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Tamiya Cowboy

10-14-2012 12:30 PM

Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW. "GETTING THERE"

Well for those of you that like to play spot the project in my pictures here is one that I have been slowly working on the last 2 years and now it has my full attention. Good friend of mines 78 A Model going to try to copy it as much as I can I always have to change some minor things but that is it..

Here is a pick of the truck I am copying..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/012-7.jpg

Not going to bore everyone with a step by step of how to do a frame so here it is..

Ok rolling chassis.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/001-7.jpg

Parts List:

Russ's 4 bag air ride
Russ's Cross Members
Russ's Hanger Bearing Cross Member
My Custom Rear Bumpers By Russ
Russ's Tank Hangers
Custom Profile Fuel Tanks By Russ
Steves Sweet Rims and Air Clears and Texas Blank
Travis's KWhopper Gril
Jon's Big 8's..

The rest I am making my self..So here is a good starting point. Got my .80 plastic on the roof so I can round the roofs more.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/001-7.jpg

Air Ride.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/002-10.jpg

Cross members
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/003-10.jpg

Rear Bumper and Taper
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/005-8.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/006-6.jpg

Steve's wheels and Texas Blank
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/004-9.jpg

Ok roofs rounded and stacks mounted. Notice how the stacks sit up to the sleeper like they should and not over hang the door.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/007-5.jpg

This is why I make this plate that bolts to the stock mount holes and pushes the stack back to where it should be. This has also been done on the snow truck and the black and red Pete.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/008-9.jpg

Ok many have ask about my 5th wheel plates and the little bar sticking out the side well this is how I do it instead of the set up tamiya uses that is not scale looking by any means
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/009-6.jpg

Now here is something I would change normally is the tread plate I would go polished stainless but went with the PMD plate and rolled the edge of it to match the frame.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/010-5.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/011-3.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/012-6.jpg

Then tranny mounted and I made my custom drive shafts like I do..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/013-4.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/014-4.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/015-3.jpg

If you Notice in the picks I have used the new scale bolts from RC4WD every where you can see a screw I wish I could put these on all my finished trucks but that would mean alot of repainting :eek: but they are great looking..

Ok poser shots as I am waiting on a few parts plus I am building some and I have some still to mount that will take some body work so check back..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/016-5.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/017-3.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/018-5.jpg

dabears

10-14-2012 12:38 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Man Paul another sweet looking build!!! Loving it already!!! Looks awesome!

rockNmayhem

10-14-2012 01:41 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Paul the truck is looking great. Keep it up. Can't wait to see some paint on it.

Tyler

Claus

10-14-2012 03:39 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

And it's the right color to boot!

sandfarmer

10-14-2012 04:43 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

This looks really nice! The wheels set if off for me and it really has a clean look.

Had a low battery glitch (I think) pop a yoke on a driveshaft today, I have the u-joints like yours so where's the best place to get those? May need some spares looks like...

1985 kenworth

10-14-2012 06:38 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

yes man keep the pics coming.that is clever how you did the fifth wheel pull on the fifth wheel i like that looks more realistic and the rounded bunk top is the way it should look for the a-model kw's:D:D

dmess62

10-14-2012 06:44 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Looking good Paul. How do you lower the sleeper to match upn with the of the cab? I like how you moved the stacks back, I noticed that on your other truck.
Keep up the good work, and pics

plow jockey

10-14-2012 07:57 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Paul you nailed it!!Thats a great idea with the stacks and 5th wheel.Great work on the styrene.Cant wait to see some paint on it.Great job!!!

Diesel Demond

10-14-2012 08:14 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

that red is gonna make that truck just pop. great selection for doing a copy of a 1:1 truck. another one were it cant be built fast enough for me

Tamiya Cowboy

10-14-2012 09:40 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabears (Post 67444)

Man Paul another sweet looking build!!! Loving it already!!! Looks awesome!

Thanks much Aaron.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNmayhem (Post 67451)

Paul the truck is looking great. Keep it up. Can't wait to see some paint on it.

Tyler

Thanks Tyler

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claus (Post 67462)

And it's the right color to boot!

Thanks Claus Red is my favorite color too..

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandfarmer (Post 67466)

These are RC4WD heavy plastic shafts I have not heard of them breaking but there is always a first they are on there web-sight and then I mod them with the stainless tubing and make them longer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth (Post 67481)

Thanks much I fireguard for sure you would notice the little changes that make a big difference in the look.. on that 5th wheel mod I forgot to say that the brass rod is bent in a loop with a brass washer braised on to it then it is screwed to the 5th. Keep a eye out I have some more detail you will like..

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmess62 (Post 67482)

Looking good Paul. How do you lower the sleeper to match up with the of the cab? I like how you moved the stacks back, I noticed that on your other truck.
Keep up the good work, and pics

Thanks much dmess.. on the sleeper I cut 3/8 of a inch out above the rain channel around the sleeper just above the rivets then I glue it all back together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by plow jockey (Post 67493)

Paul you nailed it!!Thats a great idea with the stacks and 5th wheel.Great work on the styrene.Cant wait to see some paint on it.Great job!!!

Thanks much Fred..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel Demond (Post 67496)

that red is gonna make that truck just pop. great selection for doing a copy of a 1:1 truck. another one were it cant be built fast enough for me

Thanks Cory..

Quote:

Originally Posted by oztruck (Post 67498)

Looking good Paul. Nice to see a Kenny build. Keep the photos coming.

Thanks much Chris..

Thanks for all the great comments guys I have been working on it more today so maybe some picks Monday night..

Goose19

10-14-2012 09:48 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

love the ol' kw TC!!!

where do you get the scale bolts? might need those for my next one!

Tamiya Cowboy

10-14-2012 09:55 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose19 (Post 67513)

love the ol' kw TC!!!

where do you get the scale bolts? might need those for my next one!

Thanks much Goose the bolts are at RC4WD.com is where you can get them.

russisloud

10-15-2012 12:16 AM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Very nice Mr.Paul

gun	10-15-2012 09:14 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

The truck is looking good and with the color your going with it should look right at home with my 70 Wilson cow taxi !!!! Now get back to work and post us some pics.

Kaf343

10-16-2012 07:29 AM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Very nice looking Paul, I love the stack mounts and rolled edge plates. Very nice. Can't wait to see more.

MACK Daddy

10-16-2012 10:50 AM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

what size rc4wd bolts did ya use Paul? 3mm?

Alfy

Tamiya Cowboy

10-16-2012 08:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by russisloud (Post 67534)

Very nice Mr.Paul

Thanks much Russ

Quote:

Originally Posted by gun (Post 67582)

The truck is looking good and with the color your going with it should look right at home with my 70 Wilson cow taxi !!!! Now get back to work and post us some pics.

LoL:D you are right it will good thing I got one too..;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaf343 (Post 67620)

Very nice looking Paul, I love the stack mounts and rolled edge plates. Very nice. Can't wait to see more.

Thanks much Keith..

Quote:

Originally Posted by MACK Daddy (Post 67623)

what size rc4wd bolts did ya use Paul? 3mm?

Alfy

They are 3mm just like all the stock screws and I bought all the lengths they make so i am not wasting a long screw where i don't need it.

Tamiya Cowboy

10-16-2012 09:53 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Ok been working on the tuff stuff last few days.. Cutting these door handles in is no fun it all but I got 2 in the sleeper done but have to sink them in a bit more but they are close..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/024-2.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/026-3.jpg

And I got the passenger side mirror built and mounted using the stock holes in the cab screwed in from the back side..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/003-11.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/004-10.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/005-9.jpg

what do you think??:cool:

dabears

10-16-2012 10:00 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

I really like those mirror mounts!!! The door handles look great! Cant wait to see whats next!

BRICKNICK

10-16-2012 11:21 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

I'm wondering where u got the door handles from? And those mirrors are awesome. Nice work tc.

Tamiya Cowboy

10-17-2012 09:07 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRICKNICK (Post 67669)

I'm wondering where u got the door handles from? And those mirrors are awesome. Nice work tc.

Thanks much Nick.. The handles I had a guy mill and he said it was no fun to try to get them to hold down so he is not to interested in making more..

OK got the mirrors done and all bolted on what do you guys think..:cool:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/001-8.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/002-12.jpg

gun	10-17-2012 10:36 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Those mirrors are sweet ! Can't wait to see more

Bigrigger

10-17-2012 11:35 PM

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Looking good as usual TC! I like how you touched on ever little detail, the owner will really appreciate your craftsmanship! Hey, if you're ever thinking, "What do I do with this truck I just built? There's no room on my shelf for it..." just send it on over! :D Nice work, keep it up!

Ace Trucker

10-19-2012 12:56 AM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

nce i like it so far

wingnut163

10-26-2012 11:26 AM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

hello TC, your still doing nice work, yes its me, i am starting to get my head back on my shoulders. hope to get back to building again.
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Dreamweaver

10-26-2012 07:00 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Lookin Good Paul

Needs some shocks!!!:D

Tamiya Cowboy

10-26-2012 07:07 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gun (Post 67721)

Those mirrors are sweet ! Can't wait to see more

Thanks much Shane there is a set coming your way after we try to chrome a set first..

Quote:

Originally Posted by oztruck (Post 67723)

It is good to see a good builder getting better and better with each build. Very impressive Paul, keep up the good work.

Thanks Chris that means a lot coming from a master builder like you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrigger (Post 67724)

LOL Thanks Ken you know I cant do that right :cool:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Trucker (Post 67796)

nce i like it so far

Thanks much

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingnut163 (Post 68393)

hello TC, your still doing nice work, yes its me, i am starting to get my head back on my shoulders. hope to get back to building again.
skip

Good to see you around again thanks for the comment

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamweaver (Post 68414)

Lookin Good Paul

Thanks much Mike..

Ill have a update tonight guys..

Needs some shocks!!!:D

Tamiya Cowboy

10-27-2012 08:10 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Little update got the tanks mounted just trying to fig out the steps now..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/002-15.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/001-11.jpg

dabears

10-28-2012 01:37 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Truck is looking good Paul!

wingnut163

10-28-2012 01:44 PM

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http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g8...Build_0204.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g8...Build_0187.jpg

maybe these would work,

Tamiya Cowboy

10-28-2012 03:30 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabears (Post 68625)

Truck is looking good Paul!

Thanks Aaron..

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingnut163 (Post 68630)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g8...Build_0204.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g8...Build_0187.jpg

maybe these would work,

Thanks for the idea.. I am going to make the stock A model steps as in the pick of the real truck going to make them out of a block of PVC I have then send them off to get copied on a mill in Alum..

Just in case anyone noticed the tank looks like it is not sitting level its because the sleeper is not mounted..

jetdog

10-29-2012 09:18 AM

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Man you got some awesome trucks an trailers an the detail you go to is amazing im in the process of changing my rigs around an you have given me some great ideas thank you sir.... subed to this

Tamiya Cowboy

10-29-2012 05:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jetdog (Post 68762)

Man you got some awesome trucks an trailers an the detail you go to is amazing im in the process of changing my rigs around an you have given me some great ideas thank you sir.... subed to this

Thanks much Jetdog.

woodhog

10-29-2012 09:30 PM

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truck is coming along nicely.cant wait to see more:D

Tamiya Cowboy

11-01-2012 09:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by woodhog (Post 68839)

truck is coming along nicely.cant wait to see more:D

Thanks woodhog.. sort of slow right now I am working on the steps and I have to finish the door handles then it is ready for paint.

tbtrucking104customs

11-04-2012 12:06 AM

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awesome job Paul.. Is that truck from here or out state?

Tamiya Cowboy

11-04-2012 09:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tbtrucking104customs (Post 69250)

awesome job Paul.. Is that truck from here or out state?

Tyler thanks much man.. This truck is out of Iowa good buddy of mine owns it..

spudd

11-04-2012 09:43 AM

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Dang Paul...for ridin the short bus you do dang nice work...i thought all you boys in south dakota could do is make dust and corn.LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tamiya Cowboy

11-04-2012 04:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spudd (Post 69282)

Dang Paul...for ridin the short bus you do dang nice work...i thought all you boys in south dakota could do is make dust and corn.LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks much Spudd... Dont even get me started on you Min-NA-so-DA boys..

spudd

11-04-2012 04:34 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

so who helps you with the big words????????????? LMFAO

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