mackinac359 Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 I've been on vacation. A truck vacation. 2 days of travel from Upper Michigan to Denton, Texas to the Peterbilt factory for their annual employee open house. I had a nice display of models During the open house a Make-A-Wish Foundation recipient was on hand - the crew in the Test department had contacted me earlier in the month and wanted me to customize a model for 12-year old Luke Neale who was coming from Australia to see the Peterbilt factory as his wish. He's a pure Peterbilt fan too. Here's the truck - a Revell 359 - I added door signs, custom license plates and some other items Here's the model being presented to him Here I am describing the model to Luke and his mom This was quite the event - and I am quite proud to have been part of it. While in Denton, I took my Denton Peterbilt 377 Fire Engine to the Denton Fire Department. They have on display a beautiful painting of the original trucks.(see attached photo) And finally - once I returned home I've been dusting and cleaning models and shelves - and came up with this nifty display on one wall. This link Truck Room 2010has pics of my Truck Room as it looks today and my factory display. Thanks for looking! After 2800 miles and week of motels - it is nice to be home. Tim
clayton Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 what a great weekend. And a cool gift as well.
Jim B Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 Very nice of Peterbilt to do that. I olny hope the model survives the trip back to Australia. Are you wearing hearing protection?
mackinac359 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Posted October 13, 2010 Jim, Yes, ear protection, safety shields on the glasses and a protector on my belt - keep the ears and eyes safe and the trucks safe from scratches. The model along with all the other goodies they gave him will be shipped well packed. I hope it makes it safe too! Tim Very nice of Peterbilt to do that. I olny hope the model survives the trip back to Australia. Are you wearing hearing protection?
Foxer Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 Sounds like quite a trip ..and a great thing to be a part of. And, that makes a pretty cool display>
379_pete Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 I havent posted in awhile, thats awesome what you and peterbilt did rock on man rock on!!!!!
Kostas Parchas Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 WOW, what a great spend of time?? I would like too, to have in my modelroom the grill of a 389, maybe with the front light pods LOL Haven't see yet uploaded on your site pictures of brand new peterbilts at the factory.... Kostas.
SpreadAxle Posted October 15, 2010 Posted October 15, 2010 You're a good guy for doing that, Tim. Nice display, too.
mikemodeler Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks for sharing the story and of your talents and knowledge. Nice display and beautiful models. I am sure Luke will treasure that one you built for him and it will serve as a reminder of how great his trip was. What an honor to be invited to the factory and be included in the festivities!
Turbo590 Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Tim, You never tend to amaze me.... What you did for that young fellow was, just awesome in my book. The pictures tell a great story...traveling that many miles with all those models, nerve racking. You did good as always...glad to call you my friend, Kurt
butchey Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 ASUME JOB as allways Tim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!great display as only yu culd do.
mackinac359 Posted October 29, 2010 Author Posted October 29, 2010 Justin, That TV program was filmed in the same plant several years ago. Tim
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