Pete 357 tri-axle dump Finally done!! 1/1/12

[Brian in PA]

Well I gathered up a few parts with help from a few guys from the board to get my next build underway! This truck is a tribute to the Peterbilt that I owned for 5 years. Here is what I got done with the cab I extended the cowl and changed the angle of the windshield. I also got some mods done to the hood and started working on the fenders. Enjoy! Thanks for looking!
Brian
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[RCTech9]

Nice Start!!!

[SmallHaul]

Its gonna be awesome Brian!

The front tires look taller than the rears on the 1:1 is that just an illusion?

[Brian in PA]

Thanks guys! Scott, yeah its an illusion, The front tires are actually the same height as the drives, but they are 22.5 and drives are 24.5 the sidewalls are thicker on the fronts. This probably helps with this illusion. Thanks!

Brain

[ihbuilder]

Good pic Brian ,I see just what you mean ;););) not a prob. ;););) now that's a bucket :eek: I know you can do it to :p I'll be watching

IHSteve

[JAMMER]

Nice start Brian got to give you credit your on your third truck and I haven't finished the first one. Ed

[FreddyGearDrive]

Man,Your do'in some butchin on that cab.Your a lot braver than me!
That's gunna be a sweet lookin truck when your done,cause the 1:1 sure is.
In the 5 years you owned that truck,you didn't by any chance keep a record of what you spent in wax & armor-all?:D
FGD

[Espeefan]

Brian, I have a feeling this will be your best build yet, given your incredible track record already. Are you going to paint it to match your old 1:1 or will the cab be yellow, like your other models? Three trucks for you, and I to am still stuck on my 1st.

[Stepside]

Been looking forward to this one!!! From what you've told me on phone its going to be a great build!

Better plan on getting one of these also:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dollhouse-Miniature-Rustic-Shovel-SDP6554-/350409799383?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51960d36d7#ht_1530wt_735



Consider me tuned in! http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/images/smilies/popcorn.gif

[bucshott]

Brian`s at it again, pushing the bar up even higher. cab is looking like a true pete. I'll be watching this one for sure.

[Brian in PA]

Man,Your do'in some butchin on that cab.Your a lot braver than me!
That's gunna be a sweet lookin truck when your done,cause the 1:1 sure is.
In the 5 years you owned that truck,you didn't by any chance keep a record of what you spent in wax & armor-all?:D
FGD

Thanks guys! Fred ,I lost track of the "detailing" items:D

[Brian in PA]

Brian, I have a feeling this will be your best build yet, given your incredible track record already. Are you going to paint it to match your old 1:1 or will the cab be yellow, like your other models? Three trucks for you, and I to am still stuck on my 1st.

Thanks Nathan! This truck will be green, not my trademark yellow.

[Brian in PA]

Been looking forward to this one!!! From what you've told me on phone its going to be a great build!

Better plan on getting one of these also:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dollhouse-Miniature-Rustic-Shovel-SDP6554-/350409799383?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51960d36d7#ht_1530wt_735



Consider me tuned in! http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/images/smilies/popcorn.gif
Rod that will be a nice touch for sure!

[Brian in PA]

Well I got some time to get a few things done. I have mostly been working on the cab and the hood, I'm just about ready for some primer. Thanks for looking!

Brian
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[fhhhstix]

Looking good so far Brian but I am sure it will fantastic when you are done.

Travis

[Dreamweaver]

Looking good Brian. Keep going, I need more Ideas:D

-Mike

[Hockeydad]

Stop with all the good ideas, I'm running out of time and money!!!!
-Bryan

[Espeefan]

Brian, the cab and hood look great, as do your fenders! I can pretty much sum up your work using the old Peterbilt ad's saying 'touch of class'. Looking really good!

[ihbuilder]

:eek::eek: keep going keep going we need more coal buckets :p:p:D

IHSteve

[Claus]

Awesome truck Brian! Reminds me of two of my 1/50 Sword trucks.
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[Losiassociated]

Good job Brian,keep up the good work and us posted.

[sneaky-pete]

Wow,I need to sublet my cab out to you!
Nice work as always.:eek:

[Brian in PA]

Awesome truck Brian! Reminds me of two of my 1/50 Sword trucks.
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Thanks man! I got one of those too, yellow, of course!
Brian
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[bucshott]

Looking realy good there Brian! what are you using for your fenders?
Rick

[Brian in PA]

Thanks guys for the compliments! Rick I'm using 4" ABS plastic. A Street 45 to be precise, the smaller end.

[Dreamweaver]

Thanks man! I got one of those too, yellow, of course!
Brian
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WOW Brian you sure did that build fast... But i thought you said it was not going to be yellow...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

I know that's not yours.. Heck it don't look as good as your work. What scale is that?

Looking good

-Mike

[Brian in PA]

LOL!! Thanks Mike! Its 1/50 by Sword models. They are are nice pieces. Pricey but worth it.

Brian

[Brian in PA]

Little update here. Glider kit, anyone?

thanks for looking!

Brian
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[Losiassociated]

Brian,
Is that frame Steel?Looks like it.
And also do I see a loader of some sort in Brians future with all these dumps you own?
Greg

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Very nice work Brian it will be perfect as the last 2 I am sure! Greg the frame is Alum they are Freddys frame rails.

[Brian in PA]

Thanks for the good words guys. Greg I would love to get a loader one day. maybe when money is better.

Brian

[Brian in PA]

Got a little more done.
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[Dreamweaver]

Looking Good Brian, The hood turned out good.

-Mike

[bucshott]

Wow Brian, another impressive pete, looking good!

[Stylin n profilin]

WOW!!! Awesome Brian...I cant wait to this baby done...:eek::eek::eek:

[skl1cent]

this is gonna be a very nice build Brian wow nice choice :)

[Dreamweaver]

Hey Jon I want to be a member of the "Model Shop Mafia" do I qualify?

-Mike

[Losiassociated]

Hey Brian,
Very nice build man.
I have a request though,I would like to see the front suspention please.Maybe with out the nose on.

Greg

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looking good Brian I cant wait to see it with the dump body on it..

[FreddyGearDrive]

Gave that some thought about next years Christmas card,huh? Now this babies progress came to a stand still. Not much time to build when your try'in to put one in the oven & dog shoppin???:D
FGD

[ihbuilder]

Gave that some thought about next years Christmas card,huh? Now this babies progress came to a stand still. Not much time to build when your try'in to put one in the oven & dog shoppin???:D
FGD

LOL you crack me up Freddy :p

[Brian in PA]

Aint no baby makin goin on here. The wifes factory is shut down, its just a playground now:D:D

Brian

[Tamiya Cowboy]

LOL! That there is FUNNNNNNNY SHYT!

[Rogue]

Aint no baby makin goin on here. The wifes factory is shut down, its just a playground now:D:D

Brian

LOL. that right there is funny

[hauler_10-4]

Watching this build closely. Brian your sense of detail workmanship is top notch everytime.

[Brian in PA]

Thanks Jeremy! I got a small update here. I made my drop visor and started the rivets:)
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Thanks for looking!

Brian

[JAMMER]

That looks good Brian. Well at least you don't have to put the rivets around the bunk this time. Ed:)

[RCTech9]

Looks Top-Notch!!!

[Espeefan]

Looking really good Brain! I never even noticed the rivets on your other trucks! They blend in so nice. Course once you paint the truck, they should. Are those rivets from scale hardware? What size did you go with? I've been wanting to add rivets to my Wedico, but the cab, hood, and grill sure isn't going to drill as nice plastic! D'oh!

[Dreamweaver]

Looking good Brian. I like the Visor. Is that the stainless you were talking to me about?

-Mike

[Brian in PA]

Thanks Guys! Nathan the rivets are from scale hardware. They are the 1.2mm. Mike the visor is from the stainless I talked to you about.

Brian

[Stylin n profilin]

Boy you like them rivets...Im going to be send a bus your way that needs a few thousand..:D:D:D

[Dreamweaver]

Thanks Guys! Nathan the rivets are from scale hardware. They are the 1.2mm. Mike the visor is from the stainless I talked to you about.

Brian

Thanks Brian, that's some good looking stuff. Just might have to get some.

-Mike

[sneaky-pete]

Nice work Brian..........My hands shake to bad to drill all of those holes...lol:D

[9W Monighan]

Did you mash the rivets down Brian? They sure add to any build don't they.

[Espeefan]

Thanks Brain. Been wondering what size would be good for my Wedico.

Monighan, those rivets are cast pieces that you drill a hole for and then glue them in place. Dummy rivets, I guess you could call them? :D They are really nice.

[9W Monighan]

I used some drive rivets before but they don't come too small. I know a guy who simulated rivets and he made a punch, like a paper punch, hand held,that dimpled the sheet metal too. He made literally thousands punched out of thin brass sheet then glued them to his project.

[Brian in PA]

These rivets are pretty easy to use. I'll get some pics of them for you Steve.

Brian

[JAMMER]

Just to let everyone know these rivets come in stainless that's what I am using on my radiator shell and sizes. Ed

[Allbusted]

Great build Brian I cant wait for more updates..

[RAIDERS]

looking good like how you use them rivets....

[bucshott]

looking realy good with all them rivets brian! sweet visor.

[Brian in PA]

Thanks for the comments guys! I think its time for an update. I haven't had a lot of time to get the truck done but I got my fuel tank brackets made and got my fuel tanks from Steve. Thanks Steve! I also got my battery box /step mounted. The rivets are done and there is just some fine sanding and the body can be painted. Steve also made the lift axle for me and I got it working so here are some pics, enjoy!
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Thanks!
Brian

[hauler_10-4]

Nice Brian, where did you get the aluminum grill from?

[will43209]

That's gonna be sweet! What kinda Ol school is that in the back ground? Looks nice.

[fhhhstix]

Looks great Brian what are you going to use for a dump box.

Travis

[Brian in PA]

Nice Brian, where did you get the aluminum grill from?
Thanks Jeremy. I had the grill machined for me. If they go over I may have them made in a larger quantity.
That's gonna be sweet! What kinda Ol school is that in the back ground? Looks nice.
Thanks man! The car in the background is my 67 Cougar.
Looks great Brian what are you going to use for a dump box.

Travis

thanks Trav! I'm gonna do my own box for this one, well I'm gonna at least give it a try!

Brian

[heavy_duty]

Great progress there Brian.That dude looks heavy just sitting there.Another master piece.

ED

[SonoranWraith]

Thanks man! The car in the background is my 67 Cougar.

Off topic - You watch stacey david? Shoehorning a Boss 9 in there! :eek:

[Dreamweaver]

Lookin good Brian.

[Snowman]

Great work as ever Brian. Look forward to seeing how you build the dump box, kudos building that yourself.

[sneaky-pete]

All I can say is wow Brian.....I cant wait to see what else you do!

[russisloud]

your truck really is looking great!

[Brian in PA]

Off topic - You watch stacey david? Shoehorning a Boss 9 in there! :eek:

Ya I watch it. I'm tired of re-runs though. I wanta see some updates!:D:D

Brian

[Brian in PA]

Thanks for the compliments guys! I started on the body, I'll get some pics up soon. I contacted the body company and was able to get drawings from My original truck. This will help in the scale down procedure.

Brian

[BRICKNICK]

Brian your trucks are all amazing, this one is coming along nicely aswell. If you are considering do a production run of those Pete front grills count me in for one.

[Espeefan]

Brian, it's coming together nicely. Any idea what you will do for steps on the fuel tank? Like all your trucks, this one is looking very nice. I can see your modeling skills are getting better and better, with each new truck you add to the fleet.

[hitachi]

this truck looks really nice:)
makes me wanna build a US truck myself:D

[Brian in PA]

Thanks Guys Nathan I have an idea for steps but I have really been focused on the body. Here are some pics. Thanks for looking!

Brian
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[gun]

are you going to build a pup trailer for for this pete ? shure would be sharp pulling a long hitch pup with matching paint and lots of l.e.d. lights

[peterbilt65]

brian truck looks great! and if the grills go in production ill take one or two. neil

[skl1cent]

very nice brian we want more we want more we want moree LOL

[SmallHaul]

Wow, it is looking really good Brian. Gonna be a super nice DT.

[gun]

how long does it take to do the cab and hood ? You are the man

[Espeefan]

Brian, the dump box looks very good! I really like the cross members on the underside. From what I can see, you are well on your way to pulling this build off perfectly, just like all of your other trucks. It doesn't surprise me at all!

[Dreamweaver]

It's looking more like the prototype more and more.. ;)

[hauler_10-4]

brian truck looks great! and if the grills go in production ill take one or two. neil

Put me on the list too if they go into production...lol.

[firefighter-1177]

Put me on the list too if they go into production...lol.

Ill third that!!! Lmao

[Brian in PA]

Thanks for the kind words guys!! I appreciate the interest in the grills. I have the program for them on a jump drive I just have to find a shop to run a few for me to see how they look. I finally got enough done to justify an update!! this build is kickin my a$$. The body alone is real challenge. I gotta give props to all of those who build dump boxes 'cause they're a challenge! The cab protector took my as long to do it as it the did the rest of the box:eek::eek: here are some pics, enjoy!!

Brian
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[ihbuilder]

:eek: wow Brian , now thats a coal bucket :eek: Looks great ;)

[SmallHaul]

Looking good Brian.

[Espeefan]

Top notch! Looks just like it should, and that grill is awesome. Definitely has Peterbilt written all over it.

[Cossett]

Now that is coming along fine Brian:D that grill is sweet :D,when/if you decide to sell those grills don't call them Pete grills as we all know what Paccar is like with there name.

Cheers Tracy

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That is one bad rig and I 2nd the grill get them in your vendors section I am in need of a few..LOL

[Izzy]

Very nice - coming along nice and steady.

[FreddyGearDrive]

Brian,I think you missed your calling.Maybe give up that nice cushie job & go full time tin knockin. Really nice work on the box so far! Of course the truck looks good also!
FGD

[sneaky-pete]

Nice job Brian,the the box looks great!:D

[Car5858]

Looks great Brian

[rockNmayhem]

Truck and box are lookin great Brian. Can't wait to see it with some color thrown on it. Wat color ya thinkin? White, red or like Freddy would say BLACK!!! :D

[MACK Daddy]

Top Notch Brian !

Any particular way you mount the rivets? measuring and such ? pattern you go by or a template?


Just wondering

Alfy

[Snowman]

Absolutely top notch work Brian, just comparing with the photo in your avatar, it's a facsimile. Even the little details like the visor, it is precisely like the one on your truck in the picture. Obviously the product of a lot of patience, precision and attention to detail.

[heavy_duty]

just keeps getting better and better.Great job there.

Ed

[Brian in PA]

:eek: wow Brian , now thats a coal bucket :eek: Looks great ;)

Thanks Steve! Ya its a coal bucket for sure LOL!

Brian

[Brian in PA]

Looking good Brian.
Thanks! Scott!
Top notch! Looks just like it should, and that grill is awesome. Definitely has Peterbilt written all over it.

I appreciate it Nathan!

Now that is coming along fine Brian:D that grill is sweet :D,when/if you decide to sell those grills don't call them Pete grills as we all know what Paccar is like with there name.
Thyanks Tracy! They definitely wont be called Peterbilt grills.
Cheers Tracy

That is one bad rig and I 2nd the grill get them in your vendors section I am in need of a few..LOL

Thanks Paul!

Very nice - coming along nice and steady.

Thanks Chris!

Brian,I think you missed your calling.Maybe give up that nice cushie job & go full time tin knockin. Really nice work on the box so far! Of course the truck looks good also!
FGD

Thyanks Fred! You know that wouyld be fun, but I like my cushey job for the steddy paycheck!;);)

Nice job Brian,the the box looks great!:D

Looks great Brian
Thanks Guys!
Truck and box are lookin great Brian. Can't wait to see it with some color thrown on it. Wat color ya thinkin? White, red or like Freddy would say BLACK!!! :D
Thanks!@ The color will be emeral green just like my Pete was.
Top Notch Brian !

Any particular way you mount the rivets? measuring and such ? pattern you go by or a template?


Just wondering

Alfy
Thanks! Alfy! I put them 1/4 inch on center. Scale should really be alot closer but That gives it enough to carture the right look.

[Stepside]

Brian, your build never cease to amaze! The box is coming together great!

A sweet replica! Had to photoshop a lil mockup here:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/BrianMockup.jpg

[Brian in PA]

Absolutely top notch work Brian, just comparing with the photo in your avatar, it's a facsimile. Even the little details like the visor, it is precisely like the one on your truck in the picture. Obviously the product of a lot of patience, precision and attention to detail.
Thank you Nick!
just keeps getting better and better.Great job there.

Ed

Thanks Ed!

[Brian in PA]

Brian, your build never cease to amaze! The box is coming together great!

A sweet replica! Had to photoshop a lil mockup here:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/BrianMockup.jpg

Thanks Rod! Its a good comparison.

Brian

[ihbuilder]

Yea thats a good pic for me to go off of to finnish your parts :)

[Heavy Metal]

Brian this thing is fantastic. The dump box, the grill, the body, all the high end aluminum and shiny metal work from guys here and machine shops you're using...just first class all of it. This right here is what I'm shootin' for in a build. Love it. Thanks for sharing. Joe

[Brian in PA]

Thanks again guys for all the compliments! Here are some more updated pics!
Brian

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[petermoblin]

Sweet. Love the working coal door.:D

[Stepside]

Lovin' the detail! This is one of those builds that just keeps getting better and better!

[Snowman]

That is one of a kind right there, really great detail. It's the kind of thing you could never sell to anyone because of all the blood sweat and tears invested in it. Can't put a price on that.

[sneaky-pete]

I don't see how it's possible to top your daycab.......but I think this will
be your best work yet!:D

[MACK Daddy]

Looking Real Sweet !!

Alfy

[Snochaser]

Awesome! Like it a lot. Great job on the bed, Brian. Great detail.

Ben

[Espeefan]

Coming along very, very nicely, Brian! The more I keep looking at your trucks, the more I feel like giving these Tamiya rigs another go around, but I'm not much of a styrene working king, like you are! The dump box looks great!

[bigpipespete]

That looks amazing , detail is excellent.

[Brian in PA]

Thanks guys!!

Brian

[Hockeydad]

Stunning!!!

[nztrucker]

coooool

[Straywolf]

Look's great Brian, can't wait for more pics.

I was wondering does the 1.2 rivets look more to scale? I think i used the 1.6 on mine.

Mike

[YoungGunz]

wow absolutely amazing build... talk about talent

[Brian in PA]

Thanks fellas!! Mike I chose the 1.2 rivets because they were real close the tamiya molded rivets.

Brian

[Straywolf]

Thanks fellas!! Mike I chose the 1.2 rivets because they were real close the tamiya molded rivets.

Brian

Thanks Brian i was just wondering, the 1.2 rivets really do look nice:D


Mike

[Brian in PA]

Well guys, I was able to get the frame painted, finally! I also got the tanks and battery box mounted. Thanks for looking! Enjoy.

Brian
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[Tamiya Cowboy]

looking good!!

[ihbuilder]

Brian that's sweet .

[Espeefan]

I really like the tank steps. I've been thinking about how I can get some machined up for my Wedico. I like that they are different. Most of the time you see the battery box steps, but tanks are a nice change. Your's turned out great.

The only problem I see is the frame is not yellow. :D What happened?

[heavy_duty]

Looks awesome Brian :D.It looks mean just sitting there.Keep it coming.

Ed

[cabrover]

Looking good so far Brian. I'm sure it will look amazing like all your other builds!

[Brian in PA]

Thanks for the compliments guys! Nathan I decided to put down the yellow paint for this build, I'm going with a true tribute to my Pete.

Brian

[Stylin n profilin]

looking just awesome Brian...cant wait to see more:D:D:D

[sneaky-pete]

What no yellow....:eek:.Your truck is coming along nicely!

[Snowman]

The tank steps look great, did you make them yourself? Nice work.

[Brian in PA]

Thank you gentlemen! Nick I did make those myself, it was a real pain! they didnt come out too bad, I just wish I coulda used smaller screws, but oh well.:cool:

Brian

[ihbuilder]

hey Brian those a/c's sit a little higher then what I usuallty make ? looks like it :confused:

[Snowman]

Please feel free to shoot me down in flames if I'm wrong, but maybe the aircleaners look higher or at least different because it's a 357 rather than a 379, so I believe the hood slopes compared with the straight hood of a 379, and it may be shorter too. Maybe that's why it looks different??

[Brian in PA]

Nick you are correct about the hood being shorter and sloped. The 357 is the same as a 379 short hood except for the 357 is fiberglass instead of aluminum as found on both 379's reg, and ex hood models. My truck had the Donaldson breathers instead of the Vortox ones. The Vortox units are alot bigger but sit lower on the cowl for some reason. The Vortox AC's also go down to the bottom edge of the cab an most of the trucks I have seen.

Brian

[Bsorenson79]

Hey Brian! You're doing a unbelievable job!!! It looks awsome! I was wondering how you mounted the uprights down the side of the dump body?

[Brian in PA]

Thanks! I mounted them from the inside using screws.

Brian

[Brian in PA]

Small Update! I got my cylinder in from Ralph on Monday.:D:D:D this thing is sweet! I machined a plate to mount it on. thanks for looking!

Brian
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[heavy_duty]

AWESOME:eek::eek::eek:More pictures please.

Ed

[bigdogrod]

with the right camera angle, that could pass for the real thing, dam fine job

[ddc333]

Looks good

Is the cylinder custom made ??

[hauler_10-4]

Great job Brian. Good to see your going with Hrydo's instead of a screw drive. Its so much more scale looking. What pump are you going to use? I need to find a mini pump for the folding disc i been building.

[Snochaser]

Yet again, looks great Brian!!

[AZLIGHTNING]

I'm Speechless thisis some Build, can't wait to see more, Just Awesome

[FreddyGearDrive]

This is a true Master-piece! Only one problem! Where's the flippin vid??
Can't wait to see this thing of beauty in action.
Super nice job there Brian!
FGD

[Brian in PA]

thanks fellas for the kind words. The cylinder is a modified Wedico. It is shortened and has a stage added to it.. Fred I will get a vid up as soon as the electronics arrive.:D:D. Here are some new pics I got my GRU installed. and got my light bars made for under the cab. enjoy guys!

Brian
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[Brian in PA]

Great job Brian. Good to see your going with Hrydo's instead of a screw drive. Its so much more scale looking. What pump are you going to use? I need to find a mini pump for the folding disc i been building.

Jeremy, I am using the UMS pump. Its real cheap and works great for this application.

Brian

[sneaky-pete]

Amazing detail Brian......she's coming together nicely!:eek:

[Espeefan]

Brian, I really like the tank steps. Did you cut the vertical step uprights by hand?

That gear reducer fits pretty well. Glad to see it was the answer to your problems. I read your other thread, asking about it, with interest.

[Claus]

Nice rivet work Brian!

[Straywolf]

Man oh Man Brian, excellent work on the dump can't wait to see her finished, and your rivet work is outstanding!!!! You sir are the King of Rivets:D Excellent work Brian!!!

Mike

[Ken Orme]

Brian, I really like the tank steps. Did you cut the vertical step uprights by hand?

That gear reducer fits pretty well. Glad to see it was the answer to your problems. I read your other thread, asking about it, with interest.

Brian;

I looked for the other thread on your gear reducer but could not find it. Is it for spur gears or belts?

Ken

[peterbilt65]

truck is coming out great brian and the rivet work isn really nice and straight , what size rivets do you use ? thanks neil

[Espeefan]

Brian;

I looked for the other thread on your gear reducer but could not find it. Is it for spur gears or belts?

Ken

Here you go.

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=2734

[Brian in PA]

Amazing detail Brian......she's coming together nicely!:eek:
Thanks Troy
Brian, I really like the tank steps. Did you cut the vertical step uprights by hand?
That gear reducer fits pretty well. Glad to see it was the answer to your problems. I read your other thread, asking about it, with interest.Nathan, thanks, I cut those by hand, but I cheated. I found some material that already had the circle cut in it, so all I had to do is cut out the step bracket from it. It was a very time consuming task! I'm still not completely happy with the screws but I had trouble drilling/tapping anything smaller, so that will have to do... for now.


Thanks.

Nice rivet work Brian!
thanks Craig!

Man oh Man Brian, excellent work on the dump can't wait to see her finished, and your rivet work is outstanding!!!! You sir are the King of Rivets:D Excellent work Brian!!!

Mike

Thanks Mike! You actually inspired me with the rivets on your truck.

Brian;

I looked for the other thread on your gear reducer but could not find it. Is it for spur gears or belts?

KenIt is geared

truck is coming out great brian and the rivet work isn really nice and straight , what size rivets do you use ? thanks neil
Thanks Neil! The rivets are 1.2 from Scale hardware.
Here you go.

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=2734

Thanks for the link Nathan.

[Smokin Joe]

Jeremy, I am using the UMS pump. Its real cheap and works great for this application.

Brian

Could you please tell me the source of the UMS pump? Joe

[Brian in PA]

Here ya go...http://www.umsindia.com/view_product_details.php?pid=130&cat=Landing%20Gear%20Accessories

Brian

[Brian in PA]

I got me a package from Stevie today!! Man these are perfect. I asked Steve to make a set of Donaldson air cleaners that were like the ones on my Truck. You tell me how well he nailed them!

Brian
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[DuelTruckDriver]

Brian, this build is gonna be spot on, great job;)! I love the cleaners!, I can't wait to get some stuff from Steve. Also love rivets got me some coming also:D >Marty<

[MACK Daddy]

Looking great brian !!!


Alfy

[ihbuilder]

looks good Brian I just wish I could've put the screen under the cap :o maybe a little blueing will get the shading :confused:

[hauler_10-4]

Jeremy, I am using the UMS pump. Its real cheap and works great for this application.

Brian

Thanks Brian and do you order from the link you supplied us? Or is there any US suppliers i can get it from?

BTW the truck is another stopper..great work.

[Brian in PA]

Thanks Brian and do you order from the link you supplied us? Or is there any US suppliers i can get it from?

BTW the truck is another stopper..great work.

Jeremy, I ordered right from them. Its pretty quick shipping,'bout 2 weeks or so. thanks!

Brian

[Brian in PA]

looks good Brian I just wish I could've put the screen under the cap :o maybe a little blueing will get the shading :confused:

Steve I may try some black paint.

Brian

[Brian in PA]

Brian, this build is gonna be spot on, great job;)! I love the cleaners!, I can't wait to get some stuff from Steve. Also love rivets got me some coming also:D >Marty<

Looking great brian !!!


Alfy

Thank guys!!

[Smokin Joe]

Here ya go...http://www.umsindia.com/view_product_details.php?pid=130&cat=Landing%20Gear%20Accessories

Brian

Thanks Brian. Killer build! Joe

[Straywolf]

Thanks Mike! You actually inspired me with the rivets on your truck.

Gosh i feel all warm and fuzzy inside now ......wait maybe it was that Burrito i ate:D I just wanted to try something different and it worked out, boy did my hand hurt after all those i did, but i would do it it again. :D I wonder if the guy at Scale hardware is wondering why he is getting flooded for rivet orders lol :D


Man those step tanks came out awesome they look really sweet and the air cleaners are just amazing, there really is alot of talent here on the board.

Also i was wondering (if its not a trade secret) is there a build thread or possablly one you may do to give your pete's that pete look? I was wondering what you did different on your cabs and such, so maybe this old feeble mind could learn a new trick or 2?

Again excellent work Brian!!!

Mike

[Brian in PA]

Gosh i feel all warm and fuzzy inside now ......wait maybe it was that Burrito i ate:D I just wanted to try something different and it worked out, boy did my hand hurt after all those i did, but i would do it it again. :D I wonder if the guy at Scale hardware is wondering why he is getting flooded for rivet orders lol :D


Man those step tanks came out awesome they look really sweet and the air cleaners are just amazing, there really is alot of talent here on the board.

Also i was wondering (if its not a trade secret) is there a build thread or possablly one you may do to give your pete's that pete look? I was wondering what you did different on your cabs and such, so maybe this old feeble mind could learn a new trick or 2?

Again excellent work Brian!!!

Mike
Thanks Mike! The Pete cabs have alot of altering dome. First I extend the cowl out 1/4 inch, during this I also square off the cowl a little. The cabs that were used after the 359's were like this. Then I re-angle the windshield 1/4 in the middle. This is the hardest part. then I raise the roof (dome it) about 1/8th of an inch. If you look at the first page of the thread there are some pics of it there. Thanks!

Brian

[Brian in PA]

Well, I finally got this thing painted!!:D:D:D I never thought this would ever happen. It looks dark in the pictures, and there is a lot of metallic in it. check it out !Thanks!

Brian
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[fhhhstix]

OOO shiny!!! Great job Brian now lets see this thing put together CHOP CHOP. Are you done yet, are you done yet, are you done yet, that's three times are you done yet.:D:D:D

Travis

[Snochaser]

Beautiful job. I didn't notice the detail in your fenders til' they were removed. Your are the #1 Pete man for sure.

Ben

[DuelTruckDriver]

Brian, that paint is freakin glass:):D great job man, can't wait to see it assembled. >Marty<

[ihbuilder]

:eek: are you done yet :p

[YoungGunz]

Sweet build!! but seriously... are you done yet??!!

[trucker n]

have to say brian love the truck but are you done yet:p

[sneaky-pete]

Nice paint work Brian.......that color is awsome.:D
Now hurry up and finish it.........I need a new desktop picture!

[Claus]

Looks super Brian, but that is one strange yellow!

[diddys trucking]

:cool: Super looking rig super paint one of the most acurate truck convertion that i have ever seen cant wait to see it finished :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[jtroyer06]

Wow Brian that paint looks great, i think i saw a dupliColor can some where in the background? Boy i was gonna load up my airbrush and paint away but after that paint job i wont even other with the airbrush, the old rattle can will do just fine! Jordan

[SmallHaul]

Paint looks great Brian. Can't wait to see all finished.

[Izzy]

nice color choice - fabulous lay down - youve got to hold some classes for us to learn from....

[Brian in PA]

Thanks for all the compliments fellas! I really appreciate it! Jordan please don't let the Duplicolor cans fool you:o I just use those to hold up what I'm painting. I use a small gravity feed HVLP touch up/jamb gun. The paint is PPG base coat/clear coat. Thanks!

Brian

[androiduk]

Brian , I really dont know what to say about this build , there is so many options; WOW , Beautiful , stunning , amazing , just do not seem enough ! ! ! .

Your attention to detail , your workmanship , your skill is just outstanding from the plasticard cab work to the metal fab of the body.

You are an insperation. I just want to rip king apart now ! ! .

Andy

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Not sure really what to say or what has not been said just like the last 2 trucks you are raising the level of detail and perfection each time. Keep up the outstanding work.

[Espeefan]

I'm not usually a guy to post one liners, but in this case, I'll just say 'sweet'!

[9W Monighan]

Maybe your paint doesn't have SCALE metal flakes:D Scott and I can't wait to dump coal on that shinny hood:p Did your 1:1 have that big of a rear window? My buddy in Oakdale just got his cab painted on a Pete he's been restoring new frame up for the past 8-10yrs. He removed the bunk and put a small rear window in. This truck was an old wrecked, Robbin's heavy haul rig w/ 550hp? Cat power and it has 4 axles.
Yesterday I swear I passed your 1:1 triaxle. I noticed asphalt around the tailgate.

[spudd]

fantastic paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cant wait to see her all together

[Straywolf]

Thanks Mike! The Pete cabs have alot of altering dome. First I extend the cowl out 1/4 inch, during this I also square off the cowl a little. The cabs that were used after the 359's were like this. Then I re-angle the windshield 1/4 in the middle. This is the hardest part. then I raise the roof (dome it) about 1/8th of an inch. If you look at the first page of the thread there are some pics of it there. Thanks!

Brian

Hey Brian thanks for the info:D I was just sitting here thinking that maybe you should do a video tutorial on the step by step process you do on your Pete Cabs.

I still can't wait to see her finished!!!!:D

Mike

[FabOne]

Another GREAT job Brian! The paint job is awesome. It really brings out the details. Keep us posted as you assemble it.

-Terry

[bigpipespete]

WOW , what a gorgeous color . Would love to see that in sunlight.

[Stepside]

Looking forward to seeing that green paint stand tall against some stainless and aluminum! :-D

[Brian in PA]

Brian , I really dont know what to say about this build , there is so many options; WOW , Beautiful , stunning , amazing , just do not seem enough ! ! ! .

Thanks!

Your attention to detail , your workmanship , your skill is just outstanding from the plasticard cab work to the metal fab of the body.

You are an insperation. I just want to rip king apart now ! ! .

Andy

Thanks Andy!

Not sure really what to say or what has not been said just like the last 2 trucks you are raising the level of detail and perfection each time. Keep up the outstanding work.
Thanks Paul!
I'm not usually a guy to post one liners, but in this case, I'll just say 'sweet'!

Maybe your paint doesn't have SCALE metal flakes:D Scott and I can't wait to dump coal on that shinny hood:p Did your 1:1 have that big of a rear window? My buddy in Oakdale just got his cab painted on a Pete he's been restoring new frame up for the past 8-10yrs. He removed the bunk and put a small rear window in. This truck was an old wrecked, Robbin's heavy haul rig w/ 550hp? Cat power and it has 4 axles.
Yesterday I swear I passed your 1:1 triaxle. I noticed asphalt around the tailgate.

Actually Steve I had them Scale down the flake. I thought it was pretty cool that they were able to that! They put the smallest flake they had. My1:1 had a window just like that. The later trucks have a wider back window. The Robbins truck, was it green? I know that had a green International or 2.
fantastic paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cant wait to see her all together

Thanks Spudd!

Hey Brian thanks for the info:D I was just sitting here thinking that maybe you should do a video tutorial on the step by step process you do on your Pete Cabs.

I still can't wait to see her finished!!!!:D

Mike

Thanks Mike! I don't think the vid would work, I would have to beep out all the swearing!:D:D

Another GREAT job Brian! The paint job is awesome. It really brings out the details. Keep us posted as you assemble it.

-Terry

thanks Terry!

WOW , what a gorgeous color . Would love to see that in sunlight.
Thanks!
Looking forward to seeing that green paint stand tall against some stainless and aluminum! :-D

thanks Rod!! Me too!!:cool::cool:

[Straywolf]

Thanks Mike! I don't think the vid would work, I would have to beep out all the swearing!:D:D


I understand completely Brian,there's time's i do the same when something just don't fit right or such, sometimes i can even make a sailor blush:D


Oh by the way....Is it done yet?:D

Mike

[Roadmasters]

Cant wait for the next update, your builds always amaze me.

[Snowman]

When this is completed it should be build of the year!

[hammer]

Brian,
That has to be one the sickest tri axles out there coming along real nice can't wait to see the truck complete. I used to drive a freightliner classic XL with that same big dump body type and you nailed it awsome job.

Tony

[glorydays24]

This truck is spot on, keep it up Brian.

Big John

[DuelTruckDriver]

Hey Brian, got anything new for us?:D Can't wait gonna be bada$$ >Marty<

[Brian in PA]

Thanks much guys!!1 Here is is a small update! Thanks for looking!

Brian
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[Claus]

It's Awesome Brian!

[CAT29]

Great job brian
where can i get hold of one of those GRU's and what kind of motor is that? i see you are puting the MFU in there will that motor work with it? how are you going to fit the speaker and batery in the small day cab i would love to see a photo.
cheers

[sneaky-pete]

Brian,your attention to detail kills me (standing ovation w/clap):D!
Do you give building lessons?

[td9clyde]

nice truck very slick keep up the awsome detail

[Brian in PA]

It's Awesome Brian!
Thanks Craig!
Great job brian
where can i get hold of one of those GRU's and what kind of motor is that? i see you are putting the MFU in there will that motor work with it? how are you going to fit the speaker and battery in the small day cab i would love to see a photo.
cheers
Thanks! The GRU is an Integy unit. It was recommended by Travis(fhhhstix) I picked up mine from Ebay. I'm still working on making everything fit, but it should work out. I may not be able to use the vibrator but well see!



Brian,your attention to detail kills me (standing ovation w/clap):D!
Do you give building lessons?

Thanks Troy! I'm going to come out with a video!:D:D

nice truck very slick keep up the awsome detail

Thanks!

[Brian in PA]

I couldn't help myself!:D:D
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[AZLIGHTNING]

Beautiful!

[Espeefan]

Ahh, that's more like it! When you tease posted the cab on the chassis, minus the hood and dump box, I was a bit disappointed! Glad to see you gave in and had to try the whole combo together. That's nice! Now hurry and finish it up! It's so close.

[Claus]

I think when Nathan seen the cab and chassis He thought you were going to go with a heavy haul Pete tractor for a minute and give him a run for his money, LOL!

Looks great Brian!

[CAT29]

Thanks Brian I will see if I can find myself one.

[Stepside]

Very sweet man! Looks like you'll be dumpin' in a couple of weeks! :D

the front fender over that oversize tire is SPOT on!

[SmallHaul]

Looks awesome Brian!

[Espeefan]

I think when Nathan seen the cab and chassis He thought you were going to go with a heavy haul Pete tractor for a minute and give him a run for his money, LOL!

Looks great Brian!

Now that you mention it, I'd love to see Brian build another just like that. In yellow, though. What do you say, Brian?

[straightpipejakebrake]

Great job! This is by far one of the best!

[Brian in PA]

True Scale Craftmanship my good man, this build is everything I love about our hobby. If you want it build it.
Thanks Ralph!
Beautiful!

Thank you!

Ahh, that's more like it! When you tease posted the cab on the chassis, minus the hood and dump box, I was a bit disappointed! Glad to see you gave in and had to try the whole combo together. That's nice! Now hurry and finish it up! It's so close.
Thanks Nathan! I'm working on it!:D
I think when Nathan seen the cab and chassis He thought you were going to go with a heavy haul Pete tractor for a minute and give him a run for his money, LOL!

Looks great Brian!
LOL! Thanks!



Very sweet man! Looks like you'll be dumpin' in a couple of weeks! :D

the front fender over that oversize tire is SPOT on!
Thanks Rod! Maybe I can haul a few loads!
Looks awesome Brian!

Thanks Scott!

Now that you mention it, I'd love to see Brian build another just like that. In yellow, though. What do you say, Brian?

You read my mind!

Great job! This is by far one of the best!

Thanks!

[Brian in PA]

Small update, I was able to make my dump turnout exhaust. I'm pretty happy w/ the results! Thanks for looking!

Brian

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[ihbuilder]

"Now that you mention it, I'd love to see Brian build another just like that. In yellow, though. What do you say, Brian?

No No Pete cab :p a 9300 cab same color :D Just like 1 I wanted 10+ years ago :( OTOH Looks great Brian , BUT, it's missing something :(:(:( I'm tryin :o

[Brian in PA]

"Now that you mention it, I'd love to see Brian build another just like that. In yellow, though. What do you say, Brian?

No No Pete cab :p a 9300 cab same color :D Just like 1 I wanted 10+ years ago :( OTOH Looks great Brian , BUT, it's missing something :(:(:( I'm tryin :o

I here ya Steve! I know you are.;)

Brian

[Stepside]

I can't wait to see this guy @ the show this weekend! Hoping to see it haul a couple of loads!

[Brian in PA]

Thanks Rod! I'm not sure it'll be functional.:(

Brian

[Brian in PA]

Small update I got my grill polished and mounted along with the headlights.

Brian
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[Espeefan]

That's beautiful! I can't wait for the next update with pictures! It keeps getting better all the time.

[spudd]

Outstanding!!!!!

[BRICKNICK]

This thing is so spot on to the 1:1.......beautiful job Brian. That custom grill is awesome.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That is a work of art again.. And that grill is drop dead perfect.

[Claus]

Amazing work Brian, you make the best looking King Hauler Peterbilts in my opinion.

[sneaky-pete]

Wow.....nothing else to say....you know your good!:D

[rockNmayhem]

Just as the others have said the truck looks great Brian. It sure does show off the talent of some individuals here on this board.

Tyler

[Brian in PA]

That's beautiful! I can't wait for the next update with pictures! It keeps getting better all the time.

Thanks Nathan!

Outstanding!!!!!

thank you!

This thing is so spot on to the 1:1.......beautiful job Brian. That custom grill is awesome.
Thank! I appreciate it.
That is a try work of art again.. And that grill is drop dead perfect.
Thanks Paul!
Amazing work Brian, you make the best looking King Hauler Peterbilts in my opinion.
Thank you Craig.
Wow.....nothing else to say....you know your good!:D

Thanks Troy

Just as the others have said the truck looks great Brian. It sure does show off the talent of some individuals here on this board.

Tyler

Thanks Tyler

[Snowman]

It really is a miniaturised replica of the 1:1 in your pic there. Beautiful paint finish, The metal hardware looks so good, there are a lot of people coveting that grill I think.
Like I said earlier, build of the month? No, build of the year!

[MACK Daddy]

Will this be show ready? ;)


Alfy

[hauler_10-4]

Great work so far Brian. When we going to see a video?

[cabrover]

Very nice Brian!! Cant wait to see the BEAST in action!!

Tim

[Brian in PA]

It really is a miniaturised replica of the 1:1 in your pic there. Beautiful paint finish, The metal hardware looks so good, there are a lot of people coveting that grill I think.
Like I said earlier, build of the month? No, build of the year!
Thanks Nick! The grill is something special, I would like to get them produced, I'm working on it!
Will this be show ready? ;)


Alfy

Nope!:D

Great work so far Brian. When we going to see a video?
Thanks Jeremy! I'll get one up soon.
Very nice Brian!! Cant wait to see the BEAST in action!!

Tim

Thanks Tim!

[Brian in PA]

Well I have been pecking away at this thing, The lights are proving to be a real challenge. I was able to make the light bars for the air cleaners. One done one to go! Here's some pics! Thanks for looking!

Brian
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[glorydays24]

I'm going to have to start wearing a bib lol, I drool everytime I look at this beautiful pieace of art.:eek::eek:

Big John

[Straywolf]

Thanks much guys!!1 Here is is a small update! Thanks for looking!

Brian
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Hey Brian, i would like to know how you got your hood to fit perfectly flat when closed? As you know i cut mine as a 359 and i still have trouble at the cab and hood for it to lay flush? I have tried readjusting and still can't get it to lay right? So what's your magic touch?

Oh and everything i have seen and all the new post's too, this is really a very nice and sweet looking ride:D:D can't wait to see more:D:D

Mike

[hauler_10-4]

That is a tight squeeze on the air cleaner lights. Great job Brian.

[Espeefan]

Love those breather lights and shrouds! Beautiful. I have never seen anyone pull off the Peterbilt look as well as you do, with these Tamiyas. You have become a master modeler.

[Brian in PA]

I'm going to have to start wearing a bib lol, I drool everytime I look at this beautiful pieace of art.:eek::eek:

Big John

LOL! Thanks John!

Hey Brian, i would like to know how you got your hood to fit perfectly flat when closed? As you know i cut mine as a 359 and i still have trouble at the cab and hood for it to lay flush? I have tried readjusting and still can't get it to lay right? So what's your magic touch?

Oh and everything i have seen and all the new post's too, this is really a very nice and sweet looking ride:D:D can't wait to see more:D:D

Mike
Thanks Mike!! It is a lot of trial and error, and bending, and sanding, and filling, and mock up. This hood doesn't fit as good as my other trucks did. I think because I shortened it. It fits better than the picture shows, the cab is just sitting on the chassis there.


That is a tight squeeze on the air cleaner lights. Great job Brian.
Thanks Jeremy! Ya I wasn't sure if I was going to pull it off.:o
Love those breather lights and shrouds! Beautiful. I have never seen anyone pull off the Peterbilt look as well as you do, with these Tamiyas. You have become a master modeler.


Thanks Nathan!

[Claus]

Beautiful truck Brian, imagine what the price would be on such a one of a kind truck like this one, then imagine the line of people waiting to get their hands on one.

[crawler07]

do you have any up close pics of the bed??Like the latch and the hinge? How about some progress pics of the construction of it? This is an amazing build!

[Brian in PA]

Beautiful truck Brian, imagine what the price would be on such a one of a kind truck like this one, then imagine the line of people waiting to get their hands on one.

Thanks Craig! I'm not sure how to put a $ amount on one, and if you did would any one pay that much> LOL!

do you have any up close pics of the bed??Like the latch and the hinge? How about some progress pics of the construction of it? This is an amazing build! Sorry all of the pics I have are alrready on the build thread. I will be taking more as progress happens.

Brian

[Brian in PA]

Got some more done. Been busy stuffing wires in to the cab! I should have enough room for the vibration unit too. the stock speaker isn't gonna fit though, oh well! I got most of the chrome goodies on the cab and most of the chicken lights are done. Here are some pics, thanks for looking!

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[Claus]

Brian, that's has to have turned out even better than you have hoped! It looks like a Wizard came along and shrunk your truck.

[gun]

Brian I can't say anything about your truck that hasn't been said. It is top shelf and your skill is unmatched on those pete cabs. The bed is one of the best looking custome fab jobs ever. For what its worth I think it is one of my fav. Dump trucks on the board! Good job

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Wow really another master piece for sure you kill it every time I am just amazed on how it looks and how perfect that grill is..