1/16 "she's real fine my 359" big Pete

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey guys 

  I kinda started on this, Monograms 1/16 Peterbilt 359 119" bbc with 63" flat top sleeper. I ordered some custom 3D printed Peterbilt oval hole wheels. I'd like to find some front floats and some more aggressive rear rubber.

 Things I'm planning on doing to this rig:

1) already did the front steering.

2) custom made Cummins NTC-400 big cam with the kit transmission.

3) 8" (1/2" actual size) custom made stacks.

4) opening doors on the cab and sleeper.

5) detailed cab and sleeper interior.

6) 3D printed chrome air cleaners.

7) custom drop visor and Texas bumper.

8) full air, fuel, oil and electric lines.

9) ????

 

this is the kit I'm using, got it off of Ebay.

this is the paint scheme I'm shooting for.

this is my drawing of the Cummins NTC-400 and the start I made on the block.

this view shows the 1/16 block on the left and the 1/24 Italeri block I'm using to scale up on the right.

the other side of the blocks.

top view of the blocks.

this view shows the start I made on making the front axle steerable.

this view shows it turned to the left.

this view shows it turned to the right.

View of the front axle from the rear. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon.

Ron G 

Edited June 1, 2021 by ShakyCraftsman

[Jim B]

Your plans for this are quite ambitious, but I like where you're going with this.  The black & orange will look really cool.  Nice job on the front axle.

[kilrathy10]

Looking real nice, so far... Excellent work on the steering... Too cool..

[doorsovdoon]

Lovely work on the steering.

[Oldcarfan27]

GMTA

I quoted that same title to JimmyGs 1/16th scale Pete back in April. 

 

Edited June 9, 2021 by Oldcarfan27

[ShakyCraftsman]

Thanks guys 

  I have done some more work on the Pete. I purchased a 3D printed Cummins NTA855 big cam from a guy, Chucky's precision pullers & parts, I believe he is in Iowa. 

  The engine is pretty nicely detailed, but it was missing some of the real engines components. So, I had to make them from scratch. They weren't really hard to make, just time consuming. I have the frame, cab, hood and sleeper assembled.

this view shows the tractor temporarily assembled for pictures.

this view shows the engine sitting in the frame and the front floats that are from a 1/16 Ertl dump truck.

left side view of the Cummins NTA855 with the kits transmission installed.

right side view of engine showing the oil filters. I added the rear filter (it only comes with one) and the water removale filter (the small black one) the fan is from the kit.

top view of the engine.

bottom view of the engine. I had to modify the oil pan ( it comes with one for a farm tracter)

front view showing the kit fan.

rear view of engine.

  I added some more components to the engine and painted it with custom blended Cummins beige Tamiya paint.

this view shows the 1/16 scale Cummins NTA855 big cam on the left and the 1/24 scale Italeri Cummins NTC-400 on the right.

this view shows the fuel filter that I added plus the fuel and air lines. You can also see the water crossover pipe at the upper left, also I made a power steering fluid reservoir from scratch.

this view shows the small filter at the rear of the engine. I modified the oil dip stick tube, moved it forward to clear the exhaust down pipe. Between the exhaust manifold and the three heads I added from scratch a water manifold and lower pipe that connects to the radiator. I based this off of the 1/24 Italeri Cummins. Also I added the turbo oil lines.

this view shows the crossover pipe to the water manifold.

this view shows the fan, I still need to add the fan clutch and paint it yellow/white.

this view shows the tee fitting I made from scratch to connect the fuel lines.

this view shows the engine sitting in the frame. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon.

Ron G 

[Jim B]

Great looking Cummins.

[ShakyCraftsman]

Thanks guys 

  Small update, got some parts for the big Pete from Ebay and Shapeways.

3D printed swan hood ornament. This was described as being 1/24 scale, but it sure looks right for 1/16th.

3D printed fire extinguisher for cab.

3D printed Grammer air ride seats.

side view of the seat.

3D printed oval slot Peterbilt rear rims.

front 3D printed Peterbilt rims with moon caps.

Ron G 

[TransAmMike]

I almost never look at big trucks but just happened to look at this one. Great work so far Ronald?

[kilrathy10]

WOW!!! I like this project... Very nice... I may have to get onto one of these, myself... I LOVE those 3D printed seats!!! Those look awesome!!! I'd love to get my hands on a set of those, for sure... Man, this looks good with those wheels, too... And great job on that engine... Excellent...

[ShakyCraftsman]

Thanks guys 

[gotnitro?]

Those upgrades really wake up this build ! Then add your touch for the smaller details really add realism . Are ya planning to weather the engine as a driver or plan more of a show truck theme 

[Jim B]

Some great additions to your kit.  Those seats & wheels are awesome.  Did you ever find any tires?

[ShakyCraftsman]

3 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Those upgrades really wake up this build ! Then add your touch for the smaller details really add realism . Are ya planning to weather the engine as a driver or plan more of a show truck theme 

Hey Nitro 

 She's going to be a work truck, not much chrome more polished aluminum, and yes it will be weathered properly...lol here's a picture of what I want to do.

Ron G 

Edited June 21, 2021 by ShakyCraftsman

[ShakyCraftsman]

2 hours ago, Jim B said:

Some great additions to your kit.  Those seats & wheels are awesome.  Did you ever find any tires?

Hey Jim

 I found front floats, but I think I'm going to save them for a future Kenworth heavy haul Tri-drive tractor. I couldn't find any rears. I have some modeled up on Unigraphics NX16, but my printer took a dump? so have to figure out how I want to proceed from here.

Ron G 

[Jim B]

13 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Ron G 

That green on green is pretty slick.

[ShakyCraftsman]

2 minutes ago, Jim B said:

That green on green is pretty slick.

Thanks, it will be Tamiya x-5 & x-15 gloss. I'm not sure what I want to do for the interior colors, I'm kinda leaning toward tans, I think it will look good with the greens.

Ron G 

Edited June 21, 2021 by ShakyCraftsman

[gotnitro?]

Your scheme looks perfect for this truck especially w the chrome  toned down w light weathering 

 

 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Small update.

Found some decals to make truck look better, what do you think?

I also got some scrole work decals in gold to match the outline strips. Now, I have some scratch building to do so I'm going down to the work bench, see you later

Ron G 

[Jim B]

I think the stripes are a nice addition.

[gotnitro?]

The stripes definitely look good ! 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Thanks guys 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey guys 

  Here are some more pictures for yous to look at.

this view shows the 3D printed air cleaners.

another view of the air cleaners.

this view shows the engine, I modified the turbo intake and exhaust manifold and custom made air intake rubber elbows to look more like a big cam set up.

this view shows the fan belts that I made from 1.5mm diameter rubber tubing.

this view shows the wires from the starter to the alternator l.

this view shows the wires from the alternator to the starter.

this view shows Mr. Bruder working on the engine...lol. well that's it for now be back soon with more.

Ron G 

[Mopar - D]

Wow there’s a lot more detailing with the larger scale building. Looking forward to seeing you finish this one Ron. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey guys 

  I've been working on the big Pete. I've started on plumbing the brakes and the air bags, I also added the missing panard/sway bars and brackets to tge rear axles.

this view shows the scratch  built front quick release valve for the front brakes, also you can see the passenger front brake line.

this view shows the front drive side brake line. These are braided stainless steel lines.

this view shows the scratch built front rear wheel lock control modulator valve. You can also see the scratch built front rear axle panard bar.

this view shows the scratch built rear wheel lock control modulator valve and rear panard bar.

another view of the rear panard bar setup.

this view shows the scratch built combination quick release/double check valve and front axle panard bar setup.

this view shows both of the panard bars. All of the valves are for the air brake system and need to be plumbed.

this view shows the shift control lines and valves that I added to the transmission.

this view shows the transmission lines and you can just see the start I made on the power steering lines I added to the power steering reservoir (I need to paint it black)

this view shows the 3D printed air cleaners temporarily mounted. I had to shorten them 3 scale inches, they were 36" long and should have been 33" long.

this view shows the cut out to the sleeper (this is closed up in the kit).  You can also see the air cleaners.

view from the top showing the air cleaners. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon.

Ron G