Mike77 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Not much to report here except to say that my KW has been at a standstill while I wait for more parts. They should be here in a few days so I hope to have some update pics this weekend. In addition to getting going on the sleeper I'll also be tweaking the frame, possibly adding a little more length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike77 Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Here's a quick, not-so-good pic of the KW from a week or so ago. I've done quite a bit more work on it since and I hope to have better photos as soon as this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Looking good so far Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Mike, Looks good from here. But I will be watching for the new pictures. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike77 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Finally got some more work done on the cab/sleeper. The fairings made the sleeper look longer than it really was so I brought the back of the sleeper out to the ends of the fairings instead of it being recessed. Now I need to tackle the hood. I have a piece of styrene taped in place as a mock grille to keep the shape of the hood true. My biggest hurdle is the grille. Since it's 3D I can't have it chromed, so I tried Spaz Stix mirror chrome spray and I wasn't impressed at all. My other two options for the grille are to try to make one from styrene and have it chromed or paint the existing one body color. Decisions, decisions. I've also tweaked the frame as it was originally too short...now I'm wondering if it's too long! Edited April 1, 2016 by Mike77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 looking good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Looking good Mike I think the chassis lenth is just about right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 That's lookin really good to me MikeRich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Wow!! that looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 that is really looking sweet! for the grill, maybe try the metalizer paints? a buddy of mine did some mufflers with the stainless steel metalizer paint, after buffing them, they look like chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike77 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) for the grill, maybe try the metalizer paints? a buddy of mine did some mufflers with the stainless steel metalizer paint, after buffing them, they look like chrome. I'll look into that, thanks. My limitation is that I don't use an air brush so I'd either have to find something in a rattle can that actually works or find someone who can paint it for me. Edited April 3, 2016 by Mike77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Nice work Mike, it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Looking good Mike. Model Master sells different types of metalizers in spray cans. I've had good results with the alumium . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Mike, as Dan said, the metalizers are in spray cans,and i have seen them at hobby lobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Mike, You have made some nice progress on this one. I like the sleeper modification ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike77 Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 I got the chassis to a length I'm happy with and I decided to go with double-hump rear fenders instead of the 3D full fenders on this one. They're just set on top of the tires for now until I get everything centered and mounted down the line. I might have to put a little "Whoa!" in my giddyup on this one though with over 6 months left in the contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Mike, That is looking good .As an old departed friend would have said " That is longer than a Texas well rope." As for the contest deadline. Just try to pace your self, but yet use every opportunity to work on it. lol Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 looks great mike ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Now that's a long truck! I thought that my Mack was long. Looking Great!!! Just curious; what is the wheelbase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 That is lookin really good Mike. I really wish I can get my hands on one of them hoods. I have a donor kit waiting impatiently in my stash, it keeps lookin at me when I get into my stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike77 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Now that's a long truck! I thought that my Mack was long. Looking Great!!! Just curious; what is the wheelbase? I'm too lazy to do all that scale inches stuff so I'll do it the easy way...it's 15-1/2" from the steer axle to the rearmost axle. Google searching has shown me some pretty long rigs. I don't know how practical this would be in the real world but the fun of modeling is that I don't have to turn any corners with this KW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike77 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 That is lookin really good Mike. I really wish I can get my hands on one of them hoods. I have a donor kit waiting impatiently in my stash, it keeps lookin at me when I get into my stash.It sounds like I got one of KJ's last W900L conversion kits which is why I'm trying my best to do this one justice. I'm not trying to make a precise replica of a W900L, just my version of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 thats lookin good mikeand the sleeper looks very good [ no trouble with him? ]i know that the sleeper fits not right [ i know by my self ] was terrible to make its fitthis one looks very nicelike the hole upsetnice progressjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 You did a really nice job so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I'm too lazy to do all that scale inches stuff so I'll do it the easy way...it's 15-1/2" from the steer axle to the rearmost axle. Google searching has shown me some pretty long rigs. I don't know how practical this would be in the real world but the fun of modeling is that I don't have to turn any corners with this KW. Cool! That's a well over 300" wheelbase. I'm liking it. Remember, this is not the "Practical Rig Build Off" it is the "Big Rig Build Off". I think that you have nailed the word "BIG" or at least long. While I'm a big fan of "Practical" rigs, especially in model building, this is going to be a very cool build. Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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