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Tamiya Cowboy 11-04-2012 08:27 PM

Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Well been meaning to get at this one for a long time now and since the other 4 builds are in a parts freeze it was time to bust it back out..

I have always wanted to do a stretched Knight but I did not want to do a stock cab so I see lots of guys that put KW hoods or Pete hood on them so I went a little milder and went with the KW fenders on the stock hood another look I have seen and I like but I dont like the Little AC they run so I will run a bigger one..

Here are some picks of the hood modd.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/003-17.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/001-14.jpg

Before and After
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/002-18.jpg

Ok so here are the 1/3 of the way build picks it is sitting on 28 inch rails 285 wheel base.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/004-14.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/005-12.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/006-9.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/007-7.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/008-10.jpg

Still some work to do on the nose but pretty minor and waiting on tanks for Stimpy..

What Yall think,,




Mama Sue 11-04-2012 08:32 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Lookin' good!

TRUCKMAKER 11-04-2012 08:36 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Nice Paul, it'll look just like a 132" Classic! I've thought about doing one in a flat top!

BRICKNICK 11-04-2012 09:39 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
That's looking great Paul. Your on your way to another awesome original build. Can't wait to see this baby done.

dabears 11-04-2012 09:59 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Im liking it! Cant wait to see more. What color combo are you going to go with?

plow jockey 11-04-2012 10:36 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Nice work Paul!!! Always raising the bar!!!

Kaf343 11-05-2012 06:53 AM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Another awesome build Paul, really liking that conversion and the stacks look right at home. Can't wait to see more.

Tamiya Cowboy 11-05-2012 05:58 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mama Sue (Post 69356)
Lookin' good!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER (Post 69357)
Nice Paul, it'll look just like a 132" Classic! I've thought about doing one in a flat top!

you nailed it that is sort of what I was going off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRICKNICK (Post 69364)
That's looking great Paul. Your on your way to another awesome original build. Can't wait to see this baby done.

Thanks Nick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabears (Post 69368)
Im liking it! Cant wait to see more. What color combo are you going to go with?

Thanks Aaron

Quote:

Originally Posted by plow jockey (Post 69370)
Nice work Paul!!! Always raising the bar!!!

Thanks much Fred.. I just trying to keep up with you..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaf343 (Post 69376)
Another awesome build Paul, really liking that conversion and the stacks look right at home. Can't wait to see more.

Thanks much Keith..

Tamiya Cowboy 11-18-2012 02:52 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Another little update got the custom air cleaners in for the Frieghtshacker and the hanger bearing and cross members came in from Russ and I got them all put in..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/018-7.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/019-6.jpg

Radio Control Trucker 11-18-2012 04:26 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Lookin' good, TC :D:D

Keep us posted. Thanks :cool:

- RCT

Espeefan 11-23-2012 01:03 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Paul, not bad for spare parts. I actually never thought about the idea of King Hauler fenders on a Knight Hauler cab and sleeper, but it looks like a perfect match, indeed. Way more realistic then a Knight Hauler, with it's stock fenders. That's a great medley of parts! It's already looking really good, with those breathers on the side of the hood.

Tamiya Cowboy 11-24-2012 05:47 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker (Post 70607)
Lookin' good, TC :D:D

Keep us posted. Thanks :cool:

- RCT

Thanks RCT..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Espeefan (Post 71025)
Paul, not bad for spare parts. I actually never thought about the idea of King Hauler fenders on a Knight Hauler cab and sleeper, but it looks like a perfect match, indeed. Way more realistic then a Knight Hauler, with it's stock fenders. That's a great medley of parts! It's already looking really good, with those breathers on the side of the hood.

Thanks much Nate this one has been in the works a long time just needed to dust it off and get at it..



OK so back at it after being sick since last Sunday finally feeling good enough to get some stuff done and post some picks.

So I have gotten the rest of the plastic work done on the nose.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/011-13.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/012-12.jpg

So all the plastic work is done just need to do the body work. I also got the tranny mounted and drive shafts done and also got the servos in and all the links made.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/010-35.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/009-40.jpg.

So now just waiting for the fuel tanks from Russ and rear light plate and I have to make a visior and do the body work so almost done.




glorydays24 11-24-2012 08:00 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Wow Paul, now that's thinking outside of the box.:D:D:D It's different, and that's a good thing.:);):cool: Can't wait to see some color on the ol' girl.:):):):cool::cool::cool:

Big John

Radio Control Trucker 11-24-2012 10:26 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
OK TC, I'm just drooling with anticipation :eek::eek: Looks so much like a Fleightshaker Classic XL... I'm lovin' it!!! :D:D:D

- RCT

Tamiya Cowboy 11-25-2012 09:15 AM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by glorydays24 (Post 71137)
Wow Paul, now that's thinking outside of the box.:D:D:D It's different, and that's a good thing.:);):cool: Can't wait to see some color on the ol' girl.:):):):cool::cool::cool:

Big John

Thanks John ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker (Post 71153)
OK TC, I'm just drooling with anticipation :eek::eek: Looks so much like a Fleightshaker Classic XL... I'm lovin' it!!! :D:D:D

- RCT

Thanks RCT that was the look I was going for was a classic xl with a little more show to it then stock paint it going to be simple but should come out stunning just need to get the tanks and light plate and it can go to paint too.

Radio Control Trucker 12-02-2012 03:25 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
OK Paul, it's been a week.... Time for an update :p

How's the Classic coming along?:confused:?

Can't wait to see the pic's :D :D

- RCT

Tamiya Cowboy 12-02-2012 04:05 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker (Post 71779)
OK Paul, it's been a week.... Time for an update :p

How's the Classic coming along?:confused:?

Can't wait to see the pic's :D :D

- RCT

:eek::D Funny you should ask just got going on the body work and just about finished should have it painted this week I cant wait the color is very eye catching also just about ready to spray the frame but waiting on fuel tank hangers before I paint.

Also I am breaking down the A Model for paint on the frame this week too.. :D

Radio Control Trucker 12-02-2012 05:14 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
TOO COOL :cool: I'll be watching for the update photo's and I can't wait to see the A Model when you're finished painting it :)

Be safe, where a respirator when painting, and always - HAVE FUN :D :D :D

- RCT

dabears 12-02-2012 06:56 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
Love this truck! Looks good! Can't wait to see more

Diesel Demond 12-03-2012 12:14 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.
 
i herd the paint is gonna be off the hook!! (thats gangsta style)


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