57 replies to this topic

[matilda66]

got one of these kits a few years ago paid a fortune for it from the states to australia the orange issue never even built it dont even know were it went. but i see there is some serious cutting going on here ,love the paint job on those rims...






MMM i might be to old before i see a new kenworth kit PLEASE W900L

[SpreadAxle]

got one of these kits a few years ago paid a fortune for it from the states to australia the orange issue never even built it dont even know were it went. but i see there is some serious cutting going on here ,love the paint job on those rims...






MMM i might be to old before i see a new kenworth kit PLEASE W900L

If you should find your kit, know this:
The chrome was poorly laid onto the plastic. The orange always shows through on sharper edges. Other issues of this kit didn't seem to have this problem. I had to coat the wheels again. I guess I got carried away when buffing, because in the pix, I see orange around the edges. And yes, I would love to see a W900L kit.

[Kostas Parchas]

Nice pait theme, looking forward to see it done.

Kostas.

[SpreadAxle]

Well, every truck needs a trailer, so I got started on that. It will be a frameless Fruehauf Dump. I took the remaining section from another dump that was cut down for a Michigan Pup, and added it to this one. Here's where it's at for now.

[cowboysevens]

oh this one is getting better and better!! i like it alot ray, good idea for sure it will be right at home on the back of that ol KW

[SpreadAxle]

While digging through a parts box I bought on ebay last summer(lots of gems in there), I found 2 steer axles from old Ertl Internationals. One is complete but the other was broken along with the tie rod. I hated the idea of throwing it away, so I came up with this....

First, trim the broken axle ends down and cut the ends off the KW axle,


then, put the operational ends on the KW axle. The tie rod ends were still attached, so a brass tube replaces the tie rod. I need to play with it a little to strengthen it, but here's where it's at for now.

[SpreadAxle]

Still a little left to do to it, but I installed the photetch grille. The kits headlight bezels were modified by cutting off the marker light and positioning it in the correct spot.





I still have to add the 3 vertical bars.

[SpreadAxle]

Here's the nearly completed hood. I added some turn signals from the spares box.

[BigBad]

Here's the nearly completed hood. I added some turn signals from the spares box.

That is one nice grill! Where is that from?

[scale trucker]

where did you get the stallion for the hood ornament..??

[mikelo]

OK, as an employee of Kenworth, you made me kring when I read "cuttin up a KW", but after looking @ your pics I can say you are doing a great job. I also am a fan of the grill. Can you get any more of the verticle bars? I only ask since it is a popular option to get an extra 4 bars, to in between those.

Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

Mike

[SpreadAxle]

where did you get the stallion for the hood ornament..??

I bought it from STS, but I believe it's an Auslowe item.

As to the grille bars, the photoetch set I bought only comes with the standard 3 bars.

[Ben]

I bought it from STS, but I believe it's an Auslowe item.

As to the grille bars, the photoetch set I bought only comes with the standard 3 bars.

I'm pretty sure that KW grille set is made by Czech Model. They can be purchased though ModellTruck in Germany. They also make a grille kit to upgrade the GMC Astro and several others.

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Edited by Ben, 16 October 2011 - 07:26 AM.

[BigBad]

I'm pretty sure that KW grille set is made by Czech Model. They can be purchased though ModellTruck in Germany. They also make a grille kit to upgrade the GMC Astro and several others.

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I thought I saw it before. It looks great! Ray, if you have that photo etch kit, your KW is going to be a jewel! photo etch goes a long way for detailing. I just went on the site with this link. Have you seen the photo etch for the Italeri Peterbilt 378? Man! Got to get me one of those kits!

[eviltwincustoms]

Are there any other places that sell parts for the 1/16 Rigs other than GardenTrucking and the Wedico stuff? I would like to find some of these nice PE parts for the bigger rigs as well.

[Truck parts]

RAY , THAT IS GREAT LOOKING KW. I LIKE THE GRILL WORK YOU HAVE DONE.

[Mr mopar]

Cool looking grill ,would that fit the AMT kit?

Edited by Mr mopar, 09 November 2012 - 03:29 AM.

[Kostas Parchas]

The grill is great.

Kostas.