Jim B

Guess it sort of depends on how shiney you want it.

Thanks for posting that, Kurt.

Not a problem. I'm hoping to do a logger once the AMT White-Western Star comes out. As far as detailing the brakes & engine, this site might help a little: http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/model_magazine_articles/car_modeller/ Well, at least get you pointed in the right direction, anyway!

Darren, your best reference for loggers is these guys: http://www.thetimbershop.proboards.com/index.cgi Everything you wanted to know about loggers, but was affraid to ask; these guys know. William (muleskinner), Mark (loghauler70) Mike (tufftin), Ryan Ronning, & Dave (slurrydog) are a great guys with a ton of knowledge about logging. Good luck, have fun, pust pics. Oh, one thing I do know about log trucks is you need to extend the frame behind the rear tandems about 5ft (scale) from the center of he tandems or the log trailer won't work properly. Muleskinner told me that!

It is safe to clear coat over decals. Usually I paint, apply decals, clear coat, detail paint window gaskets & such, apply BMF if needed, then add detail parts (mirrors, door handles, hood insignia, etc.)

The truck is about a 1973 to 1982 (give or take a little).

The cab & sleeper are a single unit. The kit lacks some details like brakes & a visor, but it does build out nicely.

Chuck. Yes, I'm still looking. And, yes, "reasonably priced" is the key phrase!

This is a pretty good kit. I'm working on one right now. For the "Red Plastic Problem", try sealing the plastic with Zinsser/BIN Sealer once all of your body work is complete (follow the directions on the can EXACTLY or it will spray like sludge), then prime & paint as usual. As for the engine, no silver isn't correct for a Caterpiller 3408. For a Kenworth of that time period you can paint it either white or Caterpiller Yellow.

Check with Line-O-Tape: http://www.lineotape.com/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=55&cat=LineOTape They sell the DOT reflective tape. Also Jbot has the DOT tape as a decal sheet.

Interesting. Are those bottle brushes?

Was the AMT Kenworth K100 ever offered with the torsion bar suspension? I cannot remember. That would make it a K125.

The only Kenworth K100 that is currently available at hobby shops is the AMT Kenworth K123. I haven't built it yet (I have three), but I'm sure it's your typical AMT kit. The information that I have on the kit is that it's about a 1970-71, has a Cummins NTA-370, and a spring suspension (hence the K123). If you go eBay you can find the AMT Kenworth K100 Aerodyne & the Revell of Germany K100 Aerodyne kits. The AMT kit is about a 1976-79 with a Detroit Diesel 8V71TA & a Alison Automatic transmassion, and the Kenworth 8-bag suspension. The Revell kit is about a 1980-81 and it has a Cummins NTTC-475 (I think). Not sure on the suspension on this kit as I have never built it. All of the kits I've mentioned are 1/25.

I was sort of thinking that myself, but wasn't sure how practical that would be. It does make sense, though. Wonder who paid to have the box put on the tractor?

Nice job.

Apparently not.

I think the sleeper is bigger than the box!

Nice job. I like the daycab.

Good point!

You're right. This is a Detroit Diesel. Sorry about that. Imagine that, a GM product in a Ford. Suprised the world didn't come to an end!

Ambitious project, but like your sign over the counter says, "You dream it, we'll build it". Seems to fit. Where are you getting the motorcycle?

At that time (1970s) the Caterpiller engines in Fords were Ford Blue. This shows the 3208 from a 1973 brochure:

Thank you. I just posted that to show Rick what the tan interior looks like.

That looks like the Stevens International reissue of the AMT kit.

True, Ed. And there's more money in armor modeling.