Jim B Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) Just so you guys don't think I've been a total slacker, here are some pics of my latest creation. This started life as the 1991 issue of the Monogram Kenworth Aerodyne (the orange one). What I've done so far is replaced the Caterpillar 3406A with a Cummins NTC350 Big Cam III. (Can I call it a Big Cam III even if it only vaguely resembles one?) Still need to add the AC pump, and figure out the air intake. Painted it gloss black with a semi-gloss black chassis. I have added KFS P/E logos to the hood, and they will go on the sleeper as well. KFS P/E stacks will replace the kit stacks. Lots more to do. Edited November 4, 2010 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Jim, Nice. Is the black metallic? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) No, the black is Dupli-Color Gloss Black with a Dupli-Color Gloss Clear Coat. The metallic effect is due to either my poor painting abilities or by photographic skills (or lack there of). Edited April 22, 2010 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Jim, Very nice indeed! The W900a is one of my all time favourite trucks. This example is coming along great. The NTC 350 looks right for the length of hood, it also looks good in white. I don't think you will have much trouble with the air intakes. Thanks for sharing. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Thanks, Dave. I'm partial to the W900 as well. And there's just soemthing about Kenworths & Cummins. I think they just go together. The NTC350 is actually beige on this model; not white. Must be over exposure or something making it look white because I used Tamiya Deck Tan XF55. It's pretty close to Cummins Beige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Very nice Jim. I am still working on mine, and seeing others build inspires me. Keep it going, she is looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hey Jim. Looks Great !!! You have done an outstanding job so far, can't wait to see it all together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Thanks, Dave. I'm partial to the W900 as well. And there's just soemthing about Kenworths & Cummins. I think they just go together. Yes they do. That is my favorite combo. That is a very cool build you have going there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 i like the black, also like the cummins and fleetguard stickers. where did you find them? i gotta have some of those!! lol keep up the nice work dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Dennis, Thanks for the compliments. I got the decals here: Miscellaneous Engine & Filter Decals. There are a lot of decals on the sheet from Cummins, FleetGuard, Detroit Diesel, Fram, etc. It even includes logos from "The Evil One". Glad you liked it, Leo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 So it's been a while since I posted any progress on my 1980 Kenworth W900. I haven't managed to get a lot done, but I did make some progress. Since the last post I've finished the interior (some of the "Old Timers" might recognize the book on the bunk), mount the hood & cab, and break the drive shaft while mounting the cab! It's always an adventure. I think it's just stacks, radiator, roof lights, & horns. Then we'll call it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Very Nice Jim !! Kenworth being a fav of mine as well. AWESOME detail on the dash !!Is that all had painted ? I only wish I could do that...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Nice work, Jim! I want to get the new reissue soon. PSSST...by the way, don't forget a little touch of black on the interior rear snap tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 It's looking good, Jim. That book on the bunk, I've seen it somewhere. Nice touch with it and the Atlas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) Thanks, guys. Glad you like it. @Mark R - I've been trying to improve my dashes, so thanks for the comments. I think it came out rather nicely, too. Used toothpicks to paint the silver on the bezel rings. It takes some practice, but I'm getting better. I just wish the photo wasn't blurry. @Matthew - touched that up this morning! @Ray - Thanks. Just scanned in the cover of my copy & reduced it. Would you like the file? The Atlas I got from the Rand McNally Website. I wanted to make a mapcase or something, but I couldn't figure out how. Did have a "minor" set back today. Turns out the engine is mounted too high to get the aircleaner piping to fit. So, I had to remove engine, and mount it lower. See? These are the things you learn when you do things like this. Edited June 6, 2010 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 wow nice job on the dash!! i think im just gonna send all my dashes to you for paint from now on, lol. i have a real hard time with those small lil places for paint, got these big beet up brick layer hands and well lil patience with paint , lol. great job, are ya gonna make a chicken hauler out of it? dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 If you want really nice dashes, send them to Scott! No, not a chicken hauler; tanker yanker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 If you want really nice dashes, send them to Scott! No, not a chicken hauler; tanker yanker. aahhww i see, a rollin refinery!! what kit ya gonna use, the amt or revell? id love to get my hands a revell chrome kit but OUCH are they pricy! gonna be nice when its all done, good job. dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 I currently have the AMT Freuhauf tanker in progress. Maybe I should post some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I currently have the AMT Freuhauf tanker in progress. Maybe I should post some pics. you should absolutely post some pics!! i cant wait till i learn how to, gotta wait for my brother in law to come show me. lol then i can show off the junk im biuldin hee hee. i like watchin biulds, learnin new tricks from folks on here is great. dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 So, I mananged to get some work done on the W900 this weekend. After a minor set back of the engine being mounted too high; I managed to get that corrected, the radiator mounted, the stack heat shields on, the logos on the sleeper, and the lights & horns on the roof. It's not much, but it's something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4A3E2 sherman Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 that's a sweet looking rig. hope my rev of grem. comes out as good jim.i didn't think those kits were of that quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks for the compliment. You're Revell of Germany kit should come out better as it's more detailed to begin with. There's a few aftermarket parts on this one, and the engine is from the AMT Peterbilt 359 (I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Got more done on yours than I do on mine, so I would say you are making progress!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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