This pic shows what I basically use. I'm sure other model builders use different supplies. Majority of the supplies I use is made by Testors. Spraypaint can Gloss Red. Then bottles of Red, flat Red, flat Yellow, Orange, Green, flat Blue, Silver, Aluminum, Steel, Cooper, Gold, Brass, Black, flat Black, White, flat White, Tan, Brown, Leather, Wood, Cream. Thinner, 2 Sharpie Black markers, scotch tape, masking tape, Exacto-knife, shaving knife, various paint brushes from large to super thin, toothpics, model glue, glue pen, Krazy Glue. That's it for supplies.

These two photos are from a 1970's Kenworth brochure

What helps BIG TIME, is having the videos for references and good friends at the club to help you! MK & Naseer have so far been a GREAT help with sending me images from Kenworth brochures. Cause the Pilot truck doesn't reveal too much. In YOUR case, the Aerodyne is referenced plenty thru the series. Hope this helps. Next time I send pics will be of masking/prepping the cab for painting and painted parts for your reference. Dar-

Here's Blaze's engine already assembled, he also will be weathering it to show it's used rather than brand new. Looks Sharp!

POWER PLANT:  Cummins NTA-370, 370 Horsepower, Six Cylinder Turbo Charged Diesel - 855
Cubic Inch Displacement.

Detailing a dashboard needs a steady hand. First paint the entire dashboard the desired colors. Then with a toothpick (using the sides of it), gently paint the rings around the gauges with silver paint. 

The interior of the K123 has just as much detail right down to the black accelerator and brake pedals,  He also has the steering wheel matching an actual K123!!  Even has the two chrome strips above the kick panel on the right side.

Kenworth interior, Headliner!  

This is the inside roof of cab called a headliner, Blaze has even detailed the stereo speakers, reading lamp, and spot light handle just like the Foundlings rig had!

Wheels and Rims!

Left: Rims for the Blaze's truck, Right: Rims that originally came with the kit.

The Kenworth K123 kit comes with Chrome wheels, The pilot movie truck did not, so Blaze ordered these thru RNK Conversions.  The white budd wheels go on the rear axels of the truck, and the front budd is a steel finish, not chrome.

Hollowing out the smokestacks!

For Aerodynes or ANY truck you build, you'll want to hollow out the top of the smokestacks.  Not too deep but enough to paint flat black and have that hollow look.

Kenworth insignia on the grille!

All of us will have the thrill of doing the KW grille. I painted the flat Red first.  Then, with the sides of a toothpic, I gently did the logo in silver paint

Chassis Detailing!

 These next few shots are of my K-123/100 BJ Pilot truck chassis. STILL in progress. This shows the hoses hooked up, Hoses are flat black, chrome rings, and flat grey. 

This shot shows the battery detail. Battery is next to gas tank and will be sealed. Amazing how this kit started molded in white parts. LOL!!

Fifth Wheel Detail!

Note how the flat Black is sloppily painted. To give the real look.

Start with flat Red base. Then, flat Black base. Finally, stroke gloss Black & flat Brown paint for that used look. Then, smother with actual dirt!

Installing the lights and reflectors!

Using tweezers to install the headlights and the other light and reflector.

Hallowing out the air horn!

For those building the Aerodynes (1/32nd scale & 1/25th scale), you will have to hollow out the air horns.  Start with an exacto knife and then use a Philips screwdriver to bore out the horn, then use silver paint on the inside of horn.

Decals !

The decals are mint and are rub-on decals. This means instead of dipping them in water to place on the model, these you would rub onto the model.  Note: decal sheet says made in August 1980. License plates are 635-608 Wisconsin. Fire extinguisher inside & ICC tags makes these decals be the 2nd BJ Aerodyne. Hence 1980. So time to finish my model finally!  Also, in the pic is my diecast BJ rig set.

Mock up of cab with decals taped!

The Kenworth K100 with the decals taped to see how these stripes will work to make this the pilot truck. Note: Still needs top painted red and the reversed white stripe toward the driver's door instead of out to the trailer like the K100 Aerodyne.

Masking Tape tips!

I did the first coat of Red paint by hand. The second coat which I just did, is spray paint Gloss Red. Some of you asked what I use for masking. Well, any model builder has their own preference. I used 3M Scotch tape for the outlines of the stripes. Scotch tape is smooth and thin. It wont let paint bleed thru like most masking tapes do. Then after a week(yep a week!) of letting the paint dry and settle for good, peel off the masking and go gently around the difficult areas. This apply's for the Aerodyne builders! Then do the decals & exterior parts to add on. More pics to come in a week. Enjoy!

With the decals and paint!

Here it is. Cab has the decals on finally. After I carve and etch the door locks, I'll slap on the BJ logo's. Note- this pic shows my front window rubber seals painted flat black. And then I'll install windshield and the wipers. And pretty much everything else! LOL. Enjoy the pic!

View inside the cab!

This pic shows the horn pulleys & the center window oscillating fans. Also, the hollowed Air horns on the roof. Almost done gang!

The Completed "Foundlings" Model Truck

After a near 2 months of building, my BJ and the Bear pilot episode (The Foundlings) truck is finished. To See even more pics CLICK HERE

THANKS BLAZE !!