My Peterbilt 359 Custom

[BiggC]

Hello everyone my name is Chris. I've been building models since I was a kid and I'm now in my 30's. I build mostly Cars and pickup trucks so this is my first Semi.

Well this thing started life as the Revell Peterbilt 359 Conventional but I wasn't happy with the way it was out of the box so I did some work. I started by getting another kit and cutting the sleeper off and adding it to the first one. I then wanted to extend the frame so the other kit frame came in for that.

It's still rough right now but coming along slowly. Well enough talk here's a few pics, enjoy.

In the first few pics I just used some styrene to extend the frame but didn't like it.


Then comes the chop top.

[BiggC]

Started working on the front bumper that a buddy gave to me.

And here is where I'm at now.




Thanks for looking.

[pigbachtrucker]

Chris welcome to the family with this extremely awesome looking start. Thats 1 hell of a good way to make a intro. We all here will be looking forward to seeing more of your talents and ideas as well seeing this beast finished...........Cliff

[MR. BIGGS]

Looking good Chris.
Keep up the good work. If you need any part's let me know. I still got that visor I aint going to use.



Anthony R.

[dague]

you've a great start... and it looks to be a really good build when done!

[BiggC]

Thanks everyone!! It's coming along slowly but it'll be there one of these days. lol

Thanks Anthony I'll get with you on the visor Bro.

[454ss]

WOW not much else to say except that. I built this kit last year and never ever thought about doing this although now seeing it I may have to use this idea and make a unique rig myself. That bumper looks awsome and great work on getting the sleeper larger and extending the frame.

[BiggC]

Got a little more done to it. This will be the final ride hight. I was going to go a bit lower but this will work for me.



And I got these today from the one and only Dough.

[DoUgH]

no problem homeboy