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thanks again guys for the pats on the back!
paint colors im still thinking about not sure what colors! im thinking black and Pearl Vigor Blue with a small orange stripe to divide the colors. I think the truck will look beyond siiiick painted these colors!!!!
heres of a bike with the colors im thinking of using.....

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps6hotabd5.jpg

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yes trucker jo its gonna get some shiny bling and trailer lights down the side also. everywhere you see the fluorescent orange plexiglass, all that is going to light up!!

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well I just go the gun yesterday so this is my 1st time heating it to bend it. all I have to say is don't over heat and DO NOT apply to much pressure because you will warp and thin the styrene out. like I show in the pics I used a pipe and I heated it slowly and let gravity do most of the work but still had to hold it to help hold the correct shape. just take your time...

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Dang you have some mad styrene forming skills!! Your truck is looking great and will look kick azz with the black and blue paint and orange lights!!!

Brian

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thanks wurst!!

today I worked putting on the brake light stripes with the transparent red plexiglass I got yesterday. im not totally sure I like it but heres the install pics..

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps4cwpvvao.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psdw8mxtqf.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psbtdgyiu7.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pszhqhinu8.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psrb6lnks7.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pszeaetkox.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psbsk1wy7p.jpg

still needs sanding and work..lol
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps9f3zunpj.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psxrjw4ufx.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psjpkwo4wm.jpg

Re: insane 1st build
 

Insane!!!!
Looks mean bro!

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:update:

Here are a few progress pics... stared working on the trailer tail lights on the trailer wheel fenders. also working on the rear doors frame.
i'll keep the pics a comin as I get stuff done.

WELL... TO SHORT TO RUN THROUGH THE PLANNER TO SMOOTHEM OUT!! UUGGGHHH LOL OH WELL CRAP HAPPENS!!
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps54qat35f.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pskzerz7s0.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pscdbzjrej.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psrhd2lcdg.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps6itxyacz.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pswna6hzu4.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psyd4hnqqj.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psb3a7skfb.jpg

HAD TO MAKE 2 MORE LOL....
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psagmkxkli.jpg

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I've been tossing around what I should call this monster and this is what I think im going with!!
What do yall think??? this is a quick photoshop text I came up with... itll be tweeked some more im sure.
if anyone one has any other name ideas please feel free to post your suggestions

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pssh4nj5en.png

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psu61uvbjp.png

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Amazing build can't wait to see it finished, keep pics coming.
Dustin

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I love this build one of my favorites so far you have some really good fabrication skills.I can't wait to see this completed and painted.....I like the name Big Nasty cause that is one nasty looking rig. Lol...

TONY

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thx again guys...

TONY, I like it... ill write that one down and do some text samples on photoshop and see how I can tweet it. lol

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GISMOW... HERE's THAT PIC.

Well here are some more update pics... I tore the WHOLE trailer spread axle suspension and fenders all the way down (I didn't like how it looked)!! wow theres something new hearing me say... lol!

UPDATE PICS....

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psuoliojny.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps2twrmi8l.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps5k0bw8nf.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pssdthbeby.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psrzdqjahv.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps0n2vb4ou.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps1f7lt6z4.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pstp582lhe.jpg

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Hi...

First of all many thanx for the pic with the distance of the axles. It will help a lot. I'll also show your truck and trailer to my son, so it's easier to decide for him. It will be a flatbed for his Knight Hauler Longline.

Your truck is an absolute excellent work and I can't await to see it finished. Your idea regarding the backlights is really cool.

Vety cool work, hope to see more... ;)

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Your more then welcome gismow and thank for the compliments!!! Im just glad I could help ya being so new to this rc semi building myself.

heres some "HINTS" that might help ya...
1. if you want to put wheel fenders on you truck or trailer... USE PVC PIPE!!
Ive seen ppl making them with that it much easier and it seems stronger.

2. do a google search for rc truck, trailer builds and switch to image view... that's how I find trucks and ideas much faster.

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Wow she looks great, what trailer kit did you start out with or is it completely custom? I posted some of your build pics on the instagram page I run to promote this hobby and this forum and believe me when I say your truck was very well received, people keep asking if it's done yet, they wanna see a finished product. The istagram page is @scale_truck_n_construction

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Many thanks bricknick!... im so siked to hear my 1st custom build is that popular!

NOPE.. the trailer is not a kit what-so-ever...it is 100% my custom design from BUILD FROM SCRATCH looking at many pics and reading many posts.

To answer your question when will it be done.... lol... im working on it 6 to 8 hrs a day but im still far away from completion this monster!!

h*ll ive been looking at blue pearl paint for this thing and that color alone is gonna cost me $104 for one pint!! ugh.... im gonna have to sell this build so I can afford to build another one!! lol

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I GOT MY NEXT CUSTOM BUILD PLATFORM IN FROM CHINA TODAY!! WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!
... im gonna try steppin it up a notch with this build!! lol

GOOD LORD THIS KIT IS BEUTIFUL!!!! WOW.... IM LOVIN IT!!!
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pshv9c68zl.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pszyprpcyk.jpg

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OK here is today trailer progress pics....

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psobbirueu.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psr5wgctsh.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psky0osuq2.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psyclswk42.jpg

inside measurement
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psatmdo1dz.jpg

top measurement
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...pskhkcl5k5.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psrphdizx6.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psvs6unx39.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psgyyjogz1.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...psnifyrtrc.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps5djdgkat.jpg

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Your flame rig graphics look really sic. They would really pop on a dark color base. I'm looking forward to seeing your redone trailer. I am sure it will look awesome!

Cool you got another rig. Can't wait to see what you do with that one!!

Brian

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thx wurst... I like the flames but it needs work... my worst fear on this build and possibly f'n it up is painting it!!

The grand hauler kit build will be in its box for awhile... im sry to say!! lol. I got way to much learning and way to much work left on this build to even think of that one.