King Hauler / Kenworth W900

[ironman]

I've had this build done for a while.
But it's one of those builds that's just never done.
I just keep adding to it.

Here is how it started.
I was going to cut and splice my frame rails to lengthen them.
Found this to be unreliable, They flexed and sagged too much.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/wellframe002.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/wellframe005.jpg

So I cut my own new frame rails out of .75 X .75 aluminum square stock
Much neater cleaner and more reliable

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/frame002.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/progress002.jpg

[McFig]

Wow that thing is going to be a beast.

Looking forward to it.

[ironman]

After getting all the holes drilled and tapped, now came my favorite part.
Body work
I cut the sleeper to add length to it
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/bunk005.jpg

[ironman]

I remover the top of the sleeper to add a MONOGRAM Model roof to give the truck it Aerodyne look
Many of the Kenworth accessories can from the 1/16 scale Monogram Kenworth Model
I also sacrificed another set of KH fuel tanks to make the oversized fuel tanks.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/latestpro002.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/latestpro003.jpg

Here it is along side my King Hauler Pete

[ironman]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/KHKW008.jpg

Now it was time for head lights. Wasn't sure if I should go old school or stay with the W900 look

I liked the square ... They seemed more to scale than the small round ones.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/KHKW011.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/KHKW010.jpg


It's getting close to time to paint... So another good heavy coat of primer to hide any imperfections and then a light sanding. OFF TO PAINT
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/kw001.jpg

[ironman]

Well here is were it stands now.

Hope you enjoyed the build..... Still not done yet.

I have to finish the electrical... I just got some aluminum rims for it.
And all aluminum drive axels.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/fenders002.jpg



http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/fenders005.jpg



http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/fenders003.jpg



http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/fenders004.jpg



I also made the hood tilting
And put a 1/12 scale C15 Diecast engine under the hood.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/hinges003.jpg
Hinges mounted to the grill
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/hinges004.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/lowboytrucks003.jpg

[ironman]

I got my axels in and the airbags
Still working on a mounting system for the airbags.
The rims are Tamiya aloy rims

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/IMG_0866-1.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/IMG_0868-1.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/IMG_0869-1.jpg


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k135/gt_ironman/IMG_0893-1.jpg

[covebase]

Greetings from Indy, All I have to say is totally UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!!!

[McFig]

WOW, this bad boy is getting really pimped out. There are so many great details.

Love where you mounted the MFU control unit on the back

[mikemurphy26]

You guys truly amaze me with your talents.

[QIK-RX4]

That truck looks great. Real nice build and i love the colours.


The wing on the roof killed it for me.

[grimm0ne]

SOLD lol, my father is getting one now... guess ill have to get a dremal as well lol. great build, how long did you make the new frame?