PACIFIC P12W3

[mack kid]

This is my first scratch built truck. It took me one year to get this far so more will come slow and steady. Most Pacific trucks were custom built, the idea is to take from that and add options to my liking. This will be heavy haul winch truck. some inspiration.

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[mack kid]

Here is some of what is done to date.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-05-05175259.jpg
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[RCP57]

Nice start! I wondered what you were building that was so heavy! What are the rear diffs from?

Reg

[mack kid]

They are from RC4WD Black well axle. Rig is 20 lbs as of post.
http://store.rc4wd.com/Blackwell-X1-Rear-Scale-Axle-Black_p_450.html

[mack kid]

It has 3 frame rails bent as c channel from 22 gauge galvinized stock. inside rails are one inside the other with 3rd rail outside. 1 inch tall by 1/4 inch wide.

Drive is Tamiya standard 3 speed then a split shaft pto 1:1 then an RC4WD R2 two speed. i like the speeds and torque is plenty. i have sheared two drive pins on test pushes so far. and had to switch from plastic to metel gears in the 1:1 motor combiner.

Rear and front suspension are scratch built front leafs are from Tamiya F 350 rear leafs are scratch built.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-05-01153143-1.jpg

[RCP57]

Thanks, I want to build an 850 Kenworth but it will be 1/10 scale to match my other stuff so I may have to make my own diffs. It would be nice if I could find something large enough that worked though instead.

Keep the pictures coming!

[plow jockey]

That truck is a beast.Great job on the suspension and wheels.Truck is looking 1:1,cant wait for the updates.

[mack kid]

Short vid's from first test drive.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/th_video-2012-05-05-18-06-54.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/?action=view&current=video-2012-05-05-18-06-54.mp4)
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/th_video-2012-05-05-18-05-47.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/?action=view&current=video-2012-05-05-18-05-47.mp4)

Cant forget the Brains behind the operation
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-04-15202528.jpg

[egronvold]

Your off to a very good start! It' really a big truck.

[mack kid]

Your off to a very good start! It' really a big truck.

I plan on moving rear bogies forword after i add two tanks fuel and water, the overhead and the winch once i do that i can figure out were rears will end up

I just cant make up my mind on long or short wheel base. Let me know some opinions. Thanks Don

[diddys trucking]

Hi i think if you made it a bit longer you could have a sleeper to plus it would look cooler
super biuld so far i think i will be looking out for your updates.

Dave

[dabears]

WOW that truck is cool!! Ive been wondering what you have been working on! Very cool build

[elephants14]

Just a question. Is there any movement in the front suspension. It looks like there is not shackle, so it can never give. Or am I wrong. Definetly interesting build. Like the look of these trucks.

Thanks
Cody

[doodlebug]

Great start! I like the "non street legal" giant's. This one is being watched:D:D:D There's a bunch of neat Pacific video's on youtube.

Cheer's, Neil.

[cyanide]

Cool truck, it looks like it will be a monster.

How are you finding the Blackwells? I have always wanted to get some, they look so **** nice, but the $$$ is pretty steep for me, are they worth the coin? Are they rock solid?

[mack kid]

Just a question. Is there any movement in the front suspension. It looks like there is not shackle, so it can never give. Or am I wrong. Definetly interesting build. Like the look of these trucks.

Thanks
Cody

Yes there is movement and only one anchor. the front top 2 leafs of spring bundle are straight and sliding on a derlin block. rear of top spring is looped and bolted.

[mack kid]

THANKS for all feed back

Cool truck, it looks like it will be a monster.

How are you finding the Blackwells? I have always wanted to get some, they look so **** nice, but the $$$ is pretty steep for me, are they worth the coin? Are they rock solid?

Blackwells are ok. they are nicly built. BUT drive center is off center this caused problems with driveshafts between rear axles and only because i wanted the wide supports like the 1:1 if you have a support like IHB did on his mack there would be no problem. also i have sheared both pins in the front steering axle just pushing a chair around the house. they have an upgrade for 40$ now i see why. i ended up putting roll pins in so far so good.

keep in mind they are locked diff's
the 1:1 pic's
the pic on the right is how the pumkin should be. off center.
but yes very well built

[mack kid]

Started on cabin deck and fender supports

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-05-11123141.jpg
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/deck2.jpg

This is main frame. deck and fenders mount to this.

Here is a pic of building rear suspensions i have some older build pics i will post as soon as i have time.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2011-07-241520412.jpg

[aussietruckerguy]

great looking build amazing work!!

[Izzy]

Those are some rather huge trucks - had no idea? And your truck is coming along nicely....

Izzy

[mack kid]

Thanks for all support.

Just installed cab mounts it will be off center cab.

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have the tanks done but need a little tlc and i need a couple of filler necks for both tanks prefer with caps so far like looking for needle in a haystack. Thanks Don

[glorydays24]

You're doing a fantastic job.:D Can't wait to see more.

Big John

[JensR]

Wow, didn't know this is 1:Tamiya! This thing is massive!

What type of motor combiner is this?

[mack kid]

The combiner is from Gardentrucking

http://www.gardentrucking.com/products.tpl?command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&action=search&cart=1337169288755997&eqCATEGORYdatarq=Tamiya%20Trucks&eqMAJORCATEGORYdatarq=products&Titlesumm=t&Titlesort=1&max=10&startAt=41

[dabears]

Floor looks great! Love those mini clamps, where youI get them? Builds looking Sweet

[mack kid]

Thanks for Support yea i like them strong too

clamps i got from sky geek
http://search.skygeek.com/?vwcatalog=stylespilotshop&keywords=pan+american+clamps

need tool too

http://www.skygeek.com/pan-american-tool-20-108-cleco-pliers-soft-grip.html

[mack kid]

Small update Finished front bumper
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And radiator housing
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-05-20162332.jpg

Thanks for lookin Don

[cyanide]

wow, great bumper! Loving the super industrial look of this truck.

[dabears]

Wow its looking good! thanks for the link!! would love to see this build up close sometime!

[JensR]

Thanks for the combiner link!
Great progress you are making :)

[mack kid]

wow, great bumper! Loving the super industrial look of this truck.
Thanks Cyanide

Wow its looking good! thanks for the link!! would love to see this build up close sometime!
Anytime. Yea were not that far apart we need to hook up some day.

Thanks for the combiner link!
Great progress you are making :)
Thanks, anytime i can help.

Thought give and update

Got my lights in debating if i should keep those lens covers on?? turn signal too.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-06-03184808.jpg

Ladders and air cleaners are in
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-06-03185714.jpg

Hood and hood side plate
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-06-03185607-1.jpg

Over all view. since this pic i shortened the cowl between cab and engine carpartment 1/4 inch i wish i could do more but that would require too much moving of everything else. i get a pic up next time around.
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[TRUCKMAKER]

Very nice brass work!:cool::cool: The builds looking great. Keep the pictures coming!

[kerst]

Looks great!

Kerst

[RCP57]

Very nice!

[dabears]

WOW!!! That is looking cool.

[BRICKNICK]

Holy crap what an awesome build. This thing is definitely a one of a kind build. Nice work.

[B-Train Hauler]

Very impressive build!
Massive as the original and very well designed! And the precision of your brass work is amazing :eek:
Can't wait to see that masterpiece finished!

[crawler07]

you have great metal working skills sir. I will be checking for updates even more often now!

[mack kid]

Thanks for all the kind words coming from you guys means a lot. thanks

update in winch which is driven from the engine threw the split shaft PTO. worm gear and worm are 60:1

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-06-12073624.jpg

Bearing housings are one inch diameter aluminum. and number 25 chain i wish i could find one size smaller. shaft is 1/4 in

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We did a test lift in the vise of 19lbs with drill motor and mason string just wrapped around shaft worked perfect.

Outer support bearing next with spool does any body have any ideas on a 1/16 or 1/8 th inch very FLEXABLE cable or string. I dont want a large spool diameter so thats why cable needs to have a lot of flex

[dabears]

Just an idea but what about a long fishing leader? They have super small braided ones. If you could get a spool of that I have seen them with 50lbs + test..

[trucker n]

i know you can get 80lb fishing line at academy i used for winches on my scale trucks and i never broke it and very flexible :D

[kerst]

That winch looks great!

Kerst

[sparkycuda]

This is a really nice build. Plenty of mechanicals and metal work to keep me very interested! You asked about a smaller roller chain. Diamond Chain makes #47SS, a .1475" pitch roller chain. Should be able to source it through a local bearing house - anyone that carries Diamond chain. See it at http://www.diamondchain.com. Also, http://www.pic-design.com and http://www.nordex.com have this size.

Ken

[mack kid]

Just an idea but what about a long fishing leader? They have super small braided ones. If you could get a spool of that I have seen them with 50lbs + test..

i know you can get 80lb fishing line at academy i used for winches on my scale trucks and i never broke it and very flexible :D

This is a really nice build. Plenty of mechanicals and metal work to keep me very interested! You asked about a smaller roller chain. Diamond Chain makes #47SS, a .1475" pitch roller chain. Should be able to source it through a local bearing house - anyone that carries Diamond chain. See it at http://www.diamondchain.com. Also, http://www.pic-design.com and http://www.nordex.com have this size.

Ken
Thanks for tips on fishing line idea. trucker n, dabears. i have not had a chance to go looking but i will before i get any more cables what i have bought is not working

Thanks for chain tip sparkycuda i need to look into this before i anchor winch could give me a little more room

Thanks Kerst

Update: i wanted a sliding fifth wheel plate so i used some gear rack on its side with sliding block wedges to lock it all up. i keep thinking there has to be an easier way????

in the pic one block is slid up in lock the other is back. when done these will be covered.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-06-17200843.jpg

[mack kid]

updates

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-07-08120843.jpg
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-07-08120803.jpg

Lift test
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/th_video-2012-07-08-11-59-14.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/?action=view&current=video-2012-07-08-11-59-14.mp4)

lift test was a success so far my problem area is the front axle. those cv joint drive pins broke again:confused: replaced them again. i think it has to do with the angle of turn there are no stops on the axle so if you turn as far as it will let you it shears the pin hiiiiim, also the servo for turning has been increased in torgue twice and works good at first but latter both servos seem to lose power and cant turn wheels full turn unless moving? current servo is a JR DS8711 347 oz/in torgue. back to drawing board on those items. the turning radius finally settled at 3 feet not to bad down from 5 feet before moving rear boggie. i foamed filled the two front tires with a product from smooth on and no more flats.:D.

jack weighs 34 pounds
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on the water tank (battery box) in the video are two hatches the one on the driver side which is open is the were the kill switch for the battery is. charging jack is opposite that on the bottom of the tank next to that will be the fuse.

i need to hook up the lights and lighting kit which is mounted in radiator housing. and install some tanks. and a lot of little add on and adjustments.

Enjoy. Thanks Don

[cyanide]

Awsome build!

I love so many things on this. Gullwing bonnet, very nice (I was thinking of doing one on my army truck build, but decided on standard type). Battery compartment water tank looks great, that winch is mean as and the whole thing just has a great stance to it.

[mack kid]

Here is update its been a awhile because of front drive axle. this axle cant take the weight i had this axle out 5 times!!! well it no longer is a drive axle. i gutted it and changed the king pin set up, lowered steering servo and so far much better. i wanted a front drive axle but not to be. in the first dirt test it did good so iam not going to worry about it.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/doubled1857/2012-08-29172604.jpg
here is finale drive covers
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so far its a runner i have a whole buch of little stuff to work on but i can now move on to other rigs.(i hope) the front axle was a nightmare. i need to get differant BEC to power the lights the one i was using blew yesterday?:confused: its like ownng a boat;) hope to start on one of two trailers built just for this rig.

[plow jockey]

Awesome job on the build.That thing is a total beast.To bad about blowing out the front diff.

[Claus]

That's one **** of a lot of truck, what do you plan to do with it? Nice build.

[mack kid]

Awesome job on the build.That thing is a total beast.To bad about blowing out the front diff.

That's one **** of a lot of truck, what do you plan to do with it? Nice build.

Thanks plow jockey. yea that realy took a lot of getting over.

Thanks Claus. i plan on building 3 pcs of construction equip in 1:10 scale. this will be the heavy hauler. the low boy trailer is next along with a dump trailer.
a little big i know but the equip will be too. here some pics. thanks Don

[dabears]

Don i missed the last update, man this thing is looking killer!! and lifted a 34lb jack!! Nice!!!! Love the look of it! That sucks about the front axle.. keep up the great work!!

[crazy4yachts]

Man that is one awesome looking truck really nice job.




Congrats

[cyanide]

I love this truck. She's a bigone! Very cool man. :)

[Bigrigger]

Nice looking truck! I really like the wheels and tires!

[mack kid]

Thanks Bigrigger,Cyanide,Crazy4yachts,dabears
my new handles came in and i started the decals enjoy


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[dabears]

Ok 2 things.... 1 Love those handles where they from??? And your gonna need to make me a few sets of those plates!! As in Ill FF myself i need some of those! SWEEET!!!
Truck is looking very cool and keeps getting better and better!!!

[YoungGunz]

Ok 2 things.... 1 Love those handles where they from??? And your gonna need to make me a few sets of those plates!! As in Ill FF myself i need some of those! SWEEET!!!
Truck is looking very cool and keeps getting better and better!!!

http://acme.com/licensemaker/

Try using this

[dabears]

http://acme.com/licensemaker/

Try using this

Sweet! How do you get it all to fit like you did Don?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

This thing is awesome I have always loved these bit logging rigs you are doing a great job and i cant wait to see more..

[mack kid]

Thanks dabears and YoungGunz

the handles are really nice there from
http://www.ozarkminiatures.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=552
and 10 for the price

i could not use http://acme.com/licensemaker/ i could not make the size i needed so i got this kit The number #3 kit it works pretty good works best if you have a picture program to work with like photo shop or coral draw. also you will need testors decal spray or the ink will run i got a can from hobby lobby.
http://www.decalgear.com/DG/Category.asp?CatCode=DM_BUNDLES

so far its a lot computer work but i like it done what you see with publisher and decal program and paint program. but i am buying a photo shop program. you can get free programs like that on the internet too.

[jffhrvstr]

Your truck looks great, you did an amazing job on the truck!

[crawler07]

first off this thing is inspirational to say the least 2nd i dont think i can wait much longer for a video !! a few questions did you try the cvds for the rockwell front axle? i think its the answer to the breakage problem you were having. and do the rear springs actually flex??

[Espeefan]

Great looking work! One of the cooler things I've seen done with a Tamiya. Lots of great metal work too. What kind of tools and shop equipment do have to build something like this? Your suspension looks great, and the cross members in the rear of the chassis are great. They almost looks like a stamped piece of metal. Did you form them with a wooden buck and hammer?

[RCP57]

So what ever happened to this truck and the additional trailer plans??? Anybody know?

[Claus]

So what ever happened to this truck and the additional trailer plans??? Anybody know?

Bump.