Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW. "GETTING THERE"

[Bigrigger]

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!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by sharkey

Awesome mate, real nice build

Thanks Sharkey

Originally Posted by plow jockey

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

Thank you very much Fred..

Originally Posted by dirthalr

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

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

Originally Posted by Kaf343

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

Thanks much Keith

Originally Posted by Espeefan

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.

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..

Originally Posted by Bigrigger

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!

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]

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]

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]

Looking very cool!! Love the mirror mounts!!

[404]

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]

Flawless paint and the radio antenna is a great touch

[Claus]

I'd be proud to own that one!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Diesel Demond

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

Originally Posted by petermoblin

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?

Originally Posted by dabears

Looking very cool!! Love the mirror mounts!!

Thanks Aaron

Originally Posted by 404

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

Originally Posted by dmess62

Flawless paint and the radio antenna is a great touch

Thanks Dave

Originally Posted by Claus

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]

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]

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

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Snochaser

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..

Originally Posted by Brel

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..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

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..




Right down to the DOT plate on the frame copied off the real truck.


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

[Lmackattack]

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

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Lmackattack

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]

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]

Another awesome build. Love the red. Great job!

[petermoblin]

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

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Lmackattack

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..

Originally Posted by plow jockey

Another awesome build. Love the red. Great job!

Thanks much Fred..

Originally Posted by petermoblin

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]

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