mackinac359 Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Here's the model that didn't want to be built. I started it in August of '06 intending to finish it. I became frustrated and put it back in the box. I brought it back out last week. I should have kept it in the box. This thing fought me every step of the way. Fit problems, paint problems, poor planning problems, I even had the left windshield glass pop-out (how??) after I had installed the sleeper and the roof. Reinstalling the glass was a real treat. The thing even has blood on it. Darned Xacto-knife-into-center-of-the-thumb. I combined parts from a bunch of partial kits I had, including: Revell Peterbilt 377, Revell snap Pete 359, Ertl Paystar, Revell Can-Do wrecker, Revell Alaska 353 and lots of scratchbuilding and resin. Here is Beast. I'm glad this one is done! 2005 Peterbilt 378 SBFA Tandem Steer Canadian Picker This thing challenged me.. I had to finish it. Thanks to Jamie Rahmoler for the excellent wheels and front tires. Check out the inspiration photos from Stahl Peterbilt www.stahlpeterbilt.com Thanks for looking! Tim www.timstrucks.com
J Smith Posted January 15, 2007 Posted January 15, 2007 Tim, Great job on the truck. ? for you When I go to the web site for mo'luminum thay don't show having wheels and tires Do thay offer a catalog with more parts? Thanks
monkeyclaw Posted January 15, 2007 Posted January 15, 2007 Tim; as always; another masterpiece! Great looking picker rig...............matt
Old Albion Posted January 15, 2007 Posted January 15, 2007 Tim, What a great looking heavy truck! Will there be a trailer to go with it? Dave Bates
JdKustomModels Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 Another show stopper! cant wait to see whats next
mackinac359 Posted January 16, 2007 Author Posted January 16, 2007 Answers: Thanks for all the great comments ! The Mo'Luminum wheels are resin items that Jamie casts on a very-very limited basis. Tim
Turbo590 Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 Tim, A very nice build indeed. Love the detail(s)..... It is not a true masterpiece until it "draws" first blood. Waiting to see number 3.... Kurt McLucas
bsoder Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 Well all hassles aside...that turned into an incredible looking rig!!..B
J Smith Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Answers: Thanks for all the great comments ! The Mo'Luminum wheels are resin items that Jamie casts on a very-very limited basis. Tim Thanks Tim for the info.
SpreadAxle Posted February 3, 2007 Posted February 3, 2007 Darn fine work, but better you than me, lol.
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