5 ton brass/copper build [Archive] - RC Truck and Construction

crawler07

10-19-2011, 09:03 PM

I started this build almost 2 yrs ago:eek: I am nearing the end and thought I would share it with you guys. I have also been building another cab for a fella on the board I started the build on as a thanks it to is almost finished.
I will only post pics no text,just want to get you guys up to speed as to where im at on this currently and then I will post updates as I go..

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crawler07

10-19-2011, 09:09 PM

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crawler07

10-19-2011, 09:13 PM

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crawler07

10-19-2011, 09:16 PM

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crawler07

10-19-2011, 09:21 PM

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crawler07

10-19-2011, 09:25 PM

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crawler07

10-19-2011, 09:28 PM

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glorydays24

10-19-2011, 10:12 PM

Very nice metal work, excellent!!!
And your attention to detail is supurb.
Can't wait to see more.

Big John

pigeonfarmboy

10-19-2011, 10:15 PM

Dig it for sure!

Brian in PA

10-19-2011, 10:39 PM

Very cool! A very ambitious build, with excellent craftsmanship!

Brian

crawler07

10-19-2011, 11:19 PM

thanks guys, The one pic with a black car hood in the background is a video,just click the pic to see it..

Ken Orme

10-20-2011, 12:20 AM

All I can say is WOW

Ken

Brel

10-20-2011, 06:30 AM

wow nice work on the copper body and the atention to details ia great too, nice articulation on the susspension, excellent build

Tamiya Cowboy

10-20-2011, 07:36 AM

Another great build of yours thanks for bringing it over from scale.. Do you have a weight on it..

spudd

10-20-2011, 08:05 AM

Wow!!!!!!!!!
Outstanding!!!

tc1cat

10-20-2011, 08:08 AM

Great build:D I love working with brass and copper. Just not into body work though:rolleyes: That is one of my next projects:eek:

Espeefan

10-20-2011, 10:41 AM

Best build ever! I always drool over this one, at Scale 4x4, and have been watching it closely on that forum! Nice to see you bring it over here to share. You have a ton of talent and patience!

kerst

10-20-2011, 11:37 AM

Absolutely Great! Did you also built the axles?

Kerst

crawler07

10-20-2011, 01:08 PM

All I can say is WOW

Ken
Thank you Ken.

wow nice work on the copper body and the atention to details ia great too, nice articulation on the susspension, excellent build

Thanks for the complement Sir.

Another great build of yours thanks for bringing it over from scale.. Do you have a weight on it..

thanks for having me!!

Wow!!!!!!!!!
Outstanding!!!

thanks

Great build:D I love working with brass and copper. Just not into body work though:rolleyes: That is one of my next projects:eek:

Thanks I have seen your avatar build and I have no doubt you will pull off any build you try with great success.

Best build ever! I always drool over this one, at Scale 4x4, and have been watching it closely on that forum! Nice to see you bring it over here to share. You have a ton of talent and patience!

thank you,
Absolutely Great! Did you also built the axles?

Kerst

Thank you , No I did not build the axles they are from RC4WD..

Vanisle

10-20-2011, 04:58 PM

crawler07

10-20-2011, 05:51 PM

Wow, nice work! Do you use a torch, soldering iron or resistance soldering iron? How do you decide whether to use brass or copper? Or, put another way, why use copper at all - is it better for shaping for curves?

Richard

I use both a torch and a stainglass soldering iron with silversolder and some type of brazing solder not sure the brand but I get it at tractor supply.

I use the copper in areas where where I have compound curves.

crawler07

10-21-2011, 04:40 PM

finished the pass side and started on the front bumper..
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I looked all over the place for a spacer and decided on a piece of oak.
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do you guys think I should move the front axle forward a bit??Im kinda on the fence about it.
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it will be sitting a little higher as well.

crawler07

10-21-2011, 05:27 PM

Doh!!!!!I posted these pics in the wrong thread,,**** noob LOL..

fyrbuilder

10-23-2011, 09:49 AM

Awesome copper work. This is gonna be an awesome build when you are done!

B-Train Hauler

10-23-2011, 03:49 PM

Outstanding build!
Starting from scratch and realizing that level of details in brass (+copper) is simply amazing for almost "newbies" like me (and probably for more experimented builder also ;))
Can't wait to see next steps :cool:

Gaetan

rc_farmer

10-24-2011, 04:10 PM

HOLY Captain Crunch BatMan :eek::eek:, that thing is sick!!!! You have mad-skills for sure. Great job on the 5T

Southgate

10-24-2011, 07:03 PM

Yeah, that looks like you have about 5 tons of brass and copper into it! Just beautiful fabrication throughout. Dan

SWAGGER

11-11-2011, 01:32 PM

Oh my God, that thing is incredible!! I know you have heard this already, but wow, you have some serious skill and clearly a shed load of time and most importantly - patience. It's really amazing to see what can be done with some brass, copper and solder if you have the skill set and imagination.
Well done and keep up the great work!

FreddyGearDrive

11-12-2011, 05:03 AM

Nice job on the metal forming! You are quite the tin knocker!
By the looks of the front tires,you won't need to add no weight to this baby for traction.
Can't wait to see her done!
FGD

crawler07

12-12-2011, 09:44 PM

thanks for all the encouraging words! you correct Freddy I have no need for additional weight on this thing but I do think Im going to be in need of some beadlocks..

Managed a little time this morning.
Started on the inner fender(driver side) .I had been over thinking this entire process,I couldnt wrap my head around how to make the louvers so I just went into the basement and started looking through my punches and chisles but none of them looked like what I needed then I came across a wood chisle and it looked perfect. I triyed to make it from all brass but it was to hard to get a smooth cut. So I cut the louvers into copper and then installed it into the brass

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I hope to build the pass side and the steering shaft tomorrow morning..

crawler07

12-13-2011, 11:52 AM

built the passenger side this morningand finished the air canister and made the mounting points for the roof.
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CustomClod

12-13-2011, 07:35 PM

This is an excellent build! Your craftsmenship is one of a kind. Keep up the great work!
Scott
Btw. What are the drill bits for in ur drive train? Seen them in the earlier pics

dsm4g63punk

12-14-2011, 12:08 AM

love it! by the time your done with this build you wouldnt be able to tell the difference between your truck and the real deal! excellent build cant wait to see it finished

crawler07

12-14-2011, 07:13 AM

This is an excellent build! Your craftsmenship is one of a kind. Keep up the great work!
Scott
Btw. What are the drill bits for in ur drive train? Seen them in the earlier pics

Thank you,The drill bits were their just for a quick testdrive ot two. I have since replaced them with 3/8 solid rod.

love it! by the time your done with this build you wouldnt be able to tell the difference between your truck and the real deal! excellent build cant wait to see it finished

Thank You, I want to include as many details as I can handle but its killing me not being able to drive this thing....Its been 2 years so far,,,

Izzy

12-15-2011, 07:38 PM

Very nice fab work.!

old man 52

12-15-2011, 09:22 PM

OMG That's incredible, You sir are very talented.

Timmy

12-16-2011, 12:55 PM

Simply stunning work. The details you've added just enhance everything. This is one of those models that look good anyway it's finished, painted or simply cleaned up and raw. My hats off to you sir!

Stuff

12-16-2011, 01:40 PM

she's a monstar!!

crawler07

12-16-2011, 10:44 PM

yea the wheight on this thing is crazy, but I think it will add to the realism once its driving...But the down side is I have to get some beadlocks so the tires stay on the rims.

Espeefan

12-17-2011, 04:29 PM

rcman

12-18-2011, 07:46 AM

wow that is truly amazing! you are doing a great job! dont know how i missed this build! i find it breath taking how talented some of you guys are at building! i dont think i have the skill to even think about doing a build like this! keep up the great work!

Southgate

12-21-2011, 04:09 AM

Amazing work. I love how different metals look against each other at this stage of a build like this. (Of which there aren't many) Dan

crawler07

12-24-2011, 03:34 PM

Wow! The louvered underside/inner fender pieces look incredible. It looks like you have spared no detail on this build. The more you add, the better it gets! I don't know what my problems is. Ha! I've been building a truck for 4 years and haven't much to show for it, and it's mostly a bolt together affair! You've done way more in 2 years then I have, and it's almost all from scratch.

Thanks man, I havent spent as much time on this lately because I have been trying to finish Tims 5 ton first and as of yesterday it is finished and on its way to him!! So now I will get to spend a little more time on this one again after I start working on finishing my basement.

wow that is truly amazing! you are doing a great job! dont know how i missed this build! i find it breath taking how talented some of you guys are at building! i dont think i have the skill to even think about doing a build like this! keep up the great work!

I say give it a try you will be surprised what you are capable of once you put your mind to it..

Amazing work. I love how different metals look against each other at this stage of a build like this. (Of which there aren't many) Dan

Thanks Dan, I cant wait to finish the entire build and then spend some time on cleaning up all the brass/copper adn get a few good pics before paint!

Outstanding metal fabrication, she looks a mill $$.
A true one of a kind, A BIG well done
Tim

Thanks Tim! I hope to post some more progress on this one by the middle of next month..

crazy4yachts

09-28-2012, 09:21 AM

Wow you have a real gift that metal work is really amazing ! Keep up the good work.

crawler07

09-29-2012, 12:02 AM

thank you crz4yts im finishing up the cab on the dodge project and then its time to get the dump trialer finished and then im back on this one..i just needed a break from it for a little while..between this one and the cab i was building for another member i was getin burnt out on the 5 tons..

Catrik

09-29-2012, 05:32 AM

That looks so nice it makes me want to try too ;) Where do you copy the shape for all the parts like motors mounts and support brackets or do you just go by your head?

crawler07

01-12-2014, 02:53 PM

That looks so nice it makes me want to try too ;) Where do you copy the shape for all the parts like motors mounts and support brackets or do you just go by your head?

I have a friend I met through the forums that has the real deal and he has sent me 100s of pictures of all the fine details. I wouldn't have been able to have done it without him.

You should for sure give it a shot, nothing ventured nothing gained;)

crawler07

02-17-2014, 09:47 PM

Diggin up the dead here guys LOL.

the inner fenders I posted before were for Tims 5 ton cab, these new pics are for mine and their just a little different.
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crawler07

02-17-2014, 09:51 PM

also started on the exhaust
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and pretty much finished it
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crawler07

02-17-2014, 09:52 PM

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crawler07

11-19-2015, 06:50 AM

Its a little embarrassing to say buy im still working on this lol.

I have only ran it a couple of time and broke both front inner axles. I have since replaced the stock inners with cvds. I haven't ran it with them installed yet but I have high hopes!
I did manage to build new front springs they are a lot beefier should hold up better now.

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as the axle broke it took out the little undersized bearing in the axle housing
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