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General Category => Modellers At Work => Topic started by: Geoff Ringle on March 30, 2014, 08:16:25 AM

Title: WSL Pete
Post by: Geoff Ringle on March 30, 2014, 08:16:25 AM
Here are some shots of several 1:20 Peterbilt log trucks.
I started with a low skill level kit for a modern version with a sleeper cab & chorme.
Ended up with more bash than kit.
Title: Re: WSL Pete
Post by: Geoff Ringle on March 30, 2014, 08:17:50 AM
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Title: Re: WSL Pete
Post by: billmart on March 30, 2014, 10:43:49 AM
Geoff -
That looks very good to me.  I really like the used-but-cared-for look you achieved with your weathering.

Bill Martinsen
Title: Re: WSL Pete
Post by: finescalerr on March 30, 2014, 12:26:39 PM
I thought you had told me the basis for those models were cast metal Hubley trucks. All this time I had thought your skills to be nonpareil rather than merely outstanding. -- Russ
Title: Re: WSL Pete
Post by: Geoff Ringle on March 30, 2014, 12:55:34 PM
Russ, I think what I mentioned is the only other appropriate 1/20 vehicles are the Hubley pot metal stuff.
For some reason there are 1/20 Formula 1 models.
Title: Re: WSL Pete
Post by: chester on March 30, 2014, 04:35:08 PM
Very nice work backdating the Pete. (280 series?)
Title: Re: WSL Pete
Post by: Ray Dunakin on March 30, 2014, 05:34:07 PM
Great work! Did you have to do anything to the chromed wheels to make the paint stick?
Title: Re: WSL Pete
Post by: Geoff Ringle on March 30, 2014, 05:56:50 PM
Chester,  Model 350ish.  From what I can tell the 280 is basically the same but single rear axle.

Ray, I soaked the chrome wheels in household bleach (covered container) for 20 minutes or so and all the chrome disappeared. Must have gone into solution because there was no sludge.
Title: Re: WSL Pete
Post by: Chuck Doan on March 31, 2014, 11:56:21 AM
Beautiful work Geoff!