Pete " The Green Monster"
 

Hello,

here are some pics of one of my two projects.
It`s an Tamiya King Hauler changed to an Custom Hauler.
The frame is 83cm long. Here is the Basic:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6333633533.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6133353130.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3735373734.jpg
One of the petrol-tanks:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6162633266.jpg
And with Lights inside:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3763323363.jpg
The back of the sleeper:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3838633166.jpg
The Air-filter:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6636326365.jpg
And the Last picture from the current stand:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3634663532.jpg

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

Looking Good.

One question though, where would the fuel be stored, in the real rig, if the tank hads clear ends to show the lights...

Thanks
Cody

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

Welcome aboard!
Cheer's, Neil.

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

hello Cody,

here is a Link to the original tank:
http://www.supershowrigs.com/TruckSh...y1/0038%20.jpg

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

cool truck and I like how you did the tanks..

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Always nice to see sumptin new. Very Kool!

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

That's awesome. I like that tank! Pretty neat touch. Strange how the fuel looks green. I thought it would be a little clearer then that. I've never seen anything like that before.

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

I always thought that diesel was colored for duty/tax reasons. In Ireland anyway, GREEN diesel is commercial fuel, highly taxed at about 70% over forecourt cost. **** government duty! Then there is RED diesel, which is taxed on a much lower bracket, for agriculture, farmers and tractors and so on.

The color is obviously not natural, but an additive, so that customs officials can ID the diesel at a glance. Yep, you guessed it, that means that there is (or was) a black market for RED diesel, but they have really cracked down on it over the years. The cops here used to do random spot checks. You would get pulled in and they would actually dip your tank! I always just laughed at them as I only ever drive petrol.

As for this model, it rocks! And you nailed the fuel tank. Love seeing something new, well done!

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

sweet !! that tank is killer

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

You might be right! I had no idea there was green diesel fuel. I've only ever seen red for off road use, and clear for highway use. I've bought fuel at truck stops before, and it's always more expensive, but it didn't look any different the the usual on-road diesel. Maybe it doesn't look green till you've got a whole bunch of it. I imagine you could have some fun with a clear tank cap. Make a false cap, see through, and fill it with red, in a big rig. :D

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

that is cool! nice job on the tanks.

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

Very nice

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

Hi,

with the green diesel its right, i´am never then this, but it´s looks good to the colour of the truck.

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Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

Hello,

here are some Pics with lights:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3135666537.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3234303463.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6533663964.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6532383035.jpg

I hope you like it:)

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

Like it? I love the lights!

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Lights look really good!

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

The lighting is incredible man! Nice effect on the sides of the hoods. It's cool to the the light effect without seeing the actual light source. Very trendy.

Re: Pete " The Green Monster"
 

This rig is awesome! Lights look great. Nice work!
Scott