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Impressive looks awesome, can't wait to see it completed

Looks great JT. Nice colors and detail work. Awesome just for fun build.

Thanks guys, So far so good. I started on the cab a little tonight. I cut out an oval for the rear window, re-sanded and glazed some of the low spots, measured and cut out for the floor. I am using scale diamond tread for the floor and doghouse. I found brass racing seats on eBay and once assembled they don't look too bad.

Impressive build, I like what you did so far.

Worked on the back end today for a little. Cutting some clear acrylic for the fuel tank, and messing around with what I should put there. I filed, cut and refit the quarter fender, then added the mud flaps and dry fitted the 5th wheel.

I love it, excellent work so far!

I just about completed the front end, all I have left is the steering linkage, air brakes and radiator mount. I finished making the motor mounts. Almost ready for primer.

Awesome build I really like what you did!

To my surprise I found a box in the mail today from All American Toy Co. It was the grill I ordered in the beginning of the week. Have to say I found a very top quality chromed metal grill. Immediately I headed to the workshop and started messing with it. It is a little taller than I imagined but I think it will work out just fine. I bent some brass for a mock up. Here are the pictures.

Cool looking I like it so far great job!

Looking great so far. FYI I just saw this on another page and didn't know if you have seen this. www.czechtruckmodel.com look under catalogue US trucks they have a 1/25 scale WFL P/E kit. Just passing it along

Great build so far, love your attention to details. Can't wait to see it completed

I have always loved Kenworth's styling especially the late 40's through 50's. I purchased her back in 2000 from a small rural department in eastern WA that had just purchased a "newer" fire truck a 77 IH. she was retired from the Seattle FD in '74. I drove it back from WA to PA took 5 days with no problems other than top speed 50 mph, 5 mpg and Spanish steering and A/C (el-manual). But it was a hell of a fun time. I stripped the cab, hood and fenders to the bare metal and repainted it to Seattle original red and markings. I had the misfortune after a couple years loosing oil pressure and spinning the mains blowing out the babbits. When Seattle took delivery it was powered by a Continental then replaced by a Hercules and in the late 60's the Hall-Scott. I might rebuild the Hall-Scott or jut put a diesel in, up in the air.

Thanks for the idea and drawing terry, I see where you are going, I thought of something similar but like your idea. Once I get the grill I will work with it, but I think it will work out nicely. As far as All American Toy Co. (www.allamericantoyco.com) Pat deals with 1/16th scale Kenworths from the late 40's early 50's. Check out the website he has some cool stuff. He also has a 1/12th scale "Toter". Looks almost like an early Ford. Another good site I found is (www.gardentrucking.com) They deal in 1/16th scale R/C semi trucks. He also has a wide variety of stuff. I found both by chance because of a future build I and researching. I own a 1949 Kenworth fire truck. It is a retired Seattle FD Model 721 with a 400 series Hall-Scott engine and Spicer 4 speed tranny. I have for years wanted to build a model of my truck. Now I will for a winter project.

Looks great so far, love those classic medium duty trucks, Love the log load looks very realistic. Cant wait to see it finished.

Thanks and Terry I am using a KW grill, I ordered it yesterday from All American Toy Co. it's an early style Needle nose KW see pic. I also worked on the front axle cutting away the extra thick plastic "U" bolts, scrapped and drilled adding brass ones. I think it looks better plus you will be able to see all the detail since nothing will be hidden.

Well made a little more progress by starting the front end and adding the front motor mount. I found a set of airbags and springs in my parts box that fit perfectly, I just have to add the airlines, shocks and another cross brace or two. Cut the axle and added pins for steering. I also started filling in the holes and misc body marks with icing.

Thanks guys

Great detail work, Looks great so far, can't wait to see the finished model.

Well I finally started after a few months planning and part gathering my 1/16 KW rat rod. I chopped the roof 6 scale inches, cut open the doors added suicide hinges and sanded off the airhorn and clearance lights. I know I might get some flack for using this but I found a 1/10 Parma 426 Hemi with blower. I cut off the kit tranny away from the Cat and it lined up nicely. Using the mockup engine and tranny I measured out for the frame. I am using Evergreen styrene for that. Cut of the kit airbags, drilled holes and plumbed the airbags, added brass tubing for the suspension. Next step is to work on the front end. This is going to be a bit of a challenge. Here are some pics thus far. ENJOY and comments are always welcomed.

Nice clean build, looks awesome.

Great save and awesome and unique build.

Thanks Dennis and Sean

Very IMPRESSIVE, awesome weathering and attention to detail, given me a few ideas on a future build

Great classic "Cornbinder", Love this ole kit, great job