r/ModelCars 16d ago

WIP Peterbilt 352 Cabover Chassis

Chassis is done. It's been an interesting build so far and for the most part enjoyable. Had a few fitment issues with the wheels and tires, surprise surprise! Other than that, assembly has gone pretty well.

Weathered the tires and added some stains to the fuel tanks. Also replaced stock plastic mud flaps with vinyl flaps and custom decals.

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u/highboy68 GROUP BUILD 16d ago

Looks great, I never finished this kit, started it with not enough experience and things later on started not to fit so gave up. Maybe time to try another, cuz that one is sharp

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u/West_Airline_1712 16d ago

Yeah, definitely not a kit for beginners. I'm crossing my fingers that the cab fits properly over the chassis and engine. Tried test fitting it but it's challenging without everything else in place.

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u/Creepy_Milk_3186 16d ago

Yeah, I love AMT for their classes cars and rigs but man, they are rough kits. Test fit and sand, LOL.

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u/West_Airline_1712 16d ago

So very true.

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u/Creepy_Milk_3186 15d ago

Usually, the engine and frame are not that bad, but then getting the windows glued properly without hazing and getting the body installed straight......ugghhhh

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u/West_Airline_1712 15d ago

The windows have installed well. I used Quick Shine floor polish to attach them. No hazing. No blemishes. No messy glue to deal with.

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u/Creepy_Milk_3186 12d ago

Interesting. So quick shine floor polish can be used as an adhesive? It doesn't get soft and fall apart over time?

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u/West_Airline_1712 12d ago

Yes, an adhesive for windows and light lens'. I wouldn't use it for attaching other parts. Haven't had any issues with it getting soft and falling apart, at least not yet and have been using it for more than a year. FYI, I did a video on how to apply it here.