KJ790 Posted April 19, 2014 Posted April 19, 2014 Today I started a new project. I am planning on a 379 pete, but I'm not sure exactly what direction to take it. I have been trying my hand at some resin casting over the last few days, and decided to make my own Peterbilt rims to cast in resin. I'm happy with the overall look of the rims, and that made me want to build a truck to put them on. I already messed up this front rim because I was too anxious to mess with it before the paint was fully cured. I may end up stripping the paint and fixing it. I have popped a few out of the mold so far, so I could always just paint up a different one. I had a Revell snap kit 359 Pete kicking around, so I decided to try my hand at converting it to a 379. I reworked the grille and headlights a bit to make it look more like a 379. I modified the fenders a bit as well to make them look less 359-ish. I am also in the process of lengthening the hood so this truck will have a 127" BBC.
kilrathy10 Posted April 19, 2014 Posted April 19, 2014 You've got a great start on this one....Great looking grill and headlights.....I don't think I'll ever do any resin casting.....Hats off to those who do....
Tesla Posted April 19, 2014 Posted April 19, 2014 Looks great KJ. These snap kits have so much potential. May I ask what you used for the grille mesh?
KJ790 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Posted April 19, 2014 Looks great KJ. These snap kits have so much potential. May I ask what you used for the grille mesh? Thanks! For the grille I used some photoetched stainless steel mesh from Plano model products. They call it the "apex pattern".
Tesla Posted April 19, 2014 Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks! For the grille I used some photoetched stainless steel mesh from Plano model products. They call it the "apex pattern". Thanks for the info
KJ790 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Posted April 20, 2014 Engine got a little color today. Going to add a little weathering to it before it finds its way into the frame.
KJ790 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Posted May 11, 2014 Just painted the hood tonight. I will have to touch up a few of the stripes, but this is the essence of the design.
Old Buckaroo Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 That grill looks really nice also likeing the color scheme. Is that Cat the kit engine ?
truckabilly Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Nice job on modifications. Is the valve cover scratch-built or aftermarket item? Looks great. Are you making it the "E" version?
KJ790 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Posted May 11, 2014 That grill looks really nice also likeing the color scheme. Is that Cat the kit engine ? Nice job on modifications. Is the valve cover scratch-built or aftermarket item? Looks great. Are you making it the "E" version? Thanks guys! The engine is from the kit and then modified by me. I am going for a C16, though I know it is not perfect. I scratch-built the valve cover, moved the air compressor, moved the turbo, and changed the timing gear cover on the front a little. I'm hoping once it is in the truck it will look alright.
Tesla Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 The engine mods look terrific! I hope you don't mind i borrow this idea!
Old Buckaroo Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys! The engine is from the kit and then modified by me. I am going for a C16, though I know it is not perfect. I scratch-built the valve cover, moved the air compressor, moved the turbo, and changed the timing gear cover on the front a little. I'm hoping once it is in the truck it will look alright. Ah Gotcha, I have yet to get my hands on one of those Revell kits so I did not know exactly what they had. I was thinking that sure looked like a 3406 E / C-15 - didnt miss by much. Nice modifacations. Edited May 11, 2014 by Old Buckaroo
Petetrucker07 Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) When i seen your hood this truck came to mind. Heres a link to a few more pics for some inspiration.http://www.tenfourmagazine.com/feature/2009/2.html Edited July 15, 2014 by Petetrucker07
purepmd Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks guys! The engine is from the kit and then modified by me. I am going for a C16, though I know it is not perfect. I scratch-built the valve cover, moved the air compressor, moved the turbo, and changed the timing gear cover on the front a little. I'm hoping once it is in the truck it will look alright. The engine looks really good. It makes a convincing replica. Well done. Love the hood and headlights. Going to be A very cool model.
Truck parts Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Very nice looking build,and my hats off to you on casting some of your parts.
kilrathy10 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Man, that's looking really good....Excellent work on that hood....
Kostas Parchas Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Nice work on both grill and hood, nice color as well. Kostas.
KJ790 Posted October 11, 2014 Author Posted October 11, 2014 After a long break from building to get some other things started, I am back to working on this truck. Here is the 70" ultra sleeper. I still have to add rivet details and slam locks.
kilrathy10 Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Looks good to me, already....Great job....
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