western star 4900

[1985 kenworth]

hello everyone i really want a western star in my fleet of trucks and i have this spare cab lying around and lots of styrene and since nobody makes them i thought i will give it a try myself ,not sure how it will look when i am done but we will see.this is what i am stiving for http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/Western_star_zpseaee529f.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/Western_star_zpseaee529f.jpg.html)this is not my photo,i am just using this as a reference,i see this truck going up and down the roads where i live and something about it really appeals to me .i have been working on this for a little bit of time now and i am going to post what i have done so far..please be gentle..lol

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-03-22_22-34-50_201_zpsb9577ab8.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-03-22_22-34-50_201_zpsb9577ab8.jpg.html)using styrene tubing i glued them to the side of the front section of the bunk as this real one is contoured and once glued i am cutting and shaping them on the truck
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-03-23_01-08-24_203_zps78802c87.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-03-23_01-08-24_203_zps78802c87.jpg.html)
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-03-23_11-34-27_211_zps316208c7.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-03-23_11-34-27_211_zps316208c7.jpg.html)i flattened the hood and glued the square center piece down the middle of the hood and contoured it to start flat at the windshield and raise as it extends to the front and sanded all the rivets off and contoured the front windshield at the bottom corners and made the side windows on the doors bigger to follow the lines as they are closer to the top of the hood as in the picture
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-03-23_11-35-01_430_zps227afdf1.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-03-23_11-35-01_430_zps227afdf1.jpg.html)

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-03-23_11-34-52_996_zpsa59e1ad4.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-03-23_11-34-52_996_zpsa59e1ad4.jpg.html)this is some of the work i am doing on the fenders and light section.i use paper or cardboard templates and shape and alter those to fit then i use them as the template to cut the styrene this is where i am so far and i cut the roof off of the sleeper and going to try to make the roof cap as in the real truck that will sit on the stock bunk..what do you think so far?

[hippy]

looks good so far! keeping my eye on this one for sure!

[flatdeck]

Nice work Dwayne... Good start...


Wayne

[plow jockey]

Looking great. Wish someone on shapeways would make a hood for a king or knight. Those western stars are sweet trucks. Glad to see some builds showing up. Great job keep those pics coming.

[glorydays24]

Wayne this is going to be one sweet ride. I've always liked the look of the Western Star, pretty nice body lines. I have no doubt you will do this rig justice.:D:cool:;)

Big John

[ekim]

very nice start.... seems to be coming together.... will look forward to more pics...


Michael

[Trucker_Jo]

Something different I like it. Very cool:cool:

[Diesel Demond]

any updates!!

[longhairRandy]

Looks good so far, nice seeing something I'm wanting to build.

[1985 kenworth]

here are a few updates ,its taking awhile because i want it as close to the real truck as possible.started to make the front section of the fenders where the light buckets will go.i also started working on the raised section of the bunk.i made the templates and made the angled side pieces for the bunk and spent most of the weekend making templates for the roof and front top widow section of the bunk out of thin cardboard tomorrow i should finish the last template for the corner sections and start cutting the rest of the styrene for the bunk top ,should have the top section of the bunk done soon then i can install it and finish contouring the rest of the bunk so it doesn't look like a roof cap on a kinghauler bunk .here is some pics so far http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-03-23_21-09-32_701_zps90f03be0.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-03-23_21-09-32_701_zps90f03be0.jpg.html)
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[1985 kenworth]

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[flatdeck]

Great detail shot Dwayne.. Keep up the good work..

Wayne

[1985 kenworth]

finally got back to working on my western star build here so here are the updates .i have the bunk roofcap almost done .i made the templates and cut the styrene for the rest of the bunk cap ,cut out the one window that is at the front of the bunk aboce the cab ,now i have to cut out the window that is on the top of the roof near the front,here are some pics.i have to smooth out the body lines and fit it to the top of the bunk
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-08-15_14-21-33_134_zps20d1ae03.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-08-15_14-21-33_134_zps20d1ae03.jpg.html)
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[1985 kenworth]

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-08-15_15-48-10_792_zps288ee5b9.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-08-15_15-48-10_792_zps288ee5b9.jpg.html)
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-08-15_15-48-05_477_zps550520a4.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-08-15_15-48-05_477_zps550520a4.jpg.html)http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-08-15_15-48-15_462_zps38c660b5.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-08-15_15-48-15_462_zps38c660b5.jpg.html)......more updates on the way

[glorydays24]

Looking good Dwayne.:bounce: Keep the pic's coming.;)

Big John

[TRUCKMAKER]

Looking good Dwayne, old school star, where did you get the dual square head lamps?

[1985 kenworth]

more updates .had to redo the front fender section .i think i got it right now..lol getting all the styrene work done then on to the filler to shape and fix any imperfections http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2014-08-17_17-29-14_349_zps8854be89.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2014-08-17_17-29-14_349_zps8854be89.jpg.html)
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[1985 kenworth]

just had to see what it would look like with a bumper out in front..lol
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/031_zps7e60f9d0.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/031_zps7e60f9d0.jpg.html)
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[kevmeister]

it's funny how every company has it's own styling cues and body lines that are specific to THAT particular brand or model. I like your attention to detail and how you've captured the flavor of the Western Star classic. Keep at it, it looks like you've nailed this one.

[flatdeck]

Nice work Dwayne....

[1985 kenworth]

more updates coming
:)

[1985 kenworth]

got my awesome grills from Paulnz from PKD engineering ,i am thrilled with the work he did on them for me .they will be perfect for mhttp://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141022_114222_zpsd613de1c.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141022_114222_zpsd613de1c.jpg.html)y 3 Western Star builds
like this one

[1985 kenworth]

had to cut a hole in the hood to flatten it abit more in order to fit the cool grill from Paul.and i will have to section the front of the nose in order to get the grill to sit a bit more flush between the headlights.with this grill it is really starting to look like a Western Star...thanks Paul!!!!
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11-23_21-39-49_603_zps11c22d5b.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11-23_21-39-49_603_zps11c22d5b.jpg.html)
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[1985 kenworth]

i am back on this build again ..more updates soon
:D

[PaulNZ]

Looking good Dwayne, very cool to see my grill on here! you are very kind with your comments, thanks, will be following this build as I think you have got it right with the lines from the blue truck in the first post.

very cool

cheers
Paul

[Snowman3725]

Excellent body work. I wish I was that skilled!

[cabrover]

Excellent work on detail Dwayne! Everything is spot on from body work to that amazing grill!!:D This build is sooo :cool: Keep up the great work

Tim

[1985 kenworth]

got alot more done on this Western Star also finished the styrene work from the templates i made ,now i need to add the polyester bodyfill to smooth out the lines and hide the styrene and fill in the small gaps so everything flows together,body work should be done by the weekend and then primered and paint.here are some pictures with PKD ..paul grill he made for me

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150202_003416_zps38fhfbid.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150202_003416_zps38fhfbid.jpg.html)
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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/Mobile%20Uploads/20150201_233049_zpsas22rdv8.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150201_233049_zpsas22rdv8.jpg.html)
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[1985 kenworth]

both stars

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[doodlebug]

Cool! My favorite truck.

[Joe25]

Both looking great, keep up the good work :D

[PaulNZ]

These are going to look great when they get some paint on them.......nice progress Dwayne!

[1985 kenworth]

here are some updates on my Western Star build..which btw is ready for assembly so here are the progress pics for yah:):)

[1985 kenworth]

started to add the polyester fill to fill in the holes and finish shaping the cab to the somewhat ...lol shape of the Western Star Heritage

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[1985 kenworth]

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[1985 kenworth]

all primed and added the bunk cap clip to the side of the bunk..i know thats not what its called but the name has eluded me right now...lol
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got some colour on it ..testors one coat ..Star Spangled Blue
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[1985 kenworth]

Decided to do this stripe scheme .freehand..hope i can duplicate it on the right side the same as the left ..lol
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yes ....got it ...lol
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[up9018]

Very nice looking Western Star. Love the color and the striping.

Chris

[RodneyO]

Nice western star.Can't wait to see the finished product.

[126happy]

pretty cool looking western star build man!! lookin sharp!

[1985 kenworth]

update pics here still abit more to do
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[1985 kenworth]

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[BRICKNICK]

Looking great Dwayne. One nice western star you got there

[up9018]

SWEEEETTTTTT!!!!!:jaw:

[1985 kenworth]

decided to go with the polished aluminum rear fenders from wayne(flatdeck) and got the tanks mounted and storage steps .installing the mfu also ...should be running very soon
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[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice, looks spot on!

[126happy]

I love those polished frame rails!! nice build!!

[1985 kenworth]

other than making the catwalk with the trailer cord ..this beast is finally done .i scratchbuilt the aluminum fender guards ..bug deflector...grill side guards .the mfu is installed and its ready to start pulling my trailers for D&B BRIGHT ...lol..here are the updated pics :D installed the rear fenders with the mudflaps..have to keep the stones off this truck..lol
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[1985 kenworth]

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[1985 kenworth]

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[1985 kenworth]

thank you all for looking and following this build i appreciate all your kind words and interest.:D

[1985 kenworth]

last post on this truck..finished the catwalk and the trailer light cord ..i am calling this one done :bounce:
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[1985 kenworth]

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[speedy8305]

thats one bad *** truck i must say

[up9018]

Perfect combo with the bullrack. That is a great looking Western Star.

Chris

[BRICKNICK]

Dwayne Let me just start by saying, I'm not a big western star fan myself. But this truck looks so **** good. I think it's kne of the nicest ones you've turned out so far. I really want to see a pic of it pulling one of your gorgeous custom reefer/dry van trailers. Can we get some?

[toniolillo]

Really impressive, no comment

[Izzy]

Sweet!

[mcl fabrication]

I've been wanting to lay my eyes on a western star. great job.

[cabrover]

Very impressive build!:cool: Everything is spot on !
Tim

[1985 kenworth]

Thanks everyone for the kind words ..and yes Bricknick i actually did take some pics with my reefer trailer ..i will post some up tonight when i get home:D