Old Buckaroo Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Jesse - thanks for the tip on blankets ! John - Most likely will order them from ModelTrucking Got the engine mounts made, just waiting to find a transmission now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Man, that's looking good.....Everything is falling into place.....At least that's what it looks like from here.....Great work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Whalen Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) NIce work on the Aerodyne. Shortening the chassis is definitely the way to go - the whole idea of a cabover was to reduce the overall length of the rig and the one on the AMT box lid looks just plain wrong! I've got one of these to build - I've had it for quite a while but plan to build it soon. Started this hobby in the 70's building truck kits and it'll make a change from my current trend of building hot rods and dragsters to go back to a big rig. Keep up the good work and be sure to keep us updated. Edited January 21, 2014 by Jim Whalen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Everything is falling into place.....At least that's what it looks like from here..... Looks are deceiving One step forward three back is more like it. Jim - Hope to see you building your kit soon. Finally - Got a transmission for this old gal. Went ahead and painted the engine same as frame - looked at the site on the BJ McKay truck resto and it showed the remains of being red. But maybe "James" painted it. All that was left of the original Cummins 400 was the engine block being held in place by a wooden block. I have noticed that my hand for painting details with a brush is not as steady as it was four years ago when I was still building. Now for the fun of air piping - whose idea was it to replace the kit Detroit with a Cummins anyway Edited January 24, 2014 by Old Buckaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Put the cab on to keep my forward momentum , and to check for clearances for air intake piping. As soon as I can get to town to get some Tamiya primer I will be painting my wheels and fuel tanks. I should of built a snap kit for my introduction back into the big trucks That Maxi and others are for you Q tip Edited January 25, 2014 by Old Buckaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q tip Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Sean, just thought of something that I haven't seen anyone one do with a bj and the bear truck, now don't start cussin' yet this is easy! don't forget the childs car seat that bear sat in..... john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Sean, just thought of something that I haven't seen anyone one do with a bj and the bear truck, now don't start cussin' yet this is easy! don't forget the childs car seat that bear sat in..... john Great idea John, I found a 1/48 P-40 seat in the parts box, add a pedestal, some padding and safety bar that will be easy ! Thanks Got the bunk painted up Calling the interior done. Edited January 27, 2014 by Old Buckaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Great build, looking forward to seeing more done on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ok Sean, time for an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Well the only thing I have to show at the moment - I rebuilt "Bears" seat after seeing some better pics of the real one. Edited August 23, 2015 by Old Buckaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Looks good!! I've somehow missed this build. Looking forward to seeing this one finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Looks like a fun build ! I always liked the rig in that show. Now that you've started back on this build I'll be following the thread. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I like this Kenwork and this one is going to have a very nice look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Thanks guys, In all honesty this truck has been sealed in a box since my move to Montana. All that was lacking was spraying the red on the cab and decals , and finial bits. I guess I should bring it back to the bench - I never expected this to be dredged up out of the depths and back on the main page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 What looks difficult to do is the rounded front red corner. You got to paint red inside the black stripes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) After several years I finally got the cab painted with partial decals . Angel - my decals had that area printed red, matching it was not easy.I think after the decals get cleared the reds will be closer. Clayton are you looking ? I am digging out these old dinosaurs and finishing them up to try and Motivate you Edited December 7, 2015 by Old Buckaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 nice work sean ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 After several years I finally got the cab painted with partial decals . Angel - my decals had that area printed red, matching it was not easy.I think after the decals get cleared the reds will be closer. Clayton are you looking ? I am digging out these old dinosaurs and finishing them up to try and Motivate you Oh boy. I know I need to get busy building. This is lookin good Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brinx Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Looking really good Sean, your paint work on the cab really hit it out of the park! Your signature line reminds me that I need to go watch that scene again Slim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Sean, Glad to see you working on this one again. The paint looks pretty good. Looks like you will be finishing this one up pretty soon?? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 i love these quick builds looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Very nice paint job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Sean,Did you have to blow off all the dust? Good to see you back building the BJ truck. Very nice job on the paint.Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Looking good Sean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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