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SW K100
I am epically slow builder. This project mostly sits in boxes, rather than on the workbench.
Nothing special about the chassis. Not sure I like the 4:1 so it will probably go in favor of pinion reduction. First order of business was to get headlights. My K100 is later model, lets say 1992. Next was the axle and lower cab "wheelwell" I need some more clearance on the wheel so may have re-bend the spring a bit more or add spacer. Filling the rear panel: I think I may redo the rear cutout. One problem is I think its a little low. And second I bought a set of S&P sweet pipes that are so big they won't fit/hide under the short side skirts. The entire bottom edge may have to move up 1/4" or so. Not sure how I'm going to solve that one. Starting work on the side: Not much progress for the two years I've had it. |
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Great! Another K100. ..and looking great too.
Looking forward to seeing more pictures. *thumbs up* Cheers Pip |
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Nice work, once you get some momentum going you'll be be flying.
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I love what you've done so far. Keep us posted, I like KW's.
Big John
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gotta love the kws i was thinking of doing one with the square lights too i will be watching this one for sure
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That looks good to me! I like seeing more and more of these Globeliners converted to KWs. I'd say you're no slower of a builder then I am. I've been working on the same truck for way to long. Is it five years now? Ugh. But not steady. That's my excuse.
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Looking good so far. Keep it up
Scott
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Great Job . I like it :-)
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Thank for the nice comments.
I decided I don't like the tamiya floor: Still have to cut room for the transmission and no idea where I'm going to put the battery. Snug fit in the cab: Then while watching GB lose I cut out the driver's door: |
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Looking good there, I like the new floor and you did a great job cutting the door out. How do you plan on hinging the door?
Travis
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Got any piano hinges with 1/16 barrel? lol. Not sure which way I'm going to go yet.
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I already get Miniatures catalog (I think Micromark sold my info) and there's a dollhouse construction supply not far from my house, but they don't have piano hinges.
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Good looking rig! Im a GB fan so I wasn't likeing the loss..... great job on the door, did you cut it with a hobby knife?
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Man, you guys who can cut with thread. I can't even get it started. It just breaks. This is looking really good! I'm looking forward to seeing what's next. Very nice work so far.
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Is a particular kind or gauge of thread recommended by anyone?
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It has to be cotton since it will be melting the plastic. Then you have to keep it moving so you don't cut with the same section for too long. Once you get the hang of it you can feel when it starts to get bogged down and will break. I probably used 40 feet of thread or more on that cut, but its so cheap so i could use a whole roll. Straight cuts you can do with a razor saw but thread is the only way to get nice tight areas and curves. To start on that I also used a #77 wire gauge drill bit, then threaded a needle.
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HA!..COW! yeah, I dont even want to think about what he was doing to figure that out.... and yes, lots and lots of thread... and patience.....
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Look at how they cut large block's of marble and other stlone at quaries, A big long cable run on big pulley's. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbPeR...endscreen&NR=1 Cheer's, Neil. |
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