Friday, June 05, 2009 - 09:19 PM UTC
Revell-Monogram has responded to the wishes of the truck modeling community by reissuing two very popular kits: the Kenworth W900 Snap & the 1926 Mack Bulldog tanker.
With the popularity of the recently reissued Peterbilt 359 Snap kit, Revell-Monogram has reissued the Kenworth W900 Aerodyne Snap kit in 1/25 scale. The Aerodyne sleeper was introduced byt Kenworth in 1976, and this kit builds out of the box as a 1976-1980 Kenworth W900. It features the same detailed Caterpillar 3406 engine that is in their Peterbilt 359.

Kenworth W900 Aerodyne


In other Revell-Monigram truck news, they are also planning on reissuing the 1926 Mack Bulldog tanker in 1/24 scale. This kit has not been available for a while, and the Mack Bulldog is a very important part of the Mack story.

Mack Bulldog

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I mainly build muscle cars, but that Mack is really something. A must have. Thanks for the heads up James.
JUN 09, 2009 - 09:41 AM
I do what I can. Jim
JUN 09, 2009 - 03:22 PM
I second that, James (or do you go by Jim?) Honestly, I wasn't sure how long that was sitting and ready to go, so was a bit embarassed to thank you Keep the updates coming, please!
JUN 09, 2009 - 03:46 PM
Is the Kenworth actually a Snap kit? I just figured this was the Revell USA version of the previously released Revell Germany version. Something to match the Peterbuilt they released last year. Both AMT and Lindberg have some cool trucks and trailers coming out later this year as well.
JUN 09, 2009 - 04:22 PM
James, I generally go by Jim. And only my grandmother called me Jimmy. Scott, yes the Kenworth W900 is a snap kit. It's a decent kit. I built one a long time ago, and I have one scheduled to hit the bench soon. Tires, wheels & engine are the same as the Peterbilt 359 snap kit. The Lindberg Dodge L700 is already out, but the combination kit with the tank trailer should be out soon. I haven't build any of their trailers, but I haven't heard many good things about them. One good thing about the tank trailer is it can be made into a tank for a straight truck, so that's kind of cool. Yes, AMT is reissuing the Freightliner Dual Drive COE , the International Transtar 4300 Eagle , Peerless Logging Trailer , and the Fruehauf Flatbed Trailer. Jim
JUN 10, 2009 - 03:31 PM
Yes and Lindberg also has a Peterbuilt 359 coming as well I have the L700 and flatbed with the '40 Ford. They are coming out with the same truck with a Chrome tanker, Skelly tanker, flatbed with crushed cars, and a cargo trailer. All the same truck on them however....but oh well. The AMT kits should prove popular and reduce the insane prices on EBay that people want for those kits. Should be brisk sales at the my shop here once they are out!
JUN 10, 2009 - 04:04 PM
I forgot about the Lindberg Peterbilt 359. Thanks for reminding me. Their 359 is in 1/20 scale, so I really had no intention of getting one. Those other trucks were supposed to be out last year, but they keep delaying the release date. No idea why. The flatbed is actually the floor of their 36ft van. Jim
JUN 11, 2009 - 01:24 AM
I been wondering why do they make snap models because after you put them together you never can get them to look any where close to real, but then I guess they are a lot more easier to put together then a glue model.
MAR 18, 2010 - 02:12 AM
The Snap Kenworth W900 & Snap Peterbilt 359 are probably some of the best snap kits I've ever done. They're reasonably accurate & and (amazingly) quite detailed. Granted, the 8-bag suspension on the W900 is a little simplified & the tires suck on both kits, but there good kits for the price. I've seen people do some amazing things with the Peterbilt 359. I guess because it's relatively inexpensive people aren't affraid to hack away at it. Jim
MAR 18, 2010 - 02:18 AM
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