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Tamiya Cowboy

02-12-2013 11:41 AM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW. "GETTING THERE"

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Originally Posted by dirthalr (Post 77713)

Wow this is a cool truck. Awesome skills.

Thanks dirthair

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Originally Posted by Claus (Post 77714)

That is one sharp rig!

Thank you Craig

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Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth (Post 77783)

hey paul..you know i am very partial to kenworth trucks so already i love this build and what is truly great about this is your attention to detail right down to the door handles..good stuff my friend ...the gent should be proud of this build ...i know i am for you for what you have done on this:cool:

Thanks A lot Dwayne the ower of the truck dont know that I am building it same as the owner of the SNOW truck but I am going to bring them to a truck show this summer were both these trucks are at every year and spring them on them..

Thank You again..

1985 kenworth

02-12-2013 06:10 PM

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that is so thoughtful of you to do that:)..that will be a pleasant surprise for them i bet the look on their faces will definetly be a kodak moment:eek:i would like to be a fly on the wall there when you present them to them..good going :cool:paul

Tamiya Cowboy

02-12-2013 06:23 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW. "GETTING THERE"

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Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth (Post 78043)

Well Snow is in his 70's and we will get picks when it happens TL in my age mid 30's and we will gets picks of him when we do it too so it will be pretty cool when it happens..

tracksntreadslou

02-13-2013 11:52 AM

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Paul that looks awsome,,Door handles , mirrors.. great detail, Gotta like those older Kennys

Tamiya Cowboy

03-04-2013 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tracksntreadslou (Post 78110)

Paul that looks awesome,,Door handles , mirrors.. great detail, Gotta like those older Kenny's

Thanks Much Lou for the great comment..

Little update had a good friend of mine paint it for I got too many irons in the fire right now with the hobby and work so Mike painted it and did a killer job on it so Thank You Very Much Mike..

So here are some update picks..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/001-2.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/002-3.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/003-8.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/004-8.jpg

Got these awesome door handles Russ made for me sanded and polished witch was not easy it all..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/005-7.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/006-8.jpg

Made a radio antenna for the drivers side of the cab this is not a CB antenna..

Took 2 small flat head screws and took a file and V'd out the slot so the antenna wire fit in it. Then took very lite gauge copper strand wire and wrapped it around the wire and screw head back and forth.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cowboy/007.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/008-4.jpg

Then brushed flux all over the head and wire then soldered it and this is what you end up with.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/010-11.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/011-9.jpg

Then here are some poser picks.. I polished up one of Travis's great KW grills and polished up a Texas Blank and a set of AC's From IHB and added a set of Kenworth emblems and Swan from PMD that is where I am now..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cowboy/012.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/013-23.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/014-22.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/015-23.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/016-8.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/018-14.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/019-14.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/020-5.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/021-9.jpg

So now I am waiting on some MFU lights I ordered from tamiya USA and a rear shaft from Rc4wd and a set of FUEL TANKS! :rolleyes: and I can finisher her up..

plow jockey

03-04-2013 04:20 PM

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Talk about bringing it to the next level!! The details are amazing!! Sweet build!! Great job Paul!!

dirthalr

03-04-2013 04:46 PM

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Awesome build! There was a guy that used to haul a.c. to the hotplant that had this exact same truck in 1:1. I'm going to show him this, he will flip. I Really like the mirror brackets. Did you make them?

Jimmy

Kaf343

03-04-2013 05:24 PM

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Paul, another great build. Every inch of it is awesome, just incredible. Great job.

Espeefan

03-04-2013 08:14 PM

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Really nice work, Paul. Out of all the trucks you've built, I think I'd pick this one as a favorite. Probably your IH COE also, but this one just looks sharp. I like the antenna and the mirror brackets too. Did you paint or chrome those parts after making them? It almost does look like chrome to me, but I can't tell for sure. Beautiful.

Bigrigger

03-04-2013 08:58 PM

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What an update!!! That is one killer truck, I am sure the guy this is for is dying to get his hands on it!

I have one question; what did you use for the mesh behind the grille? I have found that that mesh really adds a lot of realism!

Sweet rig, I can't wait to see some headlights on it! :D

Tamiya Cowboy

03-05-2013 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sharkey (Post 80107)

Awesome mate, real nice build

Thanks Sharkey

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Originally Posted by plow jockey (Post 80108)

Talk about bringing it to the next level!! The details are amazing!! Sweet build!! Great job Paul!!

Thank you very much Fred..

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Originally Posted by dirthalr (Post 80112)

Thanks Jimmy.. Yes the brackets I made them out of brass..

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Originally Posted by Kaf343 (Post 80116)

Paul, another great build. Every inch of it is awesome, just incredible. Great job.

Thanks much Keith

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Originally Posted by Espeefan (Post 80128)

Thank You Nate.. The Antenna I did not have to do anything to just left it raw The brackets I used Duplacolor Chrome on them and the steps..

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Originally Posted by Bigrigger (Post 80129)

Thanks much Bigrigger.. I am waiting on the clear lenses to come in I have alum trim rings for them the mesh is stock tamiya grill mesh painted chrome.. And this truck is a copy of a friend of mine truck but it is my personal toy not a customers..

Thanks for all the great comments guys..

Diesel Demond

03-05-2013 04:43 AM

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paul that is a master peice and the process u used to bring out the small details is sweet and really make the truck stand apart. great work those antennas are sick

petermoblin

03-05-2013 04:57 AM

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Think I'll have to go with Nate on this one Paul, amazing build! Love the radio antenna idea and the door handles look just like the ones on my 1:1 kw.

dabears

03-05-2013 06:08 AM

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Looking very cool!! Love the mirror mounts!!

404	03-05-2013 09:53 AM

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This is a solid 10/10 build, a fair bit of shine but not too much. I can't wait to see it hooked to a trailer.

dmess62

03-05-2013 05:32 PM

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Flawless paint and the radio antenna is a great touch

Claus

03-05-2013 05:58 PM

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I'd be proud to own that one!

Tamiya Cowboy

03-06-2013 11:07 AM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW. "GETTING THERE"

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Originally Posted by Diesel Demond (Post 80145)

Paul that is a master piece and the process u used to bring out the small details is sweet and really make the truck stand apart. great work those antennas are sick

Thanks much Cory

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Originally Posted by petermoblin (Post 80148)

Think I'll have to go with Nate on this one Paul, amazing build! Love the radio antenna idea and the door handles look just like the ones on my 1:1 kw.

Thanks Much Buddy.. You still state side?

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Originally Posted by dabears (Post 80157)

Looking very cool!! Love the mirror mounts!!

Thanks Aaron

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Originally Posted by 404 (Post 80189)

This is a solid 10/10 build, a fair bit of shine but not too much. I can't wait to see it hooked to a trailer.

Thanks 404

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Originally Posted by dmess62 (Post 80235)

Flawless paint and the radio antenna is a great touch

Thanks Dave

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Originally Posted by Claus (Post 80241)

I'd be proud to own that one!

Thank You Claus..

Thanks for all the great comments guys.. Just waiting on some more parts and some time and Ill have another up date..

Snochaser

03-06-2013 11:28 AM

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Wow looks really good Paul. Mirror brackets? The paddle latches Russ did are nice! I may be in the market for 8 of them. The paint and lines are crisp as can be! Did you paint this one?

Ben

Brel	03-06-2013 12:12 PM

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Nice paint work on the truck by your friend
I like your idea for the radio aerial

Tamiya Cowboy

03-06-2013 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Snochaser (Post 80309)

Wow looks really good Paul. Mirror brackets? The paddle latches Russ did are nice! I may be in the market for 8 of them. The paint and lines are crisp as can be! Did you paint this one?

Ben

Nope Ben I just did not have the time so a buddy of mine that owns a body shop finished the cab I did the frame and gave him the paint for the rest and Mike did a killer job..

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Originally Posted by Brel (Post 80314)

Nice paint work on the truck by your friend
I like your idea for the radio aerial

Thank you very much Brel its good to hear from you..

russisloud

03-06-2013 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy (Post 80106)

FUEL TANKS! :rolleyes: and I can finisher her up..

:D:p:D

Tamiya Cowboy

05-26-2013 11:00 PM

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Well she is complete MFU and all full lighted rear light bar with all the lights working with driving lights/blinkers and break lights off the mfu..

Here she is..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...0Picks/087.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...0Picks/088.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...0Picks/089.jpg

Right down to the DOT plate on the frame copied off the real truck.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...0Picks/090.jpg

2 weeks Ill get picks of it setting on the deck plate of the real truck at a truck show..

Lmackattack

05-26-2013 11:56 PM

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Nice rig... Love the paint job! Can I ask where you got the headlights?

Tamiya Cowboy

05-27-2013 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lmackattack (Post 87894)

Nice rig... Love the paint job! Can I ask where you got the headlights?

Thanks much... They are from PMD they are the pete dual round headlights taken apart.

Lmackattack

05-27-2013 12:08 AM

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Thanks for the info...I'm building up a Pete 352 and those look like they would fit the build..

We need to see a night shot!

plow jockey

05-27-2013 01:33 AM

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Another awesome build. Love the red. Great job!

petermoblin

05-27-2013 06:50 AM

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That truck is killer, any pics with the lights on? Would that show happen to be the wheel jam show?

Tamiya Cowboy

05-27-2013 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lmackattack (Post 87900)

Thanks for the info...I'm building up a Pete 352 and those look like they would fit the build..

We need to see a night shot!

Ill stick it on the bench and get some picks and video of the lights for yeah..

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Originally Posted by plow jockey (Post 87910)

Another awesome build. Love the red. Great job!

Thanks much Fred..

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Originally Posted by petermoblin (Post 87920)

That truck is killer, any pics with the lights on? Would that show happen to be the wheel jam show?

Its going to wheel jam net week but Tracy's show in Hubbard is the weekend after he has not seen it yet Wade and I will sneak it on the deck plate when he is not looking and surprise him..

Glad to hear from you buddy hope all is well..

Kaf343

05-27-2013 10:55 AM

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Awesome Paul, real show stopper. Can't wait to see it with the 1:1

Tamiya Cowboy

05-27-2013 11:55 AM

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Thanks much Keith Ill get picks in 2 weeks at the next show..

Here is a pick of the mfu install.. I just need to bend a lipo battery holder to go on top of the control box and also so picks with the lights on..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/001-10.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/002-5.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/003-5.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/004-3.jpg

And here is a short video of the full working light bar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI-A0...6kDHVQ&index=1

BRICKNICK

05-27-2013 12:17 PM

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Wow Paul......that baby is so nice

Lmackattack

05-27-2013 12:57 PM

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Looks killer with all those lights...Very nicely done...

Have you thought about changing out the super white led headlights to a yellow glow led...it might make it look more "old school" or are you sticking with a more modern look....?

Espeefan

05-27-2013 02:41 PM

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That's awesome! More photos, please! Outdoors? This is one of my favorite trucks of yours, Paul. Couldn't have turned out any nicer!

Tamiya Cowboy

05-27-2013 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BRICKNICK (Post 87949)

Wow Paul......that baby is so nice

Thanks Much Nick.

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Originally Posted by Lmackattack (Post 87955)

Thanks Lmack.. Not going to worry about that..

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Originally Posted by Espeefan (Post 87965)

That's awesome! More photos, please! Outdoors? This is one of my favorite trucks of yours, Paul. Couldn't have turned out any nicer!

Thanks much Nate.. LOL yeah that was the plan to get a bunch of picks of a bunch of my trucks out side this weekend but with a total of over 8 inches of rain this weekend and no sun ever that idea will have to wait till the show next weekend.

Stickman

05-27-2013 07:38 PM

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I'm mostly a Peterbilt guy, but always loved a nice A model. Truck looks like it could be straight from the 70s or 2013. I love that.

straightpipejakebrake

05-27-2013 08:14 PM

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Awesome truck man!

Tamiya Cowboy

05-29-2013 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Stickman (Post 87995)

I'm mostly a Peterbilt guy, but always loved a nice A model. Truck looks like it could be straight from the 70s or 2013. I love that.

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Originally Posted by straightpipejakebrake (Post 88000)

Awesome truck man!

Thanks for the great complements on the A Model guys..

1985 kenworth

05-29-2013 10:34 PM

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love it ....love it.....those kw steps man you could market them i bet they would sell out ...i know because i would be in for a few for now and future kw builds;)looks great paul as usual its a :jaw:

Tamiya Cowboy

06-09-2013 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth (Post 88220)

Thanks very much Dwayne..

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