optimus prime transformers

[Radio Control Trucker]

The "new" OP is a Western Star (sister to a Freight-Shaker)

Here’s the official statement from Daimler, parent company of Western Star and Freightliner:

“Daimler Trucks North America is excited to collaborate with Paramount on Michael Bay’s forthcoming Transformers 4. This movie will feature a new truck now in development from Western Star that showcases the next level of innovation in the trucking industry. The new Western Star truck will be unveiled in 2014.” - OVERDRIVE MAGAZINE

"..next level of innovation..." OMG Are they kidding????

God help us....

- RCT

[doodlebug]

Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker

The "new" OP is a Western Star (sister to a Freight-Shaker)



"..next level of innovation..." OMG Are they kidding????

God help us....

- RCT

A LIL too Foo Foo for me, But I play in the dirt, not parking lot's
I like Western Star's, Just not this one.
Cheer's, Neil.

[Radio Control Trucker]

Well, enough about the Western Star. Back on subject...

Dwayne, you've done a great job on the truck. I like how the boxes and the headache-rack seamlessly blend together. It's really a work of art.

- RCT

[Diesel Demond]

that truck turned out great and lots of great detail. tool box is sick and i also think it matches the headache rack perfect. sweet stable of trucks you have

[1985 kenworth]

here are some updates to the trailer .got the proper reefer unit mounted by drilling and tapping the rear of it

[1985 kenworth]

the rear doors mounted and trimmed to fit the opening with the styrene tile for the rear reefer door look on the real trailer which is on alot of the utility and great dane reefer units.next will be to add the chrome foil to these and install the door hardware..

[1985 kenworth]

steves peterbilt oval aluminum wheels installed

[1985 kenworth]

ok guys and gals here are updated photos of optimus prime today.i have all the parts installed on him and now just need to sort out the l.e.d.s. .the next updated photos will be with the trailer completed .oh hey travis i finally figured out how to multiple post pics
even the headache rack sits even with the bunk
oh look the air tanks for the steps are in the headache rack..i was looking for them

[1985 kenworth]

oh yea guys and gals i am also going to r/c this camaro as bumblebee to go along with my optimus prime

[tracksntreadslou]

LIKE Yes we need a like button or a thumbs up ..Really coming together good job Dwayne

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker

The "new" OP is a Western Star (sister to a Freight-Shaker)



"..next level of innovation..." OMG Are they kidding????

God help us....

- RCT

always wondered what a cascadia and a prostars offspring would look like. hmm.

Originally Posted by tracksntreadslou

LIKE Yes we need a like button or a thumbs up ..Really coming together good job Dwayne

kinda like the "rate this thread" button? Jus' Sayin!


Dwayne, O.P. is lookin better everytime i see him/it!

[1985 kenworth]

here is another small panning video of optimus.currently the truck is back out in london ontario in the trusting talented hands of tuan(loose nutz r/c)and trevor(lyinlow)to get the remainder of the last custom parts and lights installed ..p.s i am still working on the trailerhttp://youtu.be/EZeF8CURog4

[BRICKNICK]

Wow Dwayne the trailer is looking great, I'm dying to see this tractor and trailer hooked up .....epic build my friend.

[1985 kenworth]

here is another shot of the trailer with the styrene (metal roof) sheets measured and cut and installed on the smooth sides of this trailer for that ribbed reefer look,next will be to install the mirror chrome wrap like whats on the front headboard of this trailer..more updates on the way

[kingbob]

One thing I noticed and im not sure if I can recreate it, is that the front corners of the trailer are actually rounded. Might make things difficult to mount though, may stick with square.

[1985 kenworth]

yea i thought about that but i will leave well enough alone ...i am happy with this so farif this was a scratch built trailer like you are doing it would be easier to do the rounded corners but this trailer is not even scale length and to do that means i would have to start all over again...and well ..i am not getting any younger...hey bob are you going to do the rounded corners on your trailer?

[kingbob]

Im thinking about it. I found some quarter rounded plastic strip at the hardware store, but am pondering how to attach it and how it affects how the front end of the trailer is structurally built. Plus it might just look rubbish at that scale.

[Radio Control Trucker]

Rounded corners on the headboard of a trailer are do-able. Stuart (Old Busted Hotness) did some on his scratch built 53' dry-van.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=TUVMMRkr9cc

For more info, check out: http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/...r-scratch.html

- RCT

[kingbob]

And of course it hadnt occurred to me to bend a front piece to include the corners!

[1985 kenworth]

that is a great idea that never crossed my mind ..oh well i don't really want to redo the front of the trailer..call me lazy but this build has had too many setbacks and taking way tooooooo long ,good for you bob ,i have been watching your trailer build...very nice work my friend