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AMT Peterbilt 352
By Johnny M · PostedLooks like you're off to a great start -- Carry on, please. And I think it's good that you've moved your toolbox over onto your cutting board -- saves all that walking back and forth across the room every time you need a tool. Johnny -
AMT Peterbilt 352
By 02fusoFG · PostedSometimes you got to set aside a project and let it stew. ....So, what do you do? Start another truck.
First up, the front axle and tie rod are pinned with small nails.
Next, working to develop a concept for the build.
On the paint board are several photos from the internet printed on glossy paper.
Old trucker movies are also a good source of inspiration for those who want to capture the original colors of "their time".
"Blue" on the right is giving me trouble finding the right color match. I will have to try custom mixing, but don't have any experience or feel for it. My first attempts have been unsuccessful.
None of the box decals are ideal, so I will have to buy custom made ones or learn to make my own. Does anybody have a good source?
Up next is the paint trial. I don't want to risk ruining the cab. A template of styrene sheet was made to mask the body and try my hand at pinstripes.
3 copies initially are made so that I can play with the technique and the finish coat sheen.
A set of machinists radius gauges comes in handy. -
1970 Ford LNT 800
By vincen47 · PostedHa! Truck Yourself. I love this build. So much character, but so realistic. The frame crust and the mismatched hood. Perfect! -
1970 Ford LNT 800
By D.O.T. Bob · PostedI think I may have driven that once... Great looking build ! -
1970 Ford LNT 800
By Cornbinder · PostedIt has the block and heads (and not much else) cobbled from a couple different LNT 800 kits. -
1970 Ford LNT 800
By Johnny M · PostedThat ain't tattered, Cornbinder, that's a workin' truck! Might have to replace that headlight, though, so you don't have to visit with the highway patrol every time you go out. 😎 Johnny -
1970 Ford LNT 800
By Cornbinder · PostedSo I had an incomplete AMT plow truck, a box or two of spare Louisville parts, some AITM rear wheels and tires, and some Models by Dave cab steps. I decided to combine the whole mess into one tattered tractor. The quad headlights came from a White Road Boss, I added them after seeing a junkyard Louisville that had been fitted with a similar setup. -
AMT Kenworth W-925 Bixby, Leon IA
By vincen47 · PostedBeautiful build. Excellent weathering, very convincing!
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