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Just a little peak at whats coming up :D

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psr20t7dl2.jpg

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

GREAT job Russ!

-Terry

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Thanks! Terry

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So while i was waiting on the pizza delivery guy this evening, i started fitting the cab on my rat rod. Still not sure if im gonna chop the top or not, i kinda like the look of the full cab :confused:

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psikuzrpvv.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psiom6mqky.jpg

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

Pretty much finished up for now. I just need to make up some drive shafts and pop some servos in :D

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pso24m96bz.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8amzy7ql.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjsxdyhic.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps0vtelydt.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspxnt2tel.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswfux0nyw.jpg

I'll get some out door shots with the trailer when its finished up

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

just like a full size rig WAY to much to polish!!!
great job russ

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Great job indeed! Looks bloody awesome :cool:

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Sanding and filling body work

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psr0tjsdy1.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psakblmdpa.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psikyvvkes.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskyerkppf.jpg

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

Also broke the truck back down to start painting

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psok5dbdpx.jpg

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

Awesome builds! The rod loiks very good with the high roof.

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I really like the rat with high roof, maybe just throw a fuel tank on the back since it doesn't look like there's room for a 5th wheel.

The semi pulling the I-beam trailer is just wild.

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Thanks!
Yeah there isn't much room on the back, i do have a small keg that i'm gonna stick behind the cab for a fuel tank.

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No words, just pictures :cool:

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdkgmwxxv.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvzkiqorv.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbudxhbxx.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswgsbulxw.jpg

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

Good lord russ.... That is comin along great! Awesome work man!!

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Looking good Russ, would you mind sharing your technique on cutting the rear tires and whar adhesive you use.

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Thanks! Its been a fun little build. I have plans for another one in a few weeks ;)


I use this for gluing the tires....
http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnf1rxhj0.jpg

As far as cutting them, just a good sharp razor knife and i used the outer line on the tamiya tires as a guide. Wasn't hard to do.
I sanded the big tires some when they where done to flatten the tread back out, its alittle wavy from the curve of the three tires together.

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Everything is all finished up and ready for some paint on the cab :eek:

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8cz0d049.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psagt2gwnc.jpg

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

Sweet t-bucket lol the tires look sick

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Cab all painted :cool: Later on i'm gonna do the grill and try to have it pin striped to match another one of my trucks

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxwvartxp.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfksiceym.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psl1cqstsk.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5hsh5we9.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskwpreb0h.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgkkijepn.jpg

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Pipes, stacks, exhaust? It's looking good!

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LOL, somewhere... I just dont know where i wanna put them just yet

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fat side pipes

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So a few days back i ordered up a sheet of plastic to use as a new work top and it came in today. It makes for a really nice flat work space.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psis24jk3v.jpg

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OH! Also started getting in some parts for a new project :eek: :D

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps781cv17m.jpg

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

Looks interesting, what's with the axles through the frame rails on the note book?

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Oh it'll make sense in a few days :p

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heavy hauler?

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Afew shots of the cab.
I went with a pete-ish look for the grill as the cab was already painted i wanted something that would fit in the stock opening.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psiercbzdl.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psiligkvih.jpg

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

Nice cab! I think I need to build a cab over.

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How much for the grill? :D

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Yes you do, lol

shoot me a PM

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So here is whats up with the axles on the note book, lol I'm trying out kind of a different idea i had for the rear of the puller, so i started out by making some "track bars" to tie the rear axles together and mocked it up and a stock frame.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspwjdbs0c.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7iawyq4x.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6qe5ncri.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc4z3jvry.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3mycbkiv.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8ov2wqoq.jpg

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

Ok I get it now! Will be interesting to see how it does.

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

Hi,

but now the axles can't swing anymore to handke any roughness in the ground. The wheels will hang in the air and the truck will stop because of no traction. The only way to solve this would be to lock all rear axles completely.

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

its a pulling truck all power to the ground and pull the sled

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Ah... Ok... ;)

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If I'm right this truck will be pulling on a carpeted floor, flat surface only.

Re: The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

yep, axles are also locked


At the back i finished off the track bars with some 1/16 revo shocks on the back and also added a small bumper / hitch plate

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psntumf77l.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psht46ovir.jpg

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I had planed on just using a e-maxx trans in the truck, but after looking it over, it wasnt really going to fit how i wanted it..... So after getting some gears and bearings i can up with something that would fit better in the frame.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnrm6hpfm.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdubgohvs.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4dtqpxxq.jpg

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That's awesome!!

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4dtqpxxq.jpg