Finished Duel Semi Truck

CodyJ

Member since
December 2013

Finished Duel Semi Truck

Posted by CodyJ on Thursday, November 6, 2014 6:50 PM

Well tis FINISHED! Here is a list of the Mods made..

Duel Truck Modification List

Semi Used: AMT 1/25 Peterbilt 359 "California Hauler"

Trailer Used: Italeri 1/24 Jumbo Tank Trailer

Modifications to Semi Tractor:

-Scratch Built Grill

-Front Suspension Lowered

-Resin Cast Rear Wheels

-Italeri Exhaust w/ Aluminum Tube Tip

-Scratch Built Exhaust piping made from Soft Brass

-Scratch Built "Swamp Cooler" Box on rear of the Cab

-Custom Horn

-Most Chrome Parts Dechromed to match Weathered Finish

-Hood Mirror Added

-Scratch Built thin License plates with Decals

-Cab Handle made from Aluminum tube stock

-Washes and Weathering applied

-Hoses and Tubing added under the hood

-Iron "I" Beam Bumper built from stock styrene

-Airlines made from Plastic leather cord

-Airline hook ups made with aluminum tubing and styrene plates

Modifications to Trailer:

-Bottom Half scratch built

-Front half curvature to match movie truck

-Skirting added and built from stock styrene

-Trailer Doors and Bottom Built from scratch Styrene

-Custom Tail lights

-Custom Rear Bumper

-Ladder added to front

-Scratch Built Suspension

-Front trailer Stands scratch built and function in 2 positions (Down and Up)

-Airlines and Hookups scratchbuilt

Here are the Finished Pics

Boeing Build - June 15 2015

Mustang Build - Feb 1 2015

Artillery Build - April 16 2015

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:50 PM

Beautiful work! Will you be building Dennis Weaver's ride? I don't know if that car is even available.

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CodyJ

Member since
December 2013

Posted by CodyJ on Friday, November 7, 2014 1:39 AM

Sadly there is no 4-door valiant available. Not in kit, resin, or diecast. :(

Boeing Build - June 15 2015

Mustang Build - Feb 1 2015

Artillery Build - April 16 2015

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Buckeye

Member since
February 2007
From: Brunswick, Ohio

Posted by Buckeye on Friday, November 7, 2014 11:14 AM

Nice build!

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midnightprowler

Member since
February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Friday, November 7, 2014 6:55 PM

Stunning replica!

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Ask me about Speedway Decals

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Friday, November 7, 2014 10:24 PM

Great build CodyJ! Keep up the good work, and keep the pics coming.

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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DUSTER

Member since
August 2007
From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation

Posted by DUSTER on Sunday, November 9, 2014 4:09 PM

Great Job. All the additions/corrections etc. make this a special model.

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet Confused

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

Posted by the doog on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 7:25 PM

It's gorgeous, honestly, but I would head on over to the Armor forums and read up a little on weathering technique and the use of pigments, especially for dust. That movie truck had a really well-worn, dusty appearance that you could easily replicate and really hit a home run out of the park with the presentation of this model!

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:33 PM

Neat idea and execution.

John

To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

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CodyJ

Member since
December 2013

Posted by CodyJ on Friday, November 14, 2014 3:42 AM

Thanks Guys!

The doog - Thanks Man! I have used AK and MIG pigments on Armor before. Nice suggestion, most parts that are dirty are from water/chemical run off and rusty streaks on the truck but a general dusting wouldn't hurt. Some dust on the tires/frame would be good! Especially where the black is the dominant color. Like the Bumper. I Guess I didn't want to over-do the appearance of it. Either way it went with my friend a few days ago so I cant. He was ecstatic though and that makes it worth it!

Boeing Build - June 15 2015

Mustang Build - Feb 1 2015

Artillery Build - April 16 2015