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Post by wabatuckeun on May 14, 2022 22:49:43 GMT -5
So I’ve started another Big Rig while I wait on my Challenger T/A kit to get here for a idea I have. So far I’ve stretched the frame roughly 2 inches, to match the 1:1 I have access to. The real trucks had the ultra rare torsion bar rear suspension. I found a aftermarket company that makes a resin torsion bar rear suspension. Slow progress and I’m thinking of redoing the cab/sleeper combo. Stace     |
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Post by mopar on May 15, 2022 15:11:10 GMT -5
Looking good Stace what kit is this KW.? I remember building my first KW kit back in the early 70’s with the torsion bar suspension and had a hard time getting it right lol. Have you figured out the paint scheme yet?
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Post by wabatuckeun on May 15, 2022 15:59:18 GMT -5
Dan the torsion bar kits are definitely a challenge!! I figured that out when I built my original issue Kenworth Mixer. The cab is a amt W925 Cab with the Revell Snap/glue together W900 sleeper. Fortunately there is a Bicentennial edition Kenworth about 15 miles from me. Here’s the look I’m going for a lot to go that’s for sure!!! Stace  |
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Post by mopar on May 15, 2022 19:19:32 GMT -5
That’s a nice looking rig Stace. Looking forward to seeing your progress on this one.
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Post by Jcon on May 16, 2022 11:44:36 GMT -5
Very cool indeed!!!
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Post by wabatuckeun on May 16, 2022 11:55:14 GMT -5
Well I decided to use a different sleeper, found a hood in the parts box added the sun visor, getting some final things added to the frame before painting it gold Stace  |
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Post by mopar on May 16, 2022 15:43:05 GMT -5
The new sleeper looks like a perfect match to the one in your reference picture.
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Post by Jcon on Jun 1, 2022 16:01:53 GMT -5
That looks so cool!!!
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Post by tubbs on Jun 2, 2022 6:27:37 GMT -5
looking good Stace.
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Post by wabatuckeun on Jun 2, 2022 15:24:33 GMT -5
So I had a little time and did some work to the chassis. I went and measured the distance from the front wheel to the first fuel strap the converted it to 1/25th scale. I also noticed the air tanks were mounted on the cross over supports of the fuel tanks. I made the supports out of styrene tubing and used air tanks from a Peterbilt 359 kit. I also noticed it had a mid ship carrier bearing so I added one and custom made the drive shafts. Frame is almost done. I also started body work on the cab/sleeper combo. Thanks for looking Stace   |
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Post by mopar on Jun 2, 2022 19:25:37 GMT -5
Nice progress Stace looks like you’re just about ready for some paint on your frame.
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Post by tubbs on Jun 10, 2022 6:33:01 GMT -5
looking good Stace.
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Post by dge467 on Jun 10, 2022 20:43:34 GMT -5
Looking good! I saw one at a truck show a few years ago.
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Post by wabatuckeun on Jun 12, 2022 15:42:27 GMT -5
Here’s a little update, Interior is made to look as close to the original interior as possible. Frame is painted and I’ve started assembly. Detailed the front hubs getting ready to detail and add the tires. Thanks for looking!!! Stace  |
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Post by wabatuckeun on Jun 12, 2022 15:44:13 GMT -5
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