Chuck Most Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Since the majority of custom semi tractor models seem to be based on "traditional" styled rigs, I decided to see what I could do with an aero tractor. I had a partially-built AMT Anteater, a box full of spares, and some photos of '30's-era Kenworth trucks, so I decided to go with a kind of retro-modern theme. I didn't want a lot of brightwork or loud colors, so it's painted in Ford Cayman Green with a basic black chassis and gray wheels. I may add some skirts to the cab to minimize the gap between the rocker panels and side steps, and I might paint those side steps to match the chassis, in the future. I may also fix the hood- despite the fact that it opened wide enough to view the engine in every test fit, on the finished model it only opens about 1/4" before the hinges bind on something. So... the hood is staying closed for now. At least until I'm sure that the clear has fully cured. Edited June 1, 2016 by Chuck Most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Very cool custom rig Chuck. The mods to the hood give me some ideas. Great choice on the headlights also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Now, that's a very interesting setup......Looks pretty awesome.....I like the fenders and the louvers....Very nice work on this baby.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Terrific looking Kenworth Chuck. Cool touch on the head lights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 wow, great renovation! looking somewhat lowered, the frame is extended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Wow.................great idea......................I may have to try my hand at this, the ideas are starting to flow.....................nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 wow, great renovation! looking somewhat lowered, the frame is extended?It is lowered. I wouldn't say the frame is stretched- it's just a sleeper-cab chassis used with a day cab. The rear section of frame came from a junked KW snap kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Great work! Looks terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Cool looking rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Hmmm That looks good ! Where did you get the day cab panel ? Weedburner exhaust?? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Hmmm That looks good ! Where did you get the day cab panel ? Weedburner exhaust?? Be Well GatorThanks guys!Yep- weedburner exhaust, Marc- I just used the modified kit piece. I made the day cab panel from .030" styrene sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Thanks guys!Yep- weedburner exhaust, Marc- I just used the modified kit piece. I made the day cab panel from .030" styrene sheet. I thought that might be the case. Anyway you did a nice job on the cab panel. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Nice work! I like the choice of steel wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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