Tony G Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) First I want to thank Kenny B and his 1/16 Scale Peterbilt 359 build for giving me the inspiration for my build. This is my first build in a year and a half and the first semi build ever, this one will take me some time.First thing was to slice and dice the frame. I was lucky that a friend had bought the same model just for the body so I was able to get the additional frame and wheels. Edited May 27, 2016 by Tony G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) Added some aluminum to help strengthen the frame, the frame is 33" end to end. Frame all clamped up after using some Devcon expoxy. Edited May 27, 2016 by Tony G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Tony, Thanks for following my build. What are your plans for the KW? Which kit do you have?The first thing I see is how are you going to get the frame cross members in with the Aluminum in the way?If you have any questions I would be glad to help. Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Thanks Kenny, I will have to custom make the cross members to fit, the kit is the Kenworth W-900 Aerodyne Conventional. The plan for the build is of course stretched with a huge sleeper, with some custom body work. Custom built tanks and pipes. Color I picked is House of color Brandywine kandy with copper accents (rims, tanks, pipes ect..). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) Ok frame all together and primed now working on some assembly. Frame with wheels to see how the frame looks with tires. Edited May 27, 2016 by Tony G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 That thing is massive. Lookin forward to seeing this develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Now that is a stretched frame. I'd have to buy a new house to have room for this truck. Your off to a great start Tony. I'm looking forward to following along with this one. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) Thanks Clayton, should be a fun build.Thanks Rob, well I just got done rebuilding my house after a fire we had last year and I have a nice big room waiting for me to finish it and it will be my model room but that is a winter project. Thanks for following the build guys. Needed some bigger fuel tanks, so I had some 1 1/4 pvc so cut a few 6" pieces and added some styrene to the ends. Will work on some straps tomorrow. Edited May 27, 2016 by Tony G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) holy Moly batman, That is one realllyyy long truck. Looking very good however! Be Well Gator Edited April 25, 2016 by gatorincebu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Tony, you've redefined the meaning of a stretched frame Great project and I'm looking forward to your progress!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 My chin just dropped down. R you sure it won´t slack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks Marc, Dennis and Jarda! I don't think there will be a slack problem, but time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hey Toni, this looks like fun. Go for it! I'm too a big fan of H of K paint! I was thinking myself about Brandywine with a touch of other shades for my current project, what a great color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks Michael, your right I am not a huge fan myself H of K. But it is such a great color been wanting to do one in it for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 OK, do I read then you're wanting to use the color, but not a fan of the brand? I'm nuts about H of K, so easy to use and the shine is so easy to achieve, plus the color possibilities are just incredible.I'll check in with your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 That is going to look really nice, one thought however is that the ink on the PVC from that company can be real bad for bleed thru even after a wash with acetone, best luck I've had with it is to clean it with clear primer and QUICKLY followed with acetone. Just a thought. Keep up the good work?.Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 OK, do I read then you're wanting to use the color, but not a fan of the brand? I'm nuts about H of K, so easy to use and the shine is so easy to achieve, plus the color possibilities are just incredible.I'll check in with your progress.Sorry about that I was replying from my phone, no I am a big fan of H of K paints and another color that is great is the urethane cobalt blue outstanding color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 That is going to look really nice, one thought however is that the ink on the PVC from that company can be real bad for bleed thru even after a wash with acetone, best luck I've had with it is to clean it with clear primer and QUICKLY followed with acetone. Just a thought. Keep up the good work?.RichRich you are so correct on the ink, cleaned it several times with acetone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 looks great ! impressive stretch ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thanks Gino, didn't get time tonight to do much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) Got a few minutes to work on the fuel tanks tonight, ran across this photo and thought I would do it to my tanks.. Edited May 27, 2016 by Tony G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Wow !!! That IS a cool idea....I like it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Wow !!! That IS a cool idea....I like it....x2 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Nice work!! It's going to be a long one! Makes me want to sing; "Give me Forty Acres." Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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