Mike77 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Posted April 9, 2016 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!! Thanks Brian! This is probably not one I would've ever done on my own, but when I was thinking about a subject for the BRBO and saw KJ's BRBO conversion kit I thought I'd give it a go. Now that I'm building it and it's starting to look like more than a bunch of parts I'm getting into it a little more. It may not "win, place, or show" but I'm having fun with it and I guess that's what really counts in our hobby.
cowboy rich Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 That is coming along nice Mike I like it, I think the stretch looks good not to long imo for what we're building. And I'm with you on first, second, or place, there is enough talent in this that all I can do is build for the fun.?Rich
highway Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 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!! Yeah, it's well over 300". I went back through the build thread on my custom Ford both here and SA's forum that was originally where that build was born, and I measured my Ford to be 14.5 inches from center of the steer axle to the center of the front drive axle, which I scaled out to be a 345" wheelbase. When I originally measured it with an Italeri 40' container on the back, it came out to a total of 72' long in scale. Now it's pulling a 53'er!!
kilrathy10 Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 This thing looks excellent, already.....Totally awesome job on the whole setup....I like it, very much....
Canso65 Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 I have to agree with the rest, the BRBO for me is just for fun.I like what you are doing with this one Mike.
tbill Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 oh yeah, you are on the right track! looking good, love it!
Mike77 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) I got the long range fuel tanks made...basically just two sets of KW tanks attached end to end. I made my own straps for them. The straps look a little thick right now but I'll rectify that at paint time. I think this'll be the first time in my life I've ever gone with painted tanks instead of chrome. They'll be chassis color with chrome ends and chrome straps. I also made some extensions for the bottom of the sleeper and cab which I'll blend in. I want this truck to be relatively light free so there won't be any chicken lights, cab lights, etc. The battery boxes droop a little because they're just set in place. With Mark coming to my rescue regarding the grille I can keep rolling on everything else. I haven't started on the engine or interior yet, and I'm still mulling over a hundred different color ideas, but this project is coming together finally. Not trying to build an exact replica of a factory W900L gives me a little more creative freedom. Edited May 3, 2016 by Mike77
gatorincebu Posted May 5, 2016 Posted May 5, 2016 This one is turning out to be a very unique truck ! I like it . Be Well Gator
Mike77 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 June update just in case the month gets away from me. I have everything in white primer so I'll have to make a color decision soon. I got the rolled front bumper done...it's just set in place for the photos. I'll be sending it off for chroming before long. Enjoy!
gatorincebu Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Wow ! That is looking good. I like your front bumper. it is different. Be Well Gator
Mike77 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Wow ! That is looking good. I like your front bumper. it is different. Be Well Gator Thanks! I'm not 100% positive I'll go with that bumper, but I got the idea from this KW... Edited June 22, 2016 by Mike77
72 Charger Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Looking good Mike . I'm not 100% sold on the bumper but hey its your truck I like the idea of minimal lights
Mike77 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Posted June 26, 2016 I've been debating the rolled front bumper thing myself. What do you guys think. rolled or traditional Texas bumper? I know the one on the real KW has a tighter curve to it because of the custom fenders, maybe it doesn't look as good on a wider wheel opening.
Superpeterbilt Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 I've been debating the rolled front bumper thing myself. What do you guys think. rolled or traditional Texas bumper? I know the one on the real KW has a tighter curve to it because of the custom fenders, maybe it doesn't look as good on a wider wheel opening.I think you did great work on that bumper, but I think a traditional bumper would look better.
Mike77 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Posted July 17, 2016 I finally got tired of stressing over paint color I finally made a choice. It's hard to photograph the model and get the color to show properly but it's Burnt Orange. I'm not sure if I'll add a second color for contrast but I'm glad to see it in color. On a side note, I've decided to scrap the rolled front bumper in favor of a traditional Texas bumper.
72 Charger Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 Mike love the colour you chose in the end very nice indeed .
gatorincebu Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 Mike, That is a great color choice, it stands alone well.But can be used with other colors. Black pin stripes? As for the rolled bumper. It is not what I would use . I think a Texas bumper would be the trick. Be Well Gator
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