Chuck Most Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Since the majority of custom semi tractor models seem to be based on "traditional" styled rigs, I decided to see what I could do with an aero tractor. I had a partially-built AMT Anteater, a box full of spares, and some photos of '30's-era Kenworth trucks, so I decided to go with a kind of retro-modern theme. I didn't want a lot of brightwork or loud colors, so it's painted in Ford Cayman Green with a basic black chassis and gray wheels. I may add some skirts to the cab to minimize the gap between the rocker panels and side steps, and I might paint those side steps to match the chassis, in the future. I may also fix the hood- despite the fact that it opened wide enough to view the engine in every test fit, on the finished model it only opens about 1/4" before the hinges bind on something. So... the hood is staying closed for now. At least until I'm sure that the clear has fully cured. Edited June 1, 2016 by Chuck Most
Superpeterbilt Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 Very cool custom rig Chuck. The mods to the hood give me some ideas. Great choice on the headlights also.
kilrathy10 Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 Now, that's a very interesting setup......Looks pretty awesome.....I like the fenders and the louvers....Very nice work on this baby....
slusher Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 Terrific looking Kenworth Chuck. Cool touch on the head lights...
V8 Trucker Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 wow, great renovation! looking somewhat lowered, the frame is extended?
extmcdriver Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 Wow.................great idea......................I may have to try my hand at this, the ideas are starting to flow.....................nice job!
Chuck Most Posted June 1, 2016 Author Posted June 1, 2016 wow, great renovation! looking somewhat lowered, the frame is extended?It is lowered. I wouldn't say the frame is stretched- it's just a sleeper-cab chassis used with a day cab. The rear section of frame came from a junked KW snap kit.
gatorincebu Posted June 4, 2016 Posted June 4, 2016 Hmmm That looks good ! Where did you get the day cab panel ? Weedburner exhaust?? Be Well Gator
Chuck Most Posted June 4, 2016 Author Posted June 4, 2016 Hmmm That looks good ! Where did you get the day cab panel ? Weedburner exhaust?? Be Well GatorThanks guys!Yep- weedburner exhaust, Marc- I just used the modified kit piece. I made the day cab panel from .030" styrene sheet.
gatorincebu Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Thanks guys!Yep- weedburner exhaust, Marc- I just used the modified kit piece. I made the day cab panel from .030" styrene sheet. I thought that might be the case. Anyway you did a nice job on the cab panel. Be Well Gator
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