Roadrunner Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Nice colors. I like that toolbox too. Any other photos?
trick my mixer Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Nice job on the opening doors. Looks good!
SpreadAxle Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Nice paintjob and the opening doors are a nice touch. Edited March 11, 2015 by SpreadAxle
gatorincebu Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Good looking build! And a nice dio photo. be Well Gator
cowboy rich Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Do you have more pictures? I really like what I see. Rich
Jim B Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Your big-bunk Pete looks great, too. Looks like it has stearable wheels. Tell us a little bit about these builds.
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 I became good friends with Bill Bedell on flickr. His photography of trucks during the 70's was second to none. He was a top rate photographer that happened to drive trucks. He followed the building of this truck closely and died shortly afterward. Sadly we never got together in person, for it was his camera work that prodded me to build trucks again. Anyone building the amt kits should check his page if you want ideas or inspiration. As far as my builds go i started model building around 1966-67 with the annual pontiac kits. Always a truck fan the first was this 359 kit around 1970. Spent 3 years on a sailing ship and cabinet out of walnut mahogany maple etc. ( I would never spend more than a month on any truck or car because the subject matter just isn't there) all of my work had been sitting in cabinets covered up and no one had seen anything. Don't go to shows (Politics) I'm a recluse with multiple hobbies and after a lengthy battle with cancer had decided to share some of my work with others. If some enjoyment comes to others looking then I guess it's worth posting. The trucks are fully detailed with functioning steering etc. I have many, many images of ships cars and trucks.
72 Charger Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Beautiful rigs and pics. We really need to see more pics though
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 12, 2015 Author Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) road boss while being built. more pics of what? copy no one. Edited March 12, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson
kilrathy10 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 These are some pretty nice builds, Man....That Road Boss build is my kind of truck....I really like that sleeper you put on the back.....I hope your battle with cancer is truly over....I pray The Lord will keep you free and clear....The Petes and that Diamond Reo look pretty awesome, as well.....But if I had to pick a favorite, I'd say that Road Bull, hands down....Would love to see some more of your builds.....
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 thank you all for looking, maybe it's just the orange jt. to keep it simple I'll just keep adding to this article. keep building all, this has got to be one of the best hobbies. ;-))
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 few yrs ago when the shop looked new. Diamond Reo
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