Kenworth K-123 Texaco Tanker

[Joris Scholte]

This KW tractor I built in December 2011. Unfortunately the windows fogged up from the super glue I used after putting the interior tub in (for the third time). I forgot about that safety window in the right hand door (Texaco decal was covering a corner of that) but with some cutting I think I got it more or less sorted. The left hand side quarter fender, don't know what happened there; the varnish over the decal turned white while drying...









Just for looks, I put the Testors tanker trailer behind it; the AMT Texaco Tanker will be built later to sit behind it.

[Muleskinner]

The windows have a sun bleach look to them. I had the same thing happen to one of my COEs using super glue. Its the vapors which fog em up. All in all its a great looking model and I love the use of the least used Testors Tanker. If you take two front pieces of the tanker and splice tham together add a roof walk and a few other detaild they make a pretty good late 50's or early 60's era hiway unit.

Still a nicely thought out and built unit.

[Joris Scholte]

Thanks! The Testors can is probably better suited for use as a rigid tanker truck. The glue vapor can be minimalised with Future Floor Polish, but it's kinda hard to put on the inside when the cab is sealed... ;D

[ap40rocktruck]

Nice, even with the stated problems.

Window glass, i use Elmer's white glue, as it drys clear and never causes the fog. On resin kits i fit the glass to go in from the outside, tacking it in place first, then with a fine pointed tool, apply a bead all around the seam like you would calk a window on your home. makes for a very strong & clean install.

The tanker is a milk or dairy type as depicted in the old IMC / Testors kit.

Ap40

[gator]

I like that old tanker as well! And milk tankers had to be stainless steel. So they can be converted for other usage


Gator

[slurrydog]

Looks great.
Dave

[boxer64]

Nice builded truck Joris!!

Greetz,
Eddy

[Joris Scholte]

Thanks guys! I plan to get the AMT tanker worked on not too far away in the future; what I heard it's a bit of a pain to get done.

[rnagle]

Even though this one put up a "fight" it turned out well, I like your use of the more common style step/grab handles instead of the oddball kit ones.

Frosted windows? Just say it's been parked outside on an Ontario winter night!

[Joris Scholte]

Thanks Rob! Yeah, let's just say this guy had to make a trip north allright! ;D

[Ryan Rønning]

Looks good to me. I like it.

[Joris Scholte]

Thanks Ryan! Now, when I get around to build that tanker unit to sit behind it...

[bluemule75]

Very Sharp Joris!!!!

[slurrydog]

Joris, the more I look at this the more I like it, you did a great job.
Dave