Chris guthro Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Here's the start to my new project, it's an amt white western star kit. Ill be purchasing a 72 inch Hendrickson rear suspension setup from Dan at plaskit, and thinking about buying a kta600 as well, will be built as a daycab too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Will look great as a day cab... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thinking of using a set of the float tires found in the pay star kits. Keeping the spoked wheel theme but using bigger rubber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 As with the other AMT kits in the White/Autocar/Western Star/Diamond Reo line - the cab fit/hood fit is tricky. I like the temporarily install the hood without the radiator in place - and align the cab - gluing it in place, then installing the radiator. If you follow the instructions and install the cab first, you'll fight with the fit and hingles. It's easier to adjust the cab than the hood. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Okay I'll take that in consideration than when I continue on with it tonight! Ill glue the hood brackets on first because there going black anyway like the frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 off to a good start.be cool with the kta 600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Well got a bit more done, rear suspension is left as is, but using the spoked wheels off the amt Chevy Titan, they look more aggressive, if I can't score a kta soon ill settle for a 3408 cat v8 as I have one already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Here's pictures of a parts box 3408 sitting in it. I have a new one still on the tree that ill use for it tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Man, that's looking pretty good, Chris....Looking pretty good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Looks great so far.... glad your going with the daycab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Nice start,and do you have a paint color pick out yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'm thinking ford toreador red by duplicolor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Keep it coming. Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 Anybody have pictures of a star they built with dual breathers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Think I'm going to add double square headlights instead of the kits round ones, it might update the styling a little bit as well, like the headlights from the amt kenworth t600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Here's my new headlights from Dan at plaskit! Great peice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I have always liked the old school look of this kit...old trucks that were nothing but brute workhorses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailking120 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I like the V-8 Cat. That came in the kit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 No an old school 250 cummins did, which is cool in one way but every star I seen had one so I figured change it up some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailking120 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 No an old school 250 cummins did, which is cool in one way but every star I seen had one so I figured change it up some Nice Let her scream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 No an old school 250 cummins did, which is cool in one way but every star I seen had one so I figured change it up some Actually a small cam 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 yea couldnt tell the difference. either way it wasnt going to cut it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Here an update on my western star, started scratch building an exhaust and a dual external air breather system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 This is going to be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Well got a little more done tonight on the star, made up my own floatation wheels. Using the bill signs rubber. Rear wheels are amt chevy Titan spoked painted flat black with chrome centre caps and silver trim ring. Used my new Dremel to trim the hood up were I made the dual breathers. The picture with the new square headlights are just sitting there. I find it gives it a completely different look!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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