1/32 Monogram 1979 Kenworth W900 Aerodyne

[Pete68]

I bought this one off of Sleezebay a couple years ago thought I would put it on the bench and get to work on it. It is missing a few parts but I’ll replace them. This Monogram Kenworth Aerodyne sleeper is way off. The windows are to big and makes the sleeper look too tall. I’m going to build it anyway to join the other Shelf Queens on my 1/32 shelf. There was no box so the pics of the box is for reference only. I’m also including a pic of what inspired me to build this one but not the same color blue as the one in the pic. Hope you join along for the build. 

Edited December 3, 2024 by Pete68

[stavanzer]

Cool.

Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[Blue Monday]

This will be interesting. It’s a shame the sleeper shape is not accurate but even with that minor flaw, it still looks like a fine kit. I’m looking forward to seeing this being built. Enjoy it!👍

BM.

[Pete68]

8 hours ago, stavanzer said:

Can't wait to see what you do with it.

Thanks I hope I can do this Kit some justice. Glad your riding along. 

[Pete68]

4 hours ago, Blue Monday said:

It’s a shame the sleeper shape is not accurate

Yes it is. I have a AMT one I was going to use as a donor but I wanted to keep this original. Glad to have you riding along. 

[Rockford]

You're right on the proportions being off, the cab windows too are just too big. Shame. It still looks good though. Haven't seen one of these for sale for a long time. Looking forward to seeing it done mate. 

I think the picture you added was from Overdrive when they did an extended review of the Aerodyne. I read that article recently on Fotki. Beautiful truck and a fantastic idea. 

[Old Buckaroo]

2 hours ago, Pete68 said:

Yes it is. I have a AMT one I was going to use as a donor but I wanted to keep this original. Glad to have you riding along. 

Good on keeping it original - my temptation would be to strong to resist sawing that sleeper off

I think you guys have cornered the 1/32 truck market on this forum...

[Pete68]

25 minutes ago, Old Buckaroo said:

1/32 truck market on this forum...

Steve and I are trying too 😂 there’s one more out there but I think he’s a little timed at the moment but maybe he’ll come around. If this kit was more available and lots were out there for the offering I would cut it off but there’s not so I’m keeping it original. I do have another Kenworth W900A I will be cutting the sleeper off and making it something different in the future. Thanks for stopping by. 

[Pete68]

54 minutes ago, Rockford said:

I think the picture you added was from Overdrive

Thanks Steve I wonder where it came from I’ve had that pic for some time now as a future build. Yes I was lucky enough to snag this one for a cheap price I think it was listed wrong. 

[Biggu]

I’m in the ‘jump seat’ for this one, Lee. This is going to be good ! 

[Gary Chastain]

Will be watching

[Pete68]

20 hours ago, Biggu said:

I’m in the ‘jump seat’ for this one, Lee. This is going to be good ! 

Thanks Jeff I appreciate you riding along 

[Pete68]

On 12/3/2024 at 3:20 PM, Gary Chastain said:

Will be watching

Thanks Gary for stopping by. 

[Pete68]

This evening I got the Cab and Frame painted before the bottom drops out of the temps tomorrow. Added the Tanks,Wheels and Mudflaps tonight. 

[BK9300]

Beautiful blue paint job you’ve laid down, Lee - any chrome should stand out great against that colour.

[Gary Chastain]

Paint looks really good

[Biggu]

Totally agree with Brian and Gary, that color will pop any chrome or contrasting decal stripe. I had no idea there were so many 1/32 trucks out there ….. guess I don’t get out much …. This is shaping up to be a real beauty , Lee…. Show us more …

[Rockford]

Nice contrasting colour choice, will look really good I think. 

[Pete68]

1 minute ago, Rockford said:

Nice contrasting colour choice, will look really good I think. 

Thanks Steve for stopping by. Going to order the decals soon. 

Edited December 6, 2024 by Pete68

[Jürgen M.]

Looks really nice! Love the colors!

[Pete68]

5 hours ago, Jürgen M. said:

Looks really nice! Love the colors!

Thanks Jürgen I appreciate you stopping by it is a pretty blue. 

[Pete68]

I took some outside pics to show how much Flake is in the paint. I used Testors Star Spangle Blue. 

[BK9300]

Quite the colour difference from inside to outside!

[Pete68]

On 12/6/2024 at 4:30 PM, BK9300 said:

Quite the colour difference from inside to outside!

Yes it is very different.