Kenworth 850 Off Highway
I've been wanting to start this for about six months and Lou has me inspired(I'm fired up!) with his Pacific build so here it goes.... I've been working on the drawings for a couple days and collecting pictures and measurements for months. My Dad worked for a logging company that bought one of these trucks brand new in 1972 so as a kid I always thought the big Kenworths were cool(appearently I still do):D. My truck will be based loosely off of the few pictures he took of the truck the day it arrived in 72' and dozens of other pictures I have taken or scooped from the net....
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5d533bf0.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps553fb571.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4be013b6.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps67e63786.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...pse16972c5.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps465373f1.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2a75d570.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0fbbe147.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3be9cbf7.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4dbb686e.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps47bf995d.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1574f385.jpg That's all the tin bashing I was able to get done tonight... Thanks for looking! Reg |
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Bring it on! I like it!
Cheer's, Neil. |
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Thanks for the interest! Reg |
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Nice job "tin bashing", :D. I think that's so cool to think ahead and cut out the cab in one dimension then be able to bend 2 or 3 dimensions from that (cab and cowl). I love the big rugged trucks, 1:10 scale will be nice too since it will be even bigger. Hope to see a trailer along with it Reg, you've got some nice equipment to haul around. Great start!
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Thanks Ben. The plan is to build an over the bunk low bed and of course a 60 ton Columbia logging trailer....
I finished ruffing in the cab tonight after work. It needs a bit more love but I think it looks OK. http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0126.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0127.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0128.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0129.jpg Reg |
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W:eek:W, truly impressed!
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This is looking good. :) I will stay tuned to see it take shape like the rest f your build. Nice work.
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You work fast Reg ..I was wondering what you were going to do ..If it was gona be a preloader or bunks ...So i guess a log loader will have to come in the future huh..lol..I think i have a pic or two of the lowbed and how it sits on the bunk if you need it and how about posting a few of the real truck your modeling after
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That is some true talent, if ever I've seen it. Laying out the drawings, cutting your metal, bending, and welding it. That's craftsmanship. It's great to see such photos. Lots of times builders just take pictures when the project is half done, but this gives really good insight into how one might be able to replicate your technique. I am sure it is way harder then it looks. Especially the tig welding. I can't even weld aluminum. Super project! 1/10 scale is just your size now? For all your models! Very nice.
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Thanks for the complements guys. |
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Man Reg that work is awesome!!! Cab is really taking shape! Metal work is looking great and your making it look so easy!!! If i only knew how to weld......
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Very nice truck, will follow this closely for shure, a lot to learn for upcoming truck builds.
What's the thickness of alu in cab? Dan |
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Wow reg great skills very impressive !!!! This build will be a good one I will be watching.. Little nervous to bring the autocar out now, my work embarrassing compared to that :)
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Dan, the sheet is around 1/16 thick. I didn't work on this yesterday but when I got home from work today I desided that I should build the fenders. I am out of stock on material now so I don't think I can do anything but dream about it until I have a day off.:( http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0131.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0132.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0133.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0136.jpg Thanks for all the interest in this build, Reg |
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A little update with tonight's progress...
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0137.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0138.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0139.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0140.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0142.jpg Thanks for looking. |
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Lookin great Reg . I wish my alum. welding looked as good as yours :o maybe in time :confused:
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Right On Reg !
Nice build, looking forward to the finished product.. I will check back on this thread on Monday to see the finished model....... LOL Greg |
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Steve, I can't weld I'm just getting good with a grinder:;). |
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That looks awesome. I can picture it already. The fenders sure turned out nice! Spotless.
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Looking real good, Reg. Now you'll have to build a lowboy to carry that around. And I can soon see a full size 18 wheeler just to take all this equipment to the shows. LOL!!!
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