Esci/Ertl 1979 Kenworth K100C Aerodyne

[Jim B]

I've had this kit kicking around for a decade or so:

And in in an effort to further stall my BRBO 1976 Chevrolet Bison, in April I decided to start it.  The goal was to make a nice looking tractor using everything from the original kit, and I think I succeeded.  The kit is box-stock except that I shortened the frame 48mm to a 180" wheelbase.  The Kenworth badges below the doors, on the quarter fenders, and on the seat back are JBOT decals I had kicking around, and the badge on the grill is from the Revell of Germany Kenworth W900.  The color is Rust-oleum Navy Blue, and the interior color is Dupli-Color Buckskin.  The decals are from the original 1992 kit.

Interior:

Frame with engine (easier to see without the cab):

I did have an issue with some missing parts from the Detroit Diesel 8V92T, and was helped out by a Forum member, and the valve covers are from Double Take Replicas.

Exterior:

Edited July 9, 2021 by Jim B

[grodudulle77]

Very nice look Jim, i really like the color scheme !!??

[DRIPTROIT 71]

That is one sharp looking Kenworth Jim! Excellent work!!

[doorsovdoon]

Stunning! I really like the decals in this kit. Fantastic looking build, and looks awesome pulling that trailer. Very nice.

[David G.]

Sweet rig! Everything looks great.

David G.

[The Brush]

Nice work on this one, Paint looks good. Well done.

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Jim B]

Thanks, guys.  I appreciate the comments.

[Mopar - D]

Very sharp looking KW and excellent build Jim. 

[Jim B]

Thanks, Dan!

[slusher]

Beautiful Kenworth!

[angelo7]

Love the builds that look like the box art.  Did you cut the frame?  I have this kit still unopened.

[Bills72sj]

WAY COOL PAINT SCHEME!

[ChrisR]

Nice!

[Captain Spaulding]

Great looking Kenworth.

[Jim B]

12 hours ago, angelo7 said:

Love the builds that look like the box art.  Did you cut the frame?  I have this kit still unopened.

Angel, yes, I cut the frame down be 48mm (1-7/8").  Thanks for the complement.  Instructions actually call for the cab & frame to be painted black, but I like the blue better.

 

12 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

WAY COOL PAINT SCHEME!

 

Thanks, Bill.

5 hours ago, ChrisR said:

Nice!

Thanks, Chris.

3 hours ago, Captain Spaulding said:

Great looking Kenworth.

Thanks, Jason.

[Warren D]

Looks Great, Jim!  I don't remember that kit....

[Jim B]

Thanks, Warren.  It's just your standard AMT/Ertl Kenworth Aerodyne kit released under Esci/Ertl name in the 1990s.  Probably for Europe, but I'm not sure how it got over here in the US.

[kilrathy10]

Great job on this kit... I have always loved the decals that came with this one and a later reissue... You've done an excellent job with it... I love it... Looks good with that old trailer on the back, too... Awesome...

[Jim B]

Thanks, JT.  I appreciate the positive comments.