checkmate Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hey guys, I'm new to this forum so I thought I'd post up a pic of the last truck I built. It's a Kenworth VIT200, based on the AMT kit modifications include: chassis shortened, decals from Modeltruckin, rear mudflaps replaced with thinner ones, scratchbuilt mudflaps added to front and quarter guards, alloy tank steps, aerials added, custom number plates and deeper front bar. It's painted with Holts Duplicolour paints GMH Palais white and GMH Topaz gold for the chassis, I had to rush the build to have it finished in time for the NSW NNL Titles so there's a few things I could've done awhole lot better but I was really pressed for time to get it finished and on the table! Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) That looks really nice. I hope mine comes out as nice as yours. Are you planning on a W900 for a matched set? Edited May 16, 2011 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Perfect VIT ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freightshaker Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 agreed this is awesome. Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmate Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 That looks really nice. I hope mine comes out as nice as yours. Are you planning on a W900 for a matched set? Yeah was thinking seriously about doing the matching set! They were such nice looking factory trucks. I wont rush the next one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 That really looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCDOC Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 OUTSTANDING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Rob, If thats the look and finish you get from rushing. Then rush the next one. It looks perfect to me. An outstanding standard of workmanship on a great looking truck. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 What I see here is a very nice truck! A clean and fine build. I like the way it looks, brings back memories of 70s & 80s. But I have a question, its ok with me if you laugh there What are the diferences between VIT200 and K100 Aerobyne and further more K123? They look just the same in my eyes. Thanks in advance, Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 The VIT200 & the K100 Aerodyne are the same thing, it's just that the VIT200 is were Kenworth debuted the VIT (Very Important Trucker) interior and the Aerodyne sleeper on the K100 & W900 for the US Bicentennial (hence the 200) in 1976. Only 100 if these trucks were made (50 K100 & 50 W900). The K123 from AMT is the older style cab & older style nomenclature. What K123 means is it's a K100 with (2) steer tires & (3) a spring suspension. The older cab had a narrower grill & the handle syle door handles. The AMT kit is about a 1968 to 1972. The AMT K100 Aerodyne ia a 1976 to about 1979. This kit has the wider grill & the pull style door handles. The Revell of Germany K100 Aerodyne about a 1980-81. You'll notice that there are no models for 1973 & 1974. To make those Model Years, you either need to get a flat-top conversion for the AMT K100 Aerodyne or put the wider grill & new pull-style door handles on the AMT K123 (making it a K100). I'm planning on using the latter one to make my 1974 Oneida Freight Kenworth K100. I'll be posting pics when ever I get around to actually making it! Does any of that makes any sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 The VIT200 & the K100 Aerodyne are the same thing, it's just that the VIT200 is were Kenworth debuted the VIT (Very Important Trucker) interior and the Aerodyne sleeper on the K100 & W900 for the US Bicentennial (hence the 200) in 1976. Only 100 if these trucks were made (50 K100 & 50 W900). The K123 from AMT is the older style cab & older style nomenclature. What K123 means is it's a K100 with (2) steer tires & (3) a spring suspension. The older cab had a narrower grill & the handle syle door handles. The AMT kit is about a 1968 to 1972. The AMT K100 Aerodyne ia a 1976 to about 1979. This kit has the wider grill & the pull style door handles. The Revell of Germany K100 Aerodyne about a 1980-81. You'll notice that there are no models for 1973 & 1974. To make those Model Years, you either need to get a flat-top conversion for the AMT K100 Aerodyne or put the wider grill & new pull-style door handles on the AMT K123 (making it a K100). I'm planning on using the latter one to make my 1974 Oneida Freight Kenworth K100. I'll be posting pics when ever I get around to actually making it! Does any of that makes any sense? Thank you very much!!! Your description makes diferences look a little bit clear than before, but you know what? All these KWs still look the same to my eyes!!! :lol: And the best of all is that I like themespecialy those aerodynes!!!! Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmate Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks for the info guys, I've got a few things to tidy up on it including the gap near the grill! I've been trying to learn more about the VIT200's, I heard that each of the COE's and W900's were named after a state? And had a plaque with the name on it. Can anyone confirm this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Very nice and clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 WOW That is a nice build, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catd11rpusher Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks for all the info on the k woppers, I learned a lot reading that post. Thats why I like you guys!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I LIKE YOUR RUSH JOB, GREAT JOB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Now that looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Man that is drop dead gorgeous !!!..I love that truck and the scheme you used is perfect B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 The VIT 200 also had a unique interior in red white and blue pictures are scarce though.I did find some at k100club.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Ive always thought these were the best looking cabovers, and yours is beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Yes very nice build by the way the vit interior was introduced in 1974 not with the vit 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 very nice job !! that would be awesome if you build the liberty edition to sit next to it. you done a perfect job on the decals and colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Liberty kenworth? for some reason i thought they made a limited liberty edition, same stripes and colors but lil custom differances. lol my mind must be going cause i cant seem to find any pics of one. if i aint mistakin it said liberty on the sleeper and it had a bell on the hood. now this is gonna eat at me all night lol !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) for some reason i thought they made a limited liberty edition, same stripes and colors but lil custom differances. lol my mind must be going cause i cant seem to find any pics of one. if i aint mistakin it said liberty on the sleeper and it had a bell on the hood. now this is gonna eat at me all night lol !! You can get some sleep now Dennis The liberty was a later B.I think I read that the steering wheel was unique to them.The bell is behind the dribers door,no close ups of it though here is the coe Edited October 20, 2011 by mistermodel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Those are nice! The W900 shouldn't be all that diffucult to kitbash. Hood & cab from GW Trucks & sleeper from the snap kit. The bell might be an issue, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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