bitner Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) I've been wanting to build one of these for years. The Kenworth dealership in Eugene, Oregon always had a few of these on their lot. Most went to Weyerhaeuser. I started out with the Alasakan Hauler KW from AMT. I used the cab, frame , top of the hood, and suspension. I moved the front axle back and dropped the suspension down. I cast all the wheels myself, and scratch built the trailer, headache rack, bunks, fenders, bumper, grill guard and the hood minus the top. I made new fenders from Diamond plate plastic sheet with headlights from a Revell KW. The sides of the hood and locking clamps were also made from sheet styrene. The off highway trailer has a metal suspension system on it that my dad cast for me. I wanted a factory fresh truck so I didn't give it any company logos. It took three cans of Tamiya Camel yellow spray paint to finish it. I'm going to replace the front wheels I cast with some other ones that are a little larger in the near future. The truck is based on a CanFor truck in British Columbia. Edited February 1, 2009 by bitner
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 What's goin' on... Looks like you put alot of work into this!!! WELL DONE!!!
SpreadAxle Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 This is a build to be very proud of! Nice work.
fordh8r Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Very nice! Maybe a little timber would make a nice addition to this piece. Impressive.
Car Man Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 that is awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
checkmate Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 That's a great build, love the loggers and this looks spot on.
WhiteR34_287 Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Now that's the thickest bulk head that I have ever seen! Love it!
kilrathy10 Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 One heck of a build....Very nice paint....Definitely one of the best...
griffin Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 WOW, thats one big mean machine. Great built. Personally i would have weatherd and loaded it but that is your decision not to do. gr christiaan
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