Pete 377 and 52' Flatbed (Couldn't Stand It) Got a Load, Now

[kilrathy10]

I'm gonna call this one done.....For now, anyway....I'm not sure about this one, though.....It NEEDS something.....I've got an idea for a load for it, but for now, I'm just using these pallets from a couple of 1/32 scale Newray models..

Edited December 18, 2014 by kilrathy10

[towman1271]

Amazing job...You sure pop these projects out quick

[slusher]

Sharp build JT. Love the orange paint. Real nice work. I really like it..

[Petetrucker07]

Looks great. Its probably too late, but maybe its missing this, painted fenders and skirts? Maybe add some marker lights on the truck and trailer. Just a thought. Very nice work.

Edited November 3, 2014 by Petetrucker07

[Chris White]

Awesome work JT

[freightshaker]

Awesome work buddy. I I like the spread on that flatbed and the tractor looks great too!

[kilrathy10]

Thanks, Guys....I appreciate that.....

You know, Clayton....I thought about some side skirts, Man....I'm with you on that one.....That just might do the trick....And some chicken lights all around....You may be on to something....

Edited November 3, 2014 by kilrathy10

[kilrathy10]

I forgot to include a few shots of the interior.....

Edited November 3, 2014 by kilrathy10

[flat-top]

Very nice J. T., awesome job.

[Chris guthro]

Use a couple pickup boxes painted up and strapped on, maybe even a hood strapped to a pallet. Like a load of southern auto parts! Very nice job

[tbill]

sweet set up JT, looks fabulous man.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[metalhead]

I have an idea for the load on the trailer. How about a mobile Home Depot sign?

Edited November 4, 2014 by metalhead

[Sam I Am]

Jt, if that is you behind the wheel, you forgot your ball cap.

Great job on it !!

[Tesla]

Real nice work JT and great job on the detailing...looks awesome!

[kilrathy10]

I totally couldn't stand looking at it !!!! I HAD to stretch this thing.....I think it looks much better, now..... I added 2" and some tool boxes to it, and I'm very pleased with the result....Gonna have to rewrap that tarp, though.....I hope you guys think the same.....

Edited December 18, 2014 by kilrathy10

[Petetrucker07]

Yeah, the tarp doesnt look tight enough. Your gonna loose it as soon as you hit the highway. Maybe go thinner material. It does look better stretched. You can haul 70 foot steel now.

[csxfan2001]

Nice !!!

[Brinx]

Lookin' good JT, your driver looks happier having a good paying load on the skateboard.

[tbill]

great looking set up JT.

you need to build a truck stop dio......

[Kostas Parchas]

Hi JT,

Yeah, its a Peterbilt, its a flatbed hauler, so it should have been streched allready before you even open the box to build it.

She is beautyful and I like the idea of the load.

Kostas.

[Apriliadan]

Very nice jt

[1930fordpickup]

Looks better with the load for sure. Keep a look out under the tree for odd shaped packaging next week . You might get some ideas for a tarped load.

[Chuck Most]

Nice... but tell your driver he needs to have at least one hand on the wheel.

[olsbooks]

Well done and another fine work.

2 thoughts for your "display".

1) If you get to Home Depot/Lowes or a good hardware store, pick up some of that self adhesive anti slip black traction tape. It comes wide and is usually sold by the foot. Makes a darn nice roadbed.. Then just fling some thick gloss black for tar filled cracks and/or grind in a little dirt with your finger to further dull out the areas worn by tires.

2) Consider a diluted wash of cheap flat black acrylic or black charcoal dust on your peeps and puppies. Nice way to kill the gloss and bring out the detail. A little gentle wiping with a clean, dry Q tip once dry really makes 'em look pretty good.

Great job....as usual. You da man!

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Edited December 22, 2014 by olsbooks