optimus prime transformers

[1985 kenworth]

here is updated pics of the tractor optimus.extended the chassis 3" to accomodate the storage boxes and the reefer unit for the turning radius of the trailer

[1985 kenworth]

[1985 kenworth]

i'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for me to make double j headlight brackets for this build .i am stumped on the best way to go about it .i am using the double round headlights from pmd but the bracket that is attached to these ones are the wrong ones i need for this particular build ...any suggestions ...anyone?

[glorydays24]

Looks like you did a fantastic job on the rear fenders blending the tail lights. If you give Ric a call, he might be able to help you out. But it may be a few days until you can get hold of him...he's probably still getting situated after the Indy show.

Big John

[Stylin n profilin]

Dwayne...the perfect brackets are are the j brackets on pmd's single rounds ..you can take the single round off there then drill through the bottom of the bracket and into your double rounds and a little screw will work perfect..that's what I did on my roll off..I used the lights off the roll bar on the f350 high lift to give it the bigger headlight look like from a 32 ford ..it's a shame to take singles off but they are perfect...

[Diesel Demond]

cant waite to see the paint. your just pumping them out!!

[dmess62]

I love the rear fenders with the lights built in. Looks sharp

[dmess62]

by the forgot to ask where the fenders came from

[1985 kenworth]

i got the fenders from steve stylin-n-profilin on the forum here

[1985 kenworth]

thanks glory days i thought about that but was not sure .ric lists the single headlights as diecast and the dual headlights as plastic.i will give him a call and my i say lovin that kiss truck of yours.always been a big fan of them since high school .even cooler to see a theme truck of one of your favorite bands

[1985 kenworth]

hey double d i'm finally getting my parts in i need to finish these builds so as fast as i get them .faster i can get them done although it seems like forever i have been looking at these unfinished projects

[Supermario]

Another sweet looking ride man ! Keep it up and you won't bob tail to Clifford next year, you'll need a trailer for all the sweet rigs .... By the way, I'm ready for your b train dude. Bring it on! . I can do it

[Dreamweaver]

Fenders turned out hot Dwayne. Good job

[ryman]

Looks great. I tried to build an Optimus at one time but just never finished it now the cab is modified into something else I need to finish. I also cant wait to see the paint.

[DuelTruckDriver]

Hey that turning out really freakin sweet!! I love me some T.F.'s. I like the blue anodized hub nuts also good match for Optimus. >Marty<

[Stylin n profilin]

Hey Dwayne....I see a problem with the fenders...I don't have them...so if you send them back I'll send you a new set..I have to do that with a set also but with square taillights

[1985 kenworth]

no problem john...

[PROBUILDER1964]

the problem sometimes with bondo ...guys it can eat or screw up the plastic ! i like to use a two part "epoxy sculpt" you just mix equal parts of the putty together smear it on...and it even can be fine smoothed with water ! once it dries to a super rock hard finish...you can sand it out to what you want. It never shrinks or hurts the plastic your working with ! once you try it and see how it works...you will never use anything else ! Also that green putty can bleed through your paint and you will have a dark shadow there all the time !

[1985 kenworth]

where can you get this stuff from.i did use the green crap until some members here informed me about the shrinkage so i sanded about 95% of it off ,i didn't use that much anyway.how long does it take to dry?

[1985 kenworth]

here are some updates on optimus .the flared swept look has been done on the front fenders and the intake hose hole has been covered so it will have the proper peterbilt breathers on it