Kenworth W900L (daycab)

[Snochaser]

Well here goes my attempt at a 900L. I've been gathering parts for quite some time and doing a little work here and there for the past month or two. Still gathering parts as I go. If I can't do the body work any justice at least it will be a good showcase for the vendors parts. I am not doing everything to scale, just to what I can figure with my eye and pictures. I do plan on installing lights for the first time on this truck too.

So.. I extended the cab






Made my own personal rear window



Made a mold for the hood so I could make it one piece



heated the styrene in the oven (first to 300 then up to 350 to tighten up to the form) then trimmed it up





filler/massage/filler/massage





Used Troy's technique for shaping the fenders




Still a long ways to go but feeling pretty good about my progress.

Ben

[Kaf343]

Looking Ben, nice job on the hood form. Innovative approach. Can't wait to see more.

[Radio Control Trucker]

Just remember, in replicas – measurements are good, but what looks pleasing to the eye is of much more importance.

Your truck is looking really good.

We will all be watching with anticipation as your work progresses.

- RCT

[dirthalr]

I like the custom rear window. And the hood is cool. Plus being a KW build always peaks my interest. Looking good.

[JDH429]

Wow! i was really leaning towards a 900b on my next build but how can you argue with the big "L". Very cool.

[Espeefan]

Really nice work, Ben. Your hood, fenders, and cab modifications turned out great! Looks like a very good start to a W900L.

[Snochaser]

Thanks guys.

[woodhog]

I like it as well ,like the personal fire fighter tribute

[Goose19]

this is looking like the start of one of the nicest 900L's ive seen, keep it up. the back window is real cool, betcha had fun carving that out

[rockNmayhem]

This build is definitely starting out on the right track. As everyone else is saying I'm diggin the back panel cutout.

Tyler

[ihbuilder]

looks good so far Ben , I think I'm going to give that king cab another shot seein what you did now,doesn't look to bad . oh nice parts

[404]

I like where this is going so far, of course it is impossible to make a rig look bad with those wheels on it

[Snochaser]

Thanks guys I appreciate the comments.

Sandcraft - I'm not sure I understand what you are talking about..

Ben

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by Snochaser

Thanks guys I appreciate the comments.

Sandcraft - I'm not sure I understand what you are talking about..

Ben

Ben the truck is looking great so far.

Sandcraft is saying put an arched backer piece on the inside of the fender where you made all the cuts to reinforce the fender.

Travis

[Bigrigger]

Sweet looking truck Snochaser! I like the idea of using an oven to heat styrene to fit a mold. Great progress.

[Snochaser]

Originally Posted by fhhhstix

Ben the truck is looking great so far.

Sandcraft is saying put an arched backer piece on the inside of the fender where you made all the cuts to reinforce the fender.

Travis

Oh...I'd did do that, now I'm gonna build them up with Evercoat.

Thanks Travis.

Ben

[dabears]

Ben its looking great! I love that rear window!!!! Cant wait to see some more!

[Snochaser]

Well haven't done a whole lot with the cab, I did however cut the entire nose off cause I didn't like the angle. I thought it needed more downward slope, so I have reattached it now and I'm fill'n and sand'n.

Ben

[onestepbehind]

that is great work on the back window. bad a**

[DieselKid]

This is sweet! Amazing progress so far! Keep up the good work Ben!

-Alex