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thanks Rob, I did try it off the trans and it did work but this is a new setup and I will be sticking with it, I am droping the 3 speed out and using a different sinigle speed tranny to save room and a channel on my radio for a couple other goodies I have planned. I not sure about hauling gravel yet but I am in the mood to build again so at least I am working on it

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Looks good Jason
Glad you are back at it, spring is just around the corner..

greg

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had a couple hours to work on the Autocar today so I got a few things done first I build and fitted the cab sheild then installed it to the Dump box.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG0347.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG0349.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG0350.jpg

then it was on to the rad grill peice I wasnt happy with the first on I built wrong shape needed to much work to make right ( old rad grill on pic above) so I decided to make a whole new one I cut and glued many layers of styrene together to form a block I could dremel and sand to the shape I wanted well as close as I can get with my limited skills. this is what I have so far

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG0354.jpg

thanks for looking

Re: my first semi build (dump)
 

Rock guard turned out great. That should keep the dints off the roof. From what I remember the rad turned out great too. Once you fill it in with black paint that will give it the look.
Rob

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well I added some paint to make it look like this was moving along lol

cab is just primer.. I have more sanding and stuff to do . but I am really liking the primer look on this looks like a sun faded original paint from the 70's lol so I may keep this color after more sanding and few more coats . all opinions welcome. and yeah I know bad body work. just had no luck with filler on this one .

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG0493.jpg

Re: my first semi build (dump)
 

Your getting closer and it's starting to look like a real truck. Nothing wrong with the body work, she's looking more Autocar all the time.
Rob

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I am digging the way it looks and there is now law that says all of the trucks here have to be show queens. Do a little weathering to the rims, add some half worn out mud flaps and some fuzzy dice in the front window and your ready to haul some loads.


Travis

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thanks guys.... lol thanks travis I am not looking for shelf queen anyway I want it to look worked.. I have some more things to do yet .. but at least it looks like i did something. makes me want to work on it again.

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well after 5 months off from shop... (just busy) I am back at autocar...
quick picture update... still lots to do and the body works is terrible, but I was so frustrated with the crap filler I was using I gave up. lol anyway here it is so far I still have some paint lines to clean up and and lots of details and parts to add.. but this is where it is heading.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG0992.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG0994.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG1002.jpg

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Jason, the A Car is looking real good. Once you get the bling on her, she'll be too nice to put in a pit. Lou, Greg and I were moving dirt on Tues. afternoon and we were wondering what all you south island guys were up to. Looking forward to getting back at it myself, as it's that time of the year again!!!

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That truck looks real good. I really like the colors.

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Looks good Jason
Looking forward to getting her dirty next year. What is the next project ?

Greg

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Nice truck! Looks like it's ready for some heavy loads.

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thanks everyone... still lots to do to her yet but its coming ;) Greg next project will be a excavator or loader I guess... I have other scale trail truck in the works.. but not construction related .. more updates on autocar soon..

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small update started adding detail to cab adding parts heres a few pics .. the thing with big rigs the more u add the better they look I just wish I had done a better job with this one but it is what it is ... all chrome parts were repainted with a chrome paint to match grill i made and to give all the parts a weather chrome look
added stacks which are moved from stock postion.. air cleaner and proper style door handle
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG1067.jpg

roof lights, horns, head lights, marker lights, mirrors
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG1140.jpg

this truck had side panels the open on hood instead of full hood coming up.
added hood latches and handle and autocar logo on side.
really bad pic logo looks better in person
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...i/IMAG1166.jpg

thanks for looking

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well had a few day over holidays and finished up alott of the Autocar. mud flaps, grill guard, electronics few more details to the box , hitch plate and tail lights. right now I am at the stage where I can say it is 95% done and ready to go to work ;) there is a few more little thing I could do . and the other 5% is all the things I plan to add in future but not now. so here are some pics and a guick video of my finish well for now autocar. working videos to come


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps602b61f1.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...psd8a68a6d.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...psa04f04b8.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps2ce24d4b.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...psbf7f8ce7.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...psbdb6f042.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...psba7417ee.jpg

short video in kitchen to show it works lol
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...psf2bfa1a1.jpg

thanks for looking

Re: my first semi build (dump)
 

Looks great! Will this be making its first appearence in Campbell River this year?

Reg

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Wow! The bed raise is one of the smoother and quieter units I've seen. Great job.

Ken

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That really looks good, well done Jason! :cool:

That screw is really smooth from the start! What thread did you use?

Those wheels you have, they not come with center caps?

Have you fashioned up any kind of tail gate lock, that's a must! ;)

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I think there's a lot of very fine, detailed models of trucks around , like this one. The proud builder (should be) go around shows driving their trucks (and this is seen all over world on shows) running at speed and changes of directions not prototypical at all.
I've not been into buildning trucks (1:14) and don´t know if it´s the speed controllers that are that bad? Any idea from you guys working with those?
I know from my time modeling trains and when DCC (computer controls) decoders was introduced that they could be programmed to not make "jump starts" possible. You could programe the effect of mass into acceleration and braking (this was funny when engineer was not use to it). Some of my friends had problems with that but it was a much more prototypical way of running trains.
From videos it seems like the soundcontrols are good, the sound replicates to orgin, if it´s like trains, I don´t know. Is Cummins, Detroit, Caterpillar, Scania, Volvo ........ sound available?
On trains you can have a Farbank Morse, GE, EMD even read that 3 engine gensets was available now.
Dan

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thanks Reg I am hoping to make some shows this year. maybe out your way first so you can throw a load on this thing and I can get some real video :)

thanks

thanks Joe, no they do not come with end caps ;( but my friend is making me some there just not ready yet. and the tail gate does lock its just little different then normal :)

thanks I guess and sorry for my bad video I think lol not sure what you are trying to say Dan ? I wish I was a probuilder like you guys my mouth drops everytime I see a build from the you and the other pro builders on this forum I'm not in that league.
and about the jumpy driving that was me lol I was just playing around it would drive smooth if I was trying and the video was just a test. and as for a sound mfu I can't see me paying that much money for sound as cool as it is it is over priced, maybe someday.

thanks guys

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Hey, we should definately throw a load of dirt in it before any shows come up!:D I have a small pile of dirt that needs moving too...

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Sounds like a plan Reg just waiting on new esc for truck the one I have in it doesn't like the 3cell lipo it gets warm and cuts out

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For sure! Let me know when you get it sorted out and will set up a play day.

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Sorry if I was unclear, what I'm trying to say (after attending to big shows like in Friedrichshafen 3 years now) that a lot of very fine builds are runned at just to high speeds. I'm planning to build a tractor trailer combo for my D8, with the weight of hole combination (~700lbs) it will not be possible to accelerate/brake very fast.
I´m just trying to learn what's available and how this can be used when it comes to speed regulators.
And about your modeling capacity, don't need to be sorry, I like this Autocar dumptruck a lot, you realy have the skills to make it look prototypical (like the front windows, fenders, grille guard ............).
Dan:o

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I get you now Dan.. yes hauling that d8 of yours would be a task for sure u almost would need a speed control system from a electic wheel chair or scooter to pull that lol

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Great build Jason ..took a while but well worth the wait ...Now if you left it in joes basemant for a few months it would look perfect ..lol..Good job and cant wait to load er up

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thanks Lou..yes a long time coming because I had no shop time this year it felt like. I'm pretty happy with it. lots I'm not happy with and would do different but all in all ok, next one will be better . yes it needs to get dirty for sure. soon it will be I hope. and looking forward to bringing it up island with you guys this year

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Great build Jason
Looking forward to getting you out playing in the dirt. Be fun getting that one dirt. You must know me as you put short stacks on your truck, I dont think Lou could even TAG them...

Greg

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Hey Dan, I'll get you some info for building a big semi truck drive train. Hydrostatic drive is the ticket. I'm out driving over the road, be back to the house soon.
Cheer's, Neil.

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haha thanks Greg . the short stacks look better for this truck I think. plus I dont have to worry about anyone hitting I guess

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Lmao..I think iv tagged Robs a time or two ..Lol..Yes short stacks are good :D

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That has to be the smoothest screw drive dump mechanism I have ever heard, or seen, run. Great job with that! Most howl and whine, when lifting, but yours sounds quiet and smooth. I'm sure it will handle whatever you can throw in the box.

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Hi. Mike here. aka chaseracer's cap making friend.

Jason is a good guy that gives me lots of stuff to do that chalenges me as a new [and i use this word lightly] machinest.

So the latest project is center caps for his wheels. Took some measurements off the wheel and then went to put it back on the front axle. Only to find that when it was tight the wheel is locked up. Took it apart and figured out the the total measurement of the two bearings and the sholder inside the rim were 0.022 more then the shank they ride on.

Dam, guess i have to do some milling to his nice new wheels [no presure at all]
So I took a peasce of scrap and made the bearing fit just right before I chuck up a wheel in the mill.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...n/IMAG1493.jpg

After that I was sure it was right and took 0.025 out of the backside of the bearing sholder. Hot dam it worked just like hopped it would. Nice and tight but free to spin.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...pse790c9d5.jpg

Now thats the wheel works back to making caps....not yet. The snout on the front wheel stands out to far for the look jason wants.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps7c5936f1.jpg

As you can see so does the axle stub. Cool something thats a no brainer. Just trim it down.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps8fd695ba.jpg

lol. Back to the mill with the new wheels. By by snout.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps0bf53e76.jpg

Time to make a cap.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...psdd80582c.jpg

No picture of it but there is a releaf in the backside of the cap for the axle stub and nut.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...psfac37264.jpg

Heres the evolution of the caps I made with the right end one being the one Jason liked the most for the look he wants.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...n/IMAG1518.jpg

In the end this is what they look like.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...n/IMAG1519.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...n/IMAG1520.jpg

Back wheels next time.

Thanks for lookin
Mike

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good to see you on the forum Mike, and great job on the caps I can't wait to get them back so I can get the Autocar back together and get it hauling some loads. Mike has made me some awesome custom wheels and pieces for my crawlers over the years and now my caps for my Autocar wheels.

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Fine work Mike. Nice to see two guys getting-her-done.

Greg

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Beautiful Work! Wheels and caps look great!

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Thanks Greg. Jason has made a very cool truck here. He has great skills and ideas. Its cool that I get to help out here and there with my mill and laith, and its always good to have to have someone else to bounce ideas off of. Between the both of us we can solve almsot any puzzle, or at least have fun tring.

Mike

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Haha, sooke is a hot bed of RC builders....

Nice job on the wheels!

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Welcome to the forum Mike. Nice job on the caps. Got any plans to start building construction models yourself. Great hobby, very relaxing.
Rob