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1985 kenworth 07-28-2013 04:19 PM

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here is another small panning video of optimus.currently the truck is back out in london ontario in the trusting talented hands of tuan(loose nutz r/c)and trevor(lyinlow)to get the remainder of the last custom parts and lights installed ..p.s i am still working on the trailerhttp://youtu.be/EZeF8CURog4

1985 kenworth 08-05-2013 05:21 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psc0f6294f.jpghere are some updates to the trailer .got the proper reefer unit mounted by drilling and tapping the rear of it

1985 kenworth 08-05-2013 05:36 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps450a0b04.jpgthe rear doors mounted and trimmed to fit the opening with the styrene tile for the rear reefer door look on the real trailer which is on alot of the utility and great dane reefer units.next will be to add the chrome foil to these and install the door hardware..:)

BRICKNICK 08-05-2013 09:29 PM

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Wow Dwayne the trailer is looking great, I'm dying to see this tractor and trailer hooked up .....epic build my friend.

1985 kenworth 08-07-2013 01:08 AM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4229ea7b.jpghere is another shot of the trailer with the styrene (metal roof) sheets measured and cut and installed on the smooth sides of this trailer for that ribbed reefer look,next will be to install the mirror chrome wrap like whats on the front headboard of this trailer..more updates on the way:D

kingbob 08-07-2013 01:22 AM

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One thing I noticed and im not sure if I can recreate it, is that the front corners of the trailer are actually rounded. Might make things difficult to mount though, may stick with square.

1985 kenworth 08-07-2013 02:56 AM

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yea i thought about that but i will leave well enough alone:eek: ...i am happy with this so far:bounce:if this was a scratch built trailer like you are doing it would be easier to do the rounded corners but this trailer is not even scale length and to do that means i would have to start all over again...and well ..i am not getting any younger...:rolleyes:hey bob are you going to do the rounded corners on your trailer?

kingbob 08-07-2013 03:35 AM

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Im thinking about it. I found some quarter rounded plastic strip at the hardware store, but am pondering how to attach it and how it affects how the front end of the trailer is structurally built. Plus it might just look rubbish at that scale.

Radio Control Trucker 08-07-2013 04:59 AM

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Rounded corners on the headboard of a trailer are do-able. Stuart (Old Busted Hotness) did some on his scratch built 53' dry-van.

http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/...009/01/165.jpg
http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/.../2009/02/3.jpg
http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/.../2009/02/4.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=TUVMMRkr9cc

For more info, check out: http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/...r-scratch.html

- RCT

kingbob 08-07-2013 07:57 AM

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And of course it hadnt occurred to me to bend a front piece to include the corners!

1985 kenworth 08-23-2013 02:39 AM

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that is a great idea that never crossed my mind ..oh well i don't really want to redo the front of the trailer..call me lazy but this build has had too many setbacks and taking way tooooooo long ,good for you bob ,i have been watching your trailer build...very nice work my friend:)

bowtiebuba350 08-23-2013 04:25 AM

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Very nice thermo king

kingbob 08-23-2013 05:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth (Post 93345)
that is a great idea that never crossed my mind ..oh well i don't really want to redo the front of the trailer..call me lazy but this build has had too many setbacks and taking way tooooooo long ,good for you bob ,i have been watching your trailer build...very nice work my friend:)

Yeah bending a piece never occurred to me either until RCT posted that example!

And you think your build has had setbacks? lol, i think my body has more paint/primer/putty than plastic!

1985 kenworth 08-23-2013 12:59 PM

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Oh i know...i have been following your build the whole time and saw the frustration and setbacks you encountered :D

kingbob 08-23-2013 01:48 PM

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Will get there eventually. Hopefully I can get it done this year! Lol

1985 kenworth 09-06-2013 01:11 AM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps41119f6b.jpgjust got my custom peterbilt ovals from steve(inbuilder)wooo.hooo.i should be picking up optimus this weekend from london if all goes well and once i put these on ,this truck will be.....wait for it.....completed!!!!!!finally!!!!!.just have to finish the trailer then this entire build is complete.i will post updated pictures soon....:bounce:

Radio Control Trucker 09-06-2013 02:03 AM

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Beautiful rims :cool: Steve does excellent work. :D :D

OP is on great ride :drool: :drool:

- RCT

1985 kenworth 09-20-2013 12:59 AM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9c8faa80.jpgsteves peterbilt oval aluminum wheels installed
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps29596677.jpg

kaptain Jack 09-20-2013 09:12 AM

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Lets go for a spin.

1985 kenworth 09-21-2013 01:29 AM

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yes sir i plan to come out shortly and take you up on the lessons for soldering brass and l.e.d....should i bring teacher an apple:p


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