JdKustomModels Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Has anyone bought conversion kits from MonkeyClawModels.com????? Just wondering if anyone has I plan on setting up with a Freightliner Classic XL kit from him sometime in the spring to make a model of the truck I run. Just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrglubaum Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 I got the condo cab from him. It's not a bad casting, just has some air holes and other minor issues. Much of the interior will have to be scratchbuilt, but that can be done with sheet plastic. I had to cut mine down to make my mid-roof, now he makes one that can be built either way. I'd like to get the Classic XL kit myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdKustomModels Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 I wouldnt mind puttin a condo cab together either. Ill let ya know how the XL works and will get pics of it as well, still contemplating whether I should give it the Werner treatment or just fly by the seat of my pants.... either way itll be sometime after new years when I come back home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I haven't seen his work in person but he is on another site I belong too and seems to be a pretty nice guy, he really helped me alot with tips and techniques when I started my dabbling in resin casting. He seems to have a decent selection of stuff to offer but I can't help with the actual quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Hey guys; The old version of the condo cab just didn't work; the molds would not last as tey were way too negative; it has been re-done into a nidroof cab; with the condo HITOP as a seperate part....the cab now has interior panels throughout, even the headliner; and is a much better casting all around; and accepts all of the FLD kit parts for assembly....The XL hood can be used with this cab; and is "kit thickness" (.020) ; the xl hood could also be used with the kit cabs to build a flat top version as well; assembly to the FLD kit does require omission of the axle setback plates in frame assmbly; and moving the springs to the forward mounting location (as with the FLC kit) ...the springs already have mounting hoops for the provided hood hinges....once you have he rolling chassis; set the hood; then cab; then frame accessories (boxes and tanks) that seems to be the best way to do it...I hope this info helps........matt (monkeyclaw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Matt Glad to see you made it over here ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I haven't bought any of his kits yet, but i hope to get the 72" KW sleeper, to model my present truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Perrott Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 HI Guys, I have gotten a few of Matts resin conversion kits.Hes come out with a KW W900L studio that is good one, specailly the inteiror.The quaulitty of his kits has gotten BETTER, and there afordable $ $ $ . Keep up the good work MATT. Terry as soon as I get the KW I'll post few pics of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Thanks to all; I appreciate the support; and it's nice to hear you guys like the parts..........here's what the studio looks like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Perrott Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hello Matt, I know im going to injoy building that Studio when I get it.Ausame great job of castting that MATT way TOO GOOOOO GGOOODDD JOBB. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Cool! I didn't know it was actually released yet. Now I can model my T600. sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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