GazzaS Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Foil it, Baby!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Hey guys Gazzas: it's going to be painted to match the truck, although I my do the doors in polished aluminum. Ok I got some more work done on the big KW. I made a new fifth wheel mounting plate with scratch built gear racks (real pain in the posterior!) and lowboy trailer neck ramps. this view shows the rear of the truck with the scratch built lowboy neck ramps, movable fifth wheel and custom mounting plate and gear rack. view looking down on the fifth wheel setup. this view shows how the fifth wheel fits to the neck ramps. side view of the whole rig. view looking down on the big KW. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Can;t wait to see that fifth wheel greased up! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Hey guys I've been working on the Cat 3406 V8 for the Kenworth. I had two engines, the one from the Peterbilt and the one from the Kenworth. I cut out the cast on oil filters and starter from both engines. I shaved them down the middle, sanded them smooth then glued them together. This gave me a complete oil filter system and a starter. I also cut out the other side of the block and used this peice to fill in the hole from were I cut out he oil filter and starter. this view shows the new oil filter and starter attached to the engine block. You can see the area where I repaired the engine block behind the filters and starter. this view shows the other side of the engine block. Lots of clean up on these parts to get rid of parting lines. this view shows how I modified the intake so I can add the intercooler pipes to the radiator intercooler. this view shows how the new oil filter and starter look like from the bottom. I still have to fill in those two depressions in the oil pan. how about these for a hood ornament.. The guy who printed these (3D printed) there supposed to be 1/24 scale he is doing me a set at about 75% this size, because I think these are a bit to big. He printed me some batteries but mistakenly did them at 1/24 scale, so he's redoing them for me for free. I'll post pictures when they get here. Ron G 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Wow !!....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Ron Looking mighty good for sure Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Thanks guys I did some more work on the Cat 3408 V8 engine. this view shows the plumbing that I added to the engine. The copper colored wire is the throttle linkage. The green wire on the bottom is the fuel return line back to the fuel tanks. The green wires on the top are the fuel injection lines. this view shows some more plumbing. The green wire on the front is the line from the fuel priming pump/filter to the fuel injection pump. The large black line is the one from the fuel transfer pump to the primary fuel filters on the frame at the front. top view showing the fuel injection lines to the heads. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Hey all I've done some more work on the KW. I have the fuel tanks about 75% done. And I have the engine painted in Cat yellow. this view shows the kit tank on the left and the new 120 gallon tank on the right. this view shows the fuel cap and chain. The tank is made from a piece of Plastruct 1 1/2" diameter ABS tube and end caps. closer view of the fuel feed fittings and fuel cap. this view shows the fuel tank mounting bracket. another view of the fuel tank mounting bracket. Need to make three more. this view shows the engine, oil filters, pulleys and fan. this view shows the now, painted Cat yellow, Cat 3408 V8. I need to do some detail painting and weathering. I received the rolled aluminum fenders, bumper and visor for both the Kenworth and the Peterbilt in the mail today. Well that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Damn good work !!.....harv 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Hey all Did some more work on the big KW. I got the rolled aluminum fenders, visor and front bumper from Ryan Mlynek off of Ebay. Here's what they look like. this view shows the rear dual fenders and the ones for the lift axle. Thay have a protective film over them that you peel off to reveal the polished aluminum surfaces. this view shows the visor and the "Texas" front bumper. a closer view of the fenders. this view shows the custom fuel tank and the engine now detail painted sitting in place. closer view of the Cat 3408 V8 engine. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Looks great, Ron. Love the weatheirng on the CAT engine. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 OUT-BLOODY-STANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That fuel tank is the Cat's Pajamas man !!! That is excellent, it will just need fuel slopped down the side of the tank, like our guys used to do every time they fueled up the trucks...... what did you use for 'Cat' Yellow, Ron....? Awesome stuff.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 35 minutes ago, Jeff said: OUT-BLOODY-STANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That fuel tank is the Cat's Pajamas man !!! That is excellent, it will just need fuel slopped down the side of the tank, like our guys used to do every time they fueled up the trucks...... what did you use for 'Cat' Yellow, Ron....? Awesome stuff.... Hey Jeff Thanks Custom mixed with a little tamiya orange and yellow. Primed with tamiya desert yellow. Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 nice going with the extras you are doing a great job Mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Ron Awesome work and the detailing is top notch Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 Thanks everyone Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 Hey all Did some more work on the fuel tanks. this view shows the new fuel tank temporarily in position on the truck. this view shows the tank straps, which are made from 0.02" thk. Plastic strip sitting on black rubber strips. These will be covered by chrome mylar tape and are attached to the mounting brackets with pins and bolts. closer view showing the mounting brackets. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Nice work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 nice with the extra details like the chain Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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