Diesel Jockey Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 Just checked the Model Truck Builders From Around The World page on Facebook and Drake Collectibles have announced at the Australian Model Expo that they will be releasing two new kits. A 1/24 scale model kit of an Australian Kenworth K200 Aerodyne and a Drake Trailers 4X8 Swingwing Low Loader and 2X8 Dolly for 2015. Here are some pics of the kits:
chuckyr Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 Yes,Ii saw them. Since KW doesn't sell class 8 cabovers in North America an intersting modification conversion would be fun to do.
Luc Janssens Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 Interesting choice, always thought a conventional would be preferred over a COE. Anyway looking forward reading the reviews, when these kits hit the market.in Oceania next year.
scummy Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Gee , if the prices of their diecast products is anything to go by you better start saving mega for these . In australia coe's are used for their tight turning circles and length regulations in the float industry . Edited June 8, 2014 by scummy
Diesel Jockey Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 Cabovers are used in Australia primarily due to our overall length laws. Most of if not all grocery distribution trucks used by Linfox, Camerons, Aldi etc.are European Cabovers. As for B double combinations both interstate and local again the majority will be Cabovers to keep within overall length and maintain legal payload capabilities.
window Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 the word from the company is that the kits will be priced close to what most kits are being released at now. so they could be priced from $90AUD to $150AUD. Hopefully won't be priced anywhere near the price of the metal trucks. I think they are priced more for the serious collector, not the hobbyist like we are.
redneckrodder Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 yea see them yesterday too if I get anything i'll probably get the kenworth and try to Americanize it
Whelen36 Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 I'd've love to get some of their kits, did anybody go to their website and see the conventional kenworth kits they offer ?????
Bennyg Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 I'd've love to get some of their kits, did anybody go to their website and see the conventional kenworth kits they offer ????? They've released diecast 1/50 scale T908 and K200 Kenworths along with the low loader and dolly. This Kenworth K200 and Drake low loader is coming out next year. Cheers Ben
Luc Janssens Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 BTW just read a friend's post on the SH board and he writes that hey have a Kenworth T909 Conventional on the drawing board too. Also he states that the kits will be in 1/25th scale and priced like the Moebius trucks.
Bennyg Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 BTW just read a friend's post on the SH board and he writes that hey have a Kenworth T909 Conventional on the drawing board too. Also he states that the kits will be in 1/25th scale and priced like the Moebius trucks. That will sell heaps. I'm not bothered if its 1/25 or 1/24. It's great news. Ben
Diesel Jockey Posted June 16, 2014 Author Posted June 16, 2014 Which Model company will be potentially producing the Kenworth T909?
Bennyg Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 It says on the box there will be a bullbar. I reckon of this sells well we will see other trailers and other kenworths. Ben
Mr mopar Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) COE awesome hope it has left hand drive dash board ! will this only be sold in Austraila or will the rest of the world have a chance at getting one or two.............................ect Edited June 18, 2014 by Mr mopar
cappy625 Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 I can see me mess'n up a pay check if that t909 gets offered over here!
tbill Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 where do I sign up??? cool looking stuff, and if priced 'reasonable' i'll be all over these.
TRaymo Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Where is there more info on these kits? I've looked on the drakeshop.com but can only find 1:50 scale diecast stuff.
Ben Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I really don't see them offering any other trailers that what they offer in real life. Remember, this is a real trailer manufacturer that's having these kits made as promotional items, they are not a model company. I have applied to purchase these kits in batches at wholesale. I am not sure if I'll be able to for sure or not but if I do, my intention is to offer them for sale for less than you would have to pay to purchase them from Drake directly and pay shipping from Australia.
Bennyg Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Word has it may be released in May 2015. Seen this on Ozautobuilders and truck model world forum. I'm really looking forward to this. Ben
tbill Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 cool, hope I can swing picking these up when they hit the public.
Whelen36 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I'de love to get one of these as well, if anybody has info on who's going to be offering them in the U.S. Or will ship here, please share
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