1974 Kenworth W900

[Jim B]

So, I've managed to get a little bench time (not exactly sure how), and I've made some progress on my 1974 Kenworth W900. It's basically a "box stock" build with some tweeks. I stripped the chrome off the tanks, and painted them to match the frame. The only things I've added so far are the filter decals on the frame mounted fuel filters, and the "Alcoa Wheels" logos to the wheels.

Thanks for looking!

Edited July 28, 2011 by Jim B

[69A-CAR]

That looks great Jim, very nice build! Are the dual filters on the front of the right frame rail fuel or oil?? I have been trying to figure out.

Thanks, Mark

[cam]

looking good, I like the blue frame

[Jim B]

Thanks, guys.

Mark, I believe they are fuel filters.

[BigBad]

I like what I see up to now, Jim B. I know Peterbilt had white engines. I think they look good in this color.

This CAT is no exception. Good choice for the fuel tanks as well, sometimes just a little chrome is all it takes.

What is the cab color going to be? Is it going to be owner-operator style or fancy fleet?

I'm starting to think me wants to get this truck kit... How's the kit itself?

[Jim B]

Thanks, Bob. The plan is for something like this:

The "inspirational" truck is a 1974 W924L with a Detroit Diesel 12V71. I'm going to stick with the Caterpiller 3408, though.

As for the kit, it's not bad. I like it so far. The fit of some of the engine components is poor, the air bags on the suspension & the air tanks have hollow backs, and the cab/hood/sleeper is molded in the dreaded red plastic. The fit of the frame was good, and the chrome on my kit was good. All in all, it's been a nice build. This is my first Revell of Germany kit, so it's been a learning process from the usual AMT kits. I think the other in my stash will be a nice doner for a W900B.

[BigBad]

Thanks, Bob. The plan is for something like this:

The "inspirational" truck is a 1974 W924L with a Detroit Diesel 12V71. I'm going to stick with the Caterpiller 3408, though.

As for the kit, it's not bad. I like it so far. The fit of some of the engine components is poor, the air bags on the suspension & the air tanks have hollow backs, and the cab/hood/sleeper is molded in the dreaded red plastic. The fit of the frame was good, and the chrome on my kit was good. All in all, it's been a nice build. This is my first Revell of Germany kit, so it's been a learning process from the usual AMT kits. I think the other in my stash will be a nice doner for a W900B.

Whoa! This is going to be N-I-C-E! I'm ok with your engine choice. I'll do the Detroit version!

Oh man, I just wish Moebius or Revell or even Italeri made the W900L... Is somebody reading this?

[bigjon28]

that's gonna be a good looking truck i was hoping it'd be a paint job like that but great work jim b!!

[Kostas Parchas]

You are of to a good start...

Kostas.

[Jim B]

Thanks, guys.

[Jim B]

Looking good Jim. I like what you did to the fuel tanks

Thanks, Anthony. Something a little different, if you know what I mean.

[SpreadAxle]

The painted tanks look good. I like the planned paintjob, too.

[Jim B]

Thanks, Ray.

[cowboysevens]

this is gonna be a super nice build jim !! i cant wait to see it finished

[Jim B]

Thanks, Dennis.

[BigBad]

Hey Jim, you know, the idea of a 12v-71 is sorta making roots, I've been thinking about it since you mentioned the 1:1 truck had it... Do you think the hood on this kit is long enough to make it fit??? I think it might, since a big 6 from Cat or Cummins fit, but I'm not that certain. Man, I'm almost excited about it!

[Jim B]

Oh, the hood in the kit is plenty long enough. If you look closely at the 1:1, you'll see that it has the standard hood.

[Old Albion]

Jim,

Looks like your off to a good start. The colour is perfect!

Dave

[Tony Bryan]

Jim

The red plastic is not a problem at all, you can easily paint it white with NO bleed through, use a neutral colour as a primer, desert sand works great

As for the Alcoa, try a small drop of Future to help seal them onto the rim

Nice paint choice by the way, that will look real cool when finished

[Jim B]

Thanks, guys. I think I'm going to use some pinstripe decals from Micro-Scale for the tiny blue stripes. We'll see how ot works out.

Since I'm goinf to be using Tamiya paint on this one, and not Dupli-Color automotive paint, I'm thinking bleed through won't be an issue either. Well, at least I'm hoping!

[Jim B]

Just so you guys don't think I've been a total slacker on this build, here are a couple of shots of the interior that I managed to complete between the Mack Cruiseliner & the livestock trailer.

[scale trucker]

very nice...

[Jim B]

Thanks.

[Jim B]

This is the Revell of Germany W900. Is that what you mean, or the Revell USA W900 snap kit? The wood grain & gauges are a decal that comes in the kit.

[BigBad]

Looking good up to now, nice interior, nice detail overall. One question I have, does Kenworth have all white engines like Peterbilt? You painted your 3408 white so it got me wondering.

Have you done stuff since the 9th? Are you sticking with that white and blue paint job? I saw the actual truck in the pictures on something similar to Youtube, it's awesome, what a nice oldie! Just don't remember which site it's on though. You should hear that thing running, it got the hair on my arms to stand on end!

So you got me going on this one, I bought the same kit, odered a Detroit 12V71, cab guard and tool boxes from AITM, got some Dark Green and Gold Seminole decals from Model truck parts and I got all my stuff to start. Cab is going to be white with a dark green frame and tan beige interior. I'm going to try and use the front axle and wheels from the International 4300 to have poseable front wheels and the rear axles and wheels as well.

We'll see where it goes from there. I'm stoked!

Let us know what you're doing to your Kenny, Jimmy.

Funny, I'll have a Kenny running a Jimmy! Screamin' Jimmy that is... Or a Buzzin' dozen, Or a Destroy Diesel... Beautiful thing to hear.

Edited September 24, 2011 by Z06Bob