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Post by truckabilly on Apr 4, 2011 10:04:17 GMT -5
This is the beginning of my new project - Italeri´s Peterbilt 377 A/E. I do not plan any heavy modifications to it, just adding a few details. Started out with the frame, already in primer for better pics: I cut off a few leafs from the front springs. There are only two on the real truck but I left three in place so that I did not have to deal with the spring brackets. I also added some brake details to the axles: Another added detail is the height control valve and back of the rear lights and frame plumbing Jarda
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Post by Bri on Apr 4, 2011 10:12:04 GMT -5
Geez Louise!!! Excellent looking so far! I REALLY need to start detailing my rigs like this. Seeing all these lines, wires and mods really give these trucks a whole new life. can't wait to see more of your work on this truck! Keep us posted!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2011 10:31:59 GMT -5
Excellent work. Very realistic.
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Post by gatormarcstaug on Apr 4, 2011 10:33:33 GMT -5
Now that is going to be a sweet build. I like the wiring, even though I find it too tedious to do myself. Going to be watching this build for sure!
Gator
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Post by brockway359 on Apr 4, 2011 11:59:09 GMT -5
Wow! It's amazing how much difference some plumbing makes! Are those the Mo'luminum brake kits? I just got some and I'm trying to figure out how to install them. I'll be using your pictures for reference.Keep up the good work. Steve
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Post by truckabilly on Apr 4, 2011 15:26:09 GMT -5
No, Steve, All the brake details are scratch built. I used 0.3mm plastic stripe for brake lining, o.5 mm wire for return spring and hexagonal rod for nuts & bolts. Here are two more pics of the detail. Jarda
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Post by brockway359 on Apr 4, 2011 15:32:12 GMT -5
Once installed, they look to have a lot more depth to them than when laying on the table.Great idea. Steve
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Post by muleskinner on Apr 5, 2011 0:54:38 GMT -5
Drive on Dude!!! Want to see this rig when completed.
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Post by bandit1 on Apr 5, 2011 9:12:11 GMT -5
i got this same kit your building and ill tell you that this looks better than mine! i may if you dont mind "borrow" these pics to try to get mine detailed like that later on keep on truckin, i want to see this thing done so i may "borrow" more pics later as well!
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Post by truckabilly on Apr 5, 2011 16:24:00 GMT -5
No problem bandit1. But if you find a better way of making this or that, don´t forget to let me know.
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Post by bandit1 on Apr 5, 2011 17:39:17 GMT -5
No problem bandit1. But if you find a better way of making this or that, don´t forget to let me know. definatly will man! keep on truckin'!
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Post by 78KW on Apr 5, 2011 19:56:53 GMT -5
Wow! You did a great job replicating the real thing with this chassis.
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Post by loghauler70 on Apr 5, 2011 20:01:40 GMT -5
Wow! thats looking really good. Keep up the good work
Mark
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Post by truckabilly on Apr 14, 2011 11:29:58 GMT -5
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Post by brockway359 on Apr 14, 2011 20:02:32 GMT -5
It just keeps getting better! Keep up the good work. Steve
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