Pete 357 tri-axle dump Finally done!! 1/1/12
 

Well I gathered up a few parts with help from a few guys from the board to get my next build underway! This truck is a tribute to the Peterbilt that I owned for 5 years. Here is what I got done with the cab I extended the cowl and changed the angle of the windshield. I also got some mods done to the hood and started working on the fenders. Enjoy! Thanks for looking!
Brian
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Nice Start!!!

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Its gonna be awesome Brian!

The front tires look taller than the rears on the 1:1 is that just an illusion?

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Thanks guys! Scott, yeah its an illusion, The front tires are actually the same height as the drives, but they are 22.5 and drives are 24.5 the sidewalls are thicker on the fronts. This probably helps with this illusion. Thanks!

Brain

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Good pic Brian ,I see just what you mean ;););) not a prob. ;););) now that's a bucket :eek: I know you can do it to :p I'll be watching

IHSteve

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Nice start Brian got to give you credit your on your third truck and I haven't finished the first one. Ed

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Man,Your do'in some butchin on that cab.Your a lot braver than me!
That's gunna be a sweet lookin truck when your done,cause the 1:1 sure is.
In the 5 years you owned that truck,you didn't by any chance keep a record of what you spent in wax & armor-all?:D
FGD

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Brian, I have a feeling this will be your best build yet, given your incredible track record already. Are you going to paint it to match your old 1:1 or will the cab be yellow, like your other models? Three trucks for you, and I to am still stuck on my 1st.

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Been looking forward to this one!!! From what you've told me on phone its going to be a great build!

Better plan on getting one of these also:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dollhouse-Miniat...#ht_1530wt_735



Consider me tuned in! http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/ima...es/popcorn.gif

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Brian`s at it again, pushing the bar up even higher. cab is looking like a true pete. I'll be watching this one for sure.

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Thanks guys! Fred ,I lost track of the "detailing" items:D

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Thanks Nathan! This truck will be green, not my trademark yellow.

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Rod that will be a nice touch for sure!

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Well I got some time to get a few things done. I have mostly been working on the cab and the hood, I'm just about ready for some primer. Thanks for looking!

Brian
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Looking good so far Brian but I am sure it will fantastic when you are done.

Travis

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Looking good Brian. Keep going, I need more Ideas:D

-Mike

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Stop with all the good ideas, I'm running out of time and money!!!!
-Bryan

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Brian, the cab and hood look great, as do your fenders! I can pretty much sum up your work using the old Peterbilt ad's saying 'touch of class'. Looking really good!

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:eek::eek: keep going keep going we need more coal buckets :p:p:D

IHSteve

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Awesome truck Brian! Reminds me of two of my 1/50 Sword trucks.
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Good job Brian,keep up the good work and us posted.

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Wow,I need to sublet my cab out to you!
Nice work as always.:eek:

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Thanks man! I got one of those too, yellow, of course!
Brian
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Looking realy good there Brian! what are you using for your fenders?
Rick

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Thanks guys for the compliments! Rick I'm using 4" ABS plastic. A Street 45 to be precise, the smaller end.

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WOW Brian you sure did that build fast... But i thought you said it was not going to be yellow...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

I know that's not yours.. Heck it don't look as good as your work. What scale is that?

Looking good

-Mike

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LOL!! Thanks Mike! Its 1/50 by Sword models. They are are nice pieces. Pricey but worth it.

Brian

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Little update here. Glider kit, anyone?

thanks for looking!

Brian
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Brian,
Is that frame Steel?Looks like it.
And also do I see a loader of some sort in Brians future with all these dumps you own?
Greg

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Thanks for the good words guys. Greg I would love to get a loader one day. maybe when money is better.

Brian

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Got a little more done.
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Looking Good Brian, The hood turned out good.

-Mike

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Wow Brian, another impressive pete, looking good!

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WOW!!! Awesome Brian...I cant wait to this baby done...:eek::eek::eek:

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this is gonna be a very nice build Brian wow nice choice :)

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Hey Jon I want to be a member of the "Model Shop Mafia" do I qualify?

-Mike

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Hey Brian,
Very nice build man.
I have a request though,I would like to see the front suspention please.Maybe with out the nose on.

Greg

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Gave that some thought about next years Christmas card,huh? Now this babies progress came to a stand still. Not much time to build when your try'in to put one in the oven & dog shoppin???:D
FGD