Best KW Aerodyne COE: AMT or Revell

[Jim B]

Yahshu, nice job on the frame.

I thought the Papa & Hideout trucks came out first which is why all the AMT KW Aerodynes have the long reame.

[Chad]

why didn't amt just adapt the frame from the k123? I want to do the k123 since I've already done the revell aerodyne.

Chad

[Missing in Action]

why didn't amt just adapt the frame from the k123? I want to do the k123 since I've already done the revell aerodyne.

Chad

In scale, the K-123 is about 12'' too short...I have built both AMT and Revell K-100's and both have good points and bad points...AMT cab is easier to work with and the fit issues on the frame leave a little bit to be desired,And the Revell cab is very fragile and prone to warp and break very easily, But the complete chassis is far superior to the AMT counterpart...The KW in my Avatar is a Revell unit(I used several cusswords when the cab was being assembled) And it turned out pretty well...I think!!! LOL !!! Roy

[pete3522]

the thing I dont like about any revell truck kit is the door hinging system i think alot of people just glue them shut

[Missing in Action]

the thing I dont like about any revell truck kit is the door hinging system i think alot of people just glue them shut

I did!! One less hassle to deal with!! LOL!!!!

[mackinac359]

When AMT made the K100 Aerodyne, the kit was originally a Tyrone Malone hauler - the tractor came later - with a slightly shorter wheelbase and a frame with no bolt detail.

Tim