Kenworth K-123 Cabover

Kenworth K-123 Cabover 1:25 Scale AMT#687 -Model Kit Build & Review. Copyright 2019 Right On Replicas, LLC. All rights reserved. Build and photos by Alan Mann for RoR.

[@ChrisSmith-nm8gb]

Built this kit when it was new. That means I’ve been around for awhile also. Good job Doug.

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Chris, You're only as old as your next build! -Doug

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

I did to back in the early 70s mine had torsion bars

[@jamesschultz30]

I think this might be the only amt semi truck I haven't built. I need to fix that.

[@SixteenChickens]

Got this kit for my 10th birthday in 1975, along with the AMT Fruehauf Watkins trailer kit. My master model builder older brother took about 6 months to build them in his spare time. They sat on my dresser until I got married in 1987.

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M&H, Nice memory - that's a great part of the modeling experience! -Doug

[@john4886]

Well done truck model build, I really like these cabover truck's.

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John, Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug

[@deborahchesser7375]

I use a furniture repair marker for the wood grain dash, it looks very realistic, thanks and happy modeling

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Deb, Thanks for the tip! PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@timtaylor4437]

I just bought this kit, and found your build video. Now im hooked on your channel, and have been watching your channel. Thank you Doug your videos keep thinking about building while im getting chemo. Keep building.

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Dang Tim, thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the vids and good luck with your recovery! -Doug

[@nextxguy1964]

Great job building the truck. I've built many of amt's model back in the 80's. I do miss it and trying to get back into it. For now I'll watch you guys build them.

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NG, Glad to have you on board! -Doug

[@jpatt1000]

In orange it reminds me of the International Transtar II I'm working on in Schneider Transport colors. (With the numbers my Dad's truck had when he drove for them. Normally I build planes but the International and the K100 Aerodyne (yes, in the red Salem scheme with the BJ and the Bear decals!) have been fun and I will be building more. (I have the 350 Pay Hauler coming from Amazon!) Listening to your reviews takes me back to my youth. My friends and I would sit around playing D&D on Sunday afternoons while listening to the previous weeks Dr. Demento show that we would record. (Funny enough, we never did play a single game as we would end up just goofing off and singing.) I think you could nail a Dr. Demento impression without too much work! Keep the great reviews coming!

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Thanks JP, It's been told that I'm a little over the top when it comes to modelling so maybe your right. But I might just be the lunatic you're lookin' for so that's my story and I'm stickin' with it. Thanks for sharing! -Doug

[@williamjukes7475]

built this truck twice, I really like it.

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WJ, It's a cool kit. Thanks for sharing! PS, please help us reach more modelers by subscribing if you haven't done so already. -Doug

[@eclipsehorse8693]

Thx so much for the kit review! I just brought this kit home today from Hobby Lobby- can't wait to start construction! I just finished the Revell Peterbilt 359 conventional, the similar kit to this. I had wheel issues similar to what you experienced, as well as minor fit issues with the hood meeting the cab- chalk it up to an older mold I guess- still, a stunning kit! Keep the great kits coming!

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EH, Keep up the good work and have fun. PS - Please subscribe if you haven't already so that you don't miss a thing! -Doug

[@jodyblackwell9012]

i love the way some of these companies put the same old kits in new boxes and call them new kits

[@garyparker2969]

AMT is NOTORIOUS FOR THAT !!

[@thefalloutshelter7799]

99% of what comes from Round2 (ie AMT, MPC, ect) is exactly that.....old reboxed kits. One particular one to be careful of is the "Country Charger" kit.....its just a rebox of the AMT/MPC General Lee kit.......the worst kit known to man

[@jodyblackwell9012]

@@thefalloutshelter7799 that is why i have gotten away from car models for a while and i do only cars from the 20's 30's 40's and 50's

[@icenesiswayons9962]

We'll probably see more and more of that type thing or less and less considering Revell went insolvent and released it's molds to Revell Germany and Hobbico USA. This link is the entire "unfortunate" American modeling story! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revell#The_Kustom_1960s

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IW, Let's hope for the best! -Doug

[@scottpool4777]

Yes very very good work I drive it from Ohio to Texas with no problem thank you very very much is a nice model.

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Way cool SP! -Doug

[@icenesiswayons9962]

The engine looked really nice. You can tell that the mold mating surfaces were reworked as the small tubular parts looked to have gotten even smaller. Good job overall:-) looks as if the doors could have been opened if you wanted. The duels fit together nice and tight without that wobbly looking gap that most models seem to suffer from. I liked the truck and thought the color fit great. Another fine model Mr Doug! :-)

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Thank you IW, I appreciate the comments! -Doug

[@RCMovers]

Very nice video and great how-to. started this year again with the hobby and bought a stash of 38 trucks/trailers :D there are some very nice vintage trucks (AMT, ETRL and Matchbox) with it that I don't dare to touch yet. I'm learning to airbrush and doing that with some more common kits that I don't mind to screw up :P This is a great channel for me to see how to build them. Thanks for taking the time for making these kind of videos and help others with this great hobby :)

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RCM, Thanks for the kind words. It's a labor of love! -Doug

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Great job guys. Thanks for sharing Doug.

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Thanks Chaz! -Doug

[@TheJer1963]

Got this kit and matching orange trailer kits in my stash. Bought some chains and air brake lines too. Hint on the 5th wheel, use some KY and let it dry then use some flat black to make it worn . You can just glue the chains anywhere back back up near the cab. Can even remember where I got the chains and brake lines but they are to scale and correct colors.

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Jer sounds like a fun project! -Doug

[@PanzergrauModels]

Good work on a "painful" kit! I'll like to see more of the European trucks from Revell or maybe from Italeri. KUTGW!

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PM, thanks for the suggestions! -Doug

[@cliftonthompson474]

Nice review! I am excited to get to this kit I got it Christmas 2019, its in my hopper to eventually get to. I am going with Oliver green with flat gray and flat black designs, finishing off with a high gloss topcoat. The frame will be Massey Harris red, have not figured out if I want to make an attempt to stretch the frame or not.

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CT, That sounds like a great color combination and a neat project. Have fun and thanks! PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@dennisbisconti4583]

Another old kit that I like Doug I plan on getting this kit with the matching trailer the one kit I am looking for is the ertl international harvester transtar eagle 2 that's one of my favorites from the old kits it builds up nicely I had it when it first came out now I am looking for one I wish they would do more in the way of 1/16 scale tractor trailers tho especially some cabovers With regard Dennis Bisconti

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DB, I hear ya. Those 1:16 kits areawesome! -Doug

[@charlespalavros6952]

Awesome! Review & Build love the orange

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Thanks CP! -Doug

[@toddbartel6300]

I just found this video. I got mine painted before I started gluing together. I am making mine mostly black.too resemble powder coating

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Thanks for sharing and if you like what you see please subscribe if you haven't already to help us inspire more modelers! -Doug

[@toddbartel6300]

I did my dash in black also

[@toddbartel6300]

Only problem I have is putting the fuel and brake pedal in

[@toddbartel6300]

Mine did not come with the decals

[@Duececoupe]

He's alive, he is aaaalllliiiiive!! ....or have I just missed a video or two? 🤨🤔😉😆😂 I hope that all is well at your end buddy! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

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DC, We're glad you're excited to watch our reviews! -Doug

[@Duececoupe]

@@RightOnReplicas Always enjoy your videos Doug! My own Freightliner is hold right now tying to figure out the best way, to turn those double headlights into to singles for a CF rig.... Getting the cab smooth as well is a pain in the tailpipe, it'll be calling to put on some rivet decals when done....

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DC, Ooh, that is going to need some patient surgery! -Doug

[@Duececoupe]

@@RightOnReplicas Yip Doug....and that scares the bejeezus out of me! 😳😲🤪😵😅

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DC, Don't be afraid a no ghosts! -Doug

[@alfredogontijo8044]

Lindo,lindo,lindo muito legal Doug parabéns.

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Obrigado Alfredo, estou feliz que você gostou desse! -Doug

[@Trollemharder]

A friends dad ran on on the SF-LA run in the 70s-90's beautiful black n blue one in Vierra Trucking colors

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D - I bet that was a real beauty! -Doug

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Nice looking build, well done!

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Thanks Bill! -Doug

[@Allessio777]

These level 3's from that era are tough! Were there any Level 5's back then, and were they even possible to build?

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All, No. Level 5 was a Revell of Germany skill desiganation that Revell USA didn't adopt until around 2016. PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@davidclark2128]

This was my first semi back in 1977

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DC, Model or real 1:1? -Doug

[@davidclark2128]

a model

[@toddbartel6300]

I found this model kit at a Hobby store just north of Indianapolis

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Todd, Nice score! -Doug

[@jayquanhyatt4784]

I just got this truck to day to build

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JH, Have fun! PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@tyronekiddjr4505]

Are you using spray paint I'm currently starting to build this one I got the motor and transmission started

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TK, Yes, spray paint looks better on large parts! -Doug

[@garyheymach6897]

Built this kit!!!

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Gary, It's a fun kit to build! PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Doug over at RoR. Building the best vintage stuff.

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Thanks GM, That's nice 'a ya! -Remember, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@victortapia5444]

Very good

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[@johnodham5729]

Good job

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JO, Thanks man! -Doug

[@doozersmodels3193]

Looking good

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Thanks Dooz! -Doug

[@danethanor]

Show it connected to the 3-Axle Gravel Trailer.

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Sorry, Dane, gave that away a long time ago! -Doug

[@Ryan-vq8wn]

Amt isn't what it used to be... Got a question, any problems with radiator mounting ? Seems a little close to cab pivots

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Ryan, Not too bad but test fitting and a sand stick helps! -Doug

[@teeceehonda]

What color orange is that and who is it made by

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TC, I think that was Tamiya TS-31 Bright Orange! -Doug

[@daviddooley5361]

The image of the engine side at 4:24 shows double oil filters glued to the upper side, they do NOT go there they go on the lower side of the engine block, get it right!! I should know I've built several of the AMT big rig tractors.

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DD, Thanks for the info! PS, please help us reach more modelers by subscribing if you haven't done so already. -Doug

[@simonthetrainguy]

My uncle is getting knobs for his kitchen and I am helping him way more fun then getting yelled at for no reason

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Sttg, Sounds like things are getting better, -Doug

[@simonthetrainguy]

I’m helping my uncle install a garage door opener

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SttG, Learn as much as you can! -Doug

[@Darrgo316]

That build was near perfect to a real Kenworth. I see one real mistake the handle on the driver's side you called grab handles on the top is too far back it goes over the door for the driver to use.

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RTT, Gee, thanks for pointing that out. I guess it'll only get the silver medal! -Doug

[@richardw.leesr.109]

Can I get your email I believe we had chit chatted a while back I finally got some pictures of my collection I'm trying to sell my 1/25 scale tractors and trailer Met in the Box I'd like to get those pictures to you now

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Richard. My email is [e-mail] but I'm not really buying kits right now. -Doug