55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.

[1985 kenworth]

yes great work i will be watching the build too that truck always gave me the creeps but in a good way ...nothing like the older trucks

[fhhhstix]

I am glad I could help and the truck is coming along nicely great job on the roof.

Travis

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Great looking truck! Oz did one years ago that came out amazing I cant wait to see yours you have even more detail i think..

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by SANDCRAFT TRANSPORT

Only pic 6 came out, the rest had little red x on them.
Tim

They all showed up for me. Maybe you are experiencing connection problems.

Travis

[Dreamweaver]

They showed up for me as well Tim.

This thing looks spot on Marty great job.

If I might give ya a little advice. The hinges are vinyl and the ca glue will not hold to them. Get some locktite two part epoxy for mounting the hinges.

~Mike~

[DuelTruckDriver]

Originally Posted by fhhhstix

I am glad I could help and the truck is coming along nicely great job on the roof.

Travis

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

Great looking truck! Oz did one years ago that came out amazing I cant wait to see yours you have even more detail i think..

Originally Posted by Dreamweaver

They showed up for me as well Tim.

This thing looks spot on Marty great job.

If I might give ya a little advice. The hinges are vinyl and the ca glue will not hold to them. Get some locktite two part epoxy for mounting the hinges.

~Mike~

Thanks Travis, Paul and Mike for the comps. guys! I was hoping to have way more done to it by now. But, Having to redo the doors and cowl really set me back My next update w/ pics should have the doors installed and working and, maybe the fenders and grill made up. >Marty<

[Brian in PA]

This is really coming out nice! the detail in the cab, especially around the windshields is freakin' amazing!

Brian

[td9clyde]

awsome work i like seein the older trucks i like the fenders and the old narrow designs

[diddys trucking]

your doin a great job Marty theres not a lot of the tamiya cab left .
Will the hinges go inside or outside the cab ?
Dave

[Espeefan]

Wow. It's a sickness, and you've got it! The eye for detail and relentless pursuit of realism. Nice work.

[DuelTruckDriver]

Originally Posted by td9clyde

awsome work i like seein the older trucks i like the fenders and the old narrow designs

Originally Posted by diddys trucking

your doin a great job Marty theres not a lot of the tamiya cab left .
Will the hinges go inside or outside the cab ?
Dave

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Wow. It's a sickness, and you've got it! The eye for detail and relentless pursuit of realism. Nice work.

Thanks td9clyde, yeah the old needlenose petes are my favorites.

Hey Dave, I know I whittled it down to nothing but, don't worry this thing is really strong. I drilled and pinned each butted glue joint, and reinforced w/ styrene behind it On the hinges just the round cylinder that the pin goes through will show, just like the real 55 Petes. The mounting part of the hinges will be covered w. .020 styrene sheet.

Thanks Nathan, I'm really trying to capture the look.

Btw, I had a accident with the roof last night. Too much stress I guess where I cut the cab down so much. Gonna half to replace the roof panels w/ 1 solid piece. Luckily it can be fixed and no damage was done to the cab. Now just need to get another Hauler cab doner and cut the roof out. Sometimes trying to get something too accurate will come back to haunt you in the end.

>Marty<

[Roadmasters]

Looks fantastic, cant wiat to see the final product. Im shure it will be amazing

[diddys trucking]

any more up dates yet more pics please
Dave

[diddys trucking]

how much more progress have you made we need more pics pppppllllleeeeaaaasssseeeee

[pigeonfarmboy]

**** thought there were some new photos, I even readied the drool guard!!

[chaseracer]

very nice styrene work great skills. keeping my eyes on this one

[TRUCKMAKER]

Excellent detail In the cab, can't wait to see the hood build up and the finished product. Really liked the movie, can't remember how many times I've seen it.

[CustomClod]

This thing is turning out great! Nice work.
Scott

[civic83]

Man I wanted to build one of these for a long time, if/when I do I hope it works out as nice as yours has so far! Like the others have said, I never noticed the tag axle before, Ill have to watch it again! Any plans on making the car to go with it ( A tempest I beleive?), that would be great to video!

[SWAGGER]

It's been a while now, I hope you have got to get some more work done on this because it's definitely one to watch. So far, the cab is looking amazing. Can't wait for an update.