Building an RC Big Rig
I've taken a small break from building my Blazer. I found some areas after I painted it white that need more body work and sanding and smoothing, and I'm tired of it for a bit.
I received some Christmas money and then added a little more to and bought a Tamiya Kind Hauler. Its 1\14th scale. They came out in the 90's and I've always wanted one. I don't know much about big rigs, so I have been doing some searching on the web for pics and info. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/1...67c6d52c_c.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5485/1...0a1d86ff_c.jpg Apparently from what I'm seeing and reading it closely resembles a Peterbuilt, but other then that, I know not much :) I can get most of the emblems from a RC truck website, and it looks like I need to work on the cab a little, but I will get into more of that later. Here a couple examples, and no, I don't know which way I'm going with this Rig, custom or stock.. Time will tell. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/1...126c362b_c.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3819/1...9d820721_z.jpg If you have never built one of Tamiya kits, its tons of fun if you like building. The manuals are fairly simple, just check out the drawings closely. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5532/1...e1e800c3_z.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/1...4bce612b_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7366/1...9fdb693b_z.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/1...e7a4858f_z.jpg The box of parts. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3801/1...6504dfaa_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/1...9ca8cf45_c.jpg Started putting the frame together http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3743/1...793921df_c.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7312/1...14898ccc_c.jpg Rear suspension http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5474/1...57399653_c.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/1...0caffc49_c.jpg Well, that's it so far. Any thoughts or ideas ? Thank you for taking a look. |
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My thoughts "cool", no ideas but I'm subscribed!
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My thought "SO AWESOME" I am watching this one!:metal:
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this will be good! what colors are you going Jeffro?
i always thought the body looked more like a Western Star, but a little glue, a little styrene, be what you want http://fleetowner.com/site-files/fle...ern-star-8.gif any plans for whats going behind it? |
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I always wanted one of those, and the tanks they made! These kits are awesome when all done up. Check YouTube for inspiration, I remember there being some good videos on there.
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And I think for starters a 53 ft cargo trailer. I like this one.. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/1...d1f501fc_z.jpg Quote:
Here are a few updates, Building the 3-speed Transmission, top shaft. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/1...7afbb8e4_z.jpg Lower Shaft http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/1...16032166_z.jpg Assembly of trans http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7302/1...c9830794_z.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3719/1...bbfffb38_z.jpg http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2855/1...86f3e755_z.jpg Its lubricated with ceramic grease, and I could use a little more.. :) http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3701/1...83c1ab23_z.jpg The shift rod http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7342/1...f8043cb8_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7347/1...47aa8f68_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/1...d3e6fb2e_z.jpg Also, I replaced all the bushings with Ball Bearings in the axles and transmission. Replaced these.. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/1...290c0af3_z.jpg with these.. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3669/1...2a3401f4_z.jpg Also got the front axle and suspension installed. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/1...23337d08_z.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/1...60e227bf_z.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/1...a9e8e34b_z.jpg Thank you for looking, and I've started working on the cab to make it look like a Peterbuilt, and I'm waiting for payday.. . |
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SWEEET!! love your gearbox, incredible stuff that RC
looking good Jeffro! |
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A few updates before I head in for the night. I am going to use different headlights, either 1 single round each side or dual round lights on each side, anyway, I had to remove the built in headlight casings, and redo the area. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3775/1...9aef6d00_z.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/1...b55ac92d_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/1...f0f635ab_z.jpg I also redid the tanks, they were chrome and had brackets molded in. I removed both, (I am trying to save money and not buy the aluminum ones), and I am painting them to match the cab. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/1...52dc96fd_c.jpg Back to the headlights, and with a little styrene and body putty :) http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/1...f6693f9a_z.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5478/1...96ff8202_c.jpg And the result, for me, is not too bad. :D http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/1...7aa79654_c.jpg Now you are caught up to me. I usually try to stay a step ahead, but, I'm tired. Thank you for looking and "Goodnight" :) . |
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Your making progress pretty fast... keep it up
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I did get the wheels I ordered. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/1...5c3c84b4_z.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/1...a94630ee_z.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3711/1...39cf13e0_c.jpg |
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yup, you R/C'ers sure have some nice stuff to pick from, good lookin' rims
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The rims are pretty cool, I didn't realize that kind of stuff was available
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Anyway, I was really wrong on it looking like a Peterbilt, but it will be close enough once I fix some problem areas. I will detail those a little later, but I went to a local Trucking Company here in town and took lots of pictures. They run all Peterbilts in their fleet.. I have my work cut out for me. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3717/1...9f91cb0d_c.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3668/1...825673bc_c.jpg |
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It's looking like truck.... keep going, can't wait for the video of it moving on it's own power
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I'm still alive, I just got involved with my new toy that I picked up. I took a different direction for awhile.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/1...6de8aa96_c.jpg For now, I'm back to the truck. I just ordered a cargo trailer for it, anyway, as you last saw the fenders were cut out. To make it a Peterbilt, I had to slide the front axle forward, maybe a half inch. I moved the leaf springs perches and shackles about 3\8" forward by drilling new holes and tapping them. I ground off the excess perch. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3150/1...33110164_z.jpg I then ground off the rivets and slid the axle forward another 1\4" http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/1...c768a824_z.jpg Filled the fender wells, so I can make new fenders http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2591/1...fa2817b1_c.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3646/1...d6bba458_c.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/1...22a76b8a_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/1...0c62f075_c.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3519/1...0aa78838_z.jpg |
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Looking pretty bad@$$
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How about the Optimus Prime paint scheme! lol looks great.
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now it's starting to look like a Pete!
nice job on the bodywork jeff myself though, i think i would change the bumper to something like this http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...rbilt37916.jpg c'mon, hurry up & get this done:metal: |
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Thank you guys, for the comments. I meant to put these up last night, but I went brain dead or something. I could not get my picture website figured out. They keep changing how I add pics to my forums. So I have to dig around till I can find the right link to show pics..
I am making my own air tanks and using the original steps, which saves a little over a 100 bucks. YAY !! https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3800/...32819fce89.jpg Here you go dieseldawg, my front bumper I will be using :) https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2751/...2b66fa51_c.jpg Pete's have flat top hoods, so... https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/...aa842e84_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3767/...32a21ce8_b.jpg https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2761/...0d7c1005_c.jpg It still needs some lovin, but its closer now. :) https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2706/...d9500ea8_c.jpg I also put the sleeper door on the correct side. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/...310d0e8c_z.jpg I will have to put more up when I get them taken, because I removed the fenders and have already redone them, now I just need someone else's opinion on them. . |
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It looks good so far..the mods are looking good, keep going
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After watching a lot of different big rigs, mostly the older ones, I noticed that the sleeper wasn't much taller then the cab.. (less wind resistance before the spoilers went up on the cab or sleeper I suppose) https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/...c674b56f_z.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/...389f170b_z.jpg My Dry Cargo Van showed up the other day, so I have been assembling it also. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/...f5df3c2f_z.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3790/...d682fbe0_z.jpg |
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coming along nicely!
like your hood & sleeper mods jeffro. am i really seeing almost 36" on that tape? if so that thing is going to be huge! |
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I finally found some time to work on it again, see what you think, of the trailer that is, I'm still sick of body work, but about ready to hit the cab again. https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/...a7f0ae62_z.jpg I picked up some Baby Moon Hubs https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3760/...a8d63e42_z.jpg Trailer Door Assembly, the Van itself was aluminum, but I have painted it white, and it will have a wooden, stained floor. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7386/...18cac028_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/...a3199fac_z.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/...0a45ce61_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7117/...72832650_c.jpg . |
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Jeffro looking pretty bad @$$........is it done yet...........what about now....lol
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