Tory Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 I just completed this AMT Peterbilt Wrecker using the recently reissued California Hauler kit combined with an AMT/Ertl Wrecker kit. I was hoping to represent it in its original incarnation reflecting the first issue box art. This is my first official truck build since I was a kid and under the tutelage of fellow Jersey Shore Model Car Club member Mike Capasso saw it to completion in time for our club's Heavy Commercial Contest Night last Friday. It is finished in overall Tamiya Coral Blue with Tamiya Pure White and Orange accents. I took a few liberties but on the whole tried to remain faithful to the original kit. Hope you all like it. Original Box Art Tory
Superpeterbilt Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Amazing build. Wow! Best one I've seen, and best representative of the box art. I love it! Seriously, great job.
Petetrucker07 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Very nice job. I like subtle weathering on the frame. Paint looks great, nice sharp lines. Well done.
Relic_Models Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Gorgeous. Plus it's in Gulf colors, and that's always a good thing.
kevjoh Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) "WOW" that is really nice, looks exactly right. Auslowe Model Truck Accessories now does a resin visor for this cab. Edited June 26, 2015 by kevjoh
1959scudetto Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Superb wrecker - also the rear looks better than on the box-art. Did you take tank and battery box from Revell's snapkit?
olsbooks Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 So sharp and crisp one could cut themselves looking at it! VERY nice job. Peace.
gatorincebu Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 First class job on this hooker. Certainly a top shelf model.The paint job looks great. Be Well Gator
Tesla Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 This is without a doubt the best looking build of this kit that I've seen! Great work Tory.
Jim B Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Your wrecker is very well done. You really captured the 1970s look.
truckabilly Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Nicely done. Very clean build with subtle weathering. The paint job is awesome.
Tory Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 Superb wrecker - also the rear looks better than on the box-art. Did you take tank and battery box from Revell's snapkit? Thanks Helmut, yes the tank and battery box are from the Revell snap kit. I thought it needed a little "bling"! And thank you all for the kind words on my model, I am delighted it found favor here! Here are a few Chassis shots showing the weathering below. I wanted it to have a used but not abused look, a clean work but not a show truck sort of thing. Tory
kilrathy10 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) I noticed as soon as I saw this model.....The battery box and fuel tank was a good swap.....Also narrowing of the tow body has worked well, too.....Amazing how changes as minor as these change the look of the entire model.....This looks so much better than the original.....A beautiful piece of work.....Just beautiful.... Edited June 26, 2015 by kilrathy10
Roadracer Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Amazing build. Wow! Best one I've seen, and best representative of the box art. I love it! Seriously, great job. I agree! Fantastic looking wrecker
purepmd Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) You say 'liberties', I say enhancements! Far outshines the box art while retaining all of the appeal, Outstanding work. Edited June 26, 2015 by purepmd
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