mackinac359 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 As requested, here's some BJ & the Bear material from the Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show this past weekend in St.Ignace. Photos on my Fotki page http://public.fotki.com/mackinac359/movinon/bj--the-bear/ Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) You are one lucky individual! I used to watch this show when I was 12-13 years old! Very nice restoration they did to this old KW. Thanks for posting this Tim. Edited September 20, 2011 by Z06Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwtrucker Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Tim, Nice video and photos of the BJ McKay K100. Thanks for taking the time to take the pics and videos of both Kenworths, I enjoyed them. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieBravo Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Superb Mate, superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchey Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Ha Tim great pics !but what color would yu call the intirer ? looks gray at some points and cream in others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 How about 'parchment' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieBravo Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I think most of it is tan in colour but the area above the doors which hold the speakers is a cream I believe. This link has a spot where all the factory colours are listed; http://www.streetfire.net/video/bj-and-the-bear-truck-in-georga_117976.htm the paint codes are at the 4 minute mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchey Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 OK Thanks now to fine it .I'm redoing one got off ebay . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Don't rule out the Revell of Germany Kenworth K100 - you'll need aftermarket decals. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieBravo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) I like the Revell one better as the frame is the correct length, it has opening doors and the roof is removable for detailing. As Tim said, you will need aftermarket decals. Jim at http://www.jbot.ca/ has these and they are great. To make it perfect, you will need aftermarket fuel tanks, quarter fenders, front rims/hubs, rear mudflaps. the bumper also needs to be modified a bit. One negative about the kit and I'm still trying out how best to overcome this, is the front panel which houses the headlights is incorrect. this panel should actually continue around till after the step that is under the drivers/passenger doors. The Revell kit panel stops just aft of the headlights. The AMT kit has this correct. This all depends also on how much time/money/detail you want to put into this thing ofcourse. Edited September 21, 2011 by cj0203 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drago Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 You made my day!!! Super thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) Funny I will be reviving this model over the next few months. Along with the W900 cement truck and The Pete wrecker. Just finished a Transtar II, Custom Green "Movin' on" W900 in Candy Jade green and a IH Paystar ith 5th wheel. Edited October 23, 2011 by ARTEMIS1759 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evansdad01 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks for the vid and pics. I've been working on a BJ and the Bear KW and was unsure about the interior colors.......until now. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Aiways like that truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing in Action Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Interior is Cream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing in Action Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I like the Revell one better as the frame is the correct length, it has opening doors and the roof is removable for detailing. As Tim said, you will need aftermarket decals. Jim at http://www.jbot.ca/ has these and they are great. To make it perfect, you will need aftermarket fuel tanks, quarter fenders, front rims/hubs, rear mudflaps. the bumper also needs to be modified a bit. One negative about the kit and I'm still trying out how best to overcome this, is the front panel which houses the headlights is incorrect. this panel should actually continue around till after the step that is under the drivers/passenger doors. The Revell kit panel stops just aft of the headlights. The AMT kit has this correct. This all depends also on how much time/money/detail you want to put into this thing ofcourse. Hey Chris!! You know how my Revell K-100 Turned out...The next one (yeah,I'm gonna do the early version) "Kraig cummings truck"... is Not gonna be the Revell kit!!! The AMT / ERTL K-100 really has fewer problems or issues than the Revell kit. I like the way my Revell truck looks,But I won't build another one from the Revell kits!! Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Interior is Cream... What's a good Testors or Tamiya color for the cream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieBravo Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hey Roy. Your BJ truck looks great! Ya get those 2-holes yet? I would love to know what problems you had with the Revell kit so I know what I'm getting myself into. I've got plenty of mods to look forward to but how bout the kit itself? Any fitment problems etc? Here's my current list of mods for it; Aluminum wise I have fuel tanks, airhorns, stacks and wheels(great Ben Wicker designed alcoas machined by Jim Littiken which I will be posting some pictures of real soon!) Other aftermarket parts I have are 2-hole buds for the trailer, hubs, quarter fenders, mudflaps, interior fans, etched Kenworth logos, the list goes on! The Revell front bumper needs to be shaved down a tad, it's a bit too deep(height wise), heavy mods on the ERTL Great Dane Reefer are also required, namely adding extra ribs, moving the side door forward a bit, modifying the rear doors/taillights to name but a few. I suppose I better get cracking on it!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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