My steel coils B-train hauler

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi guys,
No big news here, just to let you know the latest moves. The truck is dismantled now for frame painting.
I take that occasion for remaking the back door, (didn't like the old one...) add an alu frame on the window and bars beside:





I also made a pic of most of my own realisation (not machining art, but I'm satisfied with the results):



And I change the exhaust cover for these ones:



See you later, thanks for viewing!

[spudd]

very nice work

[Roadmasters]

Is the rear window machined from clear plastic?

[B-Train Hauler]

Originally Posted by Roadmasters

Is the rear window machined from clear plastic?

It's a Knight hauler sun roof window. It's the right size for that use but I have some doubt about his light round form. But I think it will be good when glued...

[MACK Daddy]

Shiny parts are always a plus

Nice job so far

Alfy

[dabears]

How did you write in those clearance lights with the mfu? That's a lot of new shiny parts! Looking good

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi Dabears,
I don't remember exactly how it was connected. I tried to verify directly but it's not easy to see . I'll try to find if I took notes about the wiring and if it's not I'll check it deeper.
What I can say is that I used two connectors, so I connected seven leds on one and six on the other. Each ones are connected on the mfu with the roof light plug and the speed indicator plug. The speed indicator is desactivate by the control panel.
The leds are connected in seried and parallels, but I can't remember exactly how and because the wires are almost all black, I have to dismantled tie-wraps (not a very clean installation...) to see the wiring way... If it's possible, it will be easier with my notes...



Another thing I want to say is that I'm not sure about the safety of this wiring way, but it work well for me till now! The best way is to use a relay (I can give you a specific model) ans a separate battery...

I'll try to give you more infos asap.

[dabears]

Ok cool don't worry about taking all apart... I can test the output voltage of the mfu to find my forward voltage and wire accordingly.. Thank you for the pics it does help alot!

[B-Train Hauler]

Good... I'll probably take advantage of dismantling for taking notes on the wiring for myself if I don't find my own notes... Can be usefull! Just be aware of on thing I see: Voltage on the mfu output seems to fluctuate, like if it have internal resistors...
I'll keep you inform anyway!

[dabears]

Originally Posted by B-Train Hauler

Good... I'll probably take advantage of dismantling for taking notes on the wiring for myself if I don't find my own notes... Can be usefull! Just be aware of on thing I see: Voltage on the mfu output seems to fluctuate, like if it have internal resistors...
I'll keep you inform anyway!

ok cool please do thanks

[CrewCab59]

Very clean build !

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks Crewcab59!
Primer job is done on frame but my I broke my airbrush fitting while preparing things for painting red! Don' have time to get a new one, so I tried do "repair" it... Hope it will work...

Dabears, here's the way I think I configured my roof light (pdf joined). I can't be sure because I didn't note the polarity on wires and I'm not good enough with electronic to assure there's no other logical way... But it's the real wiring, with 8 leds on a connector and 5 on the other. Worked well for me till now, but not sure it doesn't have bad effects on circuitry or leds... Take care. A better way should be using a separate circuit with a servo switch like this one: http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-PICOSW1.html.
Hope it help!

Gaetan

[B-Train Hauler]

Hi gang!

Here's the latest developpements in the "rebirth" of my King:

The repainted frame, with the news alu parts:


New rear parts:


A close-up of the way I used for installing fenders on axles instead on the frame:


Tanks straps on their supports:


A little view of the new driveshaft:


Thanks for viewing!

[dabears]

Looking awesome!! i do like how you mounted the fenders little different from the way i did, i like it though keep up the great work!!

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks dabears!

I think your way for mounting fenders seems better , because it doesn't put any stress on the spring movement, although I considered it in my installation.
This forum is a wonderful place to learn!

[dabears]

I tried mine the way you did yours but my fenders have no play in them being hard plastic so with the suspension flex it put a lot of stress on the fenders or i would have done it the same as you. love your truck!! cant wait to see more

[B-Train Hauler]

I see what you mean but there's another reason to prefer your way. Mines have some flex between them instead of yours and it's relatively ok about the stress between them, but after a while some misalignment appear. Not so bad and not so fast, but your way should eliminate that too. A change is really considered here... another item in the todo list

PS Love your your globe & lowboy set too!

[glorydays24]

The new aluminum parts against the red really looks good. Now hurry up and the this beautiful truck assembled.

Big John

[Kaf343]

Really looking great, love all the aluminum work.

[B-Train Hauler]

Originally Posted by glorydays24

The new aluminum parts against the red really looks good. Now hurry up and the this beautiful truck assembled.

Big John

Thanks Big John! I know, it's coming to be a long story ! I wish to be one day a "three weeks state of the art modelers" but not really sure if that will be... Too much to learn I think , and I never be a "top of the class" student Lol!

Originally Posted by sharkey

gorgeous looking truck you have! tell me where you got the red tarp from? i have a real green tarp on my trailer, but i dont like it! i want the red looks great.

Thanks Sharkey, the tarp comes from an surplus the real original truck that I want to reproduce. It helps to work on a friend's truck ...

Originally Posted by Kaf343

Really looking great, love all the aluminum work.

Thanks Kaf343!

Gaetan

PS. Hem... as always, sorry for my poor english knowledge, but this forum is a so great one...