Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

Travis

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

Travis

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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~

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P. **UPDATE 9/18 PIC HEAVY!!**
 

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.:D >Marty<

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

Brian

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

Thanks Tim and Brian for the comments:cool: This build is indeed gonna take a good amount of time to complete, and thats just the cab. The tanker is gonna be a real challenge I may take a break after the cab is complete.

>Marty<

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

:eek: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:confused:

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

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:D 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.:mad::( 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.:eek:

>Marty<

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

any more up dates yet more pics please
Dave

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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.

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

This thing is turning out great! Nice work.
Scott

Re: 55 Pete 281 DUEL W.I.P.
 

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!