BRGB Kenworth Alaskan Hauler

[k100]

Thank you guys for all the information , it’s good know , I was just assuming they were straight . 
I worked on modifying the right air cleaner added a warm air intake and modified the hood side panel .

I know this isn’t the correct set up for this truck but I like the looks of this better than having it running down to the lower panel .

still have some clean up to do but wanted to do a quick mock up .

thanks

Mark

Edited March 11, 2023 by k100

[Bennyg]

Looks good. I’ll share a link with you from Tim A. It shows some of the set up of that unique air cleaner. Love your work. 
https://public.fotki.com/mackinac359/kenworth-model-gallery-1/alaskan-hauler-wide/?view=roll#19

 

Ben

[bigred63]

4 hours ago, Bennyg said:

Looks good. I’ll share a link with you from Tim A. It shows some of the set up of that unique air cleaner. Love your work. 
https://public.fotki.com/mackinac359/kenworth-model-gallery-1/alaskan-hauler-wide/?view=roll#19

 

Ben

Hello Ben, thanks for putting the link up. I gives some good information, on how Tim built his truck.

[Bennyg]

1 hour ago, bigred63 said:

Hello Ben, thanks for putting the link up. I gives some good information, on how Tim built his truck.

Happy to help. I’ve got an Auslowe version on the go. Would love to get one of these ones to do as well. I’m having trouble with the fitment of the bonnet/hood. I’m making mine an Aussie version though. Cheers

Ben

[k100]

Ben thank you the comment , Tim’s web site is great place to get ideals from,I seen his Alaskan hauler that gave me inspiration to build this .

I also had trouble aligning the cab and hood I ended up cutting off 2 Locating pin on the rear cab mount then I was able to align the cab to the hood and front cab mounts I also had to shim up the right cab mount so the cab would set level .

Mark

[Pete68]

Updates looking great I like where your going with this. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great!! I like the modified breather!

[k100]

Lee, Brian thank you for the comments .

This is how my version of the Alaskan hauler is turning out ,after fighting with the alignment of the hood ,cab, and sleeper I decided to omit the sleeper all together . After some shimming and a few swear words I got the hood and cab  lined up fairly decent . The rear suspension is now mounted in place , I decided to add a tag axle .

The frame is almost complete need to add air tanks and the fuel tank .

Thanks for looking 

Mark

 

[gotnitro?]

Looking good! It tends to annoy me having to fuss around modifying parts to fit, a little more work before offering for sale would yield a better product.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great as a day cab!
I used to think that all of the fit problems on these AMT truck kits were because I was a kid and didn’t know what I was doing, now over 40 years later they still don’t fit properly.?

[Bennyg]

Looking good! 
 

Ben

[cifenet]

Wow, the build is looking very technical!  I like it!  The resin parts do look sharp as well.  Very interesting on how this will finish up!

[PacificEd]

Another item that works well to create a cold weather breather cap is a Chapstick lid.

I love the build.  The tires and wheels really make it pop.

 

[k100]

Jeff & Brian thank you ,you guy's are right about the fit issues , I got the frame pretty square but the rear cab mount is crooked , I had to cut the tabs off just to get the cab lined up with hood .

Ben & Steve thank you the comments.

Edwin thank you for the tip I will use that next time .

Just a little update I decided to open the grill for a more realistic look  .

Thanks for looking .

Edited May 11, 2023 by k100

[Rockford]

Oh, that does look good. Like the grill work. 

[cifenet]

Definitely impressive!  Keep it up!

 

[Pete68]

Looking good nice updates 

[k100]

Thank you for the comments , I didn’t get a June update had some unexpected family issues .

I did get some work done over the 4th , got the air lines ran and got the frame painted , made new fuel tanks , I also shorten the frame . Now I can’t decide on day cab or sleeper .

thanks 

Mark 

[Trendsetta68]

Wow, fantastic build so far ... I'm loving the grill work, nice touch indeed !

[Pete68]

Looking like a beast nice updates I like that orange nice shade.