I just completed the 1/25 Revell level 5 Peterbilt 359 conventional tractor. It is quite the detailed kit with cab doors that open and close. I can say overall it’s a great kit with one flaw or exception. The tires that come with it are too skinny and super soft, they tend to compress on the finished model. Many builders have had this problem. I switched out the tires with some AMT truck tires and they look great.

The tractor is pretty much a box build with only a couple additions. Tires, aftermarket decals “Keep on trucking” made by Modeltruckin.com  Jerry Reeter. The tool box on the rear of the sleeper was scratch built as the tool box comes as a flat piece of diamond plate with doors. Expanding it looks more realistic. The fuel tanks were wrapped using metal AC tape giving a more realistic metallic look. I added an Italeri light bar to the top of the tool box with emergency lights for an industrial look as well.

One struggle other builders may encounter is the door hinges. A bit tricky but easily solved.

Kit decals are quite nice as the stripes laid out cleanly. 

– Scott