Almost done

[rronning84]

Here are the latest pics of the Americanized W900 Australia. I am waiting on a lot of custom stuff including a headache rack and some other goodies. If you notice most of the chrome pieces are from the Revell Snap KW as I think they are better quality. The rest came from the parts box. Still needs plumbed but thats about it. Now I need a trailer for it. I am thinking a lowboy or a chip van.

[mackinac359]

That looks good.

The headache rack will cover the daycab plug.

Tim

Here are the latest pics of the Americanized W900 Australia. I am waiting on a lot of custom stuff including a headache rack and some other goodies. If you notice most of the chrome pieces are from the Revell Snap KW as I think they are better quality. The rest came from the parts box. Still needs plumbed but thats about it. Now I need a trailer for it. I am thinking a lowboy or a chip van.

[highway]

I agree with Tim, a headache rack would look good. I have a mold of this one if it would help:

I modified it from the headache rack in Can Do's spare parts and is also in the Peterbilt 359 from Revell AG. I added to the back of the original to make it thicker:

Also if you add a headache rack of any style, I would choose the lowboy, especially since you have the beacons on the mirrors.

[rronning84]

Thanks Tim.

I agree with Tim, a headache rack would look good. I have a mold of this one if it would help:

I modified it from the headache rack in Can Do's spare parts and is also in the Peterbilt 359 from Revell AG. I added to the back of the original to make it thicker:

Also if you add a headache rack of any style, I would choose the lowboy, especially since you have the beacons on the mirrors.

Do you sell those or is it just a spare for you. I have not committed to a rack yet

[Jim B]

Ryan, nice looking KW. Looks good as a daycab. Yes, I agree, a low-bow would look good behind it.

Matthew, nice rack!

[highway]

Thanks Tim.

Do you sell those or is it just a spare for you. I have not committed to a rack yet

No, I don't sell them, I just mainly tinker with molding truck parts I may have a use for. I still have the mold for it, I could make one for you. It only a one piece mold, so the back will need sanding flat, but I have that and the deck step that runs the length of the rack and is about an inch (real, not scale ) wide.

[highway]

Matthew, nice rack!

Thanks, Jim, I think!!

[rronning84]

No, I don't sell them, I just mainly tinker with molding truck parts I may have a use for. I still have the mold for it, I could make one for you. It only a one piece mold, so the back will need sanding flat, but I have that and the deck step that runs the length of the rack and is about an inch (real, not scale ) wide.

I would be interested

[highway]

I would be interested

PM sent!

[falcongeorge]

I have never owned one of the Revell tool KW's (hey, what can I say, I'm old school!) But seeing this thread has made me think about getting one.

[rronning84]

I have never owned one of the Revell tool KW's (hey, what can I say, I'm old school!) But seeing this thread has made me think about getting one.

It was a really nice one to build

[rronning84]

Yay I have a Rack coming for the truck. Anyone know what is the best lowboy kit. I am not a scratch builder.

[highway]

Yay I have a Rack coming for the truck. Anyone know what is the best lowboy kit. I am not a scratch builder.

I've seen a few ultra expensive resin kits from KFS (I think), but the only ones I know of is the heavy duty trailer from Revell AG or the AMT lowboy. I have never had the Revell kit, but I've had many of the AMTs, and the AMT builds up nicely.

[rronning84]

I may look in to it.

[Jim B]

Here's an article that might help in your quest:

Coneverting Revell of Germany Lowboy into a 3-Axle RGN

[rronning84]

Thanks for the link. I think I will do that.

[Jim B]

No problem. Now, you kow the rules: good luck, have fun, post pics!