Just Another Peterbilt......Half Breed.

[Claus]

Well, it's been a long time since I have had a project and even longer since I had something Tamiya, well this is close to being a Tamiya.

I want to build a Peterbilt that is a similar to this truck. Heavy spec, sleeper truck.


I have a start but it's just a weak start. Grand Hauler frame rails, Rigid RC axles, transmission and fifth wheel. Lesu suspension and cross members. Tekin 55T motor and FXR speed control. Everything you see is metal (expect the 1/4 fenders), I need so much more and parts are never cheap so this build will take me some time to do. Thanks for looking.

[Supermario]

That's great news Craig ! missed ya bud, I remember when I first found this forum and saw the jaw dropping work you did on hill billy .
The new build is looking great so far and can't wait to see it come together.

Not going to be a dump truck? ....you know you want to. . Lol

[Claus]

Thanks Mario, you're much too kind!

[RCP57]

Nice start! Now where's the rest? Hurry up!

[bigford]

WOW!!!
your going to go broke with all those trailer axles and tires
what are your thoughts on that lesu suspension ??

[Claus]

Originally Posted by bigford

WOW!!!
your going to go broke with all those trailer axles and tires
what are your thoughts on that lesu suspension ??

Whoops, I have no interest in the Flowboy, just the tractor. The rear suspension is very nice. I have a similar setup on my Wedico made by Scale Art and in my opinion the Lesu is better made.

Also, incase I wasn't clear this baby is going to be AWD.

[Claus]

I can't stop looking at these axles, very scale looking!




Also dropped the transmission down for better angle on the driveshafts.

[egronvold]

Those axles are very nice looking, and, they seem durable as well. Looking forward to see the rest of the build

[RCP57]

I just got a set of these axles last week. The housings are very nice! I could be wrong but they also appear to have a slightly lower gear ratio too. The suspension I got with my set uses plastic end links on the rear and they look a little flimsy compared to yours. Are you going to hook up the lockers? I was thinking since I only run on dirt that I may just "wire" them in the lock position on the rear and either leave the front open or maybe hook a servo to it to lock it when going straight. I've never used a driven front axle before so I'm not really sure what to expect.

[egronvold]

Originally Posted by RCP57

I just got a set of these axles last week. The housings are very nice! I could be wrong but they also appear to have a slightly lower gear ratio too. The suspension I got with my set uses plastic end links on the rear and they look a little flimsy compared to yours. Are you going to hook up the lockers? I was thinking since I only run on dirt that I may just "wire" them in the lock position on the rear and either leave the front open or maybe hook a servo to it to lock it when going straight. I've never used a driven front axle before so I'm not really sure what to expect.

They do have a lower gear ratio. If you have a spare channel on your receiver, I strongly suggest you install a servo to operate the locks.

[JAMMER]

Claus very nice work and a very nice choice of parts this will be an exceptional build. Ed

[Claus]

Originally Posted by JAMMER

Claus very nice work and a very nice choice of parts this will be an exceptional build. Ed

Thanks Ed!!

[Claus]

Originally Posted by RCP57

I just got a set of these axles last week. The housings are very nice! I could be wrong but they also appear to have a slightly lower gear ratio too. The suspension I got with my set uses plastic end links on the rear and they look a little flimsy compared to yours. Are you going to hook up the lockers? I was thinking since I only run on dirt that I may just "wire" them in the lock position on the rear and either leave the front open or maybe hook a servo to it to lock it when going straight. I've never used a driven front axle before so I'm not really sure what to expect.

Hello Reg,

My Wedioc Peterbilt has Scale Art 3:1 locking diffs and is 8X8, I have never locked those diffs or set up a servo to do it as the trucks doesn't get run much and has never left the house. This truck will probably end up with much the same life. I do think the driven front axle is probably better than locking the rears anyways.

As for the rear suspension kit, there are a lot of leaf kits to choose from now a days. I chose this one because of the way the top links mount ti the diffs but when I assembled it I realized I like it for much more than just that. The bolsters are very strong and heavy looking and there is a nice rear H section that replaces that goofy looking member Tamiya uses but what really got my attention was each link has a pin that goes through the ball socket, each pin has two holes in it that get bolted (anchored) down. On my Wedico with Scale Art suspension a simple screw is used instead of the pin. Seems more sloppy to me and thing tend to work loose on that kit. Also yes, these links are all metal no plastic ends, same with my Scale Art kits.

This is what I'm talking about....


VS. this....

[plow jockey]

Excellent job. Glad to see ya back at it.

[Claus]

New Truck, Old Truck,

[Bigg Redd]

Is that a Wedico Pete?

[Claus]

Originally Posted by Bigg Redd

Is that a Wedico Pete?

Yes, it is. Hillbilly Deluxe.

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...ight=hillbilly

[RCP57]

I know this is off topic but what happened to Nate? I saw he was looking at this thread recently but he hasn't posted anything on his own stuff for about 5 years it seems. Did he ever finish ANYTHING?

[Claus]

Originally Posted by RCP57

I know this is off topic but what happened to Nate? I saw he was looking at this thread recently but he hasn't posted anything on his own stuff for about 5 years it seems. Did he ever finish ANYTHING?

Nathan is alive and doing well! I know He is very busy these days, I'll see if I can get Him to chime in.

[Kaan]

Originally Posted by Claus

New Truck, Old Truck,

I loved the Wedico, looks awesome! I have 2 wedico Peterbilt sitting on my shelf as well

the new built is one nice truck too!