Starting my daycab Kenworth

[sneaky-pete]

Well I'm starting a Kenworth daycab project!
I have not decided how detailed it will be yet....so I will take it one step at a
time.
I have a 1/16 scale model that I can look at,and use some parts off of.
Well here are some starter pics....the cab will be candy green w/black,and silver graphics.....old school.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02461.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02460.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02459.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02458.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02457.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02456.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02454.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02438.jpg
more to come later!

[Stylin n profilin]

Sweet!! Nice job Troy...This will be sweet when its done....:cool::cool:
By the way.. nice job on the stemco seal design on the cattle trailer..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Very nice and clean keep up the great work.

[RCTech9]

Nice Start!!!

[roadranger]

Nice work!
Looks old school with the quad round headlights... I like!

Like the air cleaners too - you make them?

Question - why the low mounted tanks/battery boxes?

[Izzy]

Very nice -I like the look

[Dreamweaver]

Cool Troy, this is going to be awesome.

I'm watching... keep going, don't want ya hitting your head on the bar..:D:D


-Mike

P.S. I noticed the stemco hubs on the cattle wagon.. Very impresses..

[sneaky-pete]

Nice work!
Looks old school with the quad round headlights... I like!

Like the air cleaners too - you make them?

Question - why the low mounted tanks/battery boxes?

The air cleaners are PMD.
I may use the air cleaners off of the 1/16 model.

I like the over all stance of lowered tanks and steps,...I am not sure
if I am going to keep them that way are not!

[sneaky-pete]

Cool Troy, this is going to be awesome.



P.S. I noticed the stemco hubs on the cattle wagon.. Very impresses..

Yea Steves hubs are nice!

[Heavy Metal]

Pete - Looking nice man! Where did the KW grill come from?...looks custom milled.

[sneaky-pete]

Pete - Looking nice man! Where did the KW grill come from?...looks custom milled.

I got it from Joe at JTS along time ago,and never did anything with it......
I am kind of a Peterbilt guy lol

[Snowman]

Great looking K-Dub Troy!

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks Nick....and thank everyone else!

[RAIDERS]

very nice.keep up the good work..

[DieselKid]

That is lookin' killer!:) The stance of the truck and the wheelbase really set it off, especially in addition to the old school KW details you added!

Yeah those 1/16 Monogram kits come in handy for reference too...the scale difference for some of the emblems really isn't all that bad either.

Keep up the awesome work!

-Alex

[SmallHaul]

Very nice looking Rig! Gonna be sharp.:cool:

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks for the comments guys......I did a little work on my headache rack
toolbox's tonight,but I didn't do enough to post pics yet.
more to come!

[russisloud]

that is looking good, i like how you lowered the steps and tanks

[tc1cat]

Nice start! All of the extras really make a BIG difference.

Lynn

[ddc333]

Are the round headlights from Wedico ??

[petermoblin]

Truck looks sweet so far. What is the wheel base on that thing in scale?

[sneaky-pete]

Are the round headlights from Wedico ??
Yes they are!

Truck looks sweet so far. What is the wheel base on that thing in scale?
I don't know,I eyeballed it.:D

Thanks for the comments!

[sneaky-pete]

I changed my mind and decided to paint it red and white!
The frame is painted.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02469.jpg
I moved the front axle forward.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02476.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02478.jpg
Now comes the part I hate.....cutting the fenders,hood,and so on!
I hate sanding!!!

[Brian in PA]

Looking good Troy! I like how the hubs are red against the polished wheels.

Brian

[Dreamweaver]

Lookin good Troy..

-Mike

[hawgfanman]

Looks very nice. I'm really liking the red. Who makes those wheels?

[sneaky-pete]

Looking good Troy! I like how the hubs are red against the polished wheels.

Brian

Thank's Brian
Lookin good Troy..

-Mike

Thank's Mike
Looks very nice. I'm really liking the red. Who makes those wheels?

Thank you.....the wheels are made by Steve.
The wheels are the best mod. you can do in my opinion!

[Snowman]

I'll be watching this build closely. There have been a few KH to Peterbilt conversions now but not so many KH to Kenworth conversions. Looking good so far! I didn't realise the front axle needs to go forward for a KW too. As far forward as a Peterbilt?

[sneaky-pete]

Hey Nick,I think the axle needs to be moved forward on the KH kit for any
build in my opinion.Look at the stock bumper spacing....it's way to big of a gap to be prototypical!

Thanks for the comments!

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC08077.jpg

[Zimms Customs]

As I have been working with my Knight Hauler, I am thinking about using it as a base for my W900l. Yeah the King may be a good choice, but I have my reasons for choosing the Knight.

You are doing a great job sneaky-pete.

[russisloud]

red always looks good

[Brian in PA]

Hey Nick,I think the axle needs to be moved forward on the KH kit for any
build in my opinion.Look at the stock bumper spacing....it's way to big of a gap to be prototypical!

Thanks for the comments!

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC08077.jpg

Thats a good looking A model!

Brian

[Espeefan]

Off to an excellent start! Boy, just looking at it from the front end, with that grill, Wedico headlights, and the bumper already on there, it hardly looks like it will need much more to be an accurate KW! Even though I know there is more work to be done with cab steps, air cleaners, ect. Very awesome project. I like it!

[peterbilt65]

nice job .i like the the red i used too paint all of my 1/16 monogram kw that way when i was a young lad when they first come out , are those the mier frame peices that you are using/ i tried to do biusness whith there web sit but got no respones then i found there items on the rcstation web site and ordered some but havent heard from the in almost three weeks ? cant wait to see more. neil

[Zimms Customs]

nice job .i like the the red i used too paint all of my 1/16 monogram kw that way when i was a young lad when they first come out , are those the mier frame peices that you are using/ i tried to do biusness whith there web sit but got no respones then i found there items on the rcstation web site and ordered some but havent heard from the in almost three weeks ? cant wait to see more. neil

Yeah, I had to email rcstation to get them to send me my stuff. They have good prices and good parts, but they seem to be lacking in the customer service department. After I ordered the stuff, I emailed them 2 weeks later, then it took another 4 weeks to get it here.

[bucshott]

this will be one sharp looking kw! I like the drive axle hub's. did you use the ones off the monogram kit? keep up the good work, looking foward to seeing this one completed

[sneaky-pete]

nice job .i like the the red i used too paint all of my 1/16 monogram kw that way when i was a young lad when they first come out , are those the mier frame peices that you are using/ i tried to do biusness whith there web sit but got no respones then i found there items on the rcstation web site and ordered some but havent heard from the in almost three weeks ? cant wait to see more. neil

The frame extentions are GTD-CNC,and I got them off of e-bay from
rc-vincent.

Thanks for the comments!
this will be one sharp looking kw! I like the drive axle hub's. did you use the ones off the monogram kit? keep up the good work, looking foward to seeing this one completed

The hubs are from rc4wd.
Thanks for the comments,but this will not look anywhere close to the one
you did.Yours inspired me to do this one,and I can only hope mine looks half as good as yours.

Thanks for the comments from everyone else.....it keeps me motivated!:D

[enginemiester]

WOW! That is going to be an awsome truck, but where did you get that grille, it is a perfect kenworth grille

[Bigrigger]

Nice Troy! Can't wait to see more!:D

[sneaky-pete]

I have gotten my fenders shaped about were I want them,and I am starting
on the headlamp housings.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02487.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02480.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02486.jpg

Thats all of the pics for now....I have to get back at it!

[sneaky-pete]

Well right after my post, my brother informed me that he wants this truck!
He said to leave the light buckets the way they are,but wants to add a lift
axle:eek:.He has looked at my trucks and decided to get into rc trucks himself,
and begged me for this one.

I have most of the parts for the lift axle,and the frame is long enough.....
but I will have to use shorter tanks.

Any way here are a few mock-up pics,I guess its going to be his truck now.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02489.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02491.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02492.jpg

[ihbuilder]

:eek: now I guess you want me to make another axle set pronto to match the other 3 :p :p:D

[sneaky-pete]

:eek: now I guess you want me to make another axle set pronto to match the other 3 :p :p:D

Yes I was fixing to PM ya!:D

[Dreamweaver]

Fenders and head lights look great Troy.


~Mike~

[Heavy Metal]

I love this truck and it ain't even done. No wonder your bro already wants it.

How about some details on the lift axle? I need one for my Sterling but not sure of different ways guys are doing this. 'course I haven't even searched the boards on the subject yet...:D

Joe

[sneaky-pete]

I love this truck and it ain't even done. No wonder your bro already wants it.

How about some details on the lift axle? I need one for my Sterling but not sure of different ways guys are doing this. 'course I haven't even searched the boards on the subject yet...:D

Joe

I am going to have to do some looking myself.I have never done a lift axle!
I'm sure I will figure something out......if and when I do,I will post pics.

The cool thing about him buying it is he said he will leave it at my house!

Thanks for the comments from all of you!

[Roadmasters]

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/knight%20hauler%20build/AriochKnighthauler079.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/knight%20hauler%20build/AriochKnighthauler080.jpg

I can take more pics if you need me too

[Exthood359]

Hey Nick,I think the axle needs to be moved forward on the KH kit for any
build in my opinion.Look at the stock bumper spacing....it's way to big of a gap to be prototypical!

Thanks for the comments!

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC08077.jpg

Snekey Pete,

I'm sorry to bust your bubble but the axle on an A Model if the hood is adjusted right is right in the middle.

Here is a pic of my buddy's 78 A model which I drove to this little truck show out side of Des Moines Ia last yr.
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/5555/dsc01146k.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/7026/dsc01138g.jpg

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/1319/dsc01257p.jpg

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/43/dsc01141q.jpg

Also thought since you were doing a red and white truck this might help with the matter..............

Here is a pic of an 81 that I took in Illinois last yr with 22.5 low pro on
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4941/dsc00479w.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6667/dsc00481e.jpg

The black A is owned by Robbie Spencer out of Pa and it is an 82 it got most of it's look from the prior owner Justin Lang. Have seen in person still a nice ride for sure.

Good luck
Wade

[roadranger]

Arioch - what size is that copper tubing?
and how long is each piece that fits over the stock axle?

[Roadmasters]

Arioch - what size is that copper tubing?
and how long is each piece that fits over the stock axle?

Its brass, im not shure of the size but i just used whatever just fit over the axle housing. I can measure the other part for you tomorrow

[sneaky-pete]

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/knight%20hauler%20build/AriochKnighthauler079.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/knight%20hauler%20build/AriochKnighthauler080.jpg

I can take more pics if you need me too

Thank you!
I have seen yours before,and thats how I was going to mine.
I will pm ya if I need more pics.
Thanks

[sneaky-pete]

Snekey Pete,

I'm sorry to bust your bubble but the axle on an A Model if the hood is adjusted right is right in the middle.
Wade

You are not going to bust my bubble.....I will always take criticism!
Thank you for saying something.

I don't have a way to measure a 1:1,but just eyeballing it looks like the
stock King Hauler kit's front axle is to far back,and or the hood to short.

This is not going to be perfect anyway,but the more I do the more I learn
from all of you guys!

Thank's:D

[hawgfanman]

It's looking better and better! I finally have my Knight as a roller and have been undecided on what I want to do with the body. I may just try to copy you except with the sleeper.

[Bigrigger]

Looking great Troy! Your trucks always do! And with the fender re-shaped, the axle looks just right to me!:D More more more!!!:D

[Izzy]

Troy -I d tell my brother to Waite
Lol

Izzy

[ihbuilder]

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/knight%20hauler%20build/AriochKnighthauler079.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/knight%20hauler%20build/AriochKnighthauler080.jpg

I can take more pics if you need me too

NTGOT :p Arioch what's wrong with that lift axle ? you got it upside down . when you put it down you want it to come away from the drive shaft not on top of it :eek: . now for our purpose you may be OK since it will not see much real road driving (if any :rolleyes:):p )

[Roadmasters]

I'm confused Steve, mabe I need to show a pic with the drive shaft in? This is the same way rod and Paul have done theirs

[ihbuilder]

I'm confused Steve, mabe I need to show a pic with the drive shaft in? This is the same way rod and Paul have done theirs

R/M I'm use to seeing them with the loop come up under the drive shaft . Like this

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/PIC_0403.jpg


I remember seeing you build it on GTF but forgot to say something then :o on a model you be OK the way you have it I was just yanking yer chain :p

[Stylin n profilin]

Hey Troy...I'm with Chris...Tell your brother to wait...thats going to be one badboy ride right there..lol:D:D:cool:

[sneaky-pete]

It's looking better and better! I finally have my Knight as a roller and have been undecided on what I want to do with the body. I may just try to copy you except with the sleeper.

Looking great Troy! Your trucks always do! And with the fender re-shaped, the axle looks just right to me!:D More more more!!!:D

Troy -I d tell my brother to Waite
Lol

Izzy

Hey Troy...I'm with Chris...Tell your brother to wait...thats going to be one badboy ride right there..lol:D:D:cool:

thank's guys......I may tell him that I will build him another one and keep this one.The only thing is,I may learn what not to do on this one,and build a
better one later!

You never know:confused:

[roadranger]

Bump to top - any more progress?
Love this build!

[sneaky-pete]

Bump to top - any more progress?
Love this build!

Thanks Jim......I am moving all of my hobby room stuff to the garage (I got kicked out of my room) so I have not had a lot of time.

I will get back at it soon!

[Zimms Customs]

You know, the garage is the only place in the house that I have that is mine. Once we had kids they took over most of it. When we move I hope to have a shop that will have a bathroom so I can have my own castle. We can always dream right?

[sneaky-pete]

Very small update!
Since my brother wanted this truck,I decided to let him do the body work.
He has built several models and they all look great,but the body work on this
truck looked horrible....and long story short he gave up.

Well it's back in my hands,and I decided to start over with a different body.
Now I think I am going with a old rat rod look :confused:.
Here is where I'm at...
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02565.jpg

[Brian in PA]

Looks great Troy! I see the makings of a rock bucket!

Brian

[Snowman]

Aww back to square one. Looks hot with those rims and tank, can't wait to see more progress!

[russisloud]

nice, can't wait to see where this goes

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks for the comments guys!

I decided to paint the frame a semi gloss black for more of a work truck look.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02571.jpg

I am leaning toward a faded,worn,weathered look like the pic below,but I
change my mind alot.I just want to do something different!
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/00681.jpg

[sneaky-pete]

Yea....I got one step mounted...lol!
just a few pics because I like taking pictures:D
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02587.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02586.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02584.jpg

[Brian in PA]

Looks Great Troy. Are those monogram model kit steps?

Brian

[Snowman]

Troy you have a talent in making trucks look BAD. And this one is no exception! Steps look great. I wonder if it would be possible to duplicate them in resin? Then it would save the precious monogram parts.

[Stylin n profilin]

Looking sweet Troy...Like Brian said.....That would be Badazz with a rock bucket on there...:D:D

[sneaky-pete]

Looks Great Troy. Are those monogram model kit steps?


Brian
Thanks Brian.....and yes they are the monogram steps.
I am thinking of sending them to be chromed later.

Troy you have a talent in making trucks look BAD. And this one is no exception! Steps look great. I wonder if it would be possible to duplicate them in resin? Then it would save the precious monogram parts.

Thanks Nick.....I would like to see someone on this board make some!
Looking sweet Troy...Like Brian said.....That would be Badazz with a rock bucket on there...:D:D

Thanks John,it would look cool.....but thats above my skill level!

[sneaky-pete]

Ladies and gentlemen,here is where I'm at now!
I started sanding the fenders,and added the contour on the hood.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02603.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02604.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02608.jpg http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02609.jpghttp://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02611.jpg
Hey Snowman here is how I cut my tank brackets!
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02610.jpg

I am trying to decide whether or not I am going to put in the 3408 cat and radiator:rolleyes:
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02613.jpg
Thanks for looking!

[Car5858]

Put the engine in it Troy:cool:

Keep the updates coming, I will be needing styrine tip soon.

[justinart24]

Wow, truck is looking great! Nice work!;)

[gun]

Where did yoy get the 3408 and what scale is it ? Shane

[sneaky-pete]

Where did yoy get the 3408 and what scale is it ? Shane

Shane the cat is from the 1/16 scale monogram kit!

Thanks for the comments guys!

[Snowman]

No two ways about it, that cat's gotta go in!
Nice detail on the hood, and what's that lurking next to the KW? Intriguing...

[Espeefan]

Troy, that Cat would look awesome, under the hood of my Wedico! You should sell it to me. :D But really, it would look nice under any truck hood, but with the King Hauler, I think it would take a little extra hood work because guys who cut the hood, so it can tilt up, end up having the fenders hit the air cleaners. So either you get stuck cutting the fenders or stretching the hood, but then again, your fender mods on the first cab you did might give you the clearance you need. Really though, with your skills, none of this would give you a challenge, I am sure.

I'm kind of curious how easy or hard it is to tighten up the front fender, like you did with the first cab. That's a great looking mod. It looks so good that I am tempted to get a KH again and try making it a W900 also. I really like that KW grill on there. That alone makes the truck look leaps and bounds better then any stock KH. The double round headlights, do another huge favor to the look, and finally, tightening up those fenders is the icing on the cake. As I said, I am tempted! So what was left of the cab you gave to your brother, and how did he destroy it? To me, it didn't look like it needed anything else done to it, to make it perfect.

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks for the comments Nathan!
I thought of all the problems and mods that I would have to do to get it in this truck.I will probably add a mfu,and that wont happen if I put in the cat.

The fenders are easy to do......just make multiple cuts around the edge,and
cut it away from the hood starting at the back all the way up to the light bucket.Then heat the fenders to shape!

I will sell you the cat and radiator if you want it!

[sneaky-pete]

Here are the pics of what he did,.....it can be fixed with some patience!
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02614.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02615.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02616.jpg

[Snowman]

Ouch! Chip that filler off and it would be ok. But it would probably take as much time as it would take to work the fenders on your other shell that already has the perfectly formed top to the hood. Not a criticism in any way of your brother's efforts - my build has had filler like that applied and removed several times over! Learning as I build. Means it takes twice as long!!
p.s. I spy a unibilt pete taking shape in the background, nice! Your workbench is a regular assembly line!!

[sneaky-pete]

Ouch! Chip that filler off and it would be ok. But it would probably take as much time as it would take to work the fenders on your other shell that already has the perfectly formed top to the hood. Not a criticism in any way of your brother's efforts - my build has had filler like that applied and removed several times over! Learning as I build. Means it takes twice as long!!
p.s. I spy a unibilt pete taking shape in the background, nice! Your workbench is a regular assembly line!!

There is nothing wrong with bondo,but he laid it on so thick that I just wanted to start over.

Yes I have a pete in the works in the background......between all of my other
hobbies!:eek:

[Mikemike]

Looking real good.

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks Mike!

[sneaky-pete]

small update!
I got it primed,installed headache rack,and added Brian's pre-cut deck plate!
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02696.jpg http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02694.jpg
I'm not so sure on the rack mount:confused:....does it look ok,or do I need
to come up with something else?

[trucker n]

hey troy i like the rack just not the mounts :(

[Snowman]

Was the original mount too high? Maybe just add some diagonal bars like the original setup, maybe that's what's missing from the current mounts. Looks good anyway, deck plate is cool.

[BRICKNICK]

This thing is looking awesome so far, nice job.

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks guys!

The more I look at it the more I hate the mount......it's gotta go.
The stock mount is to high,but I may try something else.:mad:

[sneaky-pete]

I am finally getting around to a small update!

I decided to drop the lift axle and shorten the frame,and have been working on my headlamps.I have not had much time lately to work on my trucks,but
sometime is better than no time!

I have a lot of filling and sanding to do,but thought I would throw some pics in.
The car in the background is a hint at what my next project will be:D.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02730.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02735.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02734.jpg

[Brian in PA]

Looks good Troy!! I really like the lowered look.

Brian

[Stylin n profilin]

That Is BADAZZ!! Troy...What kind of design is that getting...I see seminol...hint hint!!:D:D:D

[sneaky-pete]

That Is BADAZZ!! Troy...What kind of design is that getting...I see seminol...hint hint!!:D:D:D

You nailed it!

[sneaky-pete]

Looks good Troy!! I really like the lowered look.

Brian
Thanks Brian!

Your day cab Pete is my inspiration for this build!

[Espeefan]

Looking really good, Troy. I was happy to see an update to this build. Hoping to see even more, soon! I have no clue what 'seminol' is, but are you building a drag car hauler or something?

[Pippoe]

Wow! What a beauty. Shortening the frame was a good decision.

Thumbs up!

Cheers

Pip

[hawgfanman]

That looks great! Love the way you re-worked the headlight surrounds like the real thing.

[diddys trucking]

Hi just a thought are you going to blend the hood sides to the fender like i have on my kw ? I think that it looks so much better than just leaving it stock ! Super lookin rig i would love to have some of those rims there the dogs dangles lol
Dave

[Snowman]

Super cool rig, it just looks so bad. Bodywork is sweet, really nailed the KW look. I am so envious of the rims, they compliment the truck well.

[Stylin n profilin]

Just awesome Troy...Hey Nathan...Seminol is a type of paint design..Kw was the first to offer this design...This was the conventional design..:D

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/00162.jpg

this was the seminol in cabover design..:D

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/DSC0752820Copy.jpg

[BRICKNICK]

That Kw is looking awesome man, nice job. Hey Jon youll be gettin my cab soon LOL. Im waiting till after Indy to drop it off.

[Espeefan]

Ah ha! I understand now. Yeah, that paint scheme is making a come back. I see it on a lot of trucks, even if it originated on KWs first. That would look good.

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks guys,and yes Dave the fenders will be blended to the hood.

[mustanggal2005]

Sneaky,
Nice job on your truck,why did you take out the 3rd axle?
Looks good keep up the good work.

Amanda

[sneaky-pete]

Sneaky,
Nice job on your truck,why did you take out the 3rd axle?
Looks good keep up the good work.

Amanda

Hey Amanda,welcome to the forum!

I am removing the lift axle because I change my mind a lot :eek:,and was going to build a lowboy in the near future for this truck.Now I decided to use
it to haul my cattle trailer.

Here are a few more pics of were I'm at now.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02780.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02778.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02779.jpg
This is the paint scheme I am going for
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/00681.jpg

[ihbuilder]

:eek: been awhile since I looked I like that blue , Troy , Looks great

[heavy_duty]

Troy.That truck,along with your other rigs are TOP NOTCH.Man your trucks look cool and real, like the 1:1 rigs.Great job.

Ed

[russisloud]

the blue on the frame really is great looking.

[Dreamweaver]

This things lookin killer Troy. The steps look spot on and I like the blue..

~Mike~

[Espeefan]

Looking really good! The steps are very nice. Off the same kit that my new Cat engine came from? :D I like the blue. It's a good color. I remember you thought about doing a faded paint scheme. Still headed that way?

[mustanggal2005]

Very nice,I like the step where did you get them?
I wonder why you took out the 3rd axle,LOL

Amanda

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks for the comments from all of you!

The paint is sonic blue pearl,and your right Nathan....the steps are from
the 1/16 monogram kit.

As of right now:confused:,I still plan on doing the worn out,faded paint,
lots of chrome... trucker on a budget look!:rolleyes:

[BRICKNICK]

I like this build a lot, keep it up. The colored frame adds to the realism of the kw, weather its that blue or the red it used to be. Nice job.

[sneaky-pete]

I had a little more time,so I laid down some more paint.
Now I need to wet sand,add the gold and white and clear coat.
This is the nerve racking part:mad:.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02793.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02796.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02797.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02794.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02798.jpg

[Claus]

That truck is beautiful! I know your building a daycab, but with the cattle trailer I think a Wedico 60" sleeper would really look nice on the truck. Very sweet truck you have there.

[Brian in PA]

WHOA!! That is looking good there Troy!! Keep up the awesome job.

Brian

[BRICKNICK]

this thing is looking sweet man, I'm loving this build

[nenard]

I may have missed it but what blue is that? Nice and deep and its not done yet. Gonna be hot!

[Straywolf]

Man your daycab is sweet!!!! The blue you are using is that automotive paint? I really love that color, awesome job can't wait to see more.

Mike

[AZLIGHTNING]

What a Great looking Build, That blue is Beautiful look forward to more updates.

[nztrucker]

thats mad im loving it

[sneaky-pete]

Thank's for all of the kind comment's,they mean alot comming from the
talent on this board.

The paint is dupli color sonic blue pearl.
More to come!

[Dreamweaver]

Troy she is lookin sweet... keep going on it at this caliber and they might have to change ya from wannabe under your avatar..:D:D

The frame length is perfect on her as well...(Yes I do like frames under a 400" wheel base) Good Job my friend.

~Mike~

[bigdogrod]

nice job, i love the color.. but blue is my favorite color to begin with..

[sneaky-pete]

Hey guy's,I have a few progress pics!
I still have to put chrome rings on the air cleaners,add emblems,and several
other things.I hope to be done this weekend.

I goofed up big time.....I forgot about using the Kenworth door handles:mad:
I didn't realize what I did until I got out the sprue from the kit.
Oh well it's to late know.
I also changed my mind on the paint scheme,and went with the reinier not the seminole.

Trying to tape off the seminole was getting me pissed,so I took the easy way out.:(
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02809.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02811.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02812.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02815.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02820.jpg

[AZLIGHTNING]

The Paint Came out Beautiful! What a Great looking Build, their has been some truley beautiful paint Jobs coming out

[Bsorenson79]

I was wondering, did you make the KW grill? If so do you sell them?

[Claus]

That is one of the prettiest King Haulers I have ever seen!

[Pippoe]

Wow!!!! What a stunning truck. Proportions, paint, details.. Everything is perfect.

Well done!

Cheers

Pip

[nztrucker]

yep that some mean truck

[Brian in PA]

Oh man that looks great! Using the Monogram kit for the detail parts is a great idea.

Brian

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Stunning you did a great job on it.

[Snochaser]

Troy, This for sure helps me make my final decision on what truck to build next! I was even thing of a blue similar to what you used, now I may have to switch. Fabulous job, Sir!! The grill is from JTS correct?

Ben

[Espeefan]

Wow. You really laid a beautiful coat of paint on there! I can't wait to see all the little bits and pieces installed, and this truck completed. Very nice work Troy!

[Cossett]

That is beautiful Troy:D:D:D, It's still not to late to install the KW door handles you could start again as I'm use there would be a buyer for the raw cab:D:D
So what are the plans for the rest of the Monogram kit any thing interesting ???

Cheers Tracy

[ihbuilder]

:eek: Troy I want that truck :eek::p looks great :eek: just think soon you will not have to play musical wheels :p

[BRICKNICK]

Wow man you knocked it outta the park, I think the idea of using the monogram kits is a great idea if u can get em. I have two complete trucks the red kw and the yellow Pete kit, missing a few pieces that had broken off. I will be using wedico parts to replace the missing pieces.

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks for all of the comment's.....thats one of the things driving me to finish!
The grill is from JTS (Joe's Truck Stop).

I Still need to install lens's in the rear,make a back window,and install
the mfu.Here are a few more pics for the heck of it!

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02831.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02830.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02829.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02828.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02827.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02826.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02824.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02823.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02821.jpg
I still need to learn how to do paint and body work:(.
Tracy,I may build another one some day.....if so the handles will be the first thing
I do.

[hauler_10-4]

That's one beautiful rig. Love the stance on her...low and mean.

[gun]

Wow troy that's one sweet kenny the paint looks great and steve's wheels set it off !!! Its perfect , nice job !!!

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks Shane,and hauler 10-4!
I forgot my 1/4 fenders:eek:
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02837.jpg

[gun]

troy they say chrome don't get you home but it sure makes you look good getting there ! quarter fenders sure made the difference . this truck will complement your bad azz fleet for sure

[Claus]

How about a drop visor? Not a huge one but something better than that plastic thing on that beautiful truck. Just my opinion.

[Espeefan]

Troy, I like it very much. If you put this up for sale, I and everyone else would be waiting in line to buy it. Very nice. What a beauty! I have to second Craig's thought. She really does need a little bigger drop visor.

Great job polishing out those mill marks on the grill. I didn't think it was possible, but you accomplished it nicely. That's one thing that sort of turns me off to those machined grills. Touch of red paint on the grill emblem yet to come?

How much do you want for that rig? :D

[Brian in PA]

WOW!!! Troy that is bad to the bone!! I third the idea on the drop visor, it would take one mean looking truck and make it meaner!! Keep it up dude!

Brian

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks guys......I agree on the visor,I just need to find someone that can make
me one.
I still have some little details to do,and red or blue in the emblem is one of them.
As far as selling it.......every thing is for sale:D,but I spent allot of time
out in my 107 degree garage,and aprox. five 1.75 bottles of crown royal to get it finished.

[trucker n]

troy this truck is amazing let me know if you let it go:D

[Claus]

I'm sure there are others here that can build nice visors buy Stepside Rod is working on one for my Wedico right now, might want to ask him.

[Dreamweaver]

This thing turned out perfect Troy.. NICE work... Talk to Brian he made my visor.

~Mike~

[Ken Orme]

That is a good looking truck just the way it is. The colors and chrome set it off.

Ken

[Snowman]

Troy this is now officially my new favourite truck, outstanding work! You're putting me to shame with all the trucks you've built while I'm still on my first one! I am making some slow progress though. Seeing cool trucks like this one makes me want to hurry up and get mine done!

[Claus]

Now that you have changed your avatar are you going to change your name? Sneaky Pete wouldn't look right on a Kenworth.

[sneaky-pete]

Now that you have changed your avatar are you going to change your name? Sneaky Pete wouldn't look right on a Kenworth.

I know... lol;),I may have to get another account.....sneaky kenworth???...naa!

Thanks for the comment's guy's

Nick my favorite is still Brian's day cab..........he does rivets for God sakes!

I hope you guys don't mind,but I'M drunk and felt like taking pictures:cool:

I got my tank straps,and my back window done......all I have left to do is
install the mfu and light this b*tch up.:eek:
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02862.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02861.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02860.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02859.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02857.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02855.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02853.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02851.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02849.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02847.jpg

[Claus]

Very nice Troy, looks great pulling the bottom dump. How about Caniving Kenworth? Will you be working on the Pete with the walk in sleeper next, can't wait to see that one finished up.

[sneaky-pete]

My next project is a NHRA transporter,w/generator bunk,canopy,work benches,
lighting,and that kind of stuff.

I have a 1/16 scale funny-car,and dragster to use for the car.
I just have not decided witch one to model (oakley funny car or budwieser dragster?:cool:
My next project will be a truck and trailer......with hydro-graphics!!!

[androiduk]

What is there to say but beautiful , love the blue and white with the silver trim lines, as they say the devil is in the detail.

[egronvold]

A very nice rig indeed! But, loose the MFU. Install Servonaut and get a much better driving experience.

[kenworth]

I very much believe in the fact that sometime the first idea is not always the best one and the end results is much better. I think this one came out great and the color is just amazing. Great truck.

[Stylin n profilin]

Just "OUTSTANDING" Troy...Hats off to you sir..:D..You built an amazing ride...Im getting this Pete thing down...But I'm in line for one of those cabs...You have nailed the Kw buddy...where's the order form:D:D:D

[Cossett]

I thing this says it best Troy 10/10 - 10/10 - 10/10

Cheers Tracy

[Espeefan]

I know this is one of the nicest builds here on the forum, so I don't understand why no one has given it 5 stars till now. :D Done.

[sneaky-pete]

Thank you very much for all of the kind words guys.

[mateau]

respect mate very good impressions from ur truck, luv the thing


cheers mat eau

[Straywolf]

Man the paint job on the KW is outstanding it really makes it stand out, looks like she belongs on the showroom floor in a truck dealership:D Excellent work.

Mike

[Bsorenson79]

A very nice rig indeed! But, loose the MFU. Install Servonaut and get a much better driving experience.
Do you know were I can buy a Servonaut unit in this country?

[Claus]

I know this is one of the nicest builds here on the forum, so I don't understand why no one has given it 5 stars till now. :D Done.

I would have but I don't know how all of that works, guess I never bothered to check into it.

[Claus]

Do you know were I can buy a Servonaut unit in this country?

PMD home page says they carry Servonaut.
http://www.gardentrucking.com/index.tpl?cart=131480202419131055

[Trucker Al]

Direct link to the page.

http://www.gardentrucking.com/products.tpl?action=search&cart=131480202419131055&eqCATEGORYdatarq=Electrics&eqMAJORCATEGORYdatarq=products&Titlesumm=t&Titlesort=1&max=10

Al

[Espeefan]

I would have but I don't know how all of that works, guess I never bothered to check into it.

Under the thread rating tab, where you can see the stars. Click the tirangle, which opens up the voting options, and then you click how many stars you think the thread is worth.

[CAT29]

Great truck looks great I keep coming back to this thread just to have another look great work. I am building my first truck at the moment will put some pics up soon

[bucshott]

Wow,wow and SUPPER WOW!! Very nice Troy! By far the best W900A, the paint, detal all look great! you did a steller job, looking forward to seeing your next build.

Rick

[Roadmasters]

At this point, im not shure what else can be said but wow

[hammer]

Troy,
Beautiful W900 work of art love that paint job. Someone give that man a cigar you nailed it great job.

Tony

[sneaky-pete]

Thank's for the comments guys.......I hope to build a better one someday!

[sneaky-pete]

Hey boys and girls,
I have decided to build a sleeper for my KW,but it's not permanent:eek:
The sleeper is removable,and so is the headache rack.

The sleeper slides over the headache rack,and looks like it's attached!
I still have to paint it,and add lights.I have not decided wether to add a window
in the back or not:confused:

Anyway here are a few pics.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC03731.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC03736.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC03735.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC03734.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC03737.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC03733.jpg

[Stylin n profilin]

Rookie window...then put a visor over the top of it..:D:D:cool::cool:

[Diesel Demond]

That truck is sweet in all configurations! doesnt really matter in my opinion! looks more old school with the sleeper!

[Brian in PA]

Sweet!!! great idea for the "slip over sleeper"!! I just noticed some of more of your detail troy. The front hub detail is killer!

Brian

[Tamiya Cowboy]

The sleeper is a great idea and just perfect.. And to be able to have the best of both worlds makes it even better..

[rockNmayhem]

Have to agree with Brian, that sleeper is very innovative thinking. Sleeper for long hauls and day cab for quick errands. Ingenious.

Tyler

[Espeefan]

That's a great idea! It looks good both ways, so this is the best of both worlds. I'd say put a rear window in the sleeper, with a matching visor, like the front. That'd be cool.

[Snowman]

What a great idea Troy! Looks great in either configuration.

[SWAGGER]

That is a work of art, well done!

[sneaky-pete]

Thank's for the comments guys!

I will be building a better sleeper for it when I get settled into the new house.

I was just bored and still had a few tools that wern't packed.....and decided to play around with the idea.

More pics to come after it is painted!

[BRICKNICK]

I really dig the old school look of that truck, so to add the awesome single sleeper just really completes the look. Not to mention I'm more of a sleeper guy anyways. it looks great, nice job

[cabrover]

Very nice!! I love the look! That will be one sweet ride!!:cool:

[sneaky-pete]

Ok I got my sleeper painted,but it is all messed up:mad:It was to cold.
I don't have time to fix it because I am moving this week.

Sorry for the bad pix,they are off my phone......the camera is packed!

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/IMG_0292.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/IMG_0293.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/IMG_0295.jpg

[Diesel Demond]

oh man that turned out awesome! i cant stop starring at it! i just love kenworths and thats just frikin awesome! how exactly is the sleeper held on just by the headache rack it looks like to me which is sweet for easy removal! hope thats not a dumb ? as the picture exsplains it but i might not be seing something!

[Claus]

I love the way you guys turn these Tamiyas in such beautiful trucks, can't even see the starting line any more.

[Espeefan]

Troy, if that's a messed up paint job, on that sleeper, I have to ask what your 'good' paint jobs look like. I can't see any flaws! Now I'm not sure which I like better. The truck as a day cab, or the truck with it's slip over sleeper.

[peterbilt65]

troy that tractor is awsome both ways, love the old school paint job ! someone should do a movin on version of the paint . nice job neil

[dsm4g63punk]

This thing is a true work of art! love the slip over sleeper idea and excellent choice of colors that blue and white work great together :)

[Snowman]

It looks great Troy! Easilly the best K dub model I've ever seen.

[BRICKNICK]

It looks great Troy! Easilly the best K dub model I've ever seen.
X2 that thing is the nicest Kw out there without a doubt.

[CustomClod]

Beautiful work! Great job!
Scott

[glorydays24]

Simpley beautiful...and what's wrong with the paint???
I love the whole concept of the KW..."PUUUUUUUURFECT":D:D:D:D

Big John

[Brian in PA]

Troy you have taken a perfect truck and made it better, if that's possible! I love this thing, the old school look, the stance, it all comes together beautifully!!! The detail is just stunning! Love it! However there is one problem with this truck.....I don't own it!:D:D:D:D

Brian

[russisloud]

for a "bad" paint job on the sleep it looks petty good

[sneaky-pete]

Thank you very much for the compliments guys.....it means alot coming from
all the talented people on this board.

The sleeper slides right over the rack,and fits snug....thats all thats holding
it in place.

The tape that I used to mask it was too cold,and would not hug the body very well.The paint seeped under the tape a little bit.....it's worse on the
other side.

This was an experiment any way...so I will build a better one later with the correct roof profile,etc.

[hammer]

That is one BAD A@# Kenworth either way you look at it. That removable sleeper killer idea way to think outside the box love it. Great job.

Tony

[chaseracer]

what a great looking truck wonderful job .

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I dont care if it bleed or not it is so killer looking I never seen it anyway.. Awesome job Troy!!

[sneaky-pete]

That is one BAD A@# Kenworth either way you look at it. That removable sleeper killer idea way to think outside the box love it. Great job.

Tony

thanks Tony

what a great looking truck wonderful job .

thanks

I dont care if it bleed or not it is so killer looking I never seen it anyway.. Awesome job Troy!!

thanks Paul

[hauler_10-4]

Thats a awesome idea with the sleeper. One of my favorite paint scheme on a tamiya so far.

[Cossett]

Hey troy that is one of the best KW's on here with that short sleeper on her and the rest of the customising:D

Cheers Tracy

[CHEVYHD496]

awesome truck! it has inspired me! lol! and who is steve and where can i get those rims?

[CHEVYHD496]

anyone? steves wheels? and does anyone make a heavy haul front rim? thanks

[doodlebug]

IHbuilder is Steve. Check the vendor section.

[ihbuilder]

awesome truck! it has inspired me! lol! and who is steve and where can i get those rims?

That would be me :)

[Kausekaos]

Just went thru all these pages. Your rig is sick man.

[tbtrucking104customs]

That a izzy built spread?

[sneaky-pete]

Just went thru all these pages. Your rig is sick man.

Thank's

[sneaky-pete]

That a izzy built spread?

Which one are you talking about?

[powerstroke_1999]

Thats a clean looking truck I like the paint job to and the old school look good job!!

[bigdogrod]

that paint job is killer, and i love the stance.

[Quad-Dog]

Troy that is the best KH I´ve ever seen. Really nice paint job, nice details. :)

[sneaky-pete]

Thats a clean looking truck I like the paint job to and the old school look good job!!

that paint job is killer, and i love the stance.

Troy that is the best KH I´ve ever seen. Really nice paint job, nice details. :)

Thank's guy's

[GripStigma]

what air cleaners did you use?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

what air cleaners did you use?

Grip they are out of the 1/16 KW monogram model kit

[James007]

What sort of plastic are you using for the reinforcement parts inside hood ? Also where did the bumper come from ? Thanks
Looks stunning by the way 👍🏻