New Build ..Meet Frostbite

[1985 kenworth]

got the stainless tridem dry van almost built..got the frame put under the trailer and the tridem suspension put on it .used the knighthauler 1/4 fenders for both the tractor and the trailer.redid the roof on the cab because i was not happy with the way it turned out .redid it again ..primed and put the Powder White Pearl paint on the cab.scratchbuilt the visor for and drilled the holes..painted it ..added the 3mm aluminum bezels with the clear lenses as that is what will be used throughout the truck ..anyway here are some pics to see the progress.i should be finished this combo unit in a day or 2..just putting the mfu and electronics in it right now and i found a 1/14 scale bike for Frostbite in my lhs so instead of the diecast bike ..it will be r/c

[1985 kenworth]

at this point still needed to do more sanding and primer again

[1985 kenworth]

[1985 kenworth]

using the stock globeliner steps i redid them to look more like the cabover freightliner steps by cutting one ..bolting them together to cut the opposite one the same and using styrene strips i heated it and bent it to the ciontours of the steps and this is what i ended up with which looks better i think


installed them backwards so the lip is on the inside ..this is the end result

[1985 kenworth]

next update the truck should be completed ..thanks for looking and the interest

[jasonthekid]

Looking real good. looking forward to seeing the final update. Keep up the great work!

[FabOne]

Looking real GOOD Dwayne!!

-Terry

[1985 kenworth]

finally done this build ..lol ..here is "Frostbite"

[1985 kenworth]

[1985 kenworth]

[1985 kenworth]

just have to add the reflective tape and there is another set of cutom plates on the way to me right now

[1985 kenworth]

[1985 kenworth]

the decals were done by my good friends michelle and rob boutillier from Krawler Konceptz out of New Brunswick Canada.they do any and all custom decals and this is their first custom truck and trailer unit combo with decals they are on facebook and have a website ..tell them you saw "Frostbite"

[tc1cat]

Outstanding build!!! Would fit in any ones fleet!!

[1985 kenworth]

Originally Posted by tc1cat

Outstanding build!!! Would fit in any ones fleet!!

thanks lynn for the kind words ..its been a long build and me being picky did not help either..glad you like it

[blitzk]

Wow Dwayne!!! That is one incredible build!!! Looks fantastic! Great job, sir!!!

[jjackso5]

Dwayne, wow what a great jobs. Great project, looks well thought out and executed from start to finish. I have enjoyed reading your posts following the build.

I may have missed it, is this your actual truck or a friends truck that you used as the subject of the model?

Thank you again, great job! Maybe I'll be able to see this in person someday.

Regards,

Jim

[up9018]

Another great looking truck Dwayne. I like how you made the carrier for the motorcycle.

[1985 kenworth]

Originally Posted by blitzk

Wow Dwayne!!! That is one incredible build!!! Looks fantastic! Great job, sir!!!

thanks my friend i appreciate the kind words

[1985 kenworth]

Originally Posted by jjackso5

Dwayne, wow what a great jobs. Great project, looks well thought out and executed from start to finish. I have enjoyed reading your posts following the build.

I may have missed it, is this your actual truck or a friends truck that you used as the subject of the model?

Thank you again, great job! Maybe I'll be able to see this in person someday.

Regards,

Jim

thanks ...i always wanted to have a Cabover Freightliner Highrise ...but as you know you cannot get one unless its 3d printed and expensive,so i decided to scratchbuild it myself.I thought well somewhere around 89-92 and seeing that is was not technically vintage ,i figured everyone would like to see a Harley on it .I went the opposite and this whole entire truck and trailer unit is not based of of any truck.it was a thought that popped in my head and the name was already there...lol.thanks for looking and the interest