LSP_K2 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???!!! Yep, I checked, plain as plain inside. Here's the instructions for the sleeper, kit #85-2500, Monogram 1:16 Peterbilt 359, and the big Kenworth is the same empty box. mustang1989 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 Yep, I checked, plain as plain inside. Here's the instructions for the sleeper, kit #85-2500, Monogram 1:16 Peterbilt 359, and the big Kenworth is the same empty box. Ya see...................that's just wrong right there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 need to build a bed, a lot lizard and the driver back there... giggity lol mustang1989 and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Those first two sites are very handy indeed, but the second two links don't work for me. Just google Hanks truck pictures and there is a mountain of stuff.... www.hankstruckpictures.com or try Hank Suderman mustang1989 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Ya see...................that's just wrong right there!! Yep, it's rather silly at that. The truck is large enough so that when you look through the windshield, you can see right into the empty sleeper box. need to build a bed, a lot lizard and the driver back there... giggity lol A lot of work right there, my friend, a lot of work. Shawn M and mustang1989 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigor Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Lot lizard. Lol mustang1989, aircommando130, LSP_K2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigor Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Is there any aftermarket for big rigs. I do have the 1/16 scale longnose LSP_K2 and mustang1989 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Is there any aftermarket for big rigs. I do have the 1/16 scale longnose Some stuff for 1:25, here (as posted earlier by Jeff), but not a lot, that I'm aware of, for 1:16 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfists nz Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) Tamiya X-13? It's nice even if it's not a perfect match Edited April 20, 2018 by hamfists nz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 I've been looking at this and a few other boo boo's that this kit has. The front tires are supposedly a problem area as they stick out from the wheel well too much. I'm either going to have to cut the front axle some or not install the front brakes. The cab is sectioned into a front half and a back half................presenting a nasty seam. The list goes on but I've started trying to remedy the problem by turning to my spare kit. I'll be doing a dry run on a total assembly of this truck without any paint just to see how to mitigate the problems that show up along the way. Additional kit acquired last Thursday: Got the frame and suspension already assembled. The front axle is just lying on top of the leaf springs. I'll be working with this part to ensure the tires end up where they are supposed to. I'll look into that whole headlight ordeal when I get there. Dunno if I'll do anything with that or not yet.Depends on how nasty and in depth the surgery is going to be. Gazzas, Jeff, ShelbyGT500 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I sold my own kit still unopened, so I have no idea what's in the box. I'll follow your effort though, to see what's what. mustang1989 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Well...........among other little tidbits that I'll have about this tricky kit (along with some tricky instructions) is the fact that the cab rests will have to be installed at a later part of the build than what the instructions call for. At least that's what I'm finding. They interfere with the exhaust crossover pipe installation between the two exhaust stacks. They are called out in this photo:For the most part it's going fairly well. This kit has ALOT of seam filling, mold lines and ejector pin marks to contend with. I've marked most everything with a black sharpie so they'll stand out boldly for reference points during the actual build. I'm sooooooo glad I'm taking the time to do the build up because I'm finding some faults with the instruction sheet in terms of where stuff actually goes and I'm hitting the problematic areas with no fear of screwing anything I've painted/ detailed up.Here's where I'm at right now. I may have to cut the crossover pipe in two in order to install it but that's ok. Again.......I'll know about this before hand with the actual build. LSP_K2 and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Looks good so far, Joe. mustang1989 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Boy that kit brings back memories! I'll be following your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 One of my many long-term goals, is to snatch one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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