Truck ID help...

[Mike W.]

I'm planning my next project and need some help identifying this truck: http://www.wipp.energy.gov/Photo_Gallery_Images/Transportation_photos/Truck2.jpg

I doubt that it's available in kit form so I'm looking for any pointers on what kit to start with and if there's a conversion available.

I'll also be scratchbuilding the trailer and Trupact II containers, so if anyone knows of a good source of photos or drawings, I'd appreciate it. I almost wore out Google looking for references but didn't come up with much.

Thanks,

Mike

[crazymike179011]

i believe its a kenworth t800 or {ant eater}as my brother would say.was on the road im looking for a 2000 kenworth t2000 if you ever come across one for the company i was with.but i think if you to socal car cultre they have a directory of resin conversion companys and just click resin link after going into the model section.its a great site its a older one but r&d unique use to have it some others i hope this is helpful for you.if not email me at crazymike179011@yahoo.com.i am restoring my computer i lost all my links and in the middle of getting it up and running i will get back to you i check it a few times a day just let me know you are from here.i have experiances with kenworths.i called one home for a year.

[chuckyr]

It is simply a Kenworth T 800 Aero Cab, around 2000 to 2003 vintage. A fantastic modeler from Montréal called Plaskit offers excellent cabs and accessories that can replicate this tractor using Revell of Germany or AMT base Kenworth kits.

http://s429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/danielgailloux/Plaskit_truck_conversion/

Edited March 3, 2010 by chuckyr

[monkeyclaw]

You can get the T800 bonnet from plaskit....very nice; and you can get the cab/sleeper from PORKY right here on this group........matt

[Porky]

Hey Mike

Matt is right, I can hook you up with the aero / studio sleeper cab for the build. Cab comes with floorpan, updated dash, steering wheel assembly for 45.00 or 50.00 with 2 step boxes. The 900L hood in the pics is not included for that price, but that hood conversion is offered for 40.00

Just let me know if I can help you out with one or anything else

[Mike W.]

Thanks for the help guys. I'm completely new to trucks & truck modeling so please bear with me as I try to get things right.

I'm definitely going to get both resin sets but I'm not sure which kit I should start with. I'd prefer a Revell kit as I hear they're more detailed.

Mike

Edited March 4, 2010 by Mike W.

[chuckyr]

Thanks for the help guys. I'm completely new to trucks & truck modeling so please bear with me as I try to get things right.

I'm definitely going to get both resin sets but I'm not sure which kit I should start with. I'd prefer a Revell kit as I hear they're more detailed.

Mike

If you can locate an AMT T600 cab, that would be the appropriate starting point for your subject. The Revell kits are superior as far as detail is concerned, but the AMT T600 has the correct cab (notice the one piece windshield) albeit, lower quality casting and details as compared to the Revell T600 cabs.