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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2014 16:00:01 GMT -7
Hi all, Doug and I were talking awhile ago about each of us building a Canepa Kenworth at the same time, and posting our individual progress in one topic, so this is the beginning of it smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f. so far, I managed to open the box and do some clean up on the body panels, I think this one is going to take me a little longer than my usual speedy month long build  . I really want to do it two-tone or stripes or something, but I have to put a lot of the body together to pull it off, and not sure how I am going to approach it yet, sorta have colors picked out, but that could change  . I think seeing as how I don't know how the paint job is going to work out, i'm going to break my habit of doing the body first, and start on the motor/frame and let my mind wander until I figure out the paint job [i'll probably get the cab/hood cleaned up and in primer anyway]. also, if any of you have the Canepa kit, or the T600A kit, and want to join in, jump on in  stay tuned for updates.......... the kit,  |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Mar 11, 2014 17:07:34 GMT -7
Hey tbill I'm down for this as long as there's no time limit I mean not to take forever but I have other builds I'm doing also . I have the Canepa kit but it will take a couple of days or so to find it , I got it off a friend a few years ago and I think he started working on it don't know how much he done , I'll let you know |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2014 18:23:47 GMT -7
heck ya! the more the merrier and don't worry about time frame, you guys know I am molasses building these things |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Mar 11, 2014 18:27:55 GMT -7
Very cool I'll get it dug out and begin |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2014 0:09:59 GMT -7
Hey guys, Just like Tbill said, I will be building one as well, I will take things a bit slower on this one so you I can stay at pace with you guys. I actually started a day ago and I have somewhat completed of the chassis minus the engine in it. I will take some pictures in the morning to show you guys what I have, I have also assembled the cab as well. I just need to the painting on that so that will take sometime. Can't wait to see what we as a group have made. I'm still not sure what color I'm going to be doing mine.I will leave that as a surprise  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2014 16:01:08 GMT -7
and so it starts I started on the body parts and decided on my colors, not sure if it's going to come out like I picture it, but we will see. the cab itself cleaned up pretty quickly, as did the hood. the sleeper on the other hand is gonna take some time, but here is where I am so far,    those seems were horrid, so out came the putty.. cab/main color,    hood in second color, have to work it a bit more paint-wise, then mask it and do the main color,   stay tuned............... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2014 18:40:25 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2014 18:49:09 GMT -7
Shiny!!
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Mar 15, 2014 18:28:08 GMT -7
Cool!
I have the T600A that I have had for several years and never started. If this can be a verrrry slow build, maybe I will jump in on the festivities. Been wanting to do a big truck build.
Like what you've done so far Bill. Looking good.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 6:58:25 GMT -7
Skip, I average about a month to build one of these things, so quick it ain't if you have one, break it out and get started on it. the more involved, the cooler it is. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2014 16:02:12 GMT -7
well, making slow progress. frame is together and in black primer waiting for semi-gloss black, motor is half together waiting for primer, and sleeper is built and going thru rounds of sanding/putty/primer/sanding/ repeat process until insane. I have one side of the sleeper almost smoothed out, have a couple small gaps still to even out, but it's getting there. after the way the cab and hood turned out, I thought, heck, i'm gonna really get this one done in less than a month......then I started on the sleeper..............
anyone else making any progress?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2014 22:40:34 GMT -7
this is cool. A KW meet..
Cant wait to see what you guys build.
Bill looking good.
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Mar 21, 2014 8:23:24 GMT -7
Still have to dig my T600 out of the pile. Can't see it right now, but I know it is in there, three back and on the bottom of a pile five feet tall. I'll get it out this weekend.
If you guys don't hear from me by Monday, I'm buried in an avalanche of styrene.
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Post by jbailey on Mar 21, 2014 9:56:05 GMT -7
Skip, that wouldn't be a horrible way to go out lol. I built one of these many years ago (about 20 when I was 9 lol). I got the kit from my grandpa that worked for ertl in Dyersville Iowa event amt and ertl were still one. Its a very cool kit and I wish I still had it.
Tbill yours is looking great and I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 17:04:45 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 19:50:12 GMT -7
Hey Guys
Sorry for the delay in my picture, was missing the camera cord. When you guys get to your interior cab can you guys post how you places your seats? A little confused on those.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Mar 25, 2014 20:35:56 GMT -7
Got started on mine will post pics soon |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 5:12:16 GMT -7
i'll look at the seat situation tonight and see if i can shed some light on it for you. i know the passenger side seat is goofy looking, it's the same set up as the kw i just completed.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 15:56:52 GMT -7
pretty much get them as tight as you can in their 'corners' of the cab interior tub.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 20:17:32 GMT -7
what about those two seats? Do I just need to pick one for the passenger seat? I thought you had ot put those two together
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 22:34:06 GMT -7
tbill it's looking good
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 4:59:03 GMT -7
Doug, the one that looks padded with the pattern is the drivers seat, the other 'two' seats glue to one another. one part is the bottom riser, and the other part is the actual seat.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 11:48:10 GMT -7
thats what i thought, but still they don't seem to fit with each other to be honest with you. can you take a picture of it when you glue them? Just need a bit o help with it
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 12:55:34 GMT -7
ya, they don't fit, lol, just get it so it looks it's best and glue em together. they are a horrible fit.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 14:49:25 GMT -7
lol Phew! I thought I was going crazy for a second lol
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Mar 27, 2014 19:02:59 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 20:15:10 GMT -7
Doug, ya, it wasn't you, seats are kind of sketchy Paul, looks pretty good, BUT, looks like you have a magic CB, the mic cord is defying gravity |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 20:28:34 GMT -7
Nice job on the interior. Msni only wish I was that good when it comes to detail like you did.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Mar 27, 2014 20:48:55 GMT -7
Thank you tbill and Doug words appreciated tbill actually there's a little hook on the dash so the cord won't get caught up in the way of the shifter a lot of truckers around here do that |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2014 5:43:48 GMT -7
ahhh, never gave that a thought......makes complete sense now |
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. I really want to do it two-tone or stripes or something, but I have to put a lot of the body together to pull it off, and not sure how I am going to approach it yet, sorta have colors picked out, but that could change 
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