Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW. "GETTING THERE"

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by dirthalr

Wow this is a cool truck. Awesome skills.

Thanks dirthair

Originally Posted by Claus

That is one sharp rig!

Thank you Craig

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

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

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]

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 momenti would like to be a fly on the wall there when you present them to them..good going paul

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

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 momenti would like to be a fly on the wall there when you present them to them..good going paul

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]

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

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by tracksntreadslou

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..








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





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.





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





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..



















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! and I can finisher her up..

[plow jockey]

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

[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

[Kaf343]

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

[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.

[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