Oldmopars Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I picked up a Revell W900 and was looking to see if anyone has converted one of these to a Day cab. I know that the tow truck version is a day cab, But is it even the same kit base? Anyway, I really like this W900 and it seems I could convert it, but was hoping to see some others that have been done. Both this sites search and Google did not return anything useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I've seen it done before. In fact, KJ has done it (I think). I picked up a resin conversion from a guy in Arizona several years ago, but I haven't seen him sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) which revell kit? i've converted several snap kits,should b the same on all of them. just have cut out aerodyne portion and build a new roof and rear panel. cant get pics up rite now.( candhtruck>inventory>salvage yard>kenworth ) has a lot of roof and rear cab pics, some of the best reference pics i've found Edited May 17, 2019 by signguy2108 left out important word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 It would be the snap kit. I prefer the look of a day cab to the bulky sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Here"s one. i've done several, but the rest have 60" flat sleepers on em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Thanks, that looks good. I want to replicate some trucks used here locally during the fruit harvest season. Mainly I want to replicate the trailer, but it needs to be pulled by some kind of reasonable modern, but not too new day cab. Most are Internationals, but the right trucks are not in kit form and I just can't afford all it would take to do one of the resin cabs out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodwrench3 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Love the day cab !! Did you scratch build the back panel or take it from somewhere ? Looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 On 5/13/2019 at 5:37 PM, Oldmopars said: I picked up a Revell W900 and was looking to see if anyone has converted one of these to a Day cab. I know that the tow truck version is a day cab, But is it even the same kit base? Anyway, I really like this W900 and it seems I could convert it, but was hoping to see some others that have been done. Both this sites search and Google did not return anything useful. Since no one answered the second part of your question, no the Revell wrecker is not the same base kit, it is based from the Revell of Germany W900 which share nothing with the ex-Monogram Aerodyne snap kit. Another alternative to hacking and cutting the Aerodyne snap kit would be AMT's KW reissued a couple of years ago. It has the back window cutout and even has a piece of "glass" on the clear sprue, so a day cab conversion is as simple as not putting the sleeper on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 No Jeff, scratchbuilt roof and back panel, cut out the v shaped part of the roof and sleeper, heated and formed a new roof panel, It had a headache rack on it, but i took it off for the pics.thatma and thanks for finishing the question Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 22 hours ago, highway said: Since no one answered the second part of your question, no the Revell wrecker is not the same base kit, it is based from the Revell of Germany W900 which share nothing with the ex-Monogram Aerodyne snap kit. Another alternative to hacking and cutting the Aerodyne snap kit would be AMT's KW reissued a couple of years ago. It has the back window cutout and even has a piece of "glass" on the clear sprue, so a day cab conversion is as simple as not putting the sleeper on. Well, yes & no. The Revell of Germany is a 1973-82 W900 while the AMT is a 1968-72 W900. There are differences in the cabs. I'm pretty sure Gary Wallace makes a daycab rear panel for the Revell of Germany W900. You might even be able to use his panel for the Revell USA W900 Aerodyne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Is the red kw is out now or have I missed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PierreR89 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I think it was a few years ago it was out. I got lucky on ebay last year and got one at a reasonable price from ebays german site. (.de instead of .com) I did a quick look now and only saw one for sale that the seller only wanted bids for starting at $85... But if you go to their german site you will finde more at a more normal price but i dont know how much the shipping and customs will be for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Keep looking at ebay, there are some who parts out truck kits there all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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