Delivery Truck

[Mark R]

I thought I'd try some scratch building.

We'll see how it goes together...

Here's what I'm starting with.

And here is what I hope it at least resembles when I'm done.

[steven]

Look like a fairly easy project. I remember at one time someone I cant remember who had the forklift /loader available it might of been kit form services or scale equipment ltd. maybe someone out there can help here ? What I learned when scratchbuilding a curtainside with plastic is to reinforce the roof lengthwise with some brsss or metal found at your hobby shop so your roof dont get the sags. Hope this helps Steven

[mackinac359]

A couple of things on the AMT Peterbilt 359 that need work:

1). The tires. There is a nasty-bad mold seam in the center of each tire. I use 220 grit sandpaper and a sanding block and sand the tread flat to eliminate the visible seam.

2). Before you glue in the rear axles, test fit them to the frame with wheels/tires on the axle to make sure that all axles and tires are level so your tires all touch the ground.

3). The underside of the roof has some large round mold marks (can't remember the technical term). These interfere with the installation of the glass tub and need to be removed so that the glass slides all the way into the cab and the interior tub slides high enough into the cab.

Tim

[Jim B]

Tim,

That's good information. Thanks. Built a couple of these, have you?

[Mark R]

Look like a fairly easy project. I remember at one time someone I cant remember who had the forklift /loader available it might of been kit form services or scale equipment ltd. maybe someone out there can help here ? What I learned when scratchbuilding a curtainside with plastic is to reinforce the roof lengthwise with some brsss or metal found at your hobby shop so your roof dont get the sags. Hope this helps Steven

Thanks for the tip on the long roof.

A couple of things on the AMT Peterbilt 359 that need work:

1). The tires. There is a nasty-bad mold seam in the center of each tire. I use 220 grit sandpaper and a sanding block and sand the tread flat to eliminate the visible seam.

2). Before you glue in the rear axles, test fit them to the frame with wheels/tires on the axle to make sure that all axles and tires are level so your tires all touch the ground.

3). The underside of the roof has some large round mold marks (can't remember the technical term). These interfere with the installation of the glass tub and need to be removed so that the glass slides all the way into the cab and the interior tub slides high enough into the cab.

Tim

So far on my kit the front suspension has HORRIBLE mold lines so making it posable is taking longer than I hoped.

Thanks for the heads up on the rear suspension.

[Wagoneer81]

That shouldn't be to tough a project and looks like a fun one. I agree with reinforcing the roof. some 1/4" or 1/8" brass angle at the sides or maybe a 1/4"x1/8" c-channel down the middle... Flat beds are fairly easy to scratchbuild, here's pics of one I'm building for a stretched Dodge L-700 I am working on. All components are Evergreen Styrene:

The center rails are .080 x .25 and the frame crossmembers are from some .080 and .060 stock that was in the scrap bin and the floor is .040 sheet. I cheated on the floor and snapped an 8'x14' bed out of a sheet of 1/4" tile...Next time, I'll turn the sheet over so the tile side is up and under the wood floor. I scratchbuild in 1/24 because 1/2"=1' is easier to work with than the 1/25 conversions... It looks fine on the 1/25 chassis.

I hope these pictures help or perhaps give you some ideas. I'm looking forward to seeing your project take shape!

Edited May 18, 2010 by Wagoneer81

[Paul B]

Looks like a good project. One more sugestion on the tires: Stuff the tires with tissue paper. This fills the tire out a little and makes them fit better on the rims.

[falcongeorge]

Tim, isn't there an issue with the length of the leading edge of the front fenders as well?

[Mark R]

Ok I have a question. I am almost ready to paint the engine can someone tell me what engine it is in this kit ?

I think it is a Cummins but I'm not sure...

Any and all help greatly appreciated

[Jim B]

In this issue of the kit, it's a Cummins NTC350.

[Mark R]

In this issue of the kit, it's a Cummins NTC350.

Thanks Jim

Cummins is all red correct ? Does anyone knowof reference pics I could take a look at ?

I've browsed the reference pics forum but didn't see anything.

Here's a update...I had to repair a leafspring due to the way it cut off the tree.

Here is the interior mostly done...

[Mark R]

That shouldn't be to tough a project and looks like a fun one. I agree with reinforcing the roof. some 1/4" or 1/8" brass angle at the sides or maybe a 1/4"x1/8" c-channel down the middle... Flat beds are fairly easy to scratchbuild, here's pics of one I'm building for a stretched Dodge L-700 I am working on. All components are Evergreen Styrene:

The center rails are .080 x .25 and the frame crossmembers are from some .080 and .060 stock that was in the scrap bin and the floor is .040 sheet. I cheated on the floor and snapped an 8'x14' bed out of a sheet of 1/4" tile...Next time, I'll turn the sheet over so the tile side is up and under the wood floor. I scratchbuild in 1/24 because 1/2"=1' is easier to work with than the 1/25 conversions... It looks fine on the 1/25 chassis.

I hope these pictures help or perhaps give you some ideas. I'm looking forward to seeing your project take shape!

If you would be kind enough to just send me that flatbed I could just use that instead...

Seriously though that is some awesome work...thanks for sharing

[Paul B]

Mark, that vintage of Cummins would have been beige. Although Peterbilt had most of the engines they installed painted white up until 1985.

[Wagoneer81]

If you would be kind enough to just send me that flatbed I could just use that instead...

Seriously though that is some awesome work...thanks for sharing

Thanks for appreciating, I'm glad you like it! The pictures show just one way of building a bed. Scratchbuilding is really straightforward and easy, you just break the subject down into basic shapes. You build the basic shapes and then put them together. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your build!

[Mark R]

Mark, that vintage of Cummins would have been beige. Although Peterbilt had most of the engines they installed painted white up until 1985.

Thanks Paul for the reference photo's they have been very helpful.

I decided to go with a little customization when painting the engine so here goes...