AMT Peterbilt 359 Wrecker 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1133

[@truckerray7533]

My dad had a 1974 Peterbilt 359 with the long rectangular dash panel. He was searching for the later, rounded, "corvette" style dash panel of the later 359 yrs to put in it but didnt find one to his likings! The ole girl had a 400 Cummins & 13spd Spicer & 377 drivers. He used it a a dump truck & a log truck. She was a special ole girl & fun to drive! It to had the top mounted, air conditioner unit but with the fan & metal protection cage visable in the top center! Thankya for sharing this video, awesome building, techniques, hints, tips, & memories of the old generation 359's! Model fun👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@chrisdanielson9646]

Just found this kit last night and picked it up can't wait to start working on it

[@charliebowman785]

I'm watching the video once again after 3 years from the first time. It is so delicious to watch the beauty of this big rig AMT model. I have also an AMT 1/25 Aerodyne Kenworth Cabover, and a relatively new 359 "Pete" conventional semi truck from Revell Germany and believe me, there's no other like AMT when we're dealing with scale model trucks. I mean, in the actual world, there's no other like Peterbilt and Mack, but in scale model trucks is AMT the master of all brands. Thank you Chris for such a stunning work. It will be always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@angusrocks939]

my dad used to let me help him build models when i was young in the late sixties into the early seventies. day one: paint and prep everything accordingly for step one. day two: assemble step one. day three: paint and prep everything accordingly for step two. day four... well you get the jist....perfect models every time!!! I miss my dad!

[@wesleydowd4775]

You children should not be on here it's for only a dualt only no children

[@TheModelingHermit]

I have built this kit many times since the early 70s, and has been one of my favorite kits. I liked the earlier versions better because they were somewhat 3-in-1 as they also included the sleeper and 5th wheel. One could build a day cab or sleeper tractor, or the wrecker. I like watching a master at work, so I keep coming back to your videos.

[@stevehoulihan726]

The thing is. You chuck your models together, you chuck the paint on with rattle cans in your spray booth that badly needs a filter change. But they come out absolutely awesome!! The first one of yours I saw you do was the big Chevy convertible. That looked beautiful. But as you were building it I was thinking "okaaayyyyy..." but it came out beautifully. Your models are as good as the ones built by the guys with airbrushes and all the "special techniques". Really good videos too, you obviously love the hobby.

[@hpiguy]

Well, glad you like them!

[@ecoresidential4339]

I remember building this kit as a teenager, the kit issued at the time had the wrecker painted brown and white on the box art.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Man the way you age and weather your kits, that’s a learned skill and looks super realistic, I need to practice

[@jeremy2033]

Ive built over 400 and its still going to be a challenge. I like a challenge!

[@rayst.pierre4499]

Algorythms brought this one to my attention. Nicely done! Your truck builds are appreciated

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@bamabiker750]

I come here for the music and stay for the modeling. Very nice work!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@deborahchesser7375]

Old Shell colors, absolutely perfect for that vintage 👍🇺🇸

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@uberquellen]

Very nice color combination.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Rich!

[@sgtjameslindsey2493]

I built quite a few of those Pete's back in the 70's and to get that hood to open all the way, you either had to drop that bumper down or shave the bottom of the grill and touch it up with silver. Haven't built one since the 70's but I'm starting to get back into it in my old age. I'm starting with the AMT Diamond Rio, and lowboy trailer and Dozer kit. It's what my dad owned and drove when I was a kid. I just wish I could find a 1/25 drop gooseneck lowboy trailer instead of that beaver tail lowbow. I'm thinking of constructing one myself out of parts.

[@michaelhall736]

Why is watching a video of you geeking out over styrene so relaxing? But you always have some awesome models on here. I could never build things so complicated by myself.

[@hpiguy]

I don't know but I'm glad you like them! Grab a model and have fun, don't talk yourself out of it. Perfection isn't the goal, just have fun making it.

[@GEORGE160768]

I have bought the Peterbilt Wrecker AMT 1/25 kit and your clip has help me so much in building it and it will be going with my LaFrance Custom Pumper 1/25 kit in a diorama showing the wrecker towing the pumper.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@Digitalsharecropper]

I had this kit about 1984 or so and it took a while to build, it was barely within my skill level back then. I had a baby raccoon living in the big AMT wrecker box for the duration, even when she got too big for the box. It turned out good, I always loved the kit and the Detroit. If I remember accurately, and I have a pornographic memory, I put the spyder wheels from another kit on it. I did scrounge every chrome truck part I could find so that added to the build time by months. Practically the whole truck was chrome. Have no idea why I thought this was a good idea. I am deaf but have no problem following. These are good video, love them.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@harryricochet8134]

Don't sweat it, it probably has something to do with your pornographic memory lol

[@clarencehosley9022]

That is a fine looking Peterbilt Wrecker you built there Chris. Built that model back in the early 80s. Stretched out the frame enough to add the sleeper. Painted the body blue and the frame orange. Built cb antennas out of guitar strings, built up the engine to look as real as possible put the yellow emergency lights on the top, a friend of mine took it to a model truck show someone took a picture of it. That truck ended up in one of the model truck magazines. That cause me to keep building till I had to start selling some to make room for new builds. You have sparked a new light in me that makes me want to build again. Some of the trucks I built in the past took me as much as three months to build. It doesn't matter how long it takes to build these models as long as they look real at the end of the day. Now days these don't take so long cause most of the paints dry faster than they did back in the day. May have to start all over again. Thank you for sharing your skills with the rest of us, Sure by now I need a refresher course. Keep up the good work.👍

[@mode1charlie170]

No need for the AC....this guy works up in Alaska....Another great build Chris...love the color scheme as usual.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Dean!

[@chassegallerie2910]

Nice kit. Beautiful build. Yellow and pearl blue really do contrast.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@jeremy2033]

I went as far as google and found the 1.1 Peterbilt engines, everyone i found was dressed in white with other colored parts. I just couldn't get in my mind to build a engine in white but it's true sure enough! Thanks for all you do Chris and i found those clamps at Harbor Freight for 4.99.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@jamiesale9460]

Excellent review. Lots of info with no waste of time. Too many reviews waste time and don't include half the tips and details yours include in half the time. Another well-done. Now I gotta go order this kit.

[@hpiguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ricklepley7200]

Just picked mine up. Can’t wait to start building it but going to wait till me and the wife gets into our new house the first of October to start it. Kinda new house/new build kinda thing.

[@MrJuvefrank]

I'm glad you know your job because my diesel mechanic teacher was a dud.

[@andyroo3022]

Nice kit. I just purchased mine. I am currently finishing the AMT Alaskan Hauler and the Kenworth Conventional W925 trucks. I like to re do the chrome as well. The main reason being the mould lines and the bits that join to the sprues ruin the factory chrome anyway. It is a shame AMT can't connect the sprues in a less obvious position. I sand after filling with Tamiya model putty and hit them with Krombrite spray. Otherwise nice trucks when some fine detail work is applied to the assembly. Good videos, keep them coming.

[@saltields7649]

I just finished the AMT White Freightliner and it was a challenge. It doesn’t help that the trees don’t have part numbers. I painted mine red and blue with a silver stripe. I turned the spot lights into taillights for a trailer a friend gave me.

[@geoffreymills9932]

Nice build, the drum is for floor dry or "kitty litter" to dry up any spills caused by an accident, 😉

[@goratgo1970]

Color choice reminds me of old build where I combined same wrecker body (which BTW should be narrowed a little - AMT made it too wide) with Revell Long sleeper KW cabover flattop as a 24hr. Sunoco wrecker. Replaced kit boom with Aluminum tubing for telescoping function. This issue is the later Pete 359 kit with hinged hood, the original box had same image, but was blue color, and plastic was of the first issue Pete.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching and Happy Thanksgiving! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@ponyrang]

Wow, I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

[@Red-rl1xx]

I've got this same model! Bought it at a yard sale some years back for only $0.50!

[@charliebowman785]

Lucky you.

[@JohnJohnson-qg2ub]

R u the one who painted yur tow truck red, when I herd u say 50 cents blew my mind, I just paid 50 dollars for mine.

[@Red-rl1xx]

@@JohnJohnson-qg2ub Yeah, that's me.

[@northerncountryrailroad8939]

Red 13 great find!

[@malikdigger4544]

Red 13; That was a good bargain you had gotten least I paid for a model kit was $7 @ Big Lots in late 98s. I think modelroundup.com has that Peterbuilt Wrecker Kit for $36 don't know if that's cheap or not.

[@garyparker2969]

Beautiful Work Chris, God Bless All.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you as always Gary!

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

If that was truly a Michigan truck it would have a deerslayer on the front bumper. Still looks fantastic! Love this channel!

[@benbowles1014]

Nice build, Chris! Great choice of colours, mate.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ben!

[@Wild-Dad]

I will take all your advice to heart! Great build! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@FordmanCustomsandDesigns]

I "HAD" this model when I was 18ish streched the chassis and it had a double bunk and dual boom it also had balloon tires was blue with hand painted stripes have a pic of it ... loved this truck

[@hpiguy]

Time to buy it and build again!

[@jaimegutierrez3180]

I am very excited to build mine. you did a really good job on that Peterbild sir. :)

[@19JohnnyJ68]

thats why i love the biger kits ,, all that gorgeous styreneeeeeeee

[@hpiguy]

So much styreenee!

[@bobastu]

Great job Chris!! Your chrome painted parts look like a custom chrome or billet aluminum, just beautiful. As usual, your attention to detail is amazing. Thanks Round2 for giving Chris the opportunity to make this kit look so fine! Being a Navy man, blue and yellow screams Blue Angel's. Mr man standing by it, Goober, Cooter, or who ever they were, looked great! Showed us how ginormous that rig would be IRL.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Stu!

[@jeremystrickland7767]

thanks chris i got this kit haven't built it yet thanks for the video sir well done

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Jeremy!

[@jeremystrickland7767]

@@hpiguy your welcome sir we have alot of the same models thanks for the videos

[@larryshamlin2369]

I would do different colors but very nice build and the colors do match good together,great job sir.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Larry!

[@roberthomicz6552]

i built amt Peterbelt 359 back in June 1987 and i added storage box and i made it red with top half of cab white

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I started this kit maybe 20-25 years ago and never finished it. I moved several times and it ended up getting damaged. I don't know if I still have it, but I remember it being a blast to build.

[@hpiguy]

Grab a new one and finish it off in style.

[@psl54rsniper]

Great job, had one back in 70s I think old box art had blue and white paint job on wrecker, I got to get a new one. again great job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@richhartman6364]

Chris, saw this model build and ordered it right away. Once I got the kit got the crazy idea to build a rollback to go with the wrecker. I just happened to have a Revell Peterbilt 359 Conventional kit so it started. Enjoy your builds and look forward to the new release every week. Keep up the good work.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Rich!

[@edwardvaughn9952]

Very nice build my friend as usual

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ed!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

This one was a couple of tons of fun!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bryan!

[@bobrobinson2587]

Hi Chris, I saw your build on roundup great snapshot. You just have to be very proud.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Bob!

[@good2us1]

Great job! It'll look great next to the F100 service truck!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Daryl, yes it would!

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Great looking wrecker Chris, well done buddy!....Bill

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bill!

[@josephcox1811]

Working on this but using the little window chassis and cab, the push bumper must be installed the other direction for the hood to tilt, great build, beutiful job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@cadzag72]

I also use the Rustoleum Bright Coat Chrome, I used it on a pair of DC-3’s I built recently and I was very pleased with it.

[@hpiguy]

Good deal!

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello & thx 4 posting this video... i am currently building this kit for a Big Rig GB .. this video is very helpful for me because the instructions are not clear on some items... you did an awesome job...thx 4 sharing... vinny

[@TimShredder]

I have the previous version of this kit lying in my stash for years, never really felt up to the task. Now I see they're re-issuing it with Tim's towing decals? I will build this new one instead. Awesome build and review!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Tim!

[@slackjaw703]

Wow, this really turned out amazing! Your use of rattle cans is really changing my mind from an airbrush only approach to one where I’m begin to welcome not having to do anything more than shake the can and press down the button. Huge time saver! Also, I was stuck in a niche when it came to modeling, and the variety you show on your channel is inspiring. Thank you!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot John. Airbrushes are handy and I use them, but I like the speed of cheap spray cans too.

[@northerncountryrailroad8939]

When I got the notification I knew immediately this was gonna be a awesome build!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@johngligo4049]

Awesome Peterbilt Wrecker Chris! Glad to see it back in production. Need to pick one up!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks John!

[@jesuhdhdhhdjdjdjdjfjswmx7521]

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[@wesleydowd4396]

Round up 2 have them friends

[@donaldfinley2829]

Another great build. Looks awesome. I did the kw w900 wrecker. You are right. Take your time. These wrecker kits can make ANY modeler nuts. I did mine in a blue green. Don't remember exact color name. The decals were huge and only offered in blue. I think it came out good. Took me about 2 months to complete. Took a few breaks and built some other smaller cars during the wrecker build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Donald!

[@jack0cat]

Love the big Riggs I have lots of extras to go with this I can print out on my 3D printer.

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@MaddawgJAG]

Please do a video of your collection.....you my friend are a beast at model building!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the nice words!

[@sonnyd.6777]

Watta beauty!. IF I get one, I think I will weather it OR create a fictional Mad Max vehicle. Again, great info and great build!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Sonny!

[@tomcline5631]

A neat piece of info. The tester's lacquer paints can be used with any of the Rust-Oleum paints,too. Rust-Oleum owns tester's and model master paints. They are all compatible. Sorry, awesome build as always. Just kinda goes without saying in my mind,I sometimes forget to mention it out loud.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Tom!

[@gogogeedus]

I built this back in the seventies when I was 14 Y/O, painted it light blue and white with the Don's towing stickers. looked awesome. back then the kit was probably only a couple of dollars but I dont remember the price. it is a large model for sure.

[@RJDCR]

Superkool , thanx...neat truck Robert

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Robert!

[@MrCocg1]

Nice mate..!! Saw this at Hobby Lobby at a silly low price.!! Wow.. !! A lot here and nice job on yours.!! 3 days? Takes me longer to get my eyes re adjusted.!!

[@thomasallen3818]

Great looking model. I sort of like the body color hubs.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a nice comment!

[@jeffreylehn8803]

Nice build , I have the original release of this kit you inspired me to build it .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for stopping by the channel and leaving a nice comment!

[@edwardervin879]

Great job. Showed building the best way possible. Alot of info for the beginners. Would like to see the shelves

[@hpiguy]

Noted!

[@barneyhector5663]

Chris, the reason your hood won't tilt forward is because you mounted the bumper guard upside-down. The instructions show the straight bar is on top while the rounded edge part of the guard faces down towards the road.

[@johnmcgee7171]

I've watched several of your truck builds. You do very nice work and your videos are well done too. I built an Autocar years ago and l found it pretty easy to cut the drivers side door out. I glued it open so you could see the interior of the cab better. I also cut the windows so they looked like the were partially rolled down. I've been watching some of the tank modelers and they are very keen on parts being in proper scale. I wonder if the frames for the mirrors aren't a bit too big for instance. If so it wouldn't be hard to fashion them out of a smaller guage wire. I really like your weathering too. Thanks for some great vids.

[@charliebowman785]

Very interesting your point Sir. I've thought the same about mirror frames specially if we see those for 1/25 AMT's Pump Firetruck. I mean, the model is a "candy" with wheels. It is full of great details; Detroit V8 engine, hydraulic system, control panels, ladders, hoses, lights, handles and other parts, but those mirrors look like a Loch Ness monster abortion. I would take your words to ask the manufacturer (AMT) to improve those frame parts. Along with the most recent technologies, molding for sure has changed a lot, allowing those tiny parts to be much more realistic in regard the gauge. Thank you for sharing your comments.

[@troycampbell4095]

You sir are the guru ive picked up a lot from you Thanks for sharing.. . I just picked kit up...

[@hpiguy]

That's awesome!

[@jeremy2033]

Speaking of NAPA decals, if you have a extra #24 Chase Elliott NASCAR Chevy laying around use those for the NAPA call out! Just a thought.

[@calvingifford9442]

Fantastic review & build! When I was a wrecker driver we usually carried around a lot of oil dry in cut-in-half 55 gallon drums with a big hefty scoop for the messy accidents! ;-D

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Calvin!

[@chipblock2854]

Great job. I hope you do more trucks in the future. The color scheme came out great. Only thing missing is a light bar for the yellow lights that could be attached to the headache bar. You can buy various after market ones. Since it is an older style wrecker weathering it is probably the way I will go. Great job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Chip!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

Omg so much plastic! It looked like it never ended! Sweet sweet sweet plastic! LOLl Really fantasic build, and addition to your big rig and service fleet collection! Thanks for showcasing such diverse kits many builders might not even know about or pass right by- it's always great to see what they'll come out with next!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@tomcline5631]

The barrel is for cleanup. You scoop the oil dry,and the " suckit ups" in there when you're done.

[@billzamminer2547]

if you ever build another wrecker replace the wire with E-Z Line it comes in two sizes fine & heavy black or brown i use it on my model railroad as cable

[@martinneulen7050]

Hello, it's great = well done = a top finish = Chapeau 👌👏 Best wishes and kind regards, Martin Neulen

[@edwardvaughn9952]

Just needed some motivation for my wrecker thanks for your beautiful builds my friend

[@hpiguy]

Glad to help!

[@jeffhyde7934]

Killer build!!! I would've kept the drivers side step/ battery box chrome to match the passenger steps.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jeff!

[@jeffhyde7934]

Your builds are awesome!!! I always look forward to them, waiting for more semi, and semi trailer builds! Lol!

[@rapscallion3506]

Nice video tour. I like the commentaries, reasoning and techniques. You are a modeling machine since you produce so many kits in short order.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@thomassoltis5862]

Bad to the bone brother she’s beautiful waiting on mine should be here Monday can’t wait to build it keep up the awesome work brother have a great weekend

[@hpiguy]

Thanks and enjoy yours when it arrives!

[@wesleydowd1451]

I have this one for Christmas

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@KBCC_Garage]

Another great kit review and build. Keep it going.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks as always Clifton!

[@justinmyslive4108]

From the late 60's to the early 80's Peterbilt painted the engines white (regardless of it being a Detroit, Cummins or a Caterpillar) but you could order trucks in the engines natural color also this kit would look badass painted up like the Peterbilt wrecker Tom Sizemore drove in the movie Heat

[@timburnette5914]

Wow man that’s awesome! I absolutely love the yellow and blue together! That looks great!👍🏻

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Tim!

[@icenesiswayons9962]

Great job, you're putting out more models than GM these days! Lol:-) like the wrecker a lot. They do take extra time but are well worth it. Thanks!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Icenesis!

[@jamman6]

What a fantastic build video! Made my week! Love your channel, it's my favourite.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the nice words, glad you like the show!

[@jack002tuber]

That is the most complex one I've ever seen you do. Very nice job. I'd be tired after all that.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jack!

[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

awesome awesome job Chris ....love the wreckers .

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@tomsscalegarage1972]

That turned out awesome man. Love the contrasting colours.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Tom!

[@tomsscalegarage1972]

@@hpiguy your more than welcome brother. Really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

Why am I up at 0430? On a Saturday Watching Chris build models lol great looking kit and great choice of colors I really like the way you do your chrome wheels Chris I’m going to try it I picked this Pete up last week great video and build

[@hpiguy]

LOL, thanks for watching Jeff!

[@blkft]

Michigan colors. Go Blue! :)) Luv it, Brutha!

[@hpiguy]

Wolverines!

[@aghauler1964]

Beautiful build very nice detailing. The only tiny detail that would add reality to an already perfect build might be safety strip on the rear. Thank you for sharing.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks David, good idea on that strip. On these kit reviews the manufacturer asks that I try to refrain from adding extra parts that are not included. I had to add the cables per the manual, but that was it. :)

[@charliebowman785]

Beautiful but I liked much more the Autocar dump truck. Both are amazing.

[@hpiguy]

This one was a more intense build requiring a bit more patience. The Autocar pretty much fell together.

[@charliebowman785]

@@hpiguy I really love your work!

[@johnshaft5613]

I admire your positive attitude. I built that exact kit when I was a kid, around 1975 or '76. I thought it was a bit marginal even back then, garbage by today's standards. Still though, it can be built into a nice model if one puts in the work. I sure would like to see new state of the art kits truck kits in 1/25 by Tamiya or whomever. Must not be much demand or they would do it.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks John!

[@Mr74145]

I'm going to attempt to light this kit.

[@hishamaziz3282]

Nice kit.. and you did another great job on it. I really like that color scheme!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Hisham!

[@johnwilliams7102]

Spectacular = super TUFF !

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@northerncountryrailroad8939]

I really enjoy watching your AMT big rig videos you choose the perfect colours!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@ronroberts2453]

Excellent build Chris, and the color choices are spot on!!! Your presentation and positive building tips are so good!! Keep them coming brother!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Ron!