bitner Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) This is the latest project , The AMT model of Tyrone Malone's 1976 KW Aerodyne Papa Truck. Edited February 24, 2009 by bitner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 THAT, is going to be sweet! A pair of kits I'd love to have, but just can't justify paying the asking prices. I look forward to seeing you complete this one. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I have to agree with Chris, that is going to be sweet! I have never seen that kit before. What year was that made in? I will definitely watch this one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schellj Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I am very happy to see someone building this truck. I built the Hideout truck 20+ years ago. I recently dug it out of my parents house and bought one off ebay to build (box wasn't great, but the parts were all in their bags and the price was right!). I am looking forward to seeing how you finish the kit. Thanks for the nice pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordh8r Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Very cool! Can't wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitner Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I believe the kit is from around 79 or 80. I also have the Hideout truck kit to build also. They are and interesting change of subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I've been waitin to see you build this one!!!!!!!!! Are those the wheels that you got from me? I haven't had any chrome plated yet so I can't tell if their mine or not? If you did go with the ones I sold you, can you please post some up close pics? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitner Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks guys: Ben I was going to use the ones I got from you, But I don't want to use them until I can get some Alcad or somehow get them chromed. The wheels I used were modified 5 hole steel wheels from the International dumptruck. The truck is about 99% finished, so I'll post picks soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitner Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Here's the finished Pa Pa Truck. It came out better than I thought considering how old the decals were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Very nice build. The pair look great together. In the early '80s I worked for a Goodyear dealer in Las Vegas, we were the local Bandag retreader. When Tyrone Malone was going around the country campaigning the Bandag Bandit he spent the afternoon at our shop. It was pretty cool to be able to climb all over the race truck as well as the hauler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken harris Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 This is the latest project , The AMT model of Tyrone Malone's 1976 KW Aerodyne Papa Truck. [/quote Great job there building the Papa truck . And I can tell you I had a blast driving that truck in Europe ,hauling the Super Boss in 1989. I would like to put your photos on my Tyrone Malone website, and would give you credit for the photos. Let me know what you think at superboss1@hotmail.com Thank you Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Nicely done! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordh8r Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Holy bovine! this thing looks great! Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calderone Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 WOW i have to say wow !!!! You are doing an amazing Job here !!!! im Calderone,me and Ken Harris have just launched the brand new Tyrone Malone's Bandag Diesel Racing team at http://www.tyronemalone.net ,we are always looking for content and for the next month's update we are adding articles and new pictures as well,due to the high demand this AMT model trucks generate,we are gonna include a button exclusively for this scale models !!!! and you are invited to send them over,your pictures,your story,why and how did you get this vintage trucks and if you are a big Tyrone Malone fan,tell us what you remember from the Bandag diesel racing team Congratulations and keep the good job !!!!!!!!!!!!! Contact me via PM or send me email over the contact form on the site my gmail is sammycalderone (at) gmail.com we are 24/7 Online !!!! Thanks and we are really amazed because of your work !!!!! Sincerely Calderone / Ken Harris TyroneMalone.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Bill, These two trucks look superb. Both complement each other very well. You did a great job with the old decals. I always struggle with the old decals and can never get them to work. Just one question is the paint scheme based on the KW Bicentennial paint scheme? Looks very similar. Best Wishes Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Awsome Build , I got two of these trucks and sure like the wheels you made. What part did you mod on the wheels and what are the front wheel cap from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Awsome Build , I got two of these trucks and sure like the wheels you made. What part did you mod on the wheels and what are the front wheel cap from? This is not my build but I made very accurate wheels for the Tyrone Malone transporters. You can see them here: www.picturetrail.com/lotso Look in the folder titled "wheels I make" or it might say model truck wheels, I forget which. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelsbyroni Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 THAT COMBO LOOKS GREAT. I'VE ALWAYS LIKED MALONES TWO HAULERS. MAYBE I'LL GET ENUFF PARTS TO BUILD ONE SOMEDAY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swalsh Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 very nice look awesome good neat work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railhead Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 beautiful pair of models, i'm sure you already heard that enough, i am building the same pair and wondered what you used as reference for prototype colours of the chassis, underside of the fiberglass, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRG Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Wow, really nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCDOC Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Here's the finished Pa Pa Truck. It came out better than I thought considering how old the decals were. <img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm296/bitner1941/Race%20trucks/P1010122.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm296/bitner1941/Race%20trucks/P1010123.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm296/bitner1941/Race%20trucks/P1010125.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm296/bitner1941/Race%20trucks/P1010128.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm296/bitner1941/Race%20trucks/P1010135.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm296/bitner1941/Race%20trucks/P1010133.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> SSSWWWEEEEEETTTT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitner Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Thanks guys: Right now I'm trying to finish up my Hideout Truck to haul around my Bandag Bandit model. It's getting close to being done. Cheers: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muleskinner Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Thanks guys: Right now I'm trying to finish up my Hideout Truck to haul around my Bandag Bandit model. It's getting close to being done. Cheers: Bill Well kid, you did a super fine lob on these models. I'm proud of ya and think the big T would also be proud to see these models of his trucks. Keep up the good work. Muleskinner (DAD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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