Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Stunning truck,
Stuff painting the rails they look good how they are and sets the truck off,

Cheers Tracy

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Wow, absolutely stunning rig you have going there.

Chris

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Thanks guys!

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

NICE!!!!!!! I agree with Tracy, stuff painting the rails. With the white and blue paint the truck needs the added chrome or metal look to it. I know that the real truck has a painted frame but this is yours to make little improvements on. Polish the frame to match the tanks and bumpers but no paint.

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Well, I was going to paint them the same blue as the top or the pearl white that I used. I am a truck driver and I've been to a lot of truck shows. I just don't think my OCD will let me get away with not painting them and the suspension components. LOL!

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

I agree with you, I prefer the blue frame with this paint scheme. Tearing back apart to paint it will go faster than you think. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...532f031166.jpg

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Coming along nicely Jesse! All the fine details really bring it together! :)

Keep up the good work,
-Alex

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

When you paint the suspension parts, just remember that they do move. I have seen lots of nice paint jobs ruined by flaking paint around bolts and other movable parts. Are you going to paint the trailer to match?

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

It's looking good Jesse! Paint the rails and don't look back, It will look amazing!

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Looking AWESOME Jesse! Keep doing your thing, because so far you have a great looking rig.

-Terry

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Thank you!

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Ok, so what I'm thinking is painting the rails pearl white to match the cab along with the differentials. Then, sense the front fenders are blue, I figure the rear fenders should be too. And I think I'm going to fill the space between the rails with stainless steel. I'm not sure about the trailer yet but most likely I will match it to the truck somehow. I will most defiantly be careful about what I paint because of the moving parts! Thank you for the warning!:)

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Seriously guys, thank you all for the compliments! I'm really enjoying this build! I showed it off to a few people today that are not into RCs and they were just amazed. It's a really good feeling to get that kind of reaction from people! It makes all of the hours of hard work worth every second!

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

were all toy truck junkies here!!!

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Well, I'm at 100 1.8mm LEDs installed and working so far!
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Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Looking good Jesse! There is a section on the board and a thread for showing off your workshop/work bench, you ought to post some pictures of yours since this is your first build and a very nice one some of the people on here who haven't seen your workshop might get a kick out of it ;):D

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

I'll have to do that! LOL!

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Hood looking real good. Guys seen this in person. Great start to an awesome styled truck

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Thanks Chris!

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

I'll do a thread for this in the right place but I had to share. I got the Combine going!
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...psoq5cj4ds.mp4

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Jesse-

GREAT job on the JD combine!

Keep it up and you'll have a load for that lowboy.

-Terry

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

I got some nice shots at dusk with the lights on. Very happy so far!
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And! I got to pick up my new trailer from FabOne this morning!!! Thank you Terry!!!
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Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Man that looks great! Did you use the windows from Goose19 in the build?

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

look at you lowboy hauler!!! sweet ride.
who's t680?

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

be careful with those headlights!!! i had to drill and screw mine already

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Thank you! Yes I did for the sleeper. I sanded them 500 grit and then painted them with lexan window tint spray on the outside surface. They also needed a little sanding around the edges to fit in the openings. Overall I'm pretty happy with them tho.

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

It's mine. I'm an OTR driver.

Man, I didn't want to hear that! What exactly did you have to do to them?

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

after looking at them and the one light fell off LOL!!
I drilled the mount to take a one of the little screws from the visor
and removed the stem in the light and screwed and zap glued together

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Mine move like they're on a ball swivel. I'm guessing they aren't supposed to do that! LOL

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

It was great meeting up with you this morning. It was so cool the timing worked out!

Looks GREAT with the RC JD combine load Jesse. Lil Cooper called me just as I was pulling out of the TS this morning and I told him I just left you. I told him you'd be post'in some pics, so I'll show him.

Have a safe trip and hoping to see you soon.

-Terry

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Looks good with that trailer and load Jesse! So where's the paint booth?

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Thank you! I'm very happy with it!

As for the paint booth, it's wherever I happen to be when I need to paint something! LOL! I know I still need to post pics of my workshop! I will say that it's getting kind of crowded in it!
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Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

It was really great seeing you again Terry! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you meeting up with me! Well, and selling me the trailer! LOL!

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

toys in the bed and you slumped over the wheel.

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

LMAO!!!! No. They only go on the bed when I'm driving!

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Absolutely amazing truck !! Where did you get thoses lights on the back of the sleeper ? (thank you ^^)

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

Thank you!
They are polished 5mm bezels with clear lenses from True Scale RC.

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

thank you !! I'll try this :)

Re: My first Semi build, KW W900L
 

MAN... THAT IS ONE SICK *** KWOPPER BUILD!! PERFECT COLORS...WOW ....NICE JOB!!!:jaw: