AMT Kenworth W-925 with livestock van

[02fusoFG]

The theme of this build is a farm truck that is nearing the end of it's service life and is no longer loved by the hired help.
It is spring and the ground is muddy.

I am satisfied with how the wooden sliding door and the "rusted" exhaust turned out, especially because the techniques used were a "first time" experience for me.
The hood decals were a disaster and broke instantly while trying to get them in place, so I ended up having to paint the body stripes.  
      

 

Edited April 21, 2023 by 02fusoFG

[02fusoFG]

The KW-925 is nearing the finish line.  
5th wheel grease is Tamiya gray putty applied with a toothpick and then painted 50:50 X-1 black and X-9 brown.

Not sure how to make the trailer air line hang "naturally".   I want to keep this kit "stock".

A bit of texture for gravel and mud splash was done with flocking and paint.

[02fusoFG]

7'6"   1/24 scale  "Mike Barrington"  had to have shoulder surgery (both), lose 50lbs from his back side, and both feet amputated in order to fit inside.
I was feeling miffed, so it was done without anesthesia. 

 

[vincen47]

Looks really good. I like the weathering you’ve done.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I like it! 

[02fusoFG]

The air lines were quite problematic because they are Super Glue resistant.  I tried to make them more pliable with a hair-dryer.


Holes were drilled into the trailer to simulate a hook-up.







Going to call this one done and move to the "showroom".   Might add a few pics once I've finished a backdrop.

 

Edited May 9, 2023 by 02fusoFG

[Johnny M]

WOW -- just brilliant!

Congrats!

Johnny

[Gary Chase]

Really nice detailed build. 

[Eric]

Those mud flaps look like they've been driving through cow pies.

Great job 

I've used hobby lobby craft wire inserted into the air hose to allow you to bent and shape it the way you want with that said yours look great