Thor Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hi this is my firts try at building a big rig, so i might need some advise along the way. this is what i have done so far. An early mock up Cab painted and wheatered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scale trucker Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 looks good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 This thing is awesome so far, I love the weathering on this, what did you use for the weathering, I want to build a truck but give it weathering that it would have for being on the road. Keep up the awesome work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Nice stripe and weathering. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Really nice paint work!!!!!!!!! Very sharp, clean edges on your stripes. Did you use decals for the pinstripes or is that paint as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Cool, that brings back childhood memories of the "Turnpiker" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 HI thanks for nice replys The is paint only no decals yet. Can any one help me with some info / pics of how to route some lines for the brakes and stuff on the frame, need to look a little "busy" Does any one know what color the engine usually was? Thanks in advance Thor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 As for the frame being busy looking, if the truck is 'factory stock' the lines would be bundled and tucked into the corners of the frame rails passing through the crossmembers. Peterbilt kept their hoses and lines up and away. I thought I had a photo posted with the chassis but I can't find it. There are air lines that run from from the air tanks to the air bags and leveling valve, plus electrical lines running to the taillamps. I'll see if I can find the photo. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 As for the frame being busy looking, if the truck is 'factory stock' the lines would be bundled and tucked into the corners of the frame rails passing through the crossmembers. Peterbilt kept their hoses and lines up and away. I thought I had a photo posted with the chassis but I can't find it. There are air lines that run from from the air tanks to the air bags and leveling valve, plus electrical lines running to the taillamps. I'll see if I can find the photo. Tim As for your truck it's looking good. As for the man that know's Peterbilt's Tim is full of good tip's. You realy need to check out his site when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Awesome job so far thor!! The 352 was my first model as a kid and is my favorite still. You have done a super job on the paint scheme , I cant wait to see this one done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Thanks for tip Tim You have a great site for Peterbilt`s I have started doing some work on the trailer as well. Removing mold lines and puttying some ejector marks. will put some pics when i get som color on the trailer before weathering it. Thor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 nice paint and weathering x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 I just got the trailer painted...what a pain to do when its all put together Started with the airbrush doing the inside and switched to spray can for the outside. Going to put some decals on it before i start weathering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 the color looks good on that trailer , nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronrdrcr Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Man that looks really good, can't wait to see the trailer weathered. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Outstanding job on the weathering,and paint. Looking forward to seeing it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Hi Started the weathering on the trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticks Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Very nicely done mate. Cant wait to see the combination together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truges Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Great weathering - really believable!! Very nice work indeed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 WOW, nice work, look forward to an up date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 The weathering on the cab and trailer are excellent. First Class!! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freightshaker Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 this is spot on detail work. this will be one to be proud of. Great work man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Great job on the trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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