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Semi Crazy

04-06-2013 10:27 PM

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I can just see that big tractor pulling a low boy with a D9 dozer on it. Brings back memories of my younger days. Just not as heavy tractor.

Claus

04-07-2013 12:55 AM

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I bought ScaleArt's brass/chromed mirrors and turn signals, really excited about them but don't want to install them till the truck is near completion.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps87196bae.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps35a0115d.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...pse69c6951.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps12e17a76.jpg

Claus

04-07-2013 02:26 AM

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Couple quick pics; cab, hood, sleeper and headache rack are just sitting frame, nothing bolted down that is why there are no fuel tanks in this photo. Still waiting on drill bit to drill out my Wedico rims so for now I'm using the SA Euro rims on the front axle, but now have the smooth tires mounted. How bad do those black hubs stick out? They kind of bug me but not much I can do with them. Also when the wallet recovers I will buy the other set of rear aluminum dual wheels and driveshafts.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8a394093.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...psa93ef1f8.jpg

Really digging the scale driveshafts from RC4WD.
http://www.beadlok.com/product/image...-65mm_2559.jpg
http://www.beadlok.com/product/image...160mm_2572.jpg

plow jockey

04-07-2013 07:44 PM

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I really like the way this is turning out!! It has the right stance for a mean heavy haul!

Claus

04-07-2013 09:53 PM

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Thanks Fred!!

dirthalr

04-07-2013 10:02 PM

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Awesome build! Love the tridem, and the mirrors.
Jimmy

Claus

04-07-2013 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dirthalr (Post 83914)

Awesome build! Love the tridem, and the mirrors.
Jimmy

Thank you Sir!!!

Got my transmission mounted up today.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps812273b0.jpg
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speedy8305

04-12-2013 12:40 AM

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hey just wondering where do you guys get the lil jack stands?

Claus

04-12-2013 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Loaded_Heavy (Post 84225)

Hey, Craig. Nice to see some updates of this Red Baron. Lookin better and better everytime. Also looks like you got your SA goodies as well. Nice nice for sure. If you could or can swing it I would have snatched up a set of the Stahl / Leimbach US style super singles. They are a direct bolt up to that axle and have a nice center hub as well as a small bit of taper to the wheel face giving them that true Alcoa look. Either way truck looks great as it sits. One thing to watch out for and be gentle with is the locker arms on the axles. The pin they bolt on is fragile and can snap off quite easily just from the most slightest bit of over tightening. Same goes for them mini lug nuts.

Next time you put another order in from Overseas put out a few bucks on their hex tool set. I believe avf-modell sells them. They are black and green in color. Very very usefull when working on the small scale German hardware. Will also help in case you ever need to tear open your axles as it covers all the popular mini hex sizes the German modellers use in their builds. I got my set from afv-modell. I don't think I've used it in a long while either as I no longer play with the 16th scale German stuff any longer. Probably will sell it off down the road but still undecided yet because they are a fantastic set of drivers to have and can only be obtain off of the German market.

Thanks for the compliments and advice! I thought I could just drill out the lug holes on my Wedico wide rims to 2.05mm and use them, the bolt pattern is the same. Well, I tried it tonight, the rims are heavier, thicker than the ScaleArt wheels, so that means I would need longer lug bolts. Seems everything is a trial and error kind of deal when building a Wedico. Buying aftermarket parts is even kind of a guessing game. I'm not against buying another set of wide wheels but I must know they will fit the wide Fudla tires as well as the Scale Art axle before buying anything.

As for the drivers, I will have to look into that, I could surely use some of those.

spudd

04-12-2013 10:45 PM

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Hey Craig did you get your mirrors right from scale art??
I have been looking for a set... How do you like them and if you don't mind me askin how much were thay?

Claus

04-12-2013 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by speedy8305 (Post 84234)

hey just wondering where do you guys get the lil jack stands?

Here you go;

http://store.rc4wd.com/Chubby-Mini-3...ds_p_2792.html

Claus

04-12-2013 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spudd (Post 84302)

Hey Craig did you get your mirrors right from scale art??
I have been looking for a set... How do you like them and if you don't mind me askin how much were thay?

Here you go Spudd;
http://www.scaleart-shop.de/Brand-Mo...enna::236.html
Ya, I got 'em straight from Scale Art, I love them. They have great details and bolt straight to Wedico holes. The price, it sucks, about $127.00 a pair.

WhiteWolf McBride

04-12-2013 11:46 PM

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Claus:

Thanks for the link to the smaller jack-stands... the 6-tonners looked great but too big, but now that they make the smaller ones, they are perfect for the semi's...

Now if only they made the PSP/sand-mats that were more in scale for our rigs... I've been tempted to try to make my own from the perf'd stuff out of microwave doors, but I don't have the skill to bend the material decently.

WhiteWolf
wishing they made more stuff to our scale... (1/14-1/16)

Claus

04-29-2013 08:21 PM

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Got some new front wheels, steering knuckles and some shorter tanks from Steve. Not much to show yet but here are a few shots of the new front wheels. These are not Leimbach wheels, they match my Wedico rears very well.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps89b5e021.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7fded14a.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf532013e.jpg
Also test fitted one of my Scale Art mirrors, even has spring loaded antennas.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps1865ba38.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps37af4a12.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaca92583.jpg

Semi Crazy

04-29-2013 10:18 PM

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Very impressive truck you have going there! That's the nice thing about projects you spend time with, you end up with something like this. Guys like you are few and far between! I really like seeing the Wedico trucks being taken to this level...and beyond!

Claus

04-29-2013 10:23 PM

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Thanks Steve, you're too kind. I just realized I need 20 small bolts to go in the hub covers. Will be working on shifting servo and diff locking servos next.

http://www.csmi.com.au/Product/Scale...00320_0537.JPG

Espeefan

04-30-2013 12:59 AM

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Those mirrors - Must have! :D Glad you got your rims figured out Craig. They look much better!

Claus

03-14-2014 01:36 AM

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Well after more than three years I have a running Wedico!, thanks to Espeefan that is. After talking with Nathan for five years I finally got to meet the man face to face last weekend when He came and stayed wife my wife and I, we worked on the Wedico and went to the Lafayette Farm Toy Show in Indy. It was great meeting you Nathan, you are a true friend which is the kind of things that make these hobbies fun.

On to the truck, still have plenty to do, need some rear fenders and deck plates and another set of rear hubs, kind of screwed one set up, yikes! I have to say the Tekin 55T on the Veroma 3 speed and 11V of LiPo gives some nice speed ranges and plenty of power. Installing the D1 studs in the front axle hubs is enough to drive a man to drink. The truck sits higher than I had planned or really like but sometimes with a Wedico you have to be happy with the changes you were able to make or at least that's the way it goes for me. No lights or sounds, just a smooth running truck.

Thanks for looking.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps260ecaf3.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...psede90e81.jpg
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Espeefan

03-14-2014 02:06 AM

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It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife too, Craig. Glad we were able to finally meet in person. Enjoy your truck, my friend! The drivetrain is great, and makes it a joy to run.

Bepo	03-14-2014 06:09 AM

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very very nice compliments from italy ^ ^ Giuseppe

Grainfarmer

03-15-2014 04:57 AM

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Hi Craig!
Looks really good thet Peterbilt!
Whrer did you get that sun visor?

Claus

03-15-2014 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Grainfarmer (Post 106516)

Hi Craig!
Looks really good thet Peterbilt!
Whrer did you get that sun visor?

Thank you Frank, Stepside Rod made it.

Claus

03-18-2014 01:59 AM

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Lowered the fronted a little bit back down, more better.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc96eeff4.jpg

AzItalian

03-26-2014 12:48 AM

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i have the conventional truck from PMD i have i think more then 4000 $ in that truck plus 2 trailers,but at the and of a day u can't compare wedico with tamyia.

Claus

03-26-2014 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AzItalian (Post 107244)

i have the conventional truck from PMD i have i think more then 4000 $ in that truck plus 2 trailers,but at the and of a day u can't compare wedico with tamyia.

Thank you, I know what you mean about the cost. My first and main hobby is collecting 1/16 farm toys, I once had a King Hauler but the size difference between the tractors and it turned me off. I also liked all the aluminum of a Wedico but to tell the truth they are not worth the money. The only things left in my truck that are Wedico is the cab and sleeper, frame rails and wheels. So many of the parts have been custom built by vendors on this site, the drive train is all Scale Art, the transmission is Veroma and the motor and ESC is Tekin. I have spent a lot on parts that didn't even work out. It has been a learning experience that I don't care to do again even though I love my truck. Still need a trailer, rear fenders and deck plates, the spending is still not done. With all the aftermarket parts for a Tamiya now available you can really build a nice Tamiya, of coarse the money adds up there too.

I love customizing Ertl Precision tractors to go with my Wedico, one day hope to have a trailer to haul some of them around.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc321a737.jpg
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Espeefan

03-26-2014 02:20 PM

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I love those Precision IH tractors, with big tires! Super sharp. Those will match your Wedico great, Craig.

No comment on Tamiya vs. Wedico, other than both have advantages and disadvantages. The USA aftermarket is so strong now for Tamiyas, about the only reason I still play with the Wedicos is because I like the smaller 1/16 scale, and I love the Peterbilt cabs. I would do a lot of things different, if I started over today. Both brands have some good aftermarket support now so all that you really need to do is piece a truck together with those aftermarket parts you like, and not waste your time spending the money on a full kit for either. If your end goal is to have a custom truck, you can save a ton of money by building one in this way.

JAKEBRAKE

04-02-2014 08:58 PM

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Claus, I have to admit I loved going through your build. I really like all the detail your putting into it. Just when I think your about finished, I see another page with a cool new add on you have found. Makes me want to blow the dust off my wedico...

Claus

04-02-2014 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JAKEBRAKE (Post 107782)

Thank you very much! It has been a wild ride, highs and lows, there have been times I thought it would never be a running truck. This forum can be a two edged sword, sometimes you can come here for inspiration, other times you can see what other people build and than look at your build with great disgust. I have been there.

Claus

04-26-2014 04:42 PM

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Not much to report, thinking about how I want my rear fenders and deck plates, these fenders are getting cut up and tweaked but I couldn't pass up today's sun against the up coming wheat field. These fenders do not fit my spread the way they are and I don't find any that do so will have to come up with something custom.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps57900d53.jpg
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Espeefan

04-26-2014 04:51 PM

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Oh, shiny! Looking great under the natural sunlight, that's for sure. Those triple fenders look really good on your truck, Craig. They go well with all the other aluminum parts! I see what you mean about the length. So close.

toniolillo

04-28-2014 06:40 AM

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It is a passing

Claus

04-30-2014 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by toniolillo (Post 109536)

It is a passing

Thanks, I think.:confused:

AzItalian

05-03-2014 11:51 AM

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a nice lowboy will go with your truck,PMD's lowboy is very nice...i have tamyia trucks too and took them to a different level as well,just look at my channel,now i'm building a scania 5x8 dump truck wedico the cost for this bad boy will be auch,but i love semi's,nice build again and keep the progress on pictures.

Claus

05-03-2014 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AzItalian (Post 109839)

Thanks for the compliments. The PMD lowboy is very nice. I called Ric, He doesn't have any intentions of scaling His lowboy down to Wedico width. My fifth wheels sits about the same height as a Tamiya so that's not an issue but I don't want a lowboy that is wider than my truck and has bigger tires than my truck

I will keep looking. All American Toys lowboy is the right width but the neck is much too low, the M+J Talbert is nice but I believe has the same issues when hooked to a Wedico.

Exclusive RC

05-03-2014 06:12 PM

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Brother, she is GORGEOUS! great work, LOVE THEM PETE's!

Claus

05-03-2014 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Exclusive RC (Post 109863)

Brother, she is GORGEOUS! great work, LOVE THEM PETE's!

Thank you sir!

jared31

11-27-2015 07:55 PM

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love those stacks. where did you get them?

Northern Farmer

11-27-2015 08:28 PM

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Great looking rig don't see many wedicos on here. Love the trains!

NORM	11-30-2015 09:43 AM

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This is a nice build, it proves that patience is worth it.

Claus

12-16-2015 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jared31 (Post 135301)

love those stacks. where did you get them?

Thanks again for all the compliments guys. John aka Stylin n Profilin built the stacks, not sure if He still hangs around here or not.

Don't do much with my truck anymore but it's a good reminder not to do it again!

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