Kenworth T800

[skl1cent]

here is another of my challenges going good so far
having fun, I like to switch it up from time to time that's what keeps it exciting keep my motors running full steam ahead

[Bigrigger]

Amazing Silvio! I love this truck! Good progress so far! What did you use to fill the gap on the rear panel? Can't wait for more!

[Cossett]

Hi Skl1cent, This should be another good build from you as usual but you have to ditch that king grill other wise I hate to say it but it will look like one of Joe's trucks there been a few T800's made on here that you can see how to build one or maybe someone might be kind enough to build a grill for you cause I'd hate to see all that hard work done and someone says is that one of J***, Just a thought

Cheer Tracy

[fhhhstix]

Here are some pic's of the one I built and as for the grill when I converted it to 1/14 from measurements off the 1:1 the hood ended up being 3in wide about 1/2in narrower than the king grill. Mine is just made of styrene covered in monokote chrome.







I hope this helps.

Travis

[skl1cent]

Hey Trucker! its actually the back of the sleeper you know the little dooor that goes on there to hide the electronics? I cut that down n put it back there it will work with the clips n everything I will show u once more progress done

Cossett, LOL i know I wanted to do regular t800 but I think the owner of this cab has a metal grill that he wants to use and its the same size as the king hauler one so I guess thats why its this way hahahah I would do it my way but this is what was requested

I dont have the metal grill on hand but it mounts exactly and same size as the king hauler one, so thats the reason, if it was up to me, I would do my style grill

these are the ones I do personaly







so yep just following what was ordered there no connection to joe... lol no thanks my cabs are on the next level

[fhhhstix]

Sounds like you are on the right track then Silvio keep it up.

Travis

[roadranger]

Hey! I know that truck!! lol !

Looking good Silvio!

And I like the grill - even if it looks like one of Joe's.
He doesn't hold a patent on it ...

Are you going to attempt the rear cab extension?
THEN it won't look so much like a Joe build...

[skl1cent]

hahah yea im gonna attempt that gonna cut the back off n try

[skl1cent]

extended cab look now taking shape

[rcman]

looking good so far. I wish i had time money and most of all the skill to scratch build heheh maybe some day i will grow some and try it hehehe

[skl1cent]

hehehhe I say man, if you like it and you want it. go for it!!! nothing to loose, buy yourself a cabby and cut it up and try to make something easy out of it to start and then you will get better and better as you go trust me

[skl1cent]

btw guys I need your opinions im trying to program this sounds for a sound kit what do ya think so far?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9zuh8bOo5k

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That is great sounding..Very nice work you could be very busy with these..

[skl1cent]

thanks man

[skl1cent]

update

[skl1cent]

cab work all complete now i just need to patch up upper roof area in the back, put a little putty on everything to make it 1 piece, n all done also have to make a bug deflector somehow lol

[russisloud]

that one didn't take you long

[roadranger]

He's not done yet... LOTS of sanding left to do!
But it IS looking good!

[skl1cent]

yup yup once the putty is on, time to sand the crap out of it LOL smooth it all out its gonna be 1 heck of a nice trucky tho, I cant wait to see this all finished up painted n on its rails n everything

[skl1cent]

hmmm! that should pretty complex, I may be able to get it done in metal like 1 flat shape and then just bend the ears and have 2 little screw holes on each side