Kenworth K-100 ACME Intercity Freight Lines

[Twist67]

Hi there,

during the last touches on my Pete I started this one.I used the Ertl K-100 Aerodyne and an STS resin flat K-100 roof for it.Cut the aerodyne roof off of the cab and glued the resinpart onto it.Than shortened the cab.I have to fill some lines and other things and have to add some rivets which where sanded off.The frame and fuel tanks were shortened,too.I made some decals with coreldraw and made a testprint on normal paper.I´ll change the kit rims into two holes to fit the ertl tires.Engine will be the one from the kit.I want to add some wireing and scratchbuilding the exhaust and the air intake.

Here is the picture which inspired me.It´s taken from Hank´s Truckpictures

the decals were made from that picture

and thats what the truck is looking so far.

Thanks for looking,more progress will follow soon.....

Cheers,Chris

[chuckyr]

Onward and upward!

[mackinac359]

Day cab COE's are cool !

Tim

[Dave Van]

Here is my attempt at a KW day cab. I got hung on the exhaust and air intake lines and have not worked on it for a while....need to.......

I hope some day it will be like a PIE with dual trailers like a family friend drove years ago.

[phoneguy]

Dave and Chris, excellent builds so far guys.

:)

Jerry

[Diesel Gypsy]

Gentlemen,

Both are great builds. I agree with Tim, C.O.E. day cabs look very nice.

I have several Revell Aerodyne's in my stash & have been pondering on building a flat roofed version. Untill now I was'nt aware of a conversion. I've been pestering our after market supplier (KFS) here in the U.K. to make one. Now thanks to you guys I know STS stocks them & I'll be ordering several soon.

[Old Albion]

Looks good so far.

Sometimes its easy to forget the invaluable contribution these little day cab tractors and their drivers make to economies around the world. Great to see these little Kenworths'. Its not all long frames, chrome and extended hoods.

[SpreadAxle]

Gentlemen,

Both are great builds. I agree with Tim, C.O.E. day cabs look very nice.

I have several Revell Aerodyne's in my stash & have been pondering on building a flat roofed version. Untill now I was'nt aware of a conversion. I've been pestering our after market supplier (KFS) here in the U.K. to make one. Now thanks to you guys I know STS stocks them & I'll be ordering several soon.

I checked with STS about 2 weeks ago, and she doesn't stock the flat roof anymore. I kept 4 getting to order it, and when I asked, Sharon at STS said the mold went bad. I don't know if it's being brought back or not.

[SpreadAxle]

I checked with STS about 2 weeks ago, and she doesn't stock the flat roof anymore. I kept 4 getting to order it, and when I asked, Sharon at STS said the mold went bad. I don't know if it's being brought back or not.

I asked Sharon if she would be bringing the flatroof conversion back and she said it probably will be back, but not for awhile. I've noticed her catalog is shrinking a little, so I've been snatching up those items I've been meaning to get before they disappear.