mackinac359 Posted March 4, 2007 Posted March 4, 2007 Here is build number 6 for the year. I finished this about 3 weeks ago but haven't had time to snap any photos. After seeing a photo that the late Stan Holtzman took at the old Peterbilt factory in Newark, California in 1970, I thought this would be a cool model to build. A 1970 Peterbilt 352 glider kit. (Kit as the factory called them). I used spare and junk parts. Nothing new was used. The Kit is still missing door handles, mirrors and a wiper. Number 7 is still on the workbench, stalled. Number 8 for the year is the purple and silver truck that was originally built by Jaret Johnson, Jaret built the Italeri 378 back in the mid 90s. He sold it to me on eBay. Here is my insperation And my version of the 2005 Peterbilt 378 Alcoa truck I built the tire trailer full of tires in March of 2006, so I guess it is fitting that a year later I build the tractor for it. The truck is usually driven by Jim Here's Jim in 1:24th scale The mudflaps are reduced versions of the real flaps. "My photographer" asked Jim if he'd wash one for a photo and he did! The chassis warning lables are also photo reduced images of the real lables. The truck is in use all day and rarely takes a break. I thought about keeping the model shiny-clean but there were some "issues" left over from the original paint, the stripping of the paint and my rushing the paint (I painted this when it was 14 degrees). So weathering won out over glossy. I didn't want a dripping with dirt look, so I experimented with filling a small spray bottle with thinned acrylic "tan" and sprayed onto the model in list from 10 inches away mist coats. I let the paint dry, then applied another coat. This way the paint didn't bead up and run. I sprayed more on the frame than the cab. I also used a piece of paper to shield the cab from the mist spray to create the desired pattern of spray. I did have to blot the tires to avoid runs and puddles. More pics are on http://www.timstrucks.com Thanks for looking! Tim
mackinac359 Posted March 4, 2007 Author Posted March 4, 2007 I forgot this photo which indicates some of the modifications made
BIGTRUCK Posted March 4, 2007 Posted March 4, 2007 Tim your builds always capture the ''everyday'' truck that criss-cross the highways daily....well done.......... again.
weirich1 Posted March 4, 2007 Posted March 4, 2007 Sweet rigs as always, Tim. I wish I was on my 8th project of the year but I'm only on # 3.
Casey429 Posted March 4, 2007 Posted March 4, 2007 I really like the glider. Most of them back then were complete trucks, minus an engine, trans, rear suspension and axles. These have all but faded into oblivion with the new computerized engines, but do pop up from time to time. Any new gliders are usually wired for the type of engine that will go in, be it a Cat, Cummins or Detroit. I saw one about a year or so ago at the local Pete dealer, and it had a Cat engine in it. Otherwise it was a true glider, no trans, axles or suspension. The alcoa truck isn't bad either, but I think it needs a bath.
Turbo590 Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Tim, Two very nice truck build(s) indeed... I still amazes me the time in which you can turn a model out. Better start planning another addition to that house of yours. I don't know about you guys..Spring/Summer can't get here fast enough !! Happy Building... Kurt McLucas
JdKustomModels Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Tim, more great builds! How many are you shooting for this year? Curt I agree with spring/summer coming soon, we got about an inch last night and the forecast had nice weather........I got truck parts strung amongst my garage from my 2am "get that stuff inside" wake up call last night
rottin1 Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Tim: Very nice detail! I like the (weathering) look. Always like a story behind the truck as well. I think the glider kit was a cool idea also. Great idea using old stuff. 2 more aspects of trucking pulled off again!! Nice work!!!
wiremonkey Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 Tim: beautiful work as always! The "Glider kit" is a great idea for a model, I remember seeing those things in truck mag ads when I was a kid
Old Albion Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 Tim, What great trucks, never come accross a glider kit before??? The 378 looks great with a bit of dirt on it. Good to see some trucks working for their living. Superb!
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