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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!