steve H]

Hi David, really good solution for the back cab wall, and it is quite visible, so worth the extra effort. It’s coming together very nicely. I have used AS 10 for interiors as well, good choice with the blue exterior. 

[David G.]

22 hours ago, BK9300 said:

That’s a good idea, David - really finishes off the sides and back wall of your cab - very interesting solution!

Thank you Brian. I didn't make any upholstery for the sides of the sleeper as I'm almost certain that those will be all but impossible to see once the cab is assembled. But I am working on a headliner.  

 

11 hours ago, Steve H said:

Hi David, really good solution for the back cab wall, and it is quite visible, so worth the extra effort. It’s coming together very nicely. I have used AS 10 for interiors as well, good choice with the blue exterior. 

Thank you Steve, I'm glad to know that the back wall of the sleeper is quite visible. I may have to come up with a couple of girlie posters to decorate the area.  

I do like Tamiya's AS paint line for interiors and vinyl tops, it has a really nice mat finish that can be enhanced to a vinyl-appropriate sheen with just a little buffing.

Thank you both for taking the time to share your thoughts.

David G.

[David G.]

Hello Everybody!

These are the results of my last few build sessions/

Here is the first pass of detail painting on the dashboard.

 

 

I've masked the flat gray areas so I can spray some clear on the woody bits to give them a little shine.

 

 

After the clearcoat I added some final details to the dash and it's ready to install.

 

 

I also painted up a travelling companion which I rescued from (I think) AMT's 62 Buick kit.

 

That's it for this round.

As always, thanks for stopping in for a look and please feel free to sign the guestbook on your way out.  

David G.

[Biggu]

Now that is some precision painting! When I try that, my results look like a 4 year old monkey did it. Fabulous dash , just beautiful! 

[Gary Chastain]

Wow, that dash looks impressive, very well done

[BK9300]

Well done on your dash detail paint, David - those details really stand out.

[slusher]

Very nice dash detail David!

[David G.]

21 hours ago, Biggu said:

Now that is some precision painting! When I try that, my results look like a 4 year old monkey did it. Fabulous dash , just beautiful! 

Thank you kindly Jeff.

 

21 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Wow, that dash looks impressive, very well done

Thank you very much Gary.

 

20 hours ago, BK9300 said:

Well done on your dash detail paint, David - those details really stand out.

Thank Brian. Detail painting is still my favorite part of the build but it's becoming more of a challenge as time goes by.

 

8 hours ago, slusher said:

Very nice dash detail David!

Thank you Carl, I appreciate that.

Thanks all of you for taking the time the share your thoughts.

David G.

[titino]

Hi David, the board is very nice, that touch of wood color looks great.

[RoninUtah]

I’ve always liked these Revell Level 3 kits- this one and the KW W900. They’re super simplified but well designed; they turn into a very nice truck when done. And, as your build shows, when you add some extra detail and care the results can be stunning! Very nicely done!

[David G.]

22 hours ago, titino said:

Hi David, the board is very nice, that touch of wood color looks great.

Thank you Germán, I'm glad you like it.

 

18 hours ago, RoninUtah said:

I’ve always liked these Revell Level 3 kits- this one and the KW W900. They’re super simplified but well designed; they turn into a very nice truck when done. And, as your build shows, when you add some extra detail and care the results can be stunning! Very nicely done!

Thank you Ronald. I do like these, and the Polar Lights snap-kits too. Both do build up well but it does require a little extra effort on the builder's part. 

David G.

[Mopar - D]

Nice details on your dashboard Dave. 

[cifenet]

 The interior is looking good, the dash detail is fabulous!

[David G.]

On 4/8/2025 at 6:06 PM, Mopar - D said:

Nice details on your dashboard Dave. 

Thank you Dan.

 

On 4/8/2025 at 11:11 PM, cifenet said:

 The interior is looking good, the dash detail is fabulous!

Thank you Steve, I appreciate that.

 

David G.

[David G.]

Hello Everybody!

The interior is completed!

 

 

Here's a little bit of the dash detail.

 

 

I also made up a travelling companion. A leftover from AMT's 62 Buick kit, I think. The blanket and pillowcase are from an upholstery pattern I made for a previous project. I printed them on paper and applied them decoupage style.

 

 

I dislike unfinished plastic interiors. So in addition to the upholstery piece I made for the back wall of the sleeper, I fashioned a headliner and bolsters for the B-pillars. I also made a pullcord for the air horns and a couple of girlie posters to dress up the sleeper.

 

 

I wasn't sure if the posters would be easily seen after assembly but it seems they'll be more visible than I first thought.

 

That's all for this update.

As always, thanks for taking the time to have a look and please feel free to post any comments you may have.

David G.

[titino]

Very good David!

[David G.]

22 hours ago, titino said:

Very good David!

Thank you Germán.

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[cifenet]

The details on the dash and bedding are excellent.

Nice touch on the posters, you will definitely find more people staring into the windows.  😁 

And that is why you are spending enough time to make the interior looking good!

[slusher]

Real nice interior David,and I like the bed pattern and the sleeper pictures. You always have pesonaal touches to anything you build…

[Gary Chastain]

That interior looks so good, well done

[David G.]

11 hours ago, cifenet said:

The details on the dash and bedding are excellent.

Nice touch on the posters, you will definitely find more people staring into the windows.  😁 

And that is why you are spending enough time to make the interior looking good!

Thank you very much Steve.

 

10 hours ago, slusher said:

Real nice interior David,and I like the bed pattern and the sleeper pictures. You always have pesonaal touches to anything you build…

Thank you Carl. I like to do something a little different for each model I build. Something to make it uniquely mine. It's nice when folks notice that.

 

1 hour ago, Gary Chastain said:

That interior looks so good, well done

Thank you most kindly Gary.

David G.

[Jürgen M.]

Looks great! Very neat job! 👍

[David G.]

20 hours ago, Jürgen M. said:

Looks great! Very neat job! 👍

Thank you Jürgen!

Hopefully there's more to come soon.

=D-

[Brenton]

I’m working on the same kit. Your truck is looking very clean. The interior is great! I’m hoping mine comes out as good as yours!  

[David G.]

10 hours ago, Brenton said:

I’m working on the same kit. Your truck is looking very clean. The interior is great! I’m hoping mine comes out as good as yours!  

Thank you Brenton. 

Do you have any photos posted yet?

I'd love to see what you're doing with your build. I always enjoy seeing what other builders can do with the same kit.

Tanks again for your comment, enjoy the build!

David G.