Kenworth 850 Off Highway

[RCP57]

Thanks a lot as always guys. Cameron, I made the wheels and if you look back a little ways you will see how I did it...Nothing too fancy but somewhat time consuming. I'm kind of in a weird place right now as I have completed everything that I had planned and then some on this truck. I have a couple of small projects on the go but really don't know what I want to do next. I guess I will have to start something new soon or I might wear out the 850 driving it around!

[Mojave450rider]

This insane most awesome rig belongs in a museum! I dont have any words to justify the amazing craftsmanship...I am blown away!

[straightpipejakebrake]

Amazing truck! Love the plumbing on the frame with the hoses and the over all attention to detail. But I can't wait to see it on some "mountain roads"...great job though!

[steamer]

Well Reg, one thing for sure we all know now how big the Kenworth is. The Volvo is going to be able to load that out with one bucket full. Are you making a screw drive or hydraulic for it.
Rob

[RCP57]

Oh come on, the Kenworth is just a tiny bit bigger. Judging by loading Jason's Autocar it will take about two scoops from the Volvo and it will be full! I'm thinking screwdrives but I haven't got that far just yet. I will do a build thread down the road for the KH.

Oh, Thanks for the email earlier Rob! Nice!

[sparkycuda]

Reg, I have really enjoyed watching this truck come to life - and then to second life when the flatbed trailer was added! All the details, the craftsmanship, and the immenseness! Just an outstanding model.

Ken

[Lil Giants]

Well Now, that does put things into perspective as to just how big your KW is!

How tall is the KW at it's highest point?

Perhaps a side dump or belly dump for this beast could be next.

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by sparkycuda

Reg, I have really enjoyed watching this truck come to life - and then to second life when the flatbed trailer was added! All the details, the craftsmanship, and the immenseness! Just an outstanding model.

Ken

Thanks very much Ken, Your Payhauler build was and still is a good motivator for me to keep with the details. Sure would be great to see an update on it soon...

Originally Posted by Lil Giants

Well Now, that does put things into perspective as to just how big your KW is!

How tall is the KW at it's highest point?

Perhaps a side dump or belly dump for this beast could be next.

It is a big truck! I think it is about 13" to the top of the water tank. If I had built the truck with the pre-loader style setup using a fifth wheel hitch then I would consider building a belly dump like those ore trailers. I think I will call it good with this truck for now but plan on adding a little more detail to the interior and lighting up the clearance lights this winter. Right now my benches are full of other projects.

Reg

[smart racer]

Reg...happy to see/hear Mike helped out on the KH hunt...did you fab up the dump box? - Steve

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by smart racer

Reg...happy to see/hear Mike helped out on the KH hunt...did you fab up the dump box? - Steve

Yeah it worked out good for me to get a hold of Mikes truck. I was kinda impatient and was able to get Jason to persuade Mike to sell it. Hopefully in the near future I will stop by and have a BS with you Steve and thanks a lot for your time on the phone.

Yes I made the box. Still working on some details and then I will show everyone what I have really been up to!

Reg

[Espeefan]

Reg, you've done it again. Your trailer turned out awesome, and your twist throttle sound maker thing a ma bobber is probably the most convincing 2 stroke diesel simulator I've heard yet. That's really cool. Who would have thought? Thanks for the explanation on the turntable and trailer's lack of a 5th wheel pin. It makes perfect sense to me now.

[RCP57]

Thanks a lot Nate. Yes the sound thingy worked out pretty good! I wish I could get some shifts and air brake noise thrown in there but it sounds fairly authentic as far as the engine sound is concerned so I won't complain.

What have you been up to? Seems like you were missing for a while.

[doodlebug]

Hey Reg, found a new project idea
Think Big, Green, and 12 cylinders! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97r0NXNT8LA 82-80 Terex Dozer.
Cheer's, Neil.

[RCP57]

Haha! Yes I have been twisting my brain between a D8k and a TC12. I want to do the Cat but I really like HiLite green!

I did a little size comparison today...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znDk6...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Reg

[RCP57]

One more update for the big Kenworth...

I bought some 3mm battery operated Xmas lights pretty cheap at a store a week ago. They aren't LED but I have to admit that in some situations I prefer the old school lights better anyway. While I was lighting the clearance lights up I also added the head and marker lights onto the same pico switch. Now all the lights can be switched off via remote...All of the lights are running off of a 6v BEC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro-Mj...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98LbL...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A





Thanks for looking!

[Espeefan]

Atta boy! Love the lights. I agree, in some cases the old fashion incandescent bulbs work and look better. Plus no resistors needed, if the voltage rating matches your battery pack. The warm white LEDs do, however, simulate the warm look of a white incandescent better then a cool white LED.

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Atta boy! Love the lights. I agree, in some cases the old fashion incandescent bulbs work and look better. Plus no resistors needed, if the voltage rating matches your battery pack. The warm white LEDs do, however, simulate the warm look of a white incandescent better then a cool white LED.

Thanks Nate. Now I need to change out those cool-white LED's in the headlights as they don't look very 70's vintage!

[Espeefan]

Could be the owner did a H.I.D. retro-fit!

[DADSGARAGE]

NICE!!! Funny how the "details" add so much....

SO.....have you starting building the shovel yet or what....??
(Back at ya.....)

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by DADSGARAGE

NICE!!! Funny how the "details" add so much....

SO.....have you starting building the shovel yet or what....??
(Back at ya.....)

Haha! No, I have something else in mind at the moment...