FRV new project

[Nikaem]

so the boys at Frigid River Ventures towing and repairs needed a new tow truck but there was not a lot of money but there was a lot of parts lying around the wrecking yard next door so they got at it









then a wife showed up and that was the end

[RCP57]

Haha, awesome!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Is that a "scale" 1/10 scale Freightliner Cenrury Class on the floor? A lot of nice detail to look at!

[Nikaem]

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

Is that a "scale" 1/10 scale Freightliner Cenrury Class on the floor? A lot of nice detail to look at!

no that is a 1/32 scale on the floor but good eye

[TRUCKMAKER]

So it's 1/32 scale in 1:1 but I was trying to figure out what it is in the diorama based on comparing it to the other stuff I'd figure it to be about 1/10th maybe?

[Nikaem]

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

So it's 1/32 scale in 1:1 but I was trying to figure out what it is in the diorama based on comparing it to the other stuff I'd figure it to be about 1/10th maybe?

yes the whole shop is based on 1/12 it is 1936 square inches so it is 1936 square feet

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice thanks!

[pumptech]

Going to be a tough towtruck ,Awesome work table/mini shop ,very cool !!

[Nikaem]

Originally Posted by pumptech

Going to be a tough towtruck ,Awesome work table/mini shop ,very cool !!

thank you for your kind words I am trying to do the whole build without buying any thing and using a bunch of archive how to's

[Nikaem]

not really a build thread cause I am bad with picture taking while I build so here is where the boys are at
cut the body apart and tilt the cab

added the back of the cab detail

check the boom assembly placement

welded up the cracks in the cab

mount the wrecker deck on the chassis and get the boom mounting figured out



and there is where the boys are now

[Nikaem]

boom winch test
http://vid18.photobucket.com/albums/...ikaem_/009.mp4

[Nikaem]

the back of the deck is to far from the ground so it need a filler


just random progress shots from here




another day gone but on another note I got all the electrics figured out and the new rx bound to my tx

[Nikaem]

so as it happens I forgot to post progress so here is a bunch of pictures this truck was never intended to be a show quality build I wanted it to look like a recycled junk yard find so I left a lot of imperfection.











will be doing the lighting and assembly soon

[Nikaem]

I think the color is awful but we will see





head light buckets


back as a roller





so there is where the boys are at now

[Nikaem]

worked out the lighting
http://vid18.photobucket.com/albums/...ikaem_/010.mp4

[Nikaem]

well it is close to done but missing 0ne electronic switch that is going to stall completion but there was progress







the wiring mess

all body work complete

[bigford]

always good to have a wrecker nearby

[Nikaem]

Originally Posted by bigford

always good to have a wrecker nearby

yep now FRV has two off road wreckers

[Nikaem]

outside first run




outside rear wheel fell off and broke a winch cable also going to add 4 switches to the deck to stop winches from creeping also need a reverser for steering it is backwards I am going to lock at least the rear diff thing gets stuck easy

[Izzy]

Kool build. I like the desk top build shop theme.