KJ790

Yup, that is it.

Thanks guys! This grille should look better than the snap kit piece.

Since I can never build a snap kit as a snap kit, here is my latest project. I started with a Revell snap-tite W900. Then I shortened the frame, added spring suspension to the rear, cut the skeeper down to a 36" coffin. Then I put together a KFS Caterpillar 1693 engine and paired it with an Allison automatic transmission. This will be a tight fit in the snap kit chassis, but it should work with a little modification.

This is what I had designed a while ago, but I wasn't sure if people would want it.

How aggressive are you looking to get? I have considered making a low pro drive tire, but I am not sure what sort of tread would be popular.

Nice comparison. Also note that the Revell kit has more accurate side steps, bumper, and grille than the AMT kit. There is also a 3rd kit on the market, the old AMT K123 kit, which is of the same model of truck, though modeled after a little older version (late 60's rather than late 70's). These kits can all be built into very fine representations of the real thing with a little tweaking. I personally like to mix parts from all of the kits to get the look that I am going for.

Managed to do a little more weathering and made some spare tire carriers.

I made some good progress this morning. I built the landing gear and fuel tank, then I weathered the box. I still need to weather the landing gear and fuel tank, plus make spare tire carriers, add marker lights, and plumb the brakes.

Here is a mock-up of where I stand as of tonight.

Thanks! I made the battery box and the air cleaner this morning.

Made a bit of progress on this. The sides are almost done, started working on some detail on the front tonight.

Thanks guys! Last night I was playing with some photo editing to try to make it seem more vintage.

Managed to get some outside shots today.

Thanks guys! For the fans I used 3D printed pieces that I started making a few months ago. I haven't had time to add them to my website yet, but I do have some in stock. I haven't been able to get a good picture of them because my camera stinks, but here is one that a customer sent me.

Thanks Tom! Here is the inspiration.

Thanks guys! Just a few more details to go and this one will be finished. I need to add license plates and turn signals still.

Got the cab complete and mounted. This is definitely the home stretch now! Now I just have to finish up a whole bunch of small details.

Finally finished up the intake and exhaust plumbing and got the bumper painted and installed.

I whipped this up this weekend. I have never put a model together this quickly before. I'm pretty happy with how it came out. If there is enough interest, I may consider offering this as a full kit in the future.

Thanks! For the sides I used corrugated styrene sheet for the ribbed area, and styrene sheet for the rails on top and bottom. I glued 2 ribs on the bottom rail and have started adding some rivets from Archer. For the front I used sheet styrene and some 3/4" acrylic tubing to make the rounded corners. I still have to add the ribs to the front of the trailer, as well as rivet detail.

Yup, these units are available already. Here is the link: http://kdhumphr.wix.com/double-take-replicas#!vintage-reefer-unit/a8vy4

I started on the front of the trailer. I cut some acrylic 3/4" tubing for the rounded corners and added styrene for the front wall. Still lots of filling and sanding to do before I add any details.

Thanks guys! Tom, I can make a tutorial of how I weathered the wheels when I weather the spare tires that will hang under the trailer. I will eventually have these spoke wheels for sale, I need to get around to making new molds. I made a bunch of spoke wheels for trucks and trailers and sold them all at NNL East. All I have left are blemish parts, which is all that I use on my personal builds.

Started on the rear doors. I think I am going to call it a night for now. I am very happy with my progress today.

Made some progress on the sides. I used some corrugated styrene sheet for the ribbed siding. Then I added the lower support rails and a side door on the passenger side. Been working on rivet detail all afternoon.