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Forum: General Discussion 03-07-2024, 05:04 PM
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Posted By Tommy R
Building Electric Peterbilts for a Living!

Hey y'all,

It's been ages since I've posted. Life has thrown me a number of curve balls over the last couple years and I've not been very active in the hobby. However, there's been a change that...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 07-22-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,425
Posted By Tommy R
Re: 1/10 Kenworth K100 Aerodyne

Outstanding!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-04-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Well, I think I have a bit of good news. I did some experimenting with the assortment of Lipos I've got and came up with a solution....I think. :D I'm pretty confident I can fit a battery and...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-02-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Here's a trailer attached showing the interference with the toolbox. On flat surfaces it's fine, but any kind of incline and the trailer gets into the box, especially when turning....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-01-2021, 05:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Yessir! Regular cab with a full interior doesn't leave much room!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-01-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Ugh. So despite making the battery box as low and short as I could it's simply going to interfere with the nose of the trailer on anything, but the flattest of terrain. And since this thing is 4...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-01-2021, 12:04 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

https://photos.smugmug.com/Hobby-Stuff/Scaler-Pics-and-Videos/Zil-130/i-9Btq7wV/0/9eac266d/L/IMG_1545-L.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-30-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Since space in this thing is rather limited and I plan on running a Beier sound unit, I ran out of space for the battery. I was hoping to avoid it, but I had to resort to building a "toolbox" to...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-29-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,281
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Introduction

Great job so far!! Looking forward to more. :)
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-25-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Thanks, y'all! Now I'm looking for some small die-cut graphics and then the body will be done and it'll be on to other things to finish....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-23-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

It still has a long way to go, but here's some progress pics of the "International"....
https://photos.smugmug.com/Hobby-Stuff/Scaler-Pics-and-Videos/Zil-130/i-rBk7gBK/0/75b7262d/L/IMG_1517-L.jpg
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-05-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler

The trans came with a second shaft for front shifting. When I had it disassembled I swapped them out.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-04-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

That's definitely one of the color combos I'm considering....with white wheels......and maybe a white roof? :)
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-03-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Okay, gents, give me your suggestions! Below is the essentially paint *scheme* I'm going with, but the colors are TBD. There will be a bottom color (everything below the hood) and there will be an...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-03-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Thank ya, sir. I'm quite pleased. I think I may have to take a drive to the hobby shop to see if any colors speak to me... It's been raining cats and dogs down here, so I guess there's no rush to...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-03-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Wet sanding and body work is all done....finally. Just needs a quick cleaning and it's ready for primer. Now I've really gotta nail down the colors for this thing!! :confused:...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-02-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Frizzy?? ;)

I have a bit more wet sanding to do, but I think the bulk of the body work is now done....
Forum: Electronics tech 06-02-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,914
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Beier sound controllerand light setup

Anyone running iBUS or sBUS with a Beier USM-RC-2? I've got mine all working, but can't get the ESC to function. Not sure where it needs to be plugged in.... Anyone?
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-01-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler

In the process of wiring lights, it dawned on me that I never shared what I'd done with the dash lights. I did pretty much what Bob from Hobby Concepts does....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-01-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Roof progress:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Hobby-Stuff/Scaler-Pics-and-Videos/Zil-130/i-s7L9XPv/0/9a3daa3e/L/IMG_1391_HEIC-L.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-30-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Maaaaaaaybe? :) I'm honestly still not sure on the color, but the paint scheme is pretty much set now. I've also started working on cleaning up the roof. What a dusty job!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-29-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

I agree about the scallops so they'll very likely remain. But nope, it won't be green and white, mainly 'cause green is too close to blue. I want to mix is up a bit and that's what will happen. In...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-29-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Well, modifying the hood didn't take long! :lol: Removed the peak from the hood and also started the nose modifications to make it look more like a '56 binder. The scallops on the side of the Zil...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-29-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Why must I continually torture myself? So the new hood from Asia Tees showed up and it's perfect. And then I was doing some research on 2 tone paint schemes and I think I have a plan. Well, that's...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-28-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

I'm no upholstery guy, but I figured as stiff as the suspension is on this antique, my driver deserves a wee bit of comfort!...
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