kgvarrato Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Hi group, I just finished my 1/16th scale Kenworth winch truck. Started back in August from an old original Monogram donor cab and chassis. Stripped down the paint and filled in some holes and bad Testors glue tracks from the prior owner. Since Monogram only makes the KW, Pete, and flatbed trailer everything other than the cab, hood, wheels and frame are from the kit. Everything else is custom using brass, Plastruct, and Evergreen. I found a few pictures from the net, there were so many options I kinda used a few ideas from different mfgrs. I added a winch control stand in the cab between the seats. The from bumper is stationary but the guard is pinned so it drops down to open the hood. I pinned the front axle it is steerable, and added valve stems on the wheels. One thing I found that helped out a lot was using stained glass paint for the clear lights in the kit, Monogram only uses clear lens. The decals are my own custom ones printed in gold from my Alps and include this years fuel tag, PA plate and inspection and weight sticker on the windshield. Headlights, pogo sticks, bed light and light bar all light up. Hid the batteries in the battery box using 2AAA and one 9Volt. Here is a YouTube link for a video of the lights. http://youtu.be/wfO63y-1o0U Edited March 27, 2014 by kgvarrato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Man that's a great looking truck. Great detail and paint. Real nice work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgvarrato Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks Mr. Slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Great looking winch truck..............Awesome work....................Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Wow nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgvarrato Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the positive feedback Edited March 27, 2014 by kgvarrato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) That's some mighty fine work you've done, there.....The steerble axle is a nice touch.....Great paint work, too....Love the black....Very nice..... Edited March 27, 2014 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Kevin this is beautiful! Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim3 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Nice two tone , Looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgvarrato Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Here are a few outdoor shots, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Just beautiful! It's perfect. I have to get this kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Very nice - I was hooked as soon as I saw the Black with Gold stripping. Then I noticed all the rest of the details You did a superb job and your scratch building is top notch ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgvarrato Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thanks Dennis and Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Congrats for your scruchbuildng skill. Nice shiny winch truck. Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Black turned out nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 well done, that is a great looking truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 As everyone has said this is a very nice build, it looks real good and also my favorite color, came out nice and clean. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Impressive undertaking for 1/16. The detail is amazing, and paint is flawless. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Amazing job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Great looking truck. Great detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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