Kenworth KW 523 Bullnose

[BlackDragon]

Hello, this build was my first full resin conversion kit. It is not perfect but i like it. The donate kit was a Round2 Kenworth K123 COE and the conversion kit is from Illini Replica. Thanks to Bob for this beautiful cabin. I have implemented many ideas. The tanks, front bumper and the sunshade Visor are made with 0,3mm Aluminium Sheet, for mounting the hardware I use miyuki beads, the wheels are a combination of  the rims from Dave Natale and Italeri tyres. All backlights and marker lights are from czechtruckmodel and the exhaust stack is a drinking straw. I found a real truck in internet which i like and tried to get as close as possible.

Here's my adaption.

Thanks to all for looking in and the best wishes to you, Michael

 

 

[Badluck 13]

That is just absolutely beautiful!!!!! I enjoyed watching this sweetheart come alive over the past few months.

[GrumpyGrowly]

Awesome, spot on. Loved the build thread also. Great work!

Jonathan

[Jim B]

Fantastic build.  Looks pretty darn close to me.  Well done.

[1959scudetto]

Perfect execution, Michael - I don't think someone could come any closer to the original !

Very nice!!!

[towman1271]

I am impressed.. That looks amazing

[BlackDragon]

Thank you very much for your friendly comments.

 

[plastic trucker]

That is the best bull nose I've seen in a long time.

[gino]

excellent build !

[kilrathy10]

That is just great.....What a good piece of work.....Excellent subtle weathering......Great job.....A piece to be proud of.....

[slusher]

Real impressive model

[Yahshu]

I think you have done an excellent job on replicating the real truck, very nice

[10thumbs]

Fantastic Michael.  It looks about as real as it possibly can.  Great details and lots of tricks too, excellent work.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Awesome build!! Just the right amount of weathering. It is so close to the original that I thought the first photo was of your model. Excellent work!!

[Tesla]

What a great build! You really did a fine job replicating the original!!!

[Silver Foxx]

Very nice work on this , looks great .

[BlackDragon]

I am overwhelmed by the comments, many many thanks to all of you. I have converted some photos to black and white and have an idea for an trailer. Want to clone the front of these Ertl GMC 950 with Great Dane trailer. Have fun with the pictures.

 

Have a nice weekend and best regards, Michael

 

 

 

 

Edited April 2, 2016 by BlackDragon

[Kenny B]

Very nicely done.

[Superpeterbilt]

Great build. This came out excellent. I have seen photos of the real truck, and youve done a great job. I think a lot of other builders will be using your bead technique from now on.

[purepmd]

Michael, this build is simply superb. That little KW turned out beautiful. Outstanding work!

[Ack! Ack-ack!]

Fantastic result, I really love it.  

[extmcdriver]

Beautiful build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BigBad]

Just like the real one! I like everything about it, I'm surprised about the 2 piece Italeri tires in the back, they look at home on this truck!! Interesting build and a nice piece!

[signguy2108]

Spot on!!!

[Plastheniker]

If this is your first resin cab we know what we can expect for the future.

Excellent!

Sadly the blazing sunlight on the first pictures casts deep shadows hiding a lot of details certainly worth to be seen.

Edited April 7, 2016 by Plastheniker