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Playing in the Sandbox Group Build Sept 1, 2024 - Jn 1, 2025

1/25 Revell Kenworth K100 with 300" W.B.


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8 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said:

Hey all 

  Some more work done on this build. This is almost ready for some paint, just making sure I have everything mounted before I squirt on the orange!

20240106_163846.jpgThis view shows the deck plates in place in the frame. Also I made the line for the fifth wheel slide out of some  0.017" diameter wire.

20240106_164037.jpgThis view shows the under side of the suspension.

20240106_164122.jpgThis view shows the drive shaft that I kit bashed out of some old Italeri parts and some brass tube. Also I have added the two lower air tanks.

20240106_165925.jpgThis is the kits rear bumper/light bar that I painted with some Tamiya clear red and amber.

20240106_170720.jpgThese fenders showed up in the mail today so I thought I would show them in place.

20240106_170820.jpgAnother view of the rear fenders and fifth wheel. That's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

Very nice upgrades👍

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I just got some stuff from hobbynut. I ordered some Green Stuff World chrome paint, airbrushable and hand brushable. I've never used there paint before so this will be a test, if it works I might just have found a way to chrome all the parts for all of my truck builds!

Ron G 

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Hey all 

  Got some more work done on this build.

20240110_151456.jpgThis view shows the engine painted in orange & black. I still need to do some detail painting on it.

20240110_151547.jpgThe other side of the engine.

20240110_151633.jpgTop view of the engine.

20240110_151646.jpgrear of the fan blade.

20240110_151857.jpgThis view shows the under side of the rear of the frame.

20240110_151908.jpgDifferent view of the rear of the frame.

20240110_152134.thumb.jpg.1819dc10cb533041a316eadd092814b3.jpgTop view of the rear part of the frame. I'll paint the front of it tomorrow. That's it for now be back soon with more.

 Ron G 

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When you said you were painting the engine orange, I thought 🤔 hhhmmm not sure about that … BUT you NAILED it. That looks awesome ! I love it and the fan detail is perfect., I really like what you did there Ron, I usually paint my engines in as close to factory colors as I can, I can certainly see I have to step out of my mundane ways and do what you did here. This is cool ! 

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19 minutes ago, Jeff said:

When you said you were painting the engine orange, I thought 🤔 hhhmmm not sure about that … BUT you NAILED it. That looks awesome ! I love it and the fan detail is perfect., I really like what you did there Ron, I usually paint my engines in as close to factory colors as I can, I can certainly see I have to step out of my mundane ways and do what you did here. This is cool ! 

Hey Jeff 

  I usually paint my stuff to as exact to factory colors as I can also, but this being a total custom show Queen...lol I thought it needed something special.

  So, Jeff let me ask you a question. Should I leave the brake cans painted orange or should I paint them the goldish anodized and aluminum colors they come in? I'm leaning towards the goldish & aluminum color.

  I'm packing up the dumper parts as we speak, I may not make to the post office today but I'll get it there Friday 

Ron G 

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16 minutes ago, CrankyCrafstman said:

Hey Jeff 

  I usually paint my stuff to as exact to factory colors as I can also, but this being a total custom show Queen...lol I thought it needed something special.

  So, Jeff let me ask you a question. Should I leave the brake cans painted orange or should I paint them the goldish anodized and aluminum colors they come in? I'm leaning towards the goldish & aluminum color.

  I'm packing up the dumper parts as we speak, I may not make to the post office today but I'll get it there Friday 

Ron G 

Well, I have seen the brake chambers painted the same as the frame color, and that looks pretty cool................. but....... what happens if a brake chamber has to be replaced? Then , there would be three frame color, and one regular factory colors... that might be an interesting contrast.... but for this job you are doing, as she is a show truck,  I would paint them orange, ..... but if it were  a 'show and work ' truck ?? ..................... the Kenworth W 900 I am doing, is blue and the frame as well, and I also did the rear ends and brake chambers blue as well sounds like a lot of blue, but it looks good.....

Can't wait for your next update.....

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 Hey all 

 Some more work done on this build.

20240111_154240.jpgI painted the rubber around the lights with some Tamiya rubber black.

20240111_154444.jpgThis view shows some of the detail painting I have done on the engine.

20240111_154621.jpgThe other side of the engine. I added some rust texture to the turbo and exhaust manifold.

20240111_154735.jpgI painted the valve packs on the rear of the transmission black.

20240111_155426.jpgThis  view shows the frame finished painted along with the three deck plates and the fifth wheel.

20240111_160207.jpgThis  view shows the rolling chassis temporarily together.

20240111_160359.jpgThe other side of the rolling chassis.

20240111_160252.jpgCloser view of the engine in the frame.

20240111_155841.jpgThis view shows the cab temporarily in place on the rolling chassis. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon.

Ron G 

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Hi Ron, great to see the progress on this rig. The engine looks cool in a different colour. I did a Spitfire Merlin in red with chrome rocker covers once that thing popped. 

In your last post, the pics aren't coming up for some reason. 

 

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16 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Hi Ron, great to see the progress on this rig. The engine looks cool in a different colour. I did a Spitfire Merlin in red with chrome rocker covers once that thing popped. 

In your last post, the pics aren't coming up for some reason. 

 

Whoops! Sorry about that I reposted it.

Ron G 

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Hey all 

 

 Some more work done on this build.

20240115_164435.jpgDrivers side view of the rear of the frame. I have painted the 8 air bags with Tamiya rubber black and the brake canisters gold and silver.

20240115_164512.jpgPassenger side view of the frame.

20240115_164539.jpgThis view shows the rear brake canisters.

20240115_164708.jpgThis view shows the front brake canisters.

20240115_165308.jpgThis view shows the detail I added to the exhaust pipe. I rapped some very small lead wire around the pipe to simulate the corrugated tubes that connect the exhaust to the stacks.

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Brand new Bendex ADB 22X brake chambers !!! They look spot on buddy !!  Great technique on the fine wire. I was thinking maybe using one of those bendable plastic straws ….. might be passable. Your technique is really good. Love this !!

Jeff

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Hey all 

  I've started to do all of the plumbing : air, fuel and electric.

20240116_160931.jpgmade a "T" fitting for the air bags, now I need to make 3 more.

20240116_161056.jpgThis view shows the 3 air valves that I scratch built and added.

20240116_163512.jpgThis view shows the valves painted blue. That's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

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Hey all 

 Small update on this build.

20240118_162038.jpgThis will be the trailer for this tractor.

20240118_161751.jpgI have the main part of the frame and deck done.

20240118_161835.jpgI'm planning on painting the frame the same orange as the K100 with an aluminum deck. I now have to figure out how to accomplish this.🤔

Ron G 

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I have this trailer in my stash as well. Did you build it with the camber ( hard to tell on my phone ) I’m trying to decide. Personally I might try BMF or chrome tape from an automotive store. Mulling it over ….

Jeff

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10 hours ago, Jeff said:

I have this trailer in my stash as well. Did you build it with the camber ( hard to tell on my phone ) I’m trying to decide. Personally I might try BMF or chrome tape from an automotive store. Mulling it over ….

Jeff

Hey Jeff 

 Yes, I did the camberd one. Have you tried  Green Stuff World chrome paint?  It's a alcohol based ink/paint. It's the best chrome paint out there, as good or better than Alclad.

Ron G 

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9 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Ron, have you tried Hasegawa Mirror Finish? It's a self adhesive film sort of like BMF but I find is far more durable. 

Hey Carl 

  Nope, I'm planning on doing it all with paint. What I was wondering about is how NOT to get aluminum paint on the orange and vise a versa.

Ron G 

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5 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said:

Hey Jeff 

 Yes, I did the camberd one. Have you tried  Green Stuff World chrome paint?  It's a alcohol based ink/paint. It's the best chrome paint out there, as good or better than Alclad.

Ron G 

No I haven’t. I will have to do a little research to see if it is available here in Canada. We have some silly rules here.  Might be worth a try

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Hey guys 

  Small update. Custom made aluminum fuel tanks.

20240121_134021.jpgThis view shows the stock kit tank on the left and my custom tank on the right. It's made from a piece of 1" diameter by 1/16" W. T. tubing with some 1/16" thick by 1" diameter aluminum disks 

20240121_134105.jpgThis view shows the ends of the tanks.

20240121_134119.jpgAnother view of the ends of the tanks. I still need to do some more polishing on the tank. That's it for now.

Ron G 

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17 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said:

Hey guys 

  Small update. Custom made aluminum fuel tanks.

20240121_134021.jpgThis view shows the stock kit tank on the left and my custom tank on the right. It's made from a piece of 1" diameter by 1/16" W. T. tubing with some 1/16" thick by 1" diameter aluminum disks 

20240121_134105.jpgThis view shows the ends of the tanks.

20240121_134119.jpgAnother view of the ends of the tanks. I still need to do some more polishing on the tank. That's it for now.

Ron G 

Next level mods!👍

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Hey all 

  Got some more work done on this build.

20240122_161046.jpgThought I would show a picture of the tractor with the latest mods.

20240122_161108.jpgI have the fuel tanks done. I still need to make the mounting straps.

20240122_161125.jpgThis view shows the engine plumbing. I need to alter this because it doesn't fit since I made it a single turbo setup.

20240122_161159.jpgCloser view of the tanks.

20240122_161217.jpgThis view shows the tank "J" brackets. I got these from ST Supply there from Kit Form Services in the UK. I had to purchase a set of tanks & brackets so I could get the "J" brackets.

Ron G 

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