My steel coils B-train hauler

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi guys, here's my B-train with my King Hauler/Peterbilt hauler. It's not finish yet since I want to make many changes and add many details (like tarps, not looking very realistic :( , add alu wheels, remaking rear door, etc.!). The last pictures were take after remaking cab.
It have an MFU and it can load and unload each trailers by remote. I need now to find a way to plug and unplug rear lights (ones on the "pop", it's the name we use here for the rear trailer) without hands. Actually I'm working on roof and headlights lightning.
I know there's many scale and newbies errors (when I see some art pieces in this forum I doublerealize it :o ) but I'll try to work on thems... You can see all the building process with the link following my signature, but because nearly each steps are there and because I'm really newbie, I think it's a little bit boring :rolleyes:


ps. I apologize for my poor english knowledge, as it's not my first language :om, if I write something in a curious or inappropriate way, please tell me!

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[Tamiya Cowboy]

Very Very nice looking set up! This is the first B train covered wagon I have seen on any board..

[Dreamweaver]

Gaetan, here is the solution to your lighting problem.

SS Tronix Wireless light kit. (http://www.ss-tronix.co.uk/)


Welcome to the board. Nice looking truck and trailers.

[Ace Trucker]

Really sweet B-train hauler i like it

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks a lot for your comments guys, it make my day!!! :):):)

I've never seen that kind of trailer (here we call it a "rack & tarp") on other forum too but I'm surprise to hear it from you Paul (Tamiya cowboy) because I know that you're a real expert and very active builder, present and renowned on many forums! It's a kind of guarantee! :)

I already know SS-Tronix and his system is really impressive. I asked for a submission some months ago but wasn't ready at that time to spend so much money. But more I think about it, more it seems the best solution! I'll probably contact him for a complete submission soon.

For now, I'll try to connect roof lamps on the four outputs of the mfu planned for the speed indicator (3) and the original roof lamps. But I didn't make any test until now to see if these outputs can take four leds... I also ordered a relay for making a separate circuit for lightning the truck if it doens't work directly by the mfu, but i'll receive it only in ten days. :(
I'll keep you informed.

Gaetan

[AZLIGHTNING]

Job Well Done, sweet looking set up!

[russisloud]

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[DieselKid]

Very neat rig Gaeten!...certainly something to be proud of!:)

And your tarps look just fine to me.....heck I installed half a dozen new tarps on some of our dump trailers at work when things were slow this past winter and even the real ones have ripples no matter how well you measure and mount. I'm impressed with your folding and tucking though....you aren't gonna have to worry about your corners catching any wind rolling down the road, good job! :D

Don't worry about your speech either....you talk just fine in my book. Some folks here on this side of the border could take a lesson from your proper sentence structure and punctuation! ;) A+

-Alex

[tc1cat]

GREAT looking rig:):) Did you make your scale coils? They look very prototypical on the truck.

[Zimms Customs]

Looked at all your other pics, is that foam board for the trailer sides? Truck looks great. Your english is pretty good too!

[TINY-TRUCKER]

hi now that`s a nice rig, what do the steel coils weigh ???
cheers paul

[td9clyde]

nice work looks sharp

[Brian in PA]

Looks Great man!! Its nice to something a little different. I have 2 IR light kits from SS-tronix, and I must say that they are first class all the way. It makes for some nice scale realism! keep up the great work!

Brian

[roadranger]

Outstanding job! B-trains look great!
I like the way you modified the tractor sleeper roof, too!
AND the tractor rear fenders... nice work!

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi everyone!
I'm a little bit surprised by all these comments! It's very rewarding, mostly from people so skilled about truck modelism! You know it's mostly a long story of trials and errors :o Thanks a lot!! :) :):)

Alex, my biggest concern about tarps are the way they fall between cradles (is it the good word? :o), it seem too ridgid (plus these riples...), but I didn't find any better stuff till now. In fact, it's real 1:1 tarping canvas :)

Tc1cat and Paul, yes my coils are homemade in three differents ways. My goal is to make three or four similars when I'll get the "good" one. The actual size reflect the normal weight for a b-train here, around 95000 pounds of loads (don't remember exactly). In this case a 50000 lbs coil on the lead and almost 45000 lbs (2 coils) on the pop, but I will try to adjust sizes and positions to approach realty when I'll build the ones I'm satisfied. Actually, the biggest one is made with a pvc tube with steel strapping rolled in each sides and a galvanize steel sheet around. It weight 7 pounds but it's not the heavier: the second is a real steel sheet one but not enough easy to roll :confused: mainly because I was trying to do with what I had in hand at home. I suppose it must weight around 15 pounds. The first one was exactly that... the first one! The fourth should be the good one :rolleyes: I also heard about alu coils that could be find at gutters builders store. To follow...

Zimms customs, Yes it's foam board. Easy and rapid fit for now but they should be cut in panels and maintained with styrene holders instead of the original Tamiya. So many ideas, so little time!

And Roadranger, I think I can say that roof was a story by itself :rolleyes: One day maybe I'll tell you the story LOL The fenders are from a member: M.Fishersworrig who also made the sunvizor and the pipe covers. Let me salute him if he is reading this :)

Now I'm still working on my tractors lights. Headlights and rooflights. Lot of scratching head for a newbie here... And worse: I'm outside home for at least one week :eek: But I stay tune with your works!:)

[Mikemike]

Very Nice

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi eveyone !

I finally installed leds on my KH. It seems correct since everythings are working fine... Hope it will stay! :rolleyes:
It was a little mess to put two 5mm leds and one 3mm in the PMD headlights but doesn't look so bad I think. It light a lot when you put all them on :cool: I'll put some on air cleaner and bumper sides in the futur. Ha time, time... :o
I also made some mods on the fenders supports as the previous interfered on tires with the load on it. Next things are some tune-in on coils and trailer. Some ideas of canvas for a more "natural" looking tarp?

Salutations,
Gaetan

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[B-Train Hauler]

Hi guys,

There's some pictures with some news stickers in a too much easy scenery :o !

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/001.jpg

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http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/009.jpg

Thanks for viewing!

Gaetan

[Zimms Customs]

Truck looks great, it is amazing how much decals add to a model. I see you have a little bruder backhoe, I have a couple of them myself.

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks!

As you can guess, I try to make a replica of a friend's 1:1 Peterbilt. It's the reason for these number. There's few others to put on, so I will try to improve my method for printing them or find some already printed...

For the Bruder, I got it with a Mack and a trailer that I want to rebuild (and stretch) to adapt to my KH. Maybe I'll work on the Mack later :rolleyes:. They are really pretty toys!

Gaetan

[Espeefan]

What a beautiful looking truck and trailer combination, Gaetan! It's definitely up to par with some of the best looking models I've seen on this forum. The paint on the tractor looks amazing, and I really like to see the King Haulers turned into Peterbilts. That's what Tamiya should have done from the start. This is a very, very sharp truck/trailer combination. I like the coiled steel load as well. I work at a local manufacturer, and we recieve countless coils of steel every day. I've always been a little fasinated by some of the trucks that deliver them. Your's definitely looks the part.

[BRICKNICK]

The truck looks good, nice job.

[grumpygrady]

any chance of showing how you made the rolls of steel and the other nice things you made

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi everyones!
Many thanks for your comments ! It's an honour, despite I think it's really overrated :o, to be compare to the greats builders here! It's my first building and I can't tell how this forum is a great source of infos and knowledge :).

Espeefan: Thank you! I'm very glad to see that you like it! Comments from a builder of your grade are very rewarding! I'm working as operator (and occasionally overhead crankman...) in a galvanizing steel plant. That's where I took my inspiration ;). And I agree with you about the King Hauler as a Peterbilt: it should be that from the start!
I foresee many improvements for the next weeks (steel wheels, some details, wireless connexions (already ordered from Ss-tronix, etc.)) but I'm clearly not fast as most builders here! And the way I took to put add-on after the construction is not a time saving one!

Grumpygrady: You can see many (too many?) pictures of the building here: http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/ but most of the add-on parts were not made by me :o. Unfortunatly, there's no picture of the coils' making but I explained basically how I did it in answer #16 of this topic. Feel free to ask if I can help you otherway ;).

[grumpygrady]

Unfortunately, there's no picture of the coils' making but I explained basically how I did it in answer #16 of this topic. Feel free to ask if I can help you other way ;).[/QUOTE]

ok thanks for the answer sorry i missed it on #16 but i did somehow
it looks real the truck and trailer with the load

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi guys, just a short vid to see the thing moves... :rolleyes: A better one should follow soon!

Salutations,
Gaetan

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion%20Videos/th_ProjetPeterbiltIX.jpg (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion%20Videos/?action=view&current=ProjetPeterbiltIX.mp4)

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi everyone! It takes a long time but I finally find some times to put on my truck! I received my SS-Tronix wireless kit many weeks ago but last months were not the best time for me to put on it... :(

About the kit itself, it's very very professionnal! Everythings are well explained and the packaging and the kit itself looks very well made. And most of all, it works like a charm!

Here's some pictures of the first part of the installation in the truck itself. Some of the installation of the trailers' parts should follow :rolleyes: I also make a little movie of a setup I've done for testing. I'll put it here after some works on it ;)

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You can see some others here if you want :o
http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/#!cpZZ8QQtppZZ28

Feel free to ask questions if you have!
And keep on building!:D

Gaetan

[nztrucker]

you done great job with trailers,that load looks so real.

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi everyone! I finally installed my wireless kit on my b-train :o (I know I'm not rapid but we have a really pretty summer this year...).
Here's a vid where you can see it works (around the middle I think). But be prepared, I'm not James Cameron neither a good driver :o

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/th_ProjetPeterbilt112.jpg (http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/?action=view&current=ProjetPeterbilt112.mp4)

Here's also some new pictures of my rigs.

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Among many things I want to do, the next one will probably be a streched frame and longers fuel tanks.

Thanks for viewing and keep on building!

Gaetan

[Espeefan]

Great video! Nice choice of music too, when most consider trucking and country music to go together. The truck is looking as good as ever. The wireless system seems to work very well.

[CAT29]

truck and trailers look fantastic i am building my first truck at the moment not sure what trailer it will have but i will be wrapped it comes out that good.

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks a lot!
I patiently, with perseverance, learn to make vids... Not the results I have in my mind when I make it (lol), but was funny to do!
The wireless system works perfectly and was relatively easy to install, "relatively" mostly because I don't have a standard setup, but really "plug&play" and very well build. A very good quality product in my opinion.
I agree that most (I'm part of it) consider that trucking and country live well together! Even if I'm not a real country fan, I think the rythm and most of the themes perfectly fit with the mind. And I'm a fan of The Band...

Cat29, the hardest part is done ! Starting!! After, it's only pleasure...
Keep us inform!

Gaetan

[Claus]

That is one first class King Hauler!

[AZLIGHTNING]

What a awesome Build Just Stunning!

[bigdogrod]

awesome rig. how is the sstronicx kit as compared to the mfu?

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks guys! I'm happy you like it!

I like your signature Claus, I agree with you!

Bigdogrod, the kit from Sstronix is the wireless "module" added to the Tamiya mfu for connecting my two trailers without any wires between them. When installed, it works exactly the same way than before. It's also a power source for adding lights either on tractor (with add-on interface) or trailers.
The module itself is relatively small compare to mfu but the require place must be verify if you don't have space in your cab...
Did I answer your question? Don't hesitate if it's not :o

Gaetan

[mrxreight]

where did you get you alloy drive guards from i would love a set

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi mrxreight! I suppose you're talking about the rear fenders? If it is, here's the german site where I ordered them:

http://www.custom-model-trucks-and-parts.com/

It's all in german but the guy there speaks english.

Just tell me if I'm wrong, my english knowledge is a bit basic... :o

Gaetan

[Roadmasters]

Love this truck, the color is amazing.

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks bud, its name is "Viper red"... The next step should be longer frame... when the factory will reopen ;)

Gaetan

[Msmaddie]

This is Beautiful. If mine looks even half as good once its built I'll be happy

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks! I'm still working on it, some news soon (well... I hope ;)). I also work on a dumper project... :rolleyes:

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi everyone!

Here's a quick preview of my next upgrades! Still need paint and polishing!

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There was no works on the truck since a long time because I made big change in my workplace and got some new equipment :D. Now, I only need time :rolleyes: But I still follow your threads ;)

Gaetan

[sneaky-pete]

Nice!.....I love that rear lamp bar.

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks Troy!
Here's the 1:1 I tried to replicate ;)

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0015_1.jpg

Gaetan

[glorydays24]

Excellent job my friend, i'm loving the rear light's and the step/box, and the air tanks...very good craftsmanship.:D:D:D
Can't wait to see more.;)

Big John

[Diesel Demond]

very nice! looks real good like the 1:1 truck!

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks guys! I'm also working on new fuel tanks and wheels... But it's more complicated for me and and it could take some times... Not always easy to learn at my age ;) but still fun!

Gaetan

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi folks,
There's my first attempt to make my trucks wheels :D It still a prototype and need many rectifications, mostly on finishing, but all in all I'm satisfied of that first step. The "axle" is only a machining aid ;)

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0001-2.jpg

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Thanks for viewing!

Gaetan

[Espeefan]

Wow, it looks good for a first attempt! Did you machine that yourself? Nice job.

[sneaky-pete]

I second that!
:D

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks guys!
Yes I did :) It's my third job since I got my new tools some weeks ago. I love to play with them :D. Just need skill and knowledge now, and it's not the easy part ;). Ho... and I forgot to mention that the right one on the picture where you see two wheels is a stock Tamiya, just to compare :o
In fact, it's mostly because I wanted ten holes wheels :rolleyes:

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi everyone,
Here's my first four rear wheels almost finished (some polishing...).

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0001_1.jpg

Not perfect, but I'm pretty happy with the results. They will move at the rear as the better ones will come ;) I'm working now on the inner wheels. I'll post better pics after these be done.
Thanks for viewing,
Gaetan

[tc1cat]

Those wheels are very good for a first try at making them. Polishing aluminum is an art in itself. Very nice touch to finish your truck and trailers :D

[SWAGGER]

I am well impressed. I know some people churn out tons of wheels, but they do it all the time. For you to turn out that quality at a first attempt is really amazing.

[Bsorenson79]

The wheels look great!! What brand polish do you use?

[Diesel Demond]

great attempt at the wheels

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks guys!
But I dont't think that "first attempt" is exactly the real term :D, I scrapped a couple of them in the learning process ;).
The ones on the last picture are not polished except the third, althought I'm not sure it makes a big difference on the picture. There's one after some polishing.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0002-2.jpg

I used some type of littles abrasives sponges to obtain the finish (from 400 to 1400) on the first picture, and an silver polish named Sylvo on this one, but I'm not sure it's a good way... Maybe someone know?

[Goose19]

go at them the same way you would on your 1:1. when I worked in an aluminum fab shop, we sanded with 1500 grit sandpaper, then used autosol for a cutting polish.(you can get a quart for under $50 at most truck stops). then go over it with a finishing polish, one with no grit in it. canadian tire stuff would work.
what did you use to make them, just a lathe?

very nice work!

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks Goose19,
I also used a CNC mill to made them :rolleyes:
So many things to know, althought it's a relatively easy design...
But As I said, I have many others to do to complete all my rig and to date each one is better than the last, so they will move to the rear as better ones will be produced, keeping the best ones for the truck itself.
Gaétan

[glorydays24]

Wow Gaeten, I missed the wheels, incredibale work. I followed the build over at MMT, and now here. And i'm still amazed at what you're doing. You've got me salavating lol.:D:):eek::cool:;)

Big John

[ihbuilder]

wheels look good , you don't need fancy tools to make nice stuff . I started with an antique lathe from WW1 a ratty drill press and a dremel :eek: Don't get me wrong CNC is cool :D but there are days I miss just cranking hand wheels :confused:

[B-Train Hauler]

I agree ihbuilder :D But I didn't find any ww1 lathe anywhere! ;)
Seriously, I also think that the tool doesn't make the job by itself and a good builder can do incredible thing with very few tools. Many threads on this forum prove it. :rolleyes:
Unfortunatly I never tried a manual milling, cnc is my first experience with milling :o but I can understand what you mean by "crankink hand wheels" whe I'm using my manual lathe, and it's effectively a good feeling of working really on the stuff, more than via a computer! But cnc also help to make some shape easier, mostly for a newbie :)

Thanks a lot Big John!! I hope the results will worth it :D

Gaetan

[ihbuilder]

I agree ihbuilder :D But I didn't find any ww1 lathe anywhere! ;)
Seriously, I also think that the tool doesn't make the job by itself and a good builder can do incredible thing with very few tools. Many threads on this forum prove it. :rolleyes:
Unfortunatly I never tried a manual milling, cnc is my first experience with milling :o but I can understand what you mean by "crankink hand wheels" whe I'm using my manual lathe, and it's effectively a good feeling of working really on the stuff, more than via a computer! But cnc also help to make some shape easier, althought for a newbie :)

Thanks a lot Big John!! I hope the results will worth it :D

Gaetan

they are hard to find , and if you find them , you need more then 2 guys to move them :eek: you are 100 % right with cnc . there's some stuff that would've taken me for ever on a manual . wait till I get some axles done :eek: ;)
OTOH , your doing a great job :)

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks ihbuilder, can't wait fo see these axles! With the level of your other realisations, it promise to be something to see !!!

[Bsorenson79]

Truck looks awsome!! Nice job! One of Brian-in Pa's grills would really put it over the top.

[gun]

this is a cool build and a great job on your part on the detail work and the little stuff that someone may over look the first time they look at the build thread and a nice job on the wheels!

[ihbuilder]

Thanks ihbuilder, can't wait fo see these axles! With the level of your other realisations, it promise to be something to see !!!

thanks , I just finish the design and will be looking it over till maaybe next week end . Depending how hub production works out :confused: just keep watching my 990 loader build ;)

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks for comments guys!

Gun, Thanks! I was completely newbie when I started that build but completely addicted since that. It explain for a part that long sequence of build/unbuild... and some scales errors too :o But with time and the ideas found here, it's coming not too bad...
Also thanks to you Borenson, let me see what to do with that grill (effectively, it must be update ;)).
Ih, your loader is a piece of art! I'm out of the forum sometimes and I missed the "discussion" about your axles ;) I stay tuned now :)

The inner rear wheels must be ready soon, if I can find some times in the next few days :rolleyes:

Gaetan

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi everyone!
I don't have big changes on my truck these last months, mostly because acquiring machining skills took most of my hobby times!
But just to say that I'm still there, there's some pics of my lasts evolutions. It's only a preassembly, many thing must be rearranged (alu sidings don't look as I want, for example :rolleyes:), but it show how I want it to look.
I'm stuck for at least two weeks now since I broke my belt lathe, while I was machining my new tanks :mad:
Last things I added were rear wheels of the tractor, the steps and air tanks, strech a bit the wheel base, the rear frame parts and bumber, and the fuel tanks I'm working on actually. The alu siding will be change for a better look and a better adjustment.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/IMG_0122.jpg

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http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/IMG_0117.jpg

Thanks for viewing :)

Gaetan

[dabears]

Your truck is Sweet! Where did you get the tapered end for the rails? Did you make them? Love your trailers

[aussietruckerguy]

A very nice B Double! Looking good

[cielo1889]

nice looking truck, very neat.

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks guys!

Yes Dabears, I made the tapered ends. I considered first to use the Knight Hauler ones (in plastic), and finally made them in alu for a better support of the rear shocks... A new paint job of the frame should be done soon, including these parts (except the light plate for sure ;)).

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi gys,
Here's my last add-on.
Needs more polish and strap adjusments, and go for frame painting...

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0010-2.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0017.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0035-1.jpg

Thanks for viewing :)

[Claus]

Wow!! Your tanks and straps are awesome!!!

[aussietruckerguy]

very nice tanks :D and a great build.

[SWAGGER]

VERY nice work there. Looking at all of the tasty parts that people churn out with a mill, makes me really want one myself!

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks a lot guys!
As you know it's my first build and I learn each days, so it's a great pleasure to receive your comments!
Next steps should be a new exhaust cover, new frame paint and a first real mounting of new parts on it.
Swagger, milling is really a great world to discover, but it's also (well... for me, at least ;)) some challenge... Don't hesistate if you have any question ! Not necessarely easy, but rewarding if your goal is to make specifics things you want...

[SWAGGER]

Thanks B-Train! I would need a workshop and money before I could even consider a mill though, but someday, I would love to get one. I did engineering many years ago in school and was pretty handy with a lathe and mill back then, so hopefully, some of that would come back over time.

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi guys,
No big news here, just to let you know the latest moves. The truck is dismantled now for frame painting.
I take that occasion for remaking the back door, (didn't like the old one...) add an alu frame on the window and bars beside:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0006-1.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0005-3.jpg

I also made a pic of most of my own realisation (not machining art, but I'm satisfied with the results):

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0032-1.jpg

And I change the exhaust cover for these ones:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0008-3.jpg

See you later, thanks for viewing!

[spudd]

very nice work

[Roadmasters]

Is the rear window machined from clear plastic?

[B-Train Hauler]

Is the rear window machined from clear plastic?

It's a Knight hauler sun roof window. It's the right size for that use but I have some doubt about his light round form. But I think it will be good when glued...

[MACK Daddy]

Shiny parts are always a plus

Nice job so far

Alfy

[dabears]

How did you write in those clearance lights with the mfu? That's a lot of new shiny parts! Looking good

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi Dabears,
I don't remember exactly how it was connected. I tried to verify directly but it's not easy to see ;). I'll try to find if I took notes about the wiring and if it's not I'll check it deeper.
What I can say is that I used two connectors, so I connected seven leds on one and six on the other. Each ones are connected on the mfu with the roof light plug and the speed indicator plug. The speed indicator is desactivate by the control panel.
The leds are connected in seried and parallels, but I can't remember exactly how and because the wires are almost all black, I have to dismantled tie-wraps (not a very clean installation...) to see the wiring way... If it's possible, it will be easier with my notes...

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/Photos%20reduites%20800%20x%20600/DSC_0003.jpg

Another thing I want to say is that I'm not sure about the safety of this wiring way, but it work well for me till now! The best way is to use a relay (I can give you a specific model) ans a separate battery...

I'll try to give you more infos asap.

[dabears]

Ok cool don't worry about taking all apart... I can test the output voltage of the mfu to find my forward voltage and wire accordingly.. Thank you for the pics it does help alot!

[B-Train Hauler]

Good... I'll probably take advantage of dismantling for taking notes on the wiring for myself if I don't find my own notes... :rolleyes: Can be usefull! Just be aware of on thing I see: Voltage on the mfu output seems to fluctuate, like if it have internal resistors...
I'll keep you inform anyway!

[dabears]

Good... I'll probably take advantage of dismantling for taking notes on the wiring for myself if I don't find my own notes... :rolleyes: Can be usefull! Just be aware of on thing I see: Voltage on the mfu output seems to fluctuate, like if it have internal resistors...
I'll keep you inform anyway!

ok cool please do :) thanks

[CrewCab59]

Very clean build !

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks Crewcab59!
Primer job is done on frame but my I broke my airbrush fitting while preparing things for painting red! :mad: Don' have time to get a new one, so I tried do "repair" it... Hope it will work... :(

Dabears, here's the way I think I configured my roof light (pdf joined). I can't be sure because I didn't note the polarity on wires and I'm not good enough with electronic to assure there's no other logical way... But it's the real wiring, with 8 leds on a connector and 5 on the other. Worked well for me till now, but not sure it doesn't have bad effects on circuitry or leds... Take care. A better way should be using a separate circuit with a servo switch like this one: http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-PICOSW1.html.
Hope it help!

Gaetan

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi gang!

Here's the latest developpements in the "rebirth" of my King:

The repainted frame, with the news alu parts:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0002-3.jpg

New rear parts:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0012-1.jpg

A close-up of the way I used for installing fenders on axles instead on the frame:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0013.jpg

Tanks straps on their supports:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0014.jpg

A little view of the new driveshaft:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0015.jpg

Thanks for viewing!

[dabears]

Looking awesome!! i do like how you mounted the fenders little different from the way i did, i like it though keep up the great work!!

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks dabears!

I think your way for mounting fenders seems better ;), because it doesn't put any stress on the spring movement, although I considered it in my installation.
This forum is a wonderful place to learn! :)

[dabears]

I tried mine the way you did yours but my fenders have no play in them being hard plastic so with the suspension flex it put a lot of stress on the fenders or i would have done it the same as you. love your truck!! cant wait to see more

[B-Train Hauler]

I see what you mean but there's another reason to prefer your way. Mines have some flex between them instead of yours and it's relatively ok about the stress between them, but after a while some misalignment appear. Not so bad and not so fast, but your way should eliminate that too. A change is really considered here... another item in the todo list :)

PS Love your your globe & lowboy set too! :D

[glorydays24]

The new aluminum parts against the red really looks good.;):):cool: Now hurry up and the this beautiful truck assembled.:D:D:D

Big John

[Kaf343]

Really looking great, love all the aluminum work.

[B-Train Hauler]

The new aluminum parts against the red really looks good.;):):cool: Now hurry up and the this beautiful truck assembled.:D:D:D

Big John

Thanks Big John! I know, it's coming to be a long story :D! I wish to be one day a "three weeks state of the art modelers" but not really sure if that will be... ;) Too much to learn I think :), and I never be a "top of the class" student Lol!

gorgeous looking truck you have! tell me where you got the red tarp from? i have a real green tarp on my trailer, but i dont like it! i want the red looks great.

Thanks Sharkey, the tarp comes from an surplus the real original truck that I want to reproduce. It helps to work on a friend's truck ;)...

Really looking great, love all the aluminum work.

Thanks Kaf343!

Gaetan

PS. Hem... as always, sorry for my poor english knowledge, but this forum is a so great one...

[Diesel Demond]

i also can not waite till its back together! that window idea is cool. i like the whole set up alot with the trailers sweet truck!!

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi everyone!
Not a very productive summer on my truck :(, but here are last moves: I painted the back door, installed window and frame and made a new checker plate for the fifth wheel releasing servo.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0011.jpg

I also worked on a new grill... :rolleyes:

[dabears]

Looks Great! Love the changes!

[B-Train Hauler]

i also can not waite till its back together! that window idea is cool. i like the whole set up alot with the trailers sweet truck!!

Looks Great! Love the changes!

Thanks a lot guys! More to come, hopefully soon :rolleyes:

[Brian in PA]

Nice details. The way you mounted he rear fenders is a great idea. Keep up the good work.

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi guys,

Thanks Brian!

Here's the new sunvisor I did. Was much more job than I thinked :rolleyes:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0008-4.jpg

Gaétan

[plow jockey]

Awesome job looks great!!

[dabears]

Visor looks good!!

[Loggingtruck]

Awesome truck and trailer.

[Diesel Demond]

looks real good!

[B-Train Hauler]

Awesome job looks great!!

Visor looks good!!

Awesome truck and trailer.

looks real good!

Thanks guys! I'm working on a front grill actually, I'm pretty satisfied with the first results, shoud be ready for the week-end :rolleyes:

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi all!
Here's my new front grill, my latest add-on... a bit later than I was thinking in my last post :o.
I'm pretty satisfied with results :) but I still seach for a chromed grill at a good scale.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0003-3.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0004-2.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0005-4.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0002-4.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/RC%20Camion/DSC_0006-2.jpg

[Kaf343]

Looking good, nice job on the visor and grille. Very nice.

[plow jockey]

Awesome job on the grill,it definately sets the truck off.

[Diesel Demond]

not much more you can do to that beutty.

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks guys!
I'm working now on some alu trims to put under the cab door, and looking for bigger exhausts... and some others details ;)

Gaetan

[glorydays24]

The grill is just what she needed on the front, great job buddy.;):):D:cool:

Big John

[dabears]

grill looks awesome! good job on it!

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi folks,

I know it's been a long time :o but here's some add-on on my Petes. You'll see new alu front wheels, hub covers for rear wheels and doors and sleeper stainless trims. Pics are a bit bad, mostly because the poor light, but I will post some better, more detailed ones soon.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/DSC_0007.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/DSC_0005.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/DSC_0009.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa409/B-TrainHauler/IMG_0700.jpg

Next step should be ramps on exhaust covers, new air intakes and bigger exhaust (if I can find a way to curve chromed pipes correctly...)

thanks for viewing!

[Espeefan]

Boy, it looks a lot like a 389 grille to me. That is really nice! I like it a lot. It's a great addition to your truck.

[JAMMER]

I've got to give you credit this has been a work in progress for awhile and as usual the more you do the better it looks so don't stop now keep going time is on your side. Ed:)

[Diesel Demond]

very nice lots of detail!

[B-Train Hauler]

Boy, it looks a lot like a 389 grille to me. That is really nice! I like it a lot. It's a great addition to your truck.

Thanks Nathan. I try to replicate a specific 389 (despite many scales errors :o), that's the reason (hum, my justification...) for that gril.

I've got to give you credit this has been a work in progress for awhile and as usual the more you do the better it looks so don't stop now keep going time is on your side. Ed:)

I agree, I suppose that will be a great rig in some twenty-five years :D Seriously, thank's a lot. It's effectively a long build, and a long thread (I'm a very slow builder, too much to learn :-)), but I think the end is near now... Not more than two or three years ;)

very nice lots of detail!

Thanks a lot. But I still want to add some :rolleyes: :D

[Claus]

Another great build to pull inspiration from!