Kenworth W925

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I haven't built this kit since it first came out. I built it like the box art as a kid. going a different route this time around. I have a can of cranberry paint I will be using as the main color. that's about all I know at this point. as usual c&c are welcome and thanks for looking.

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started assembling the engine. it's about ready for some paint. everything fit nice for an amt kit.

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engine pretty much completed except for the fan blade. hoses will be added later.

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[Rockford]

Good start. Nice Cummins. Looking forward to your updates. This is one of the few 1/25 kits I hope to build. It was my first 1/25 kit about 45 years ago. Didn't know what I was doing. 

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  On 7/4/2023 at 3:11 PM, Rockford said:

Good start. Nice Cummins. Looking forward to your updates. This is one of the few 1/25 kits I hope to build. It was my first 1/25 kit about 45 years ago. Didn't know what I was doing. 

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thanks Steve.

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got paint on the inner rear wheels and started cleaning out the holes in the outer rear wheels.

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happy with the finish on the outer rear wheels. also pictured are the untouched fronts for comparison.

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a before and after of the front rims and what they look like when done. time to start the basic chassis.

[Dutzie]

Looks good so far. Nice work on the tire/wheel package. 

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  On 7/5/2023 at 11:47 PM, Dutzie said:

Looks good so far. Nice work on the tire/wheel package. 

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thanks Brian.

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basic chassis has been cleaned up and assembled along with the suspensions.

[Mopar - D]

Nice start Ken I like what you did with your rims. It’s going to look really nice with that red too. 

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  On 7/7/2023 at 1:37 AM, Mopar - D said:

Nice start Ken I like what you did with your rims. It’s going to look really nice with that red too. 

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thanks Dan!

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axles are mounted, time to make sure all wheels are touching the ground.

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I had to file the inside of both rear axle housings to get enough play for the middle axle wheels to sit properly. with that done I assembled the rest of the chassis that will all get painted the same color.

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got some paint put on the chassis. it's rust oleum so it will take several days to dry. I personally like the shade of red. need to start stripping the 5th wheel assembly and fuel tanks.

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engine and radiator installed along with the upper and lower hoses. started work on the battery box.

[Rockford]

Your usual brilliant work sir! 

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  On 7/9/2023 at 7:59 PM, Rockford said:

Your usual brilliant work sir! 

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thank you Steve!

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got the exhaust painted up and parts installed.

[cifenet]

Fantastic progress!  It is building ip nicely.  The color red is simply perfect for the frame.  

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  On 7/10/2023 at 4:51 PM, cifenet said:

Fantastic progress!  It is building ip nicely.  The color red is simply perfect for the frame.  

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thank you Steve.

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worked on the fuel tanks today. straps and steps to be added next.

[Rockford]

Hang on, these tanks have moulded-in straps don't they? So I'm assuming you have rubbed them out, but what have you wrapped the barrel of the tank with? Looks like ali tape. You're hiding your light under a bushel mate. Please, do tell.