Kenworth W900 Semi Tractor Caterpillar 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review Revell 07659

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    The imposing Kenworth W-900 has everything that long-haul truckers need to get the job done. This impressive Kenworth design sports a dual sleeper capped with an aerodynamic roof line which tells everyone who sees it that it is a road machine without equal. Features
    Hood tilts forward to show detailed turbocharged six cylinder diesel engine.Chrome plated simulated alloy wheels, dual exhaust stacks, roof mounted horns and mirrors with antennas.Decals with optional stripes or custom graphics, Kenworth markings and license plates.Molded in white and clear with chrome plated parts and soft black tires.231 Parts.
    The Kenworth W900 is a model line of conventional-cab trucks produced by the American truck manufacturer Kenworth. In continuous production since 1961, the W900 is among the longest-running nameplates in American automotive history. The "W" in W900 denotes Worthington, one of the two founders of Kenworth.[1]Produced exclusively as Class 8 truck, the W900 is offered in multiple configurations. Alongside several semitractor layouts, the W900 is also produced as a rigid truck. During much of its production, the W900 has been popular among owner-operators. Along with the Peterbilt 359/379/389, the W900 is a popular basis for truck customization, including additional chrome trim, wheels, custom paint, and additional lighting.In 2018, Kenworth introduced the W990 as a flagship model line[2]; as of 2019, the W900 continues production.
    In 1956, Kenworth introduced the 900-series conventional-cab truck, replacing the 500-series introduced in 1939. As with its predecessor, the 900-series shared the chassis of the Kenworth cabover, replacing the "Bullnose" Kenworth COE with the Kenworth K900. As before, a side-opening "butterfly" hood was standard, but a forward tilting fiberglass hood became an option for the first time.In 1961, Kenworth introduced the W900 conventional as the replacement for the 900-series. As part of several major design changes, the cab was completely redesigned, raising the height of the cab roof and windows and mounting the two windshield panes together. To better allow for engine cooling, the radiator was widened slightly, with the tilting hood made standard. While the headlights remained fender-mounted, the housings were faired into the fenders.Model overview[edit]
    In production for over 57 years, the Kenworth W900 has been produced in three basic generations: the "narrow-hood" W900 (1961-1966) and the "wide-hood" W900A (1967-1982) and W900B (1982-present). Currently (as of 2018) there are three versions of the W900B sold. Alongside the standard W900B, there is the extended-hood W900L (introduced in 1989) and the sloped-hood W900S (introduced in 1987); the W900S is similar to the T800, except for its set-forward front axle.W900 (1961-1966)[edit]In contrast to the 900-series and 500-series Kenworth conventionals, the cab introduced "bulkhead-style" doors (with full-length hinges). In another change, the roof panel was changed from metal to fiberglass. While functionally different, the W900 retained the wide-style vent windows, with door handles mounted below the windows.W900A (1967-1982)[edit]In 1967, the W900 underwent its first major change and was renamed the W900A. To accommodate larger diesel engines, the hood was widened several inches to further increase radiator size. For 1972, the doors of the W900 were changed, with the model adapting larger windows, narrower vent windows; for ease of use, the door handles were re-positioned to the bottom of the doors and changed from a lever-style to a pull-style configuration. In 1973, the Kenworth badging was changed, with a redesigned grille emblem and hood badging. And in 1974, A new 60" flattop double sleeper was available as a factory optionIn 1976, Kenworth introduced the Aerodyne sleeper cab for the W900A. Distinguished by its twin skylight windows, Aerodyne was the first factory-produced sleeper cab with a raised roof.After the 1982 introduction of the W900B, the W900 continued production in Mexico (Kenmex), adopting the latter model's rectangular headlamps.W900B (1982-present)[edit]During 1982, Kenworth introduced the W900B as a replacement for the W900A. While largely distinguished by its introduction of rectangular headlamps (though round headlamps initially remained an option), the W900B underwent further modification. To further accommodate increased engine cooling, the hoodline was raised, requiring the cab to be mounted higher on the frame.Since the introduction of the W900B, Kenworth has introduced two variants of the W900. In 1987, the W900S was introduced, adopting the sloped hood of the T800. In 1990, the W900L was introduced as a longer version, extending the BBC from 120 to 130 inches.
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  • @jerrykinnin7941
    @jerrykinnin7941 Před 4 lety +6

    V8 cats for the road tractors back in the day were painted white. The I6 cats were CAT yellow.
    KWs are great trucks.

    • @philipjohnson986
      @philipjohnson986 Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed Caterpillar never made a v6 that I know of looks like a D3408 to me

  • @mrclarke5200
    @mrclarke5200 Před 4 lety +6

    I can see building this kit as the snowman's truck from smokey and the bandit

    • @dennycelestinohybridspecies
      @dennycelestinohybridspecies Před 5 měsíci +1

      I think I might get this kit to pose as my Snowman Bandit #2 tractor, and maybe use the sleeper leftover from the A M T kit that just wasn't easy to put together. And when I did get most of it together, it seemed like it was just a bad kit or it came from a bad mold with holes and pins that were barely there, and a lot of twisted parts where I had to do a lot of fabricating and work. By the time I got it to a frame and chassis with wheels, it was just so dilapidated it started to just come apart. I have the aerodyne version of this kit but it's a one piece cabin sleeper i'll use that for another build probably like a flatbed tractor since I got resin kit tool boxes and chains and stuff tie downs. I already like how this kit looks with great molded pieces similar to the aerodyne kenworth I got but a heck of a lot more detail for sure! It's a lot cleaner is the best way I can describe it, whereas the AMT kit I ended up accidentally cutting parts because you couldn't tell where the mold ended or start it. Already got the rear end tandems built for the trailer, and I really wanted a tractor to be ready to put underneath it and this looks like a killer kit.

    • @dennycelestinohybridspecies
      @dennycelestinohybridspecies Před 5 měsíci +1

      I just saw your comment as I just added mine. I got everything, the decal kit is almost 50 Bucks alone, the trailer I think was like 30 and I already built the rear end tires everything's together I'm gonna put a wooden floor down I got out of balsa wood, and I'm gonna do a diorama of the Bandit driving the Trans Am out of the trailer. I already got the Bandit 1# Trans Am as well, but that AMT Kenworth kit wasn't so great at least it wasn't for me. Me and my dad built a similar AMT kit when I was a kid, it was shown as the Movin' On tractor but we just painted it up custom for ourselves but I remember a funny conversation where my dad kept saying it was a double sleeper or a sit in sleeper, and I thought remembered it as not, until I saw reruns like in 2017 four years after my dad passed on. It made me giggle at the same time a little sad saying yep dad was right he was a trucker and I was a trucker and that show and then Smokey and the Bandit really changed our model building as well as our trucking lives. I would DEFINITELY build Sonny Pruitt's Kenworth with this kit for SURE!!!

  • @Merylstreep1949
    @Merylstreep1949 Před 4 lety +9

    Another great build! Sometimes I have to watch your videos twice because they are so relaxing, I sometimes nod off for a few minutes, but much needed relaxation 👍👍👍😺

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @bobpaulino4714
    @bobpaulino4714 Před 2 lety

    Love the builds and reviews.
    Honor grad from an auto and diesel technology program.
    One of our instructors ('79 thru '81) stressed that motors had windings, and engines had cylinders.
    Charlie Mike ---
    Paccar's 379'd and W 9's have been favorites. Have had the privilege of working in several class 8 assembly plants in my travels.
    Also really like most of the early workhorses, railroad locomotives, aircraft, construction equipment, Lakers, and salties.
    New stuff just can't begin to compare in any arena.

  • @glennhales617
    @glennhales617 Před 4 lety +12

    Kraco in tje dashboard, I love it. Had one of those myself. Good to hear a term from the good old days. Life was simpler. Hanging out, building models and listening to some real, good music. Thanks for the flashback and the great videos. Keep up the good work.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

    • @michaelmaciejewicz7534
      @michaelmaciejewicz7534 Před 3 lety

      My good music is the 70-90 R+B
      All music is good though

  • @truckerray7533
    @truckerray7533 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice job. I had one purty much just like it back in the 80's, but came with the Kenworth aerodyne sleeper. Hood cab & sleeper were molded in metallic silver & came with orange decal stripes to put on the side. It also came with the V-8 mechanical air to air Caterpillar diesel engine. i painted every single detail imaginable on my KW, including all interior detail . Left all the chrome parts chrome. I didnt see a chrome deck plate behinde the sleeper, nor did i see a "pogo stick" to hang up the trailer air lines & the trailer ligh power cord. Overall, a very nice job on this kit. I love REVEL kits because their attention to detail on every single part, no matter the size, is extremely detailed. Whats even better than the kits is driving the real thing. . . .10-4! Take care & God bless.

  • @dougmulle2627
    @dougmulle2627 Před rokem

    I just found this kit in my garage, still in the wrapper. Now i can't wait to build my first big rig!

  • @kevindouglasjackson
    @kevindouglasjackson Před 4 lety +3

    Love the Bob Ross reference, met the man in person. Nicest person I've ever met. Great build, I'll have to get this one.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @richardbarclay9307
    @richardbarclay9307 Před 4 lety +1

    The engine turned out awesome! And I love your weathering on the cattle trailer. You gave me a few things to try. Keep up the awesome work!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @teddyjones8027
    @teddyjones8027 Před 4 lety +1

    Superb job !!!! Thank you for sharing your builds, it's 1 of the only things keeping some of us sane during these trying times. Everyone keep yourself, family, and friends safe and healthy. Keep building and the most important part is HAVE FUN !!!!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @jeffyoung2890
    @jeffyoung2890 Před 4 lety

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! Nice colors, great finished build.
    Was looking forward to this one especially! Thanks as always Chris.
    See you in the next video!!!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @Marty43936
    @Marty43936 Před 4 lety

    This reminds me of the model big rig my brother Built for me, I would detail later. The kit was the International Harvester 4070 C.O.E (Cab Over Engine) made by Ertl! The frame, axels, driveshafts, and transmission were molded in black, and the rest of the truck (including the Detroit diesel engine) were molded in red! The radiator, and hoses also molded in black!

  • @ianmunslow5675
    @ianmunslow5675 Před 4 lety

    Built the AMT W900 a few years ago and this looks like it goes together a lot better , great build Chris

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @moparguy1000
    @moparguy1000 Před 4 lety

    You always do fine work & telling what paints you use is really helpful. You no doubt inspire others to do better modeling & to not worry about what others think of their work

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thank you, and thanks for coming along for the fun!

  • @eclipsehorse8693
    @eclipsehorse8693 Před 4 lety +3

    very nice kit! Reminds me of the earlier Revell big rig kits they had out, the Peterbilt 359 conventional, and the Kenworth 900 sleeper. Both kits, older snap fit molds, built up wonderfully and look the part- Im kind of into big rigs now, I have a White singe drive cabover from AMT that's in the build list. Loving all the tiny tiny details in this, defiantely worth a skill 5 rate!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @michaelcooke2559
    @michaelcooke2559 Před 4 lety

    Another great build video. Keep them coming. The list of kits I want to build keeps getting longer thanks to your videos.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @jsteel8288
    @jsteel8288 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks to you, I went out and bought my first car kit a few months ago: an AMT '69 Plymouth GTX convertible. With the lockdown, I've really got stuck into building it, using products that you recommend, including the Rustoleum paints, silver (and gold) Sharpies and the Molotow Chrome pens. A couple of days ago, I used the Rustoleum Flat Gray Primer on the GTX's bodywork, and have just finished spraying a top coat of Rustoleum's Colonial Red: to say the least - wow! The Colonial Red has covered extremely well, without obscuring fine detail and is looking spectacular, with a deep gloss, maroon finish. Once I mask and paint the sills black, and complete the brightwork I am going to have one swe-e-eet model. Thanks for the inspiration...you've hooked me.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @eamonnhaddon5105
    @eamonnhaddon5105 Před 4 lety

    Going down the highway doing 55. What a rig what a finish again you excelled.
    Ps first line and a bit bring back happy memories in front of the b&w TV watching Cannonball😀

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks and thanks for watching the channel!

  • @munchkinmodelingman72GAM2

    the man, the myth, the master....Bob Ross .great work on this rig. funny you building this just as we're kicking off the 2020 Big Rig group build .

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @jamesm.5949
    @jamesm.5949 Před 2 lety +1

    I recently saw this same kit in our local HobbyTown USA store and considered buying it to make a replica of Sonny Pruitt's truck, from the old TV show called Movin' On. This kit would actually be more accurate than the model kit that used to be available that was actually supposed to be the Movin' On truck. That kit had a smaller sleeper, different front bumper, and I think a few other discrepancies.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 2 lety

      Enjoy your build up!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for keeping the videos flowing during difficult times..

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @DavidRLentz
    @DavidRLentz Před 2 lety

    Yet again, Chris, an excellent build and an enjoyable viewing.

  • @maccustoms2295
    @maccustoms2295 Před 4 lety +1

    Love the decals. Great build also glad to see your safe.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @jmhub1979
    @jmhub1979 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful Chris! Looks like something you'de see in Smokey and the Bandit.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @sonnyd.6777
    @sonnyd.6777 Před 4 lety +1

    Great build!! What a way to honour the frontliner truck drivers!!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @undraftedplayer
    @undraftedplayer Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing. Awesome and Great job ! I would love to build this kit, but i am a rookie in this hobby and for this moment i build the Revell Easy kits (level 2) ; next step for me : building some 3 level kits. All the Best. Stay safe to everyones and stay at home.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Buy it as motivation for when you develop the skills. ;)

  • @bobrobinson2587
    @bobrobinson2587 Před 4 lety

    Awesome build Chis. Keep them big rigs coming.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks and thanks for watching the channel!

  • @charlesmcclure5994
    @charlesmcclure5994 Před 4 lety

    All it's needs is one of those big aluminum wings on top of the sleeper great build Chris love it 😃👍👍👍

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @ladyknieval
    @ladyknieval Před 2 lety

    I have one in my stash, but have had since 1995! It is the '92 kit, basically the same as this kit, just molded in blue and different decals. My decals are toast completely, so will be doing something custom.

  • @JohnJohnson-qg2ub
    @JohnJohnson-qg2ub Před 4 lety

    What a beast Chris... Will look nice hauling that car carrier too. Thanks for sharing buddy....

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @bobdavis874
    @bobdavis874 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful job f9r a non truck guy definitely needs air lines and trailer cord out back blueand red for air and black or yellow for the power cord very nice, id love to see your paint collection, really made me smile when you pulled out the rustoleum.

  • @19JohnnyJ68
    @19JohnnyJ68 Před 4 lety

    still pounding out the great looking kits sir !! keep em coming , i love em ,,,

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 4 lety +1

    💘 the custom decals too!!

  • @dennycelestinohybridspecies
    @dennycelestinohybridspecies Před 5 měsíci +1

    I think I might get this kit to pose as my Snowman Bandit #2 tractor, and maybe use the sleeper leftover from the A M T kit that just wasn't easy to put together. And when I did get most of it together, it seemed like it was just a bad kit or it came from a bad mold with holes and pins that were barely there, and a lot of twisted parts where I had to do a lot of fabricating and work. By the time I got it to a frame and chassis with wheels, it was just so dilapidated it started to just come apart. I have the aerodyne version of this kit but it's a one piece cabin sleeper i'll use that for another build probably like a flatbed tractor since I got resin kit tool boxes and chains and stuff tie downs. I already like how this kit looks with great molded pieces similar to the aerodyne kenworth I got but a heck of a lot more detail for sure! It's a lot cleaner is the best way I can describe it, whereas the AMT kit I ended up accidentally cutting parts because you couldn't tell where the mold ended or start it. Already got the rear end tandems built for the trailer, and I really wanted a tractor to be ready to put underneath it and this looks like a killer kit.

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 4 lety +1

    💘 all of the chrome!!

  • @cygnusx10
    @cygnusx10 Před 4 lety

    What a great build. That engine looks sweet. Great vid, thanks for sharing.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @rwaudby8724
    @rwaudby8724 Před 4 lety

    Nice job. I like your choice of doing the box art. I am ordering one.
    Thanks for doing what you do. I hope it inspires more people to build the hobby.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @maccustoms2295
    @maccustoms2295 Před 4 lety

    Great choice of decal placement. Huge Bob Ross fan here as well.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @benbowles1014
    @benbowles1014 Před 4 lety

    Nice job,Chris! It came up beautifully!👍

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @aries-3536
    @aries-3536 Před 2 lety

    Superb as always Sir.
    Rivet Counters, you like them as much as I do LOL.
    A pleasure to watch you work.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 2 lety

      Glad you like them!

  • @exptodd
    @exptodd Před 3 lety

    Nice! So as many as you build, I imagine a huge collection!

    • @ronaldhuff635
      @ronaldhuff635 Před 3 lety +1

      Chris has/ had a video of his build room, he lives back east and his house has a rather large basement

  • @1955mouse
    @1955mouse Před 4 lety +2

    nice build chris, I love these truck kits

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @ronaldhuff635
    @ronaldhuff635 Před 3 lety +1

    That is why my hobby room is bursting at the seams, and i am a top fan, youre doing reviews and ya gotta be quick about it, so ya crank em out, ya gotta do what ya gotta do, but i myself could spend 40 hours on that dashboard, it is just so crisp, and now with the net, you can look up how they actually were, ( i know you do that too, chris, as i write this, i have not watched this yet, but from the cover picture,this truck will be spectacular, i look forward to seeing the finished product,,

  • @andreweisenhart3326
    @andreweisenhart3326 Před 3 lety

    This has been one of many videos I’ve watched of yours and they’re amazing! I would be highly interested in a video of Tips n Tricks of how you make these look professional. Keep up the good work!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 3 lety +1

      Tips and tricks are sprinkled into almost every video, I do reviews, not classes, so I try to stick to the models themselves but have added more content into those videos through the years. Thanks!

  • @jimrutherford6926
    @jimrutherford6926 Před 4 lety

    Looks great!, thanks for your model builds.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @steveholmes5207
    @steveholmes5207 Před 4 lety

    I found this channel and subscribed love it and being from England we don't see many big rigs over here only at shows greetings from steve in England to you and all who watch 🇬🇧💓🇺🇲👍

  • @jamiehay4994
    @jamiehay4994 Před 4 lety

    who say,es you can,t teach a old dog new tricks , thank you for your tips ,man your fast but the outcome is great ,i,am just finishing my 1:350 enterprise refit kit after 7 months work. thanks again . old as dirt.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @thesketchydude1315
    @thesketchydude1315 Před 3 lety

    "the hardest part about model truck kits is the mirrors!" ...So I take it I'm the only one who suffers with AMT's Suspensions?...I mean just doing the White Western Star's rear set nearly made me ram my head through the wall lol (also the motor mounts...they needed a LOT of shaving and chopping to allow the engine to properly fit)
    great vid as always, and amazing results! (I need to pick this kit up myself in the future)

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for coming along for the ride!

  • @ronroberts2453
    @ronroberts2453 Před 4 lety

    Stunning truck build Chris!! Really nice kit!!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @robwalker5030
    @robwalker5030 Před 4 lety

    Nice still at the end with the hood open and detail to the engine. Great job 👍🏻

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

    • @robwalker5030
      @robwalker5030 Před 4 lety

      @@hpiguy Your welcome, look forward to the next build!

  • @krzi-o5619
    @krzi-o5619 Před 4 lety

    I really enjoy watching these videos , you killed this one . Very impressive.
    👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @denniscarnahan7670
    @denniscarnahan7670 Před 3 lety

    Love the big rigs. You do a great job with them.🚛👍

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 3 lety

      Glad you like them!

  • @australiantruckspotting8883

    Awesome build !!!

  • @jamman6
    @jamman6 Před 4 lety

    Engine looks killer! Awesome build!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @saltields7649
    @saltields7649 Před 3 lety

    I recently got that truck. I’ll be converting it to the Aerodyne and using some parts from the Australian version of this kit. I’ll also be using the Moebius 53’ refer trailer to go behind it. Maybe two of those trailers, not sure right now.

  • @jacobflores7621
    @jacobflores7621 Před 4 lety +4

    “She’s got a real nice chassis” 😂😂😂 I love it

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

    • @clementc8309
      @clementc8309 Před 3 lety

      Yes, nice kit, but the Revell mould defect was not corrected: the foot step shifted forward, partially under the air filter, and the bumper too advanced compared to the grille.

  • @zonegamma8197
    @zonegamma8197 Před 4 lety

    very cool model. I'm more interested in trucks lately

  • @jorasaveminiaturas
    @jorasaveminiaturas Před 4 lety

    you make this looks more easy you have great skills thanks for all the tips

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      You are so welcome!

  • @crazylady201162
    @crazylady201162 Před 4 lety

    turned out very nice as always

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @GnarfletheGarthok309
    @GnarfletheGarthok309 Před rokem

    Nice build! Can you do a video showing how you mount the chrome trim, mirrors, antenna etc...? Love you channel!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 4 lety +4

    One GORGEOUS vintage rig!!.. Doesn't this build remind you of Smokey And The Bandit??.. I can just see The Bandit or Snowman troddling down the interstate in this baby!!

    • @kyleh3615
      @kyleh3615 Před 4 lety +1

      I beleive its the same generation of the W900
      So yes, same truck

    • @tomcline5631
      @tomcline5631 Před 4 lety +1

      @@kyleh3615 this is probably a w900 L. The snowman's truck was a w900A a little different around the front of the fenders near the headlights but very similar. If you were going to replicate it,and couldn't find an A model,just make some little round indicater lights,red on the back Amber on the front instead of the square ones and glue em on the fender tops in the same location,maybe a little forward. Be close enough for govt work.

    • @devinrussell7182
      @devinrussell7182 Před 4 lety +1

      @@tomcline5631 AMT of Round 2 Models,has re-issued the 1970-1971 model year Kenworth W925A conventional kit in 1/25 scale;about a year ago.The kit comes with a decal sheet of the Watkins Motorfreight decals,but with some decal paper,an ink jet printer,and a rattle can of Testors decal seal,you can make the decals;to replicate the Kenworth W900A from Smoky And The Bandit.AMT's 1/25 scale W925A,is as close to the Kenworth W900A in Smoky And The Bandit you will ever get;the price of the kit is around $54.00 USD/MSRP,vs the re-issue of the Kenworth W900 flat top sleeper kit by Revell Germany;with the retail price of this kit going for around $65.00 USD/MSRP.

    • @RoadRunnergarage8570
      @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 4 lety

      I believe so too!!

  • @maddogmerv
    @maddogmerv Před 4 lety

    Great build! I really like your techniques i’ve picked up some good ideas.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @dennycelestinohybridspecies
    @dennycelestinohybridspecies Před 5 měsíci +1

    I really like this kit alot,BUT, I would have to cut that so-called curtain area off, to either make it a true walk in sit in sleeper, or make it a real functioning curtain. The way it seems that the walk in/sit in sleeper mounts it's a shame to not actually have it be functional and look more realistic. I definitely wanna get this kit maybe two like I said in a couple of other comments I would like to make a full on Sonny Pruitt Movin' On tractor, and I am curious to see if I could make this kit work as Bandit #2 Snowman's Kenworth and Smokey and the Bandit. I found a couple of part trees from the AMT kit W925 and spare interiors with the short back seats in the short interior for the crawl in Sleeper. The Kenworth W900 Aerodyne Tractor 1:25 Scale Revell #85-1507 -Model Kit is the aerodyne one I have, and now that I look at that kit, I believe I can do what I am mentioning to that kit with the AMT cab and small bunk, on the Revell Kit. I looked in the box and it already has a very short wheelbase and I never actually put the cab parts together from the AMT kit, so maybe I'll make a video and see if this conversion works maybe with a little bit of scrap styrene parts to make a cab brace. Thanks for what you do, this build inspired me to get these kits I haven't finished done when my arms are feeling better. I have rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative disk disease so bad I can barely do too much which includes playing guitar and working on my bicycle as well.

  • @valorieausen8240
    @valorieausen8240 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful as always Chris 👍

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @driver19601960
    @driver19601960 Před 4 lety +20

    Thing about the big rig models is they never put the stand for the pig tail and air lines on the back deck would be nice if they would include those parts

    • @jack002tuber
      @jack002tuber Před 4 lety +3

      I saw that too. I wonder how hard that would be to fabricate

    • @fredandkit
      @fredandkit Před 4 lety +4

      @@jack002tuber Hello, it would not be very hard to do just take a small rod and a small plate some thin hoses curled up and that is about it. Maybe make a tiny spring out of thin wire wrapped around a axel from a car kit with some thin wire to hold the hoses and attach it to the top of the shaft. About 1/16 thick would work. The hoses would go under the sleeper or under the cab.

    • @davidpayne4315
      @davidpayne4315 Před 4 lety +2

      I completely agree it really shouldn't be all that difficult

    • @tomcline5631
      @tomcline5631 Před 4 lety +3

      Trucks made much past the eighties don't have em. Calle hose-tenna (don't know why) most truckers called em pogo sticks. I've driven trucks from a1980 to a 2006 and never had one. Plus,when they break from vibrations,turning to sharp and snapping it off with the trailer,most guys just put those long hanger springs on the hoses
      A lot of the kits for older trucks come with them.

    • @JDsHouseofHobbies
      @JDsHouseofHobbies Před 4 lety

      @@tomcline5631 Yeah, I drive a 2015 Freightliner and it has a place on the back of the sleeper for the hoses and trailer cord.

  • @fredandkit
    @fredandkit Před 4 lety

    hello. Nice build. I would of had left all the chrome to make it more like the ones I have seen. That is my preference though. I like decked out trucks, Peterbuilt, Kenworths Mack ect. That is being a driver myself. I like your color choice White, that is the most popular color for trucks. I am so happy that you chose the KW for your first build. Looking forward to the next one. Can;'t wait. You sure put a smile on my face today. Thank you very much.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @nategoalbevazin1387
    @nategoalbevazin1387 Před 4 lety

    great video
    awesome details on the model too, looks like a fun build

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @tappercumbey
    @tappercumbey Před 4 lety

    Nice build. I just ordered this kit myself, a few days ago, so it’s a great primer to let me know what I’m getting into. I haven’t built a model since the 80s, when I was a teen, but I always loved the hobby. Sheltering in place has inspired me to get back into it. I’ve spent the last 27 years driving the full size versions of these things for a living, including many years spent in 4 different W900 KWs.
    My only critique (constructive, I hope) of your build is your choice in painting the stacks, wheels and tanks in the duller aluminum hue. The stacks on a W900 are usually stainless steel or chrome plated, but not aluminum, so they’re generally always “shiny,” unless the whole rig is dirty and dusty. Some customizers have powder-coated them black for an “outlaw” appearance, which would leave them looking flat or satiny.
    The tanks and wheels can look dull, as they’re made of aluminum and do get oxidized over time. Most drivers consider this to be an undesirable look and keep them polished to a mirror-like finish on the more customized owner/operator versions like the one you’ve built here. Many of them opt to paint the tanks body or frame colored to tie them into a certain look and avoid the labor involved in maintaining the polished look. Same with the rims, though most drivers tend to keep them polished, as opposed to painting them, and some rim manufacturers (Alcoa, for example) have developed a special “durabrite” coating that prevents the rims from getting dull and oxidized, and keeps them shiny with normal washing and rinsing.
    Please forgive me for this nitpicking, but you do some fantastic builds and I just wanted to give you the perspective of someone who’s dealt with these magnificent machines on an intimate and daily basis. I know from my own modeling experience, that accuracy to reality was always a goal in automotive builds.
    I can’t wait to see this coupled to the car-hauling trailer; truckers refer to those rigs as “parking lots.” It should look great on that tractor.

    • @northwexpress
      @northwexpress Před 5 měsíci

      3408 pulling cars, shouldn’t have many slow up hills. Tappercombey, you’re right about the chrome stacks. And Durabrite wheels, man they saved hours of polishing but didn’t show quite the high shine. The gullwing bumper by KW from about 1974 or 75 was, my estimation best design on the road. Yes, this is a VG model review and build video, thanks hpiguys!

  • @timburnette5914
    @timburnette5914 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome! Love it! Great content!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @larryshamlin7573
    @larryshamlin7573 Před 3 lety +1

    I've done 2 versions of the kit,that one is different from what I have purchased,that has to be a new model kit.Mine was very easy to build and almost all parts snapped into place.Had lighting express decals.

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 4 lety

    Clever idea to prep the tires...

  • @didierlebrun8028
    @didierlebrun8028 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for your great job and all explains. I try same with bandit and his truck.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @maryfiltz800
    @maryfiltz800 Před 4 lety

    Really a pretty truck - if you can call trucks pretty. Very nice build, as always. Thanks.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 4 lety

    Very well detailed Cat engine...

  • @jrodslotcars5278
    @jrodslotcars5278 Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome video keep it up 👍👍.

  • @danielbritton8588
    @danielbritton8588 Před 4 lety

    Alright, get right to it. Man this was a big bite to chew. Fiddily parts, tell me about it. I've got kits that are crazy hard. It is stressful. Looks like a friendly kit. It is nice you have the container trailer to put on it. Nice end result.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @royshaw9299
    @royshaw9299 Před 4 lety

    Sweet kit that I want to do at some point

  • @phillab8849
    @phillab8849 Před 4 lety +4

    Très beau montage , camion extraordinaire. Bonjour de Francé

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @dougsscalemodels
    @dougsscalemodels Před 4 lety +3

    Nice! I've built most of AMT's trucks over the years but never built any of Revells class 8 offerings .

    • @FJ-vp5fv
      @FJ-vp5fv Před 4 lety

      The Revell KW 85-1507 is a great kit built a few.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

    • @tonyromano6220
      @tonyromano6220 Před 4 lety

      Dougs Scale Models is the Revell Germany?

  • @cliffnelson1174
    @cliffnelson1174 Před rokem

    I built a collection of Amt and Ertl trucks back in the 80s...kind of ironic that I have been an OTR Cascadia driver for the past quarter century.....fyi these 1/24 kits were huge at the time and cost about 12 bucks

  • @RichieCat4223
    @RichieCat4223 Před 4 lety

    Wow a 3408 Cat engine ! I use to rebuild them in my job at a Cat dealer back in the 80's and 90's. Truck and boat.
    13:11 At the back of the oil pan are two lines. Those are for the Cat Brake Saver behind it. The Brake Saver was an engine brake that later 6 cyl engines used the Jake Brake.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

    • @RichieCat4223
      @RichieCat4223 Před 4 lety

      @@hpiguy I always do. I subscribed to your channel.

  • @stephenblank9911
    @stephenblank9911 Před 4 lety

    I'm into building fire truck models and this one would be a great starter for a rescue or tanker

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 Před 4 lety

    A lot of nice details parts with this kit..

  • @ToddHLHG
    @ToddHLHG Před 4 lety

    Great job my friend!!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @robertemmons2260
    @robertemmons2260 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful truck!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @bengardiner3867
    @bengardiner3867 Před 4 lety

    Geezum Crow, that is very sexy! So you did give me a great idea on another vid; black primer for a metallic base coat. So with this in mind, metallic jade green for my Movin' On modernization. This is on the other Revell W-900 with AeroSleeper and aftermarket green arrows and stripes. Awesome build... As usual!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @raykreations2602
    @raykreations2602 Před 4 lety

    Turned out great Chris. Revell should have included a 1:25 Claude Akins to go with it :). That Mark Fit stuff really proved it’s worth on this one!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @chassegallerie2910
    @chassegallerie2910 Před 4 lety +1

    Lol. I don't think that some ladies that are in the hobby liked when you told them to get out at the begining of the video! XD
    Beautiful kit. And great build again.

    • @fredandkit
      @fredandkit Před 4 lety +1

      He said get out your kit, not for them to get out. Ladies and germs get out your supplies, kit and build it.

    • @chassegallerie2910
      @chassegallerie2910 Před 4 lety

      @@fredandkit Didn't heard right then. lol

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Correct Captian. :)

  • @jamesmcgowen1769
    @jamesmcgowen1769 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful job Sir

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @ericverpeten8503
    @ericverpeten8503 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @kennyswonger5227
    @kennyswonger5227 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for showing & building the truck.I might buy it hobbie lobbie this summer after this viras is over.just to collect it maybe I might build it.ill 👀 how it goes.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @josephbehm3626
    @josephbehm3626 Před 4 lety +1

    oh!!!!!! my gosh 😍😍 I want one

  • @samuelvasquez8170
    @samuelvasquez8170 Před 4 lety

    Awesome

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @stanleybaker1520
    @stanleybaker1520 Před 4 lety

    BEAUTIFUL 😎😎😎😎

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks and thanks for watching the channel!

  • @wesleynash2598
    @wesleynash2598 Před 3 lety

    I have a 1:12 scale Kenworth w900 it's huge!

  • @tygrkhat4087
    @tygrkhat4087 Před 4 lety +1

    Looks real good Chris. And who's not a fan of Bob Ross?

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @Dunkaroos248
    @Dunkaroos248 Před 3 lety

    I built the 1:16 scale version of this, it’s huge

  • @MarkMeadows90
    @MarkMeadows90 Před 4 lety

    Another lovely big rig build there Chris.
    You know what would be interesting? Having a video or two every once in a while with just the sounds of you spray painting the entire time with no background music. Don’t get me wrong, I love the music you use. Just would be a little “ASMR-ish” if you didn’t use music in some of your videos.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      I've done that at the beginning of painting sections on some videos and then transition to music. I'll think about extending it. Thanks man!

  • @jeffgoswick7660
    @jeffgoswick7660 Před 4 lety +1

    Alabama in the house ...

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

  • @the.porter.productions

    Nice looking model.🤩 Do you wash the parts before you prime/paint them? That’s something I learned to do back in high school...breaks down some of the oils so that they’re easier to paint. I love the use of the marker to accent the doors and mud flap hangers. Good job! I’ve cut the curtain, detailed the sleeper and added lights. Just another step to adding an extra dimension to the model. I’ve even drilled holes into the fifth wheel, added a pin so I can move it to make it more realistic. Good thought on placing the murals on the back of the sleeper! Have you ever stretched the frame on a model? How does sanding the tires work for you? I love the 1/16th scale much better...you can do more with them, but they don’t have many of those around right there now.🥺Thanks for sharing!🤩

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  Před 4 lety +1

      I've covered how I prep and paint models in other videos.
      I usually only build from the box, the companies that send kits for review don't want me going too far and confusing buyers that will expect to see stuff in a kit that isn't there.
      Thanks for watching!