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[skysoldier46]

Does anyone know if this truck is in a 1/25th kit form? I saw a pic of a model but can't find anymore info on it.
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[Fat Brian]

It is a 1/50th scale diecast.
http://www.dadscats....product223.html

Edited by Fat Brian, 27 November 2012 - 02:25 PM.

[skysoldier46]

probably the hood and front end was scratched huh? Nice rig tho

[Fat Brian]

Recheck my post, more searching turned up what it was.

[skysoldier46]

Bummer!!! Well my scratchbuilding skills may get tested more then. But first, the Duel rig needs worked on. Thanks Brian for the answer.

[Fortheloveofgassers]

There was never a kit for the Kenworth 953, however some folks have built it over the years. There was a modeler who during the early 1980's sold resin parts to convert the W900 into a 953, The cab is the same and he sold the hood, axles, transmission, wheels and tires. I don,t think you can buy them any longer but it should be reassuring to note that it has been done and could be done again.

I know all of this because I worked for Kenworth for 32 years and saw some great 953 and 953s 1/25 models during the time I was there.

Hope this helps

[skysoldier46]

helps a lot. too bad you didn't take a ton of pics while working at KW but I guess work was more important to the family.

[Fortheloveofgassers]

At one time I had lots of 953 pics because I wanted to build one. Unfortunately I don't have them any longer. If you do decide to build one I might be able to contact some friends you may have pictures and get you copies.

[trucknut10]

Ed Minas, would it b posible for u too get pics of a PACIFIC 16 for me ?I would like to build a PAC 16 in 1/24.Thk u.
Terry

[skysoldier46]

If you could get some pics I'd be very grateful. The 953 and a flat fender Pete is on my to do list

[f/liner]

look on hanks truck pictures has hundred of p 16 pictures i,m doing one in 1/25  got lots of info from his site

[skysoldier46]

thanks