Pete 359 build

Next project;;Revell Peterbuilt 359.Wow!It sure is a lot easier than the old AMT Big Rigs I made in the '70s!The frame and axle mounts are one piece and in perfect alignment,and the parts have more positive locating points.I suspect that the hardest part of this build will be the paint job!I plan on painting like tghe old Kenworth on the ‘70s TV series Movin’ On!

I have fond memories from my youth when I built a few trucks-n-trailers. Even had an itch lately to try one again.

SO, I shall watch your efforts eagerly.[::DD0]

Looks like you’re off to a great start!

Thanks!Next up I will paint the frame.

Good clean work on the chassis.

Got the engine together.I like the detail and it looks like a Caterpillar inline 6 diesel.

Off to a great start.

Wow!it has been over 3 years since I suspended this build!I have decided to resume it now.(A little tired of building planes)Updates to follow.

Installed the engine,driveshaft and the wheel/tire conbos.

[:)]Super job on that truck but shine is contagious! Waiting on my 55 Chevy to dry lol ! I’ll be watching this

Cool!now I have to paint the cab.

Looking good. The bench looks a little too clean though.[;)]

Jim [cptn]

The mess is part of my process!Lol[:)]

Primered and painted the cab,sleeper and hood white.I like negative masks,so I will tape up the stripes and paint the body green.

Stripes came well but I had to add decal stripes .Added a n O gauge chevron decal to the roof.Looks good!

Okay;

You’re doing alright so far . Now one piddling point . I drove with my son to Laredo last week .He has a very clean dark gunmetal colored Mack with sleeper and all the goodies . One thing about " Super-Dog " is the truck tire treads .

Surprisingly no crosstreads on the steering tires but plenty on the drivers and trailer . All pretty smooth and dull with plenty of tread showing . Dull the tread side down if you can . Good job otherwise , though , I like the white stripes and Green paint ! T.B.

I can sand them down a bit.