mackinac359 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 This kit just came out, a reissue of the old Monogram kit. I had the original (red molded) Monogram version on hand and decided to build it now that it has been reissued. My old kit had some warping and a twist to the frame. When there is damage or flaws to an old kit this usually gives me the green light to cut-slice-n-dice on the plastic, so that is what I did with the kit. I stretched the frame, modified the cab to slightly resemble a modern Peterbilt 379 (instead of the older 359 that the kit represents). I dechromed most of the kit, added a couple of resin pieces (bumper and chassis steps) then added straight pipes using aluminum tube. The entire truck was painted black. I 'greyscaled' this photo, I just can't photo a black truck and have the pics turn out right. This photo shows my version with the box-art in the background. For a snap kit (I used glue on this one) it builds nicely. I have several planned, and at the price some kit sellers are asking (I've seen as low as $15) it's cheap and fun to build. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Thats cool , I'll grab mine Sunday as I pass thru Oklahoma , the hobby shop I deal with there already e-mailed me that there in. Was there an aero KW snapper by them also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted June 15, 2006 Author Share Posted June 15, 2006 Yes, Monogram had a KW W900 with Aero sleeper in the same snap-together format like the 359. No word on if it will make a comeback or not. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashalot2 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Thats a sharp truck . I have the KW it was a nice kit also. If you don't mind I may do my next ertl 359 like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I've only built the snap KW, but I can say i agree that these are fun to build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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