Olskoolrodder Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Sorry I'm a bit slow getting my build thread going guys, had lots going on and actually haven't started yet, but I DID crack open the box(es) this evening and got a couple pics to show them as un-started. I had originally planned to build a semi-replica (pun intended ?) of a W900 and flatbed that I actually drove in the upper mid 90's with out the raised/double bunk sleeper, until I realized that the raised roof sleeper was molded into the body--there was a time I would have just started cutting on it, but I haven't built enough in the last several years to want to do that much surgery on my first rig builds, LOL. So I'll just build the tractor in whatever direction feels right as I go (need to "grok the kit") and if I get the trailer build going in time for this BRBO I'll go ahead and make it similar to one I've actually pulled. Anyways, hoping to get started on it in the next day or so, here are the initial "it's unbuilt" pics, I'm really enjoying everyone else's builds for this! Thanks for looking ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Nice plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Thanks, Sam, I'm really hoping to get on it tomorrow (the wife is off work Wednesdays and Thursdays, LOL, so it's tomorrow or Friday ? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Following. I have each of these kits as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Cant wait to see this build come together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Nice looking kit. Looking forward to seeing it progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) Thanks, guys I piddled with it (W900) for a few minutes earlier (was actually surprised at how simple this kit really is, LOL) I'm probably going to build it reasonably box stock just to get the rustiness out of my building (concentrating on details and construction). Anyways, was raining a bit (and I have to paint outside) so just basically got a feel for it and glued a few sub assemblies that will be painted together today. I feel kinda dumb for not knowing (since I drove trucks for several years), but can someone tell me is this a Cat or Cummins I6 in this kit? (I'm assuming it's a Caterpillar based on old memory and the suggested color) Edited January 13, 2021 by Olskoolrodder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I'd say it's NOT a Cummins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 3406 Caterpillar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 That ^^^ yellow engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) Yep, 3406 Cat, thanks guys ?. Just saw this, I compared (LOTS) of Google pics of the real thing with the kit engine. It's already sprayed Cat yellow and waiting detail/mild weathering and final assembly (the engine I mean), same with the major chassis bits. I'm kind of a night-owl, so I'm hoping to piddle with it a bit later tonight (pics if I do) Edited January 15, 2021 by Olskoolrodder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Nice line up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Thanks, Lee ? Didn't get chance to work on it again tonight after all (was hoping to do a little detail painting and sub assemblies before I went to bed but it's nearly 0200 here and I have an appointment tomorrow), should be able to tomorrow (and will get pics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I built the Peterbilt version of this kit years ago as my first ever big rig. They really go together nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Yes they do, Sam ?? Not a great lot of work done, but piddled with it a little this eve. Hoping it's dry enough outside to spray a bit tomorrow (dull coat the wheels and tanks), if so and I can get that done, with just a little detail painting (mostly on the chassis, like flat blacking the airbags, painting their brackets, etc), mild weathering (at least a decent black wash on the drivetrain if nothing else), and of course some mild assembly I could almost have a rolling chassis, LOL (these kits DEFINITELY go together easily) ? The engine paint is Rustoleum "Golden Sunset" (shot over Tamiya white primer), looked pretty close to my eye. Edited January 17, 2021 by Olskoolrodder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I've built the Peterbilt version of this kit, it really is a nice kit to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 nice build so far Stephen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Thanks guys ? I haven't really done much work on it yet. It seems like nearly every day I want to go sit at the bench with it, but something stops it (sometimes that "something" is self inflicted, LOL ? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Piddled with it a little this eve ? Engine is only mock-sitting in there, still needs a little tweaking and detail paint/weathering/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Nice progress Stephen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thanks, Dan, was nice to finally get a few minutes at the bench ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Looking good, this and the pete can be made into some nice looking trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Nice looking roller ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 Thanks Larry and Jeff ?? Been pretty busy since I got that little bit done, and tomorrow's full of appointments, hoping to get the engine weathered and installed before bed tomorrow though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Chassis looks great. A member on this board is sending me one of these kits. It should compliment my Pete very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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