White Road Boss.

[Aussie]

I have decided to build an "Old School" Truck to pull my Flatbed Trailer.

This is the look I'm going for...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/Brian20Fawkas-thumb-448x268-112773-1.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/ImageDisplay3.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/ImageDisplay.jpg

I have made a start converting a KH Body,
First thing was to remove the Bonnet, and try get the right look on the sides...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3440.jpg

Next was to remove the top of the bonnet so I can "flatten" it...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3441.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3442.jpg

Light Buckets will be removed as well and moved up a little to the right height level with the top of the guards...

Paul

[Cossett]

That's sweet paul sign me up I'll be watching this build :D:D

Cheers Tracy

[Grainfarmer]

Nice project!
I´ll keep an eye on it!

[mack kid]

Nice rig. looking forword to build. keep them pics coming

[Aussie]

Okey Dokey, Here they come...

Light Buckets gone and "Flat" top on the Bonnet, now waiting for filler to dry....

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3444.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3443.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3446.jpg

Paul

[Aussie]

I am gonna do the sleeper the same, Tim,

I have started on it now, I'm re-sizing the Photo and getting my measurements from that, seems to be looking just about right so far...:confused:

Coz the small access door on the 1:1 Photo is on the right hand side and it's on the left on the KH Sleeper, I had to cut the KH sleeper apart and change sides...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3447.jpg

I didn't end up using the KH roof, I made my own...

This is what I got so far...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3451.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3448.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3452.jpg

Need more Styrene, gotta go shopping now...

Paul

[Dreamweaver]

Looking good Paul. I do have one question for you though... Looking at the pictures of the 1:1 why did you cut off the headlight buckets on the hood. They were almost perfect?

~Mike~

[Aussie]

You're absolutely right, Mike,

When I compared it to the 1:1, the lights looked way too low, So I cut them off.
When I layed the styrene across the top of the guards, it worked out to be just about spot on....Measure twice Cut once.... My Bad :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Oh well, we live & learn :confused:

On with the build,

The Sleeper is slowly taking shape, Got the roof on now, A couple of pic's for ya...


http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3458.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3459.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3462.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3461.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3460.jpg


Paul

[Cossett]

Hi paul don't mean to hijack your thread but these pic's show the side of the triuck a little better,
Here's a better side view of the white (from itruck http://www.itruck.com.au/PhotoAlbum.php?PictureID=312&ExtendID=45&action=view&CatID=24)and the lights are slightly higher inline with the top of the fender with a taper on the front
http://www.itruck.com.au/include/ImageDisplay.php?PictureID=317

Cheers Tracy

[Aussie]

No need to apologise, Tracy, I appreciate your input :D

These are the Pic's I'm working off, I am re-sizing them to get my measurements and as you say, the lights are just slightly higher than those of a KH, I think I got it about right now though...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3468.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3467.jpg

Paul

[Izzy]

Paul - great work on the conversion - looks real good.

Izzy

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Wow this is going to be another great RC&T scratch build you guys down under build some killer trucks cant wait to see more.

[doodlebug]

Dam well near spot on Paul, I feel you needed to cut the lights out, had a look at “she who must but in” photos & the 3rd & 2nd last photos give a good look at the hight of light pods, the sleeper came up a treat as well.
I see this turning into a real good Aussie rig.
GOOD ONE MATE.
Tim
I second Tim's opinion! Well said.:D:D
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Aussie]

Thank you so much for your encouraging comments, Gentlemen, very much appreciated :o

I think I got the lights sorted out now....

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/willsbrook/100_3475.jpg

Am I getting close??? :confused:

Paul

[spudd]

outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!looks like you nailed the hood dead on.
nice to see something different being built

[Aussie]

My deepest apologies to all who have been following my Road Boss build, I haven't updated for a while cos.....well, I stuffed up the re-modelling of the cab and am waiting for another to arrive,

I know it's no excuse for not commenting on some of the other great work being done here and I am sorry for that too!!

I will get some pic's up as soon as I get going again!!

Once again, sorry for the slackness of my posts :(

Paul

[mrxreight]

im sure every one will under stand as its not a easy build you are etempting

[CAT29]

hello paul
how is the truck going anychance of an update :)

[diesel950]

hi paul; remember this?
done a little work on it since you last saw it
roof air con built, sunvisor cut n shut
and bullbar painted black
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s113/diesel950/IMAG0149.jpg

[diesel950]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s113/diesel950/IMAG0151.jpg

[DieselKid]

Looks good! Love how the cab slopes in just like the 1:1! Great job!:)

-Alex

[AzItalian]

that's a very nice semi's