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General Discussion
03-07-2024, 06:04 PM
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Building Electric Peterbilts for a Living!
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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...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
07-22-2021, 11:01 AM
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1/10 Kenworth K100 Aerodyne
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Tommy R
Re: 1/10 Kenworth K100 Aerodyne
Outstanding!
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
07-04-2021, 02:19 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
07-02-2021, 03:22 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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....
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
07-01-2021, 06:00 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing
Yessir! Regular cab with a full interior doesn't leave much room!
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
07-01-2021, 12:15 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
07-01-2021, 01:04 AM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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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Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-30-2021, 01:34 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-29-2021, 11:25 AM
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Introduction
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Tommy R
Re: Introduction
Great job so far!! Looking forward to more. :)
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-25-2021, 03:42 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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....
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-23-2021, 06:08 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
06-05-2021, 02:19 PM
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Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
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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.
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-04-2021, 03:50 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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Re: Zil 130 Thing
That's definitely one of the color combos I'm considering....with white wheels......and maybe a white roof? :)
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-03-2021, 04:50 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-03-2021, 04:34 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-03-2021, 04:19 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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:...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-02-2021, 06:57 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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....
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Electronics tech
06-02-2021, 02:45 PM
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Beier sound controllerand light setup
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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?
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
06-01-2021, 06:34 PM
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Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
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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....
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-01-2021, 06:32 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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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05-30-2021, 02:33 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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!
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05-29-2021, 05:05 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-29-2021, 03:39 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-29-2021, 02:48 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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...
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Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-28-2021, 02:12 PM
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Zil 130 Thing
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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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