BRGB W900 Aerodyne

[Rockford]

Well, this has been a long time in the making but I've loved every minute of it, it really was a labour of love. The W900A just epitomises what the American truck is for me (It's very closely followed by the 359 of the same era, especially with the Unilite cab and small aircleaner). 

This is the AMT Snap-Fit/Fast 1/32 Aerodyne. If built box stock it is very poor and I couldn't allow that to happen to my iconic truck so I entered into about 30 alterations to make it look right.

I think the only parts that haven't been altered in some way are the steering wheel and the headlights (and that's because I had no spare Monogram ones). 

Mudflaps from insulation tape, Reyco rear suspension, Monogram wheels and tires, scratchbuilt (S/B) rear hubs, modified quarter fenders, S/B operable fifth wheel slider, S/B pogo stick, repositioned & de-chromed fuel tanks, S/B air tanks, S/B driveshaft, deepened battery boxes, S/B steering box and linkage, S/B PAS reservoir, fuel, water and bypass oil filters, S/B brake chambers, S/B radiator and engine, opening hood - detailed underneath, Monogram K100 bumper, plumbing and wiring (inc the firewall), S/B lights on the front fenders, S/B washer reservoir, flush fitting windscreen, S/B sunvisor, S/B mirrors and arms, S/B exhaust system, S/B cab mounts, repositioned sleeper steps, S/B firewall and self drawn stripes and license plates. 

I'm especially proud of the perfectly aligned hood and my sliding fifth wheel that doesn't fall off every time I move it, indeed I can pick the rear of the truck up with it!

Less happy with the mirrors and arms, they fought me when I fitted them and the driver's side ended up a little funky but they don't dominate the truck and your eye seems to realise that they're in the right place, unlike the kit pieces.

Pictured here with some of my trailer fleet. 

[Jim B]

Really great job on your W900. The modifications make a big difference. 

[Bills72sj]

Nice build. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for sharing all the pics with the different trailers too.

[slusher]

Beautiful Kenworth!

[XYHARRY]

Nice KW Steve. I especially like the graphics on this. Well done. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[leafsprings]

You took this snap fast "for the beginner" series to the "master craftsman" series. Fantastic job, looks like a super detailed 1/25 kit.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[RocketFoot]

Looks pretty awesome!  That should mean something coming from this hardcore Mack guy!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Beautiful build!! The added details really make this one!! You have a way with this scale for sure!

[David G.]

A beautiful KW! The trailers are great too.

David G.

[The Brush]

Hi, A superb build, With all that detail it would pass as a larger scale. Your photos are very good also.

Graham.

[Gary Chastain]

Great detail, the effort makes a big difference, well done

[Rockford]

Thanks everyone for the generous comments. I am really pleased with the finished product, I don't think I could do it again! It was worth it though. If I was more adventurous I'd have de-aerodyned it and made a 1/32 Movin'On replica but I couldn't risk spoiling it, opening up the hood was scary enough. 

[grodudulle77]

Very nice, i really like the color scheme !! ??

[Dutzie]

Great detail work.