First Big Rig Build

[Sledsel]

Well this is my first big rig build although I started another kit  first, but was in over my head (the first "started" is a Freightliner SD/DD). Well, had this I found at a flea market and decided to use it as a warm up.

Just a simple mostly box build Revell Kenworth W900 snap kit. Color is Krylon Shimmer Black Cherry  with kit decals. I did move the front marker lights to their correct locations, filled the snap points at the rear of the sleeper by making the mount tabs shallower,  BMF on the rear fenders, used some leftover pieces of window tint on the sleeper glass and smoothed the seams in the fuel tanks. 

Really happy with it, just have a few touch ups and some small decal details to add.

Now to move back to the SD/DD...... 

I must add a big thanks to gotnitro for supplying my missing horn and drinkone2 for replacing my damaged decals.

 

 

 

Edited October 3, 2019 by Sledsel

[towman1271]

That looks amazing Andy. Love the color and you did a great job with the detailing

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[Warren D]

Looks great.  Building trucks can be addicting with the biggest problem being the room they take up when finished!

[DrKerry]

Looks awesome!!! Good luck on the Freight!!!!

[Tesla]

Great looking build! These snap kits build out real nice. 

BTW, welcome to the big rig side of the hobby?

Edited October 3, 2019 by Tesla

[Sam I Am]

Nice and clean!

[grodudulle77]

Hello , you’ve made a relevant choice for a first rig build .Build a Revell snap tite model is easier than an Amt kit, in any case : nice look and nice colors, i hope you liked to build your Kenworth !??

[Sledsel]

Adding a few outdoor pics.

Thanks for the possitive feedback everyone! 

6 hours ago, Warren D said:

Looks great.  Building trucks can be addicting with the biggest problem being the room they take up when finished!

Correct, I have a truck want list now and was happy to see the White Western Star being released.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks Great!! I really like the outdoor shots!! Excellent Work!!

[Hermann Kersten]

Great work, if this one is your first truck, than i already look forward for the 2nd one.

Hermann.

[purepmd]

16 minutes ago, Hermann Kersten said:

Great work, if this one is your first truck, than i already look forward for the 2nd one.

Hermann.

Exactly right Hermann. Outstanding color choice, and very well executed assembly techniques.

[Vince66]

Very nice Sledsel really like the color combo.

The outside pics bring out the color. 

[TECHMAN]

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Great Job!!!!   And the outside pictures really help bring out the colors!!!!   Look forward to seeing the COE.....

DJ

[Bills72sj]

Very nice 1st effort. I haven't built a semi in years but am currently working on TWO of the Freightliner SD/DD.

[stenfalk]

Someone would ask me how I imagine a Kenworth - here it is! A very nice model, great!

[kilrathy10]

Good looking rig... Very nice work..... You've cleaned it up where this kit needs it the most...

Edited July 26, 2020 by kilrathy10

[Brinx]

Looks good here, welcome to the 1/25th super-highway!

[kilrathy10]

Now, that's a good looking truck, Bro... Nice and clean build...

[slusher]

Very sharp Kenworth!

[extmcdriver]

Nice work, time for your next one.

[Rockford]

I can only concur with all of the above.

[1959scudetto]

Looks great Andy, especially for your first truck (if my first one would have looked even half as good...)

[Oldcarfan27]

If this is your first, then you've got a great future with big rigs.

Great job!

[the goon]

On 5/1/2021 at 2:39 PM, Oldcarfan27 said:

If this is your first, then you've got a great future with big rigs.

Great job!

+1.

Mark