Revell Pete 359

[kustombuilder1]

I don't build many big rigs, but here's one that caught my eye for shear low price. Turns out, it's worth it. The detail is very good considering the relatively low parts count. I built it out of the box using the kit supplied decals. It's painted Duplicolor GM Medium Garnet Pearl. Didn't have any purple as it is shown on the box art. If United Trucking is a real company, I hope they don't mind I painted one of their trucks red instead of purple .

The engine is painted Rustoleum's "American Accents" enamel, a color called Honey, which is fairly close to Cat yellow. Hope you like it.

[Jim B]

Very nice build. Nice color choice, too. Personally, I don't think United Trucking is a real company. Keep it up.

[Semi Trailer Mechanic]

What's goin' on...

Well done! I'm going to keep an eye out for that color paint. I'm guessing you picked it up at Auto Zone or Advanced Auto Parts?

[BigBlockLyle]

I like this truck. I have this kit in progress as a custom rig. BTW, United Trucking is an actual company. Here's their site: http://www.unitedtrucking.com/

[mackinac359]

Your color choice is perfect!

The decals are a play on the patriotic theme with the USA flag stars and stripes. United Trucking.

Tim

[kustombuilder1]

What's goin' on...

Well done! I'm going to keep an eye out for that color paint. I'm guessing you picked it up at Auto Zone or Advanced Auto Parts?

Any Parts store that sells Duplicolor can get it. My favorite happens to be O'Reilly Auto Parts, but I'm sure Autozone or Advance would have it too. the Duplicolor # is DSGM380.

Thanks for the good words folks, they mean a lot to me. I'd build big rigs more, but they usually cost more than my budget allows, and I'm strapped for time a lot too.

[Old Albion]

Great Looking Truck. Nice choice of colour scheme, works well.

[ABC Auto Industry]

Nice job!

[weirich1]

Didn't paint mine purple either--Testors Bright Blue

Edited November 30, 2007 by weirich1