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I have not purchased a 1/50th scale tractor in 15 years. I needed one for an upcoming project and found a WSI Kenworth tractor. I was quite impressed with the detail on it and the amount of metal vs plastic. My disappointment was that with all the extra attention to parts on the truck, the fenders were plastic! I know, it keeps cost down but for what it cost, I would have expected metal. Just my 2 cents.
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I really didn't know about the fenders. But the wheels are plastic too. Those on the TWH are metal. Now let's see if that "Tinhorn" KCM chimes in about how great WSI is. Stick with me pal. I'll never steer you wrong! CAW
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Which KW are you talking about?
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Quinella wrote:I really didn't know about the fenders. But the wheels are plastic too. Those on the TWH are metal. Now let's see if that "Tinhorn" KCM chimes in about how great WSI is. Stick with me pal. I'll never steer you wrong! CAW But correct me if I am wrong, we can no longer purchase TWH models, correct?
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Well Gregg, you can still buy them on Ebay when they come up.. Or check with dealers like Chuck. CAW
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Quinella wrote:Well Gregg, you can still buy them on Ebay when they come up.. Or check with dealers like Chuck. CAW Well . thank you young man. I did not know that!
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Barkerjoh wrote:Which KW are you talking about? A WSI Kenworth T800 8x4 Day cab.
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The chrome work on the WSI versions appears to be a little brighter and more polished than their predecessors by TWH, especially when comparing the Pete 379s. You won't even notice that the wheels on the T800W are plastic and the fenders are plastic on both WSI and TWH versions. You won't be disappointed with these truck models.
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3406E wrote:The chrome work on the WSI versions appears to be a little brighter and more polished than their predecessors by TWH, especially when comparing the Pete 379s. You won't even notice that the wheels on the T800W are plastic and the fenders are plastic on both WSI and TWH versions. You won't be disappointed with these truck models. Thank you for your reply.
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I actually prefer the WSI Trucks over the originals (and I own both), as mentioned the chrome is brighter on the WSI trucks. Yes, the wheels are plastic but again much brighter than the TWH or Sword. The Red and Blue on the WSI Peterbilt 379s is very vibrant, the TWH colors are nice but not as bright. But, as far as I know, the WSI never offered the Peterbillt 378s in Black, definitely should have done that. The rear fenders on the Peterbilt 379s are metal, no matter TWH, Sword or WSI.
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I will throw my 2 cents in here Caw (tinhorn Aaa). In real life, the fenders are now going to fiberglass/plastic composite. They are right on the money. On models, I have also seen them painted a chrome or aluminum color. As stated above, the plastic wheels are crisper and a lot shinier. I myself preferer aluminum and steel diamond plate. 
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kcmtoys wrote:I will throw my 2 cents in here Caw (tinhorn Aaa). In real life, the fenders are now going to fiberglass/plastic composite. They are right on the money. On models, I have also seen them painted a chrome or aluminum color. As stated above, the plastic wheels are crisper and a lot shinier. I myself preferer aluminum and steel diamond plate.
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Does anybody know if WSI is going to do another run of the trucks and lowboys or dump trailers? I would welcome more.
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Quinella wrote:kcmtoys wrote:I will throw my 2 cents in here Caw (tinhorn Aaa). In real life, the fenders are now going to fiberglass/plastic composite. They are right on the money. On models, I have also seen them painted a chrome or aluminum color. As stated above, the plastic wheels are crisper and a lot shinier. I myself preferer aluminum and steel diamond plate.
Catom winner by Ken Wheeler, on Flickr"/> Gregg: These are work trucks not show trucks. I like the TWH wheels for that. Besides that KCM fella drove an ice cream truck in his neighborhood. That truck had shiny wheels I'd bet! Q the Truck Guy in NC. For your info CAW, I started on a B Model Mack with Dayton's all the way around, Man, I am almost as old as you!. 
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Claus wrote:Does anybody know if WSI is going to do another run of the trucks and lowboys or dump trailers? I would welcome more. Who knows, I wish they would start reproducing the Pete 335 mechanic trucks again. Maybe some new color variations, trailer setups...etc. Seems like they're kind of like First Gear and won't listen to their collectors on what they want!
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No KCM...you cannot go to Quinellas house and run a D9 over it......LOL
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GC1 wrote:No KCM...you cannot go to Quinellas house and run a D9 over it......LOL
He probably lives in Fort Knox guarding all his money!
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kokosing Const Co wrote:Claus wrote:Does anybody know if WSI is going to do another run of the trucks and lowboys or dump trailers? I would welcome more. Who knows, I wish they would start reproducing the Pete 335 mechanic trucks again. Maybe some new color variations, trailer setups...etc. Seems like they're kind of like First Gear and won't listen to their collectors on what they want! How about a blue mechanics truck for yours truly? 
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Interesting to note from original post…That style of fender on the real truck is almost exclusively plastic…But put me in the camp of not liking the plated plastic wheels
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I really like the air hoses on the early trucks, made of stiffer springs, but I don’t like the narrow rear axles.
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