07549 1 25 Kenworth Australia

The Kenworth T900 is typical of the "big rigs" that cruise across the / Australian Outback with 2 or 3 trailers in tow. The T900 is similar to its US / equivalent the W900 but has special features that allow it to operate better in / the harsh desert environment. These include special air filters, huge fuel / tanks for extended range, heavy duty air-conditioning, and "bull bars" which / protect the truck from collisions with wild animals. Trucks of this type are / powered by Caterpiller, Cummins or Detroit diesel engines of 350 - 500 hp. / / Kit features: Detailed 1/24th scale kit for static display only / 302 parts in silver, tan, clear, black, and chrome plated plastic plus 10 / flexible vinyl rubber tyres / Chassis Frame: leaf spring suspension, fuel tank, brakes, and steering linkage / Complete engine: intake manifold, engine-driven accessories, cooling fan, / major pipes and hoses, full exhaust and intake system / Detailed interior: bucket seats, steering wheel, instruments, and pedals / Chrome plated: grille, bumpers, exhaust stacks, fuel tanks, bull bars / Authentic chrome plated Trilex wheels / / Dimensions: Scale - 1/24th; Length - 335mm / / Colours: / Overall Gloss Tan - decals included for Blue Circle Southern company / Additional Paints Required: / Black, Red, Silver, White, V.Dk. grey, Copper, Metallic Grey, Lt Grey, / Clear Red, Beige, Brown, Yellow, Clear Ornage / / Other Required Items: / Basic tools: Hobby knife, paint brushes, sandpaper. / Nice-to-have tools: Needle file set, sprue cutter (see XURON), / Airbrush and associated accessories / Adhesives: Major components - liquid plastic cement (Testors, TENAX 7R) / Clear parts - White glue, odourless CA, or TENAX 7R / Detail parts - CA or tube-type (thick) plastic cement. / / 06/01/99 RDT