Rbray47

I forgot to update my build thread, but here it is all finished. Cab is completely scratchbuilt out of styrene sheet. So were the mirrors, bumper, cab steps, and various small parts. An Amt Alaskan Hauler donated it's grill, headlights, and chassis. The interior was made from Freightliner interior tub parts and styrene. The dash, seats, shift tower, and windshield were all modified from an Amt K123. Not too sure about accuracy, but the engine is a Cat 1160 with a 5 speed transmission that hopefully looks like something that should be there. I also used Vallejo washes and Tamiya weathering powders.

Garwood body is painted and mostly assembled. Weathering started.

I mix Tamiya paints for Chevy orange and Detroit green. I don't even measure. I add the colors into a bottle lid a little at a time until it looks close enough.

That's an awesome build

The wheels are mounted, along with exhaust. I used Vallejo washes and Tamiya weathering powders. I purchased these 3d print wheels on ebay. There were no "inner" rims. All 8 drive wheels had lug nut detail molded in. At first I was a little disappointed but then I realized that's actually a feature. I only used them on the "outer" wheels and used a couple unchromed 10 holes on the inside. The brake drums and the mounted tires hide what they are. Now I have more for other builds. Not sure these trucks were offered with a Cat 1160, but it's all I had that would fit. I did take off the Allison automatic and attach a 5 speed. Speaking of shifting, I may redo the shifter. Its a bent piece of .030 styrene rod. It wont stay in shape well and interferes with the cab closing. Hopefully metal wire will work out better.

Thanks everyone. Yes, I tend to get a build done pretty fast. I took a leave from work to take care of my mom. She has advanced alzheimers, so I build all day while I keep an eye on her. This Kenworth will be build #20 or 21 so far this year.

It closes about as good as my 1:1. Don't remember any issues.

Finally got the cab ready for paint, I think. The frame is shortened and the packer body is started. I left enough room to mount a single exhaust stack and air cleaner. I modified some Freightliner springs and a parts box axle into a single drive rear.

Fallout 4, 76, New Vegas, and a couple of the older Civilization games.

Thanks! It was on the chrome sprue.

Busy morning. I was wet sanding the cab, hoping to get a little primer on today. But, I realized that even though I made the outside of the windshield gasket, there was nothing behind it to hold the glass in. I cut some .010 sheet, glued it in from behind, then cut the center out. It's a little deep, but that's ok, because I don't know what I'll be using for glass yet. I can always add another layer later on. Also did some more fitting with the interior. The seats, pedals, and dash are from a K123. The seats and their frames had to be filed on the sides to fit. The dash had to be cut in a few places and pieced back together.

Those Revell tractors are nice. I just wish someone would market north American sold tractors. Id love to have a Kubota or newer JD. I'd even settle for a RK lol

This is my last finished build. The kit is aptly named, because it was a challenge lol I changed over the front end to the Alaskan Hauler kit's severe service steel nose. The steer floats are a pair Moebius super single rears on widened kit rims. Even though they're engraved 22.5, they fit the Amt 20 inch rims. I added brake lines, hydraulic lines and fittings. Some are accurate, others I just made up. I kept the kit turbo, but swapped the intercooler out to depict a 290 Cummins.

Thanks everyone. Windshield gasket, cab steps, and fenders attached. It's almost ready for some primer. Frame will have to get chopped quite a bit. Also, I bought a set of 3d print 2 hole Budds, and ordered a 5 hole set. Either of those would be accurate and appropriate, as this truck represents a 74-76 era truck.