Peterbuilt Semi-Trailer by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - CARD

[Dan Vadas]

Hi all,

 

Another "quickie" - a free download of a Peterbuilt Semi-Trailer, which is virtually the same as a Kenworth. My Admiral's late son drove a white Kenworth, so I'm building this one for her in memory of him.

 

I found this as a free download on the same site as the Fender guitar. The detailing leaves a lot to be desired, but it isn't turning out too bad. I'm enhancing it a little bit (don't I always  ).

 

I started with the trailer. The logo on it was from a company that doesn't exist in Australia, so I found a Coca Cola sign on the web, copied it to Paint, re-sized and re-coloured the red to match the trailer and printed it out :

 

I've added  acrylic "glass" to all the windows which were simply printed on :

 

Where I'm up to on the cab. Fuel tanks, air filters, mirrors and exhausts are still to come, along with some small details. Then it's a "simple" matter of a mere 18 wheels  :

 

Danny

[popeye the sailor]

looks great!  

[jud]

Brings back memories; One I drove when I was back from RVN. 250 block bored to 335 with a blower and the pyrometer ruled, 5 speed main and 3 speed auxiliary, nice truck. Joe Bowen, Springdale. Arkansas; Owner

 

[Dan Vadas]

The wheels took longer to make than anything else, 2 days worth. I used my own method for them - the kit's ones were a terrible design :

 

I printed a 2nd parts sheet and cut out things like the air horns, clearance lights and tailgate hinges which I glued over the ones that were simply printed to the roof, tailgate etc to give them more depth. All the smaller details have been added and the model is FINISHED  :

 

I still need to apply a couple of coats of gloss clear. I'll add a couple more pics when it's dried.

 

Danny

[Dan Vadas]

Admiral is very very happy with the way it has turned out, have had a lot tears flow let me tell you !! Love u lots Mr Vadas & thank u heaps for all that u have done for me.xx

 

[Dan Vadas]

To explain "my" last post above - that was written by my Admiral on her computer which is set up to go to my own MSW Account. Poor girl's not very computer literate and doesn't have her own MSW account so she uses mine  .

 

Danny

[mtaylor]

Her post was great, Danny.  She sounded very happy.

[pontiachedmark]

Looking good Danny.

Love the comments.

Wishing you all the best in your endeavours.

Mark.

[popeye the sailor]

sweet look'in truck 'n trailer Danny!   I've been look'in for a Freightliner kit.   Wal Mart uses International and Volvo as well.   looks pretty cool what you built!