BRBO 2021. AMT Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover

[doorsovdoon]

12 hours ago, Jim Whalen said:

Nice build!  If you want to buy a new one, the Tyrone Malone's Kenworth Aerodyne 'Hide Out Truck' Transporter kit would fit the bill - just omit the race car hauler body.  McLaren Models in Falkirk is a good place to buy AMT kits in the U.K., they have this kit on Page 8 of their AMT section for £39.99.

Thanks, James. Yeah, I been thinking of getting that kit but I've been looking up builds and reviews of it and there's some parts that aren't in that version, like the fifth wheel and mud guards. I'll check out McLaren Models for sure, thanks.

[Jim Whalen]

42 minutes ago, doorsovdoon said:

Thanks, James. Yeah, I been thinking of getting that kit but I've been looking up builds and reviews of it and there's some parts that aren't in that version, like the fifth wheel and mud guards. I'll check out McLaren Models for sure, thanks.

Hi, I had assumed the pieces you mentioned might still be on the chassis trees.  You could get parts from the aftermarket, kit-bash or reclaim the parts from an old build that had met its demise in some way.  One of the reasons I mentioned this kit was that you mentioned the idea of doing a grain truck.

[doorsovdoon]

1 hour ago, Jim Whalen said:

Hi, I had assumed the pieces you mentioned might still be on the chassis trees.  You could get parts from the aftermarket, kit-bash or reclaim the parts from an old build that had met its demise in some way.  One of the reasons I mentioned this kit was that you mentioned the idea of doing a grain truck.

I'd love to do a grain truck but haven't found anything here I can use for the bucket, and aftermarket parts for kits in the UK just doesn't exist. Can't even buy from the EU anymore without extortionate postage prices. I'll probably use a different kit to the aerodyne for a grain truck anyway. If I find a suitable trailer I might use the Mack Cruse Liner I have, but I think the chassis is a little short on that so will have to figure something out there.

Edited February 19, 2021 by doorsovdoon

[Bills72sj]

That turned out very nice indeed.

[Jim Whalen]

Hi, do you know about Kit Form Services? https://www.kitformservices.com/

[doorsovdoon]

6 hours ago, Jim Whalen said:

Hi, do you know about Kit Form Services? https://www.kitformservices.com/

Thanks for the link, James. Any more places in the UK like this?

[stitchdup]

49 minutes ago, doorsovdoon said:

Thanks for the link, James. Any more places in the UK like this?

this place does truck stuff too

https://modellersresource.co.uk/

[doorsovdoon]

19 minutes ago, stitchdup said:

this place does truck stuff too

https://modellersresource.co.uk/

Thanks, Les. Some lovely ERF and Commer resin cabs on there!

[stitchdup]

6 minutes ago, doorsovdoon said:

Thanks, Les. Some lovely ERF and Commer resin cabs on there!

I'm waiting for the scammell to come back, got a custom idea for it that going to take 2 cabs. It was kfs originally but they sold a lot of their molds last year and this place got it

[doorsovdoon]

4 hours ago, stitchdup said:

I'm waiting for the scammell to come back, got a custom idea for it that going to take 2 cabs. It was kfs originally but they sold a lot of their molds last year and this place got it

Nice. Hopefully they list it soon, I'll be keeping an eye out for that build for sure.

[Sam I Am]

Awesome! 

Everything is spot on and the interior is great.  

So, are you in for the next BRBO? 

[doorsovdoon]

On 3/4/2021 at 4:47 PM, Sam I Am said:

Awesome! 

Everything is spot on and the interior is great.  

So, are you in for the next BRBO? 

Thanks, Sam. When is that?

[gotnitro?]

Fantastic build  !  Gorgeous color combo 

[Kromolly]

Beautiful truck, great color combination and superb interior and chassis detailing.  Just outstanding in every way!

[doorsovdoon]

On 3/15/2021 at 6:43 PM, gotnitro? said:

Fantastic build  !  Gorgeous color combo 

 

17 hours ago, Kromolly said:

Beautiful truck, great color combination and superb interior and chassis detailing.  Just outstanding in every way!

 

Thank, guys. One of the most fun builds I've done. I'm hoping to start another big rig build this week, either the Mack Cruiseliner or GMC Astro.

[gotnitro?]

Ttt

[1959scudetto]

Don't know why I missed that - great looking KW Aerodyne, Gareth !

[doorsovdoon]

18 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Ttt

What's Ttt?

5 hours ago, 1959scudetto said:

Don't know why I missed that - great looking KW Aerodyne, Gareth !

Thanks, Helmut.

[gotnitro?]

Its to the top..I bumped all the completed builds to the 1st page making them easier to find for the poll 

 

[Sledsel]

I really like this build. I am saving some of your pics for reference since I just got my hands on one of these. Nice Job.

[doorsovdoon]

On 12/31/2021 at 8:28 PM, gotnitro? said:

Its to the top..I bumped all the completed builds to the 1st page making them easier to find for the poll 

 

ah, ok. Thanks. I forgot about the BRBO until I came across the new 2022 BRBO entry. Man does time fly!

[doorsovdoon]

19 hours ago, Sledsel said:

I really like this build. I am saving some of your pics for reference since I just got my hands on one of these. Nice Job.

Yeah, sure thing! I hope they help. The only difficulty I came across with this kit really was how the exhaust stack support bars went, the rest of the kit is a breeze. Good luck man, looking forward to seeing it.

[Beamerman]

I can hear the engine..very impressive...super nice build!

[trick my mixer]

looks great. Nice KW cabover.