KW T908

[Exclusive RC]

So a customer of mine got a Scania built a while back by someone he did not want to mention, and he was very displeased with the end result. Then he asked me if I would be interested in reproducing his fav Aussie Truck the KW T908 only supplying me pics of his 1/50 model and some measurements to work with.... and here is what I got going on so far... still needs some refinishing and details in some areas and adjustments but overall im pleased and hes ecstatic....

here is the pics he ave me of his small model,

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsfef32d7e.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsfef32d7e.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps0b9e442b.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps0b9e442b.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps1745147d.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps1745147d.jpg.html)

heres where im at with it... Im also making him a custom Lusty EMS tipper trailer to go with it.

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsae99dc10.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsae99dc10.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps207506a0.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps207506a0.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsf52c4648.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsf52c4648.jpg.html)

Scrap pieces just to mock it up are added and the roof is bent to get the proper angles

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsfc080872.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsfc080872.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps07063bac.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps07063bac.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsd1da12ea.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsd1da12ea.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsd2052ab2.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsd2052ab2.jpg.html)

Fender Design

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps5150916b.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps5150916b.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsb1ef805c.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsb1ef805c.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps528a32e6.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps528a32e6.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps3c100a4f.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps3c100a4f.jpg.html)

remove lining from old door and replace it with new doors and proper hinges on both the cab and sleeper

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsd115699a.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsd115699a.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps6a56e83c.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps6a56e83c.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps23a884cd.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps23a884cd.jpg.html)

gotta clean everything up, LORD knows I HATE wires everywhere lol, spaghetti is meant for meatballs not TRUCKS!

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps407d5489.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps407d5489.jpg.html)

a little cutting and fabbing

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps0bc8efc1.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps0bc8efc1.jpg.html)

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http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps0dff8ff6.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps0dff8ff6.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps861c8979.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps861c8979.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps69d26219.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps69d26219.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsa28e29de.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsa28e29de.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsf1c950d0.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsf1c950d0.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsbcf78d61.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsbcf78d61.jpg.html)

thanks for looking guys more to follow later...

[Cossett]

The sleeper roof and windows look a little to big, have a look at Oztrucks K200 and you will see what I mean

[cabs]

Looks fantastic

[Exclusive RC]

The sleeper roof and windows look a little to big, have a look at Oztrucks K200 and you will see what I mean

yes sir just a smidge, bigger, the customer wanted me to make it slightly taller bassed on his measurements to fit some sort of smoke machine... He wanted the height without making it pointy...

and the windows will be getting a molding which will make them smaller as well
Looks fantastic

thank you brother, you should come by my workshop one day since your in my are...

[flatdeck]

Nice work Brian...


Wayne

[Mikeo78]

Wow looks sweet man! That's a cool truck. Can't wait to see it done.

[cabs]

thank you brother, you should come by my workshop one day since your in my are...[/QUOTE]

I will make it 1 day. Thanks for the invite

[bruce]

A great looking cab you have made there

[Exclusive RC]

Don't forget to put the steering wheel on the right side.

If it were getting an interior it would have been, but unfortunately the customer opted to not do an interior for this build...

A great looking cab you have made there

Thank you Bruce!

[Lmackattack]

What do you use for your trailer air/electrical hose lines....they look real ?

[Exclusive RC]

Its not an Australian rig unless its RHD.

Well it clearly is, as the visibility window is on the left side, but since it is getting no interior and black window it wouldn't really matter what side the steering is one because you couldn't see it lol.....

[Exclusive RC]

What do you use for your trailer air/electrical hose lines....they look real ?

Not 100% sure where I got them from it was while back! they were made to replace the mfu plug so y use them to plug into the trailer for lights and such... I'll try to look and see where I got them and I'll message you when I get the site, it was over seas..

[Exclusive RC]

The problem is that you are trying to build using a die cast toy as a guide.

The 1/1 T908's don't have a "visibility window" on any door.


Rule 1: never build a model of a model. They are never correct. :cop:

Nice rule of thumb.... I'll keep that in mind however.... That was the reference given to me by one of your fellow Aussie's.... Along with pictures of real life t908's with windows on the door.... So ya can't blame a guy who lives in the US for doing exactly what he asked me to do.... I'm obviously not going to know any better since I can't just walk into a KW dealer and say hey I'd like to. Take reference off of a t908..... ;)

[cabs]

In the states certain year kenworths have them. Our 2005 w9 doesn't have one but the 2014 t8 does

[Exclusive RC]

In the states certain year kenworths have them. Our 2005 w9 doesn't have one but the 2014 t8 does

yup and all the pictures supplied to me by the customer of real t908's have them as well...

[cabs]

They change it up very couple years. We didn't want the window on the new ones but had no choice

[Cossett]

I when you did the hood you forgot the raise it up eg the difference between the top of the wheel arch to the top of the hood, to allow for the battery box under the drivers / passengers door which sit top level of the chassis, and the reason for the large hood is for the larger radiator and the rest of the crap thats under there and the reason we have cabs sitting higher is to help cool the engine down,
Cheers Cossett and it is miss not sir..............

[ihbuilder]

I've cleaned this up , in the future please refrain from blatant bashing , it's not tolerated on this forum . Constructive criticism is ok to a certain extent , it makes us all better builders .

[Exclusive RC]

I am well aware the truck is taller, etc etc, there are ways of making the visible while still keeping the construction of the tamiya truck and suspensions uniform, which you will soon see when it is done.

[ekim]

Thanks Steve.... from my perspective it is a great build in the progress of being even greater!!! Nice work!
Michael

[Dans34]

that is a badass bullbar (?)

[Exclusive RC]

Thanks Steve.... from my perspective it is a great build in the progress of being even greater!!! Nice work!
Michael

that is a badass bullbar (?)

thank you gentlemen!

[aussie mack]

agreed that is a bad *** bull bar

[Exclusive RC]

Got started on the paint scheme.... A lot more pics to come, a few more hours of work left...

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps3ec41696.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps3ec41696.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps6d09ab32.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps6d09ab32.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps437254c6.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps437254c6.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps67a79970.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps67a79970.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsf13256d5.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsf13256d5.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsb7d821a0.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsb7d821a0.jpg.html)

[flatdeck]

Looks great Brian....


Wayne

[cabs]

Some trick paint bud

[TRUCKMAKER]

The paint scheme turned out nice, I like the color combo. Is the black paint or pin striping tape?

[Exclusive RC]

Some trick paint bud

Thank you bro

The paint scheme turned out nice, I like the color combo. Is the black paint or pin striping tape?

Thanks man, and it's a bit of both, some pin striping and some paint...

[Exclusive RC]

Looks great Brian....


Wayne

Thanks Wayne

[ekim]

Wayne....way to make me feel like a novice ...LOL Phenominal!!!!!!!

Michael

[glorydays24]

That is one sic paint job:jaw::jaw: Great job all around:D:cool:;) And your customer should be pleased.

Big John

[Exclusive RC]

Wayne....way to make me feel like a novice ...LOL Phenominal!!!!!!!

Michael

That is one sic paint job:jaw::jaw: Great job all around:D:cool:;) And your customer should be pleased.

Big John

Thank you guys, I should have the finished pics up tomorrow or saturday, looks like he will be making his debut at the Show in PA on sat!

[Lil Giants]

Great choice of colors & well executed lines, I like it! :cool:

[Exclusive RC]

Great choice of colors & well executed lines, I like it! :cool:

Thank You brother, coming from you its quite the compliment as I too am a fan of your work!

[Espeefan]

I have to agree with those who commented on the paint scheme! I like it too. Very sharp, and a good choice of colors. Looking forward to seeing it all done.

[Exclusive RC]

I have to agree with those who commented on the paint scheme! I like it too. Very sharp, and a good choice of colors. Looking forward to seeing it all done.

thank you Sir, finished pics should be up later today.

[Exclusive RC]

Made the intakes..
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps36fce66f.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps36fce66f.jpg.html)

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http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsaacfb90b.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsaacfb90b.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsbad7bb2f.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsbad7bb2f.jpg.html)

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http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsdb860001.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsdb860001.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpse1911f6d.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpse1911f6d.jpg.html)

[Exclusive RC]

Made some custom brackets for rear mudflaps
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps3961ba04.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps3961ba04.jpg.html)


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http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps23d199c6.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps23d199c6.jpg.html)

Bracket for the wires
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsa8c38edf.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsa8c38edf.jpg.html)
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http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps908d00aa.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps908d00aa.jpg.html)

Made the steps
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zpsd349681d.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zpsd349681d.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps504af4fc.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps504af4fc.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps87fd6e7b.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps87fd6e7b.jpg.html)

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/mrexclusiveeverything/T908/image_zps79003ad4.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mrexclusiveeverything/media/T908/image_zps79003ad4.jpg.html)
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[Exclusive RC]

Some more finishing touches and he will be good to go...

[diesel950]

looking good, the rubber guards are neat

[plow jockey]

Looks great! Love all the custom work and paint. Awesome job.

[flatdeck]

Thumbs UP....



Wayne

[Exclusive RC]

looking good, the rubber guards are neat

thank you bud

Looks great! Love all the custom work and paint. Awesome job.

thank you brother

Thumbs UP....



Wayne

:)

[Bundy]

Speechless! Another one of the builds that has got me completely hooked! I'm in awe of tour talent and vision.

[Exclusive RC]

Speechless! Another one of the builds that has got me completely hooked! I'm in awe of tour talent and vision.

Thank you brother im humbled by your kind words! your not too far from me if your ever in the Jersey area your welcome to stop by and check out A LOT of builds I haven't posted on this site yet..

[Bundy]

Thank you brother im humbled by your kind words! your not too far from me if your ever in the Jersey area your welcome to stop by and check out A LOT of builds I haven't posted on this site yet..

Thank you for the invite, I may just reach out to you and take you up on that offer.

[Espeefan]

The KW turned out great! I love those trailer hook-ups. I know someone else already asked, but does anyone know where the wires came from?

[Cossett]

Ive got the same trailer hook ups nathan there from catmand11r http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Working-Suzzies-Mounted-Wired-MFU-Fitting-Tamiya-1-14-Scania-RC-Trucks-/201057055857?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2ecfef3471

Cheerrs tracy

[wolfws6]

Hey, just wanted to say your Kenworth turn out, well AWESOME!!!!!::Keep up the good work

[Lmackattack]

Truck turned out great.....like th flash paint job too...

[Exclusive RC]

The KW turned out great! I love those trailer hook-ups. I know someone else already asked, but does anyone know where the wires came from?

thank you brother, appreciate it!

Ive got the same trailer hook ups nathan there from catmand11r http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Working-Suzzies-Mounted-Wired-MFU-Fitting-Tamiya-1-14-Scania-RC-Trucks-/201057055857?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2ecfef3471

Cheerrs tracy

thank you for posting a link for the guys!

Hey, just wanted to say your Kenworth turn out, well AWESOME!!!!!::Keep up the good work

:) thanks bro!

Truck turned out great.....like th flash paint job too...

Thank you sir! :D

[jrdido]

brian, all i can say is "WOW".. outstanding workmanship all around.. when i was in your shop a while back and you told me about this build and the plans you had for it, just amazing how you can visualize something and execute it to the nines. i have to get back to your shop and have you create your magic on one or more of my trucks. GREAT JOB BRO.. see you soon

[Exclusive RC]

brian, all i can say is "WOW".. outstanding workmanship all around.. when i was in your shop a while back and you told me about this build and the plans you had for it, just amazing how you can visualize something and execute it to the nines. i have to get back to your shop and have you create your magic on one or more of my trucks. GREAT JOB BRO.. see you soon

Thank you brother! Can't wait to start working on your toys!

[dabears]

I think it turned out awesome!! Great build!

[AzItalian]

awesome,i like the robber fenders.

[Espeefan]

Ive got the same trailer hook ups nathan there from catmand11r http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Working-Suzzies-Mounted-Wired-MFU-Fitting-Tamiya-1-14-Scania-RC-Trucks-/201057055857?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2ecfef3471

Cheerrs tracy

Tracy, thanks! That's awesome. :D

[Exclusive RC]

I think it turned out awesome!! Great build!

thank you sir

awesome,i like the robber fenders.

thanks bro!

[Diesel Demond]

Wow amazing build great job!!!

[Exclusive RC]

Wow amazing build great job!!!

thanks brother:)

[peterbilt65]

nice build ! can you tell me were you got the light bar ?

[Exclusive RC]

nice build ! can you tell me were you got the light bar ?

I will get you a link brother..... Very expensive stuff... I believe it was like 200 euros

[hammer]

Brian,
Once again you have produced another work of art never been a fan of these trucks but I think I am starting to come around. Great job buddy....

TONY

[Exclusive RC]

Brian,
Once again you have produced another work of art never been a fan of these trucks but I think I am starting to come around. Great job buddy....

TONY

Thank you brother, I appreciate that! You will soon own a piece of art yourself ;). :bounce:

[Dreamweaver]

AWESOME paint scheme. Nice looking truck.

I got one question.. Why do they build these Aussie trucks with the cabs so high?

[doodlebug]

Increased air flow for cooling.

[robcakes]

hello , that's a awesome job you have done there , I would love to see pics of the lusty trailer that goes with it, thanks

[PACT]

Cool sled you got there!

[The Wurst]

Looks awesome!!

Brian

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

Does anyone make the grille inserts that go on the sides of the hood for a T908? Dustin

[crawler07]

You have not received enough praise for this build ( It is friggin awesome!!)