Side project: KW 900 sleeper

[thejunkman]

This may seem a bit odd, but it goes with my other build found here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=101284 But to understand I have to explain.

Since the above build is a gift for my Dad and because I am replicating the real thing we removed the sleeper to convert to a day cab and then with the intention of selling it. That was 20 years ago now. Since then the sleeper has sat in the back of the shop and has been a nursery for countless litters of farm cats over the years.

So since my Dad is getting a uniquely personalized gift I thought my Mom ought to get something as unique. I think I am a bit crazy.

I started with these a dozen of them for $3

Picked out two that most resembled 2 of my Mom's favorite REAL cats that are tame. And while I was doing this I started to think just how odd this is. Painted them to resemble the real cats that live and sleep in there. Seen here detailing the eyes.

Then I got some foam and some fabric for a mattress

I must have startled them! They are looking right at me!

I kept it so the top can come off for display

I know it is silly but it goes with the story of the REAL truck I am building.

And if anyone cares the cats names are (left to right) Toby and Cynthia

[1930fordpickup]

Not crazy at all. It completes the story and the cats look good.

[Jim B]

Those are some huge cats!

[thejunkman]

Those are some huge cats!

Yes they are. O scale stuff is too small and I am not about to spend too much money on accurate figurines of cats

[kilrathy10]

Lol...That's cool....Mom can't be left out....You're doing a really good thing, there....Awesome idea.....Your mom will Love it....And she just might let Dad display it inside the house....Love the matress....