KW aerodyne wrecker finished !!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Cool subject! Looks like you're off to a great start! Great engine choice too!

[gotnitro?]

Cool subject! Looks like you're off to a great start! Great engine choice too!

thanks! ! I'm cheating using the kit provided 8v92 T , first time not dropping in a -71 lol guess it's adds that modern touch 

[gotnitro?]

Last night I started laying out the major parts, planning ahead that I'd need to stretch the frame . Here's the mockup of the cab and bed found a good spot to add the stretch keeping the strength. I epoxies some channel inside the rails where I'm adding about 1/2 inch. My lonester wrecker always feels flimsy so I'll add more strips along the frame on this one .

Here's the frame cut and reinforcing strips installed 

that's it for now 

 

[Darren B]

wow this is gonna be some surgery!!!! will be watching this one and seeing how it comes out. cant wait!!!

[DrKerry]

WOW, even with as long as the Papa Truck is it's still not long enough??!! Looking good so far Jeff!!!!!!! Keep it going, can't wait for more!!!!!!!

[gotnitro?]

Kerry I was shocked it wasn't long enough..but the stretch is out patient surgery anymore lol no pain meds needed 

Here's the pete frame next to the kw..for size comparison 

not adding all the length. .1/2 inch sets the wheels nicely in the wells

[gotnitro?]

wow this is gonna be some surgery!!!! will be watching this one and seeing how it comes out. cant wait!!!

easy peezy !  Cut , add channel  for bracing , add correct size piece glue heavy ..admire work

 

[Truck parts]

That is going to be a mean looking build

[DrKerry]

Kerry I was shocked it wasn't long enough..but the stretch is out patient surgery anymore lol no pain meds needed 

Here's the pete frame next to the kw..for size comparison 

not adding all the length. .1/2 inch sets the wheels nicely in the wells

lookin good though!!!! Little plastic surgery is all it needs!!!! A little local anesthetic and good to go!!!!!

[gotnitro?]

Lol no anesthesia here..stick a tongue depresser in its mouth and suck it up soldier! !The 1st Cav way lol

Minor update..frames all patched together,  my original 1/2 spacer was too extreme..ended up a modest 3/8 for the win. I used cnc cut channel from gw trucks for the surgery..and will graft in some sheet later to hide the scar. I used square tube underneath to assure the frame didn't hump up while curing over the patch

[DrKerry]

Or as I say, Suck it up Buttercup!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks good so far Jeff!!!!!!

[Vince66]

really cool looking Build so far

[tbill]

Is it done yet? ?

[gotnitro?]

Is it done yet? ?

lol! ! It's definitely making progress 

[gotnitro?]

I used the pete slabs and dumb luck to line up the wheel wells.  I probably drive others nuts using a doodle for making parts but works for me . 

after the slabs were shaped I started adding the structure behind..just a simple long box that'll eventually get diamond plate tops.. reinforcing the floor w 060 strip keeps floor flat and more gluing surface , plus makes it appear I know what I'm doing lol.

waste not..I used the scraps for the angled corners..very rough fit right now. A quick swipe w sanding sticks later will hide my shoddy work. Another set of 060 rails hold the strips from behind . Therell be lights cut into these panels later along.

any questions or comments welcome ! 

Till later 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looking great!

[DrKerry]

Looking awesome!!!!!!!!

[Vince66]

This is a cool looking build

[extmcdriver]

Wow, quite impressive. Good work, keep this bad boy going!!

[gotnitro?]

Thanks everyone for the positive comments ! I'll have an update soon..I won't the let the popcorn and beverage get stale 

[gatorincebu]

Cool build that is shaping up nicely ! I like what you are doing here .

 

 

 

Be Well

 Gator

[Darren B]

Coming together looking really good!!!!!! I love all the scratch building really really cool work.

Edited November 10, 2017 by Darren B

[Force]

Interesting,

[gotnitro?]

Thanks everyone I appreciate the comments it's definitely keeps me motivated  !! I've been making progress on the side panels, scribing the numerous doors took so much patience to keep straight. .yet I still buggered up a few requiring putty .

I used the back of a number 11 blade , then drew a small jeweler file along the lines to widen them. Should look good after a primer coat !

mock up !!!! I've modified several kit parts on the wrecker turn table . first to go...those odd gumball bolts. Meng 2mm hex bolts give a convincing look. 

The strips between the cradle will fill the space where the boom calls home. The outer plates will eventually become the light bar base 

Now...I've been struggling coming up with pics of how the cable winch drives should look. Does anyone know how these should actually look ? I'm referring to the motor or pump I guess that mounts outside the reels ? I'm seriously bumming here any help welcome !!

Ok last pic for now..I stuck the boom section on for a treat thanks for following along 

[towman1271]

Looking great