Kenworth aerodyne cabover

[Bronzekeg]

the last time I built this kit was in 1988 and I don't have it anymore. it should be a fun winter project and I'll be starting on it soon. c&c welcome as usual and thanks for looking.

[Rockford]

I remember building this decades ago, it was a great kit then, nearly as good as the ERTL kits of the day. Looking forward to seeing another build on this. 

[Pete68]

Nice choice  I’ve built this back around 1988 I still have the engine left that it. Should be a fun one to watch. 

[slusher]

Ken, I always like you models you can build anything and make it sharp!

[Gary Chastain]

Be watching this build

[Biggu]

I’m in too. And from what I’ve seen on past builds, this will be a show stopper ….

[Bronzekeg]

thanks everyone for the kind words. 

[Bronzekeg]

I took a quick peek at the chassis and it looks like I'll be cutting the frame rails and shortening the wheelbase by at least an inch. those are the plans anyway, to get the look I'm after. the decals I ordered were supposed to be delivered the 4th, now here it is a week later and the tracker shows they're still in transit. don't know what is up with the USPS. I'd like to get the cab painted before it turns real cold. 

[Biggu]

At least UPS is still on the job , not like others I could mention🤬

[OldTrucker]

2 hours ago, Bronzekeg said:

I took a quick peek at the chassis and it looks like I'll be cutting the frame rails and shortening the wheelbase by at least an inch. those are the plans anyway, to get the look I'm after. the decals I ordered were supposed to be delivered the 4th, now here it is a week later and the tracker shows they're still in transit. don't know what is up with the USPS. I'd like to get the cab painted before it turns real cold. 

Should be a fun build to watch.

USPS is doing things that make no sense unless it is to discourage using the cheapest shipping.

Anything sent priority gets here on time but if sent ground it gets 70 miles south at the sort center which usually means it will be here the next morning mail. Instead, I will get a notice on tracking that it is in transit but will be late and it takes two more days to get here.

[Pete68]

Looks good Ken. 

[Biggu]

8 hours ago, OldTrucker said:

Should be a fun build to watch.

USPS is doing things that make no sense unless it is to discourage using the cheapest shipping.

Anything sent priority gets here on time but if sent ground it gets 70 miles south at the sort center which usually means it will be here the next morning mail. Instead, I will get a notice on tracking that it is in transit but will be late and it takes two more days to get here.

You guys get stuff in ‘days’?????   Wow. Thats fast …. My stuff is never here in less than three weeks or usually a month …. Huh🤔

[slusher]

Mail is all congested with packages 📦 I hope you get you decals Ken..

[Jürgen M.]

This will be a very nice build! A printed aerodyne might be a challenge! 🤔 But I've got enough ideas at the moment to keep me busy for another one and a half years at least! But I'll keep it mind!

Meanwhile I'll be watching this!

[gotnitro?]

This will be a fantastic build to follow !

[Bronzekeg]

thanks everyone for the input. build is still stalled waiting on decals. found some pictures on the web what the plans for this build are. going to pick up a 123 kit for the engine and trans. I was always a fan of the international transport trucks, mine will be dark green and yellow when painted. the mail tracker is still showing in transit, pathetic. I live in ohio and the decals are coming from indiana. about a 7 hr. drive including stops for meals and potty. keep in mind they were ordered the end of november. starting to think someone needed them real bad.

[Biggu]

Sometimes the shipping of aftermarket can be the most frustrating part of a build. That top pic of the Pete is one super sharp looking truck. If you paint yours like that it will be spectacular. I’m Quietly following along here and look forward to the next update …..

[Gary Chastain]

Agree with Jeff that top picture is cool, and that green color is almost black. Cool colors

[BK9300]

Very cool looking inspiration truck - all the chrome parts across the lower portion of the truck really sets off the paint scheme!

[Pete68]

11 hours ago, Bronzekeg said:

international transport trucks,

Me too They we’re a neat color. I’m planning some day to do a 1/43 Kenworth K-123. Ken here’s a pic I found for you on the net. 

Edited December 14, 2024 by Pete68

[Pete68]

11 hours ago, Bronzekeg said:

mail tracker is still showing in transit, pathetic.

Yes I’m having the same problem with the Mail not because of the holidays either had a package late summer made to my post office then was resent to Omaha NE. I live in Missouri after that it went to Texas and got delivered at a different address. Glad the seller on eBay printed me another set of decals and he got a refund from the postal service. Had one this week I tracked do the same so I called our local office and intercepted it yesterday before it left again because this package could not get replaced. 

[Bronzekeg]

21 hours ago, Biggu said:

Sometimes the shipping of aftermarket can be the most frustrating part of a build. That top pic of the Pete is one super sharp looking truck. If you paint yours like that it will be spectacular. I’m Quietly following along here and look forward to the next update …..

thanks Jeff, I like the same truck. something similar is planned.

[Bronzekeg]

21 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Agree with Jeff that top picture is cool, and that green color is almost black. Cool colors

I like it to Gary. I have a neat dark green that I could use. pictured is a car from a few years ago with the color on it.

[Bronzekeg]

21 hours ago, BK9300 said:

Very cool looking inspiration truck - all the chrome parts across the lower portion of the truck really sets off the paint scheme!

I may go that route Brian. pictured is one I did similar done that way.

[Bronzekeg]

16 hours ago, Pete68 said:

Me too They we’re a neat color. I’m planning some day to do a 1/43 Kenworth K-123. Ken here’s a pic I found for you on the net. 

thanks for the inspiration picture Lee. that's one sharp truck!