[SMF][MOD] Peterbilt 359

[Sven J]

16 minutes ago, efgen86 said:

I just meant that they could be rotated specifically for a staged photo.

Ah, I understand. And no, it's a real photo, not a render.

[BrickWild]

I like the use of the new tires on that model!
In fact, the use of the older broader variants on the rear axle make great 'super singles'. ;-)

[Guyinaplaguemask]

So the optimus prime file is now downloadable, I did credit you and Adrian in the comments.

[Sven J]

Hi @Guyinaplaguemask,

looks good!
However, I think the model could be cleaned up a bit: As there's no colour pattern as on my model, you could replace the dark blue "L" and "triangle" tiles on the sleeper walls with normal 2x2, for example. And I would attach the windscreen wipers 1 stud closer to the central pillar.

Btw: When looking at prototype photos, I noticed that the side windows (too large), door handles (totally different) and the slopes below the doors on my model are not correct. I then redesigned these areas:

The required parts arrived today, so hopefully I'll be able to show real-life photos of the modified model next weekend.

[Guyinaplaguemask]

Very cool. I may go back and add these, but I don't think it's necessary. I was attempting to keep as much of the build as original as possible.

[Sven J]

So here's the final version, with redesigned doors and smaller windows:

Edited October 17, 2021 by Tenderlok

[Dazzzy]

That is real perfection @Tenderlok    What you've done here is truly inspiring to me! 

[Sven J]

Thank you very much, @Dazzzy !

Edited September 28, 2021 by Tenderlok

[Sven J]

One last modification...
I know I said it before, but this is REALLY the final version. For sure. I hope.
I wasn't really happy with the sun visor, so I designed a new, more prototypical one. Besides, the Peterbilt now has air lines for the trailer brakes.

[Daniel-99]

Impressive! The main benefit of this build from my point of view is that it could really pull a lot of weight! it is not only a nice shelf model.