Jürgen M.

Hi everyone, I first didn't plan on posting this cause there's Not really that much to see but I thought why not! It's a KW Aerodyne Level 3 Revell Kit which I built out of the box first. It looked a bit boring so I did a bit of cosmetics and pimped my reefer a bit to fit it! This is how they looked before: The reefer: The truck: And now after cosmetics: The reefer: The truck: I added steering, some decals and new front rims: I also added the Carrier freezer (self made)!

Wow Gary, that's a neat job! Gonna be a beauty!

I'm sure that's gonna look great Jeff! Really nice choice of color!

Wow, nice craftsmanship there Steve! Scratch building top level!

The weathering is great! Good job! The whole package is perfect!

Looks like a nice kit! I've been thinking about a purchase but to tell the truth, I have no motivation what so ever to build any cars for it! 🙈 Nevertheless, I think you're doing a great job on this and maybe your progress might convince me to build it! ☺️

Nice job, Jeff! Clean work and absolutely beautiful!

Nice build! Not an everyday vehicle! It's great seeing the "old stuff" being kept up in our memories!

Oh, OK! Thanks! Good idea! 😊

Was the feature with the tiltable suspension meant to be or did you do that yourself? I remember it being movable on the DM800 Ertl kit! I loved that feature!

Thank you Gary! Glad you like it! Although I wasn't too sure about taking it apart in the first place I had a pretty good idea of what it should look like! I think it came out just that way!

Wow, I'm always fascinated by such expertise and the way it's transformed into models! My deep respect!

Thanks David, I might do some weathering, dust or mud or something! Glad you like the tribute! I always loved his music and thought it's about time to worship his life achievement!

That is one nice bulldog you have there! Can't wait to see it finished!

That looks just perfect! I could actually imagine you being a giant working at a huge workbench with a real truck on it!

Thanks very much! I was quite nervous about changing it but I think it came out quite well!

Hi everyone, it's done, faster than I thought! I'll show you some comparison pics for those who missed the thread! And some more "new look" pics: I dedicated this conversion to the late Bill Fries, also known as C.W. MC Call! The creator of my favourite movie, Convoy, and maker of some of the best truckin' songs ever! Thanks for looking!

Nice job! Beautiful Mack!

I guess it's ready for "Under Glass"! I made a tool box (underneath sleeper) and painted the "KW" letters on the mud flaps white! Gave it a new antenna and turning signals on the fender sides instead of on top! Thanks for watching and your kind remarks! Hope you like the results!

And some more progress: The hood fits! Plates are on the bumper (Iowa and Alaska). The second air intake is installed: Almost finished! 👍

Steve, that engine looks cool! Really nice job and an asset to your build! 👍

Got the headache rack mounted and the chains back on! ...also mirrors, marker lights, horns and air lines! The mud flaps are printed. I took them from my "Big Nasty" project and added the KW badges.

Thanks guys! I know the tires are a bit rough looking but I thought it would fit this truck pretty well! A bit more progress: (almost through with this) I'm dedicating this to the late Bill Fries, also known as C.W. MC Call, the creator of "Convoy" and a lot of unforgotton songs like "Wolf Creek Pass" and "The Old Home Filler Up and Keep on a Truckin' Café "!

Yes, you're right! I could have done that but since it won't be seen ....

Here's some more to see: Fenders, air cleaner and some other small stuff added! Unfortunately the fan didn't go into the radiator although everything was put together correctly! I even loaded down the instructions to see if I did anything wrong but all was according to the instruction sheet. It was like that before I took it apart and no matter how I tried to fit it in, it just didn't work out. The hood will be closed anyway so it won't be seen later!