pete309
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Post by pete309 on Feb 12, 2011 11:01:05 GMT -5
Must be someone out there that got one of these trucks I would like to see inside the box and the new Decals.
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Post by crackerboxkid on Feb 15, 2011 13:02:49 GMT -5
Saw one on the shelf at the hobby shop but passed it up. Already have too dang many projects...
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rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Feb 15, 2011 20:15:40 GMT -5
I have one ordered, planning to replicate one I saw on Hank's Truck Pictures. Was very surprised to see one on the shelf of a hobby shop the other day and "snagged" it. (Lots of projects in mind, room for several in the "stockroom"!  ) Parts:  Decals:  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2011 21:20:43 GMT -5
Ok! Going to have to snag a couple of those myself. From the pics it looks like the kit is well molded, and there isn't a lot of chrome.
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rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Feb 15, 2011 21:34:10 GMT -5
Yes, the molding is quite well done considering the "old technology" (original die work is almost as old as I am!  ), there are 3 chrome sprues. Most of the chrome is "logical" however the usual suspects are there: Way too much chrome for a "real" engine and chrome fifth wheel/mount. Interestingly the inner rear wheels are not chromed. I like the way Round 2 is packaging these kits too, tissue paper between chrome sprues and clear parts in separate bags. Decals are in sealed bag too. |
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Post by slurrydog on Feb 16, 2011 13:17:04 GMT -5
I have ordered two of these that I hope get here today I do want to get a few more. Dave |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2011 6:30:09 GMT -5
Got 2 delivered yesterday. Very nice kits.
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roym
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Post by roym on Feb 4, 2013 15:25:10 GMT -5
Just started my one yesterday, and already hit a block with regards to the lack of accurate placement on the instructions.
Any build threads of this kit? I've got a few questions...
Should the engine be tan or white in colour?
Should there really be that much chrome in the engine?
I'm probably going for the owner/operator look, as the whole point is to have a model of a "big, shiny American truck" so I figure a fleet unit won't have all the chrome exterior fittings, but I'm not sure about the engine bay. Also, I've heard Interstate never operated a K123 in those colours so it's fictional anyway.
Can anyone tell me how you work out the angle for the axle brackets (14 on step 3)? It says to angle them rearwards but it doesn't say how much. I've the rear axle/diffs glued and drying, so that I can try dryfitting later, but it appears that the position on these is dependent on the length of the propshaft, and therefore the position of the engine/transmission. However, the engine/tranny has to go in AFTER the rear axles.
rgds,
Confused.com......
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 20:38:29 GMT -5
I don't know of any build threads right off, but to answer some of your questions the engine should be white; and there really shouldn't be that much chrome on the engine.
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Post by midnytpanther on Jun 18, 2014 6:09:07 GMT -5
 I have one of those model trucks yet to put it together..had one be for.. |
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Post by midnytpanther on Jul 28, 2014 0:54:10 GMT -5
And im thinkin about getting another kenworth like the one in dat photo and makin it in to a kenworth K-100 since i can not get the k-100 model truck cost to mach not good..
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), there are 3 chrome sprues. Most of the chrome is "logical" however the usual suspects are there: Way too much chrome for a "real" engine and chrome fifth wheel/mount. Interestingly the inner rear wheels are not chromed.
