First Build - King Hauler

[ryman]

Looks great. I like the paint a lot.

[dabears]

Well thats a nice update to have!!! Paint is looking good! i can see it all coming together now cant wait for the next update!

[dmess62]

looking good. like the paint colors

[Mama Sue]

Looks really good....

[1985 kenworth]

Hey alan love the paint scheme....you know just by looking at the paint design already know its Kenworth

[Espeefan]

The paint looks great. The masking really gave you some clean lines. What kind of tape did you use? I always seem to have problems with clean lines and bleed through. I had the best luck with Pactra masking tape!

[Goose19]

well, got a coat of clear on it, and some assembly done. will need to "tint" the windows, i thought they would be darker. i have a grill made but i need to get a new moisture trap for my compressor/airbrush before i can spray the chrome paint.

enjoy!

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by dabears

Well thats a nice update to have!!! Paint is looking good! i can see it all coming together now cant wait for the next update!

Originally Posted by dmess62

looking good. like the paint colors

Originally Posted by Mama Sue

Looks really good....

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

Hey alan love the paint scheme....you know just by looking at the paint design already know its Kenworth

thanks guys!

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

The paint looks great. The masking really gave you some clean lines. What kind of tape did you use? I always seem to have problems with clean lines and bleed through. I had the best luck with Pactra masking tape!

thanks!
i actually used automotive pinstriping to mask the lines, i find 1/8 is the best for curves/bends.
also then you put masking tape over the pinstriping to cover a larger area, make sure you pull the pinstriping before the paint is too dry, leaves a nice clean line!

[glorydays24]

This truck is sharp. The paint is a work of art, be proud.

Big John

[1985 kenworth]

WOW....WOW...nice job so far alan can't wait to see this truck in person man as you know pictures don't do things justice,it will great to run with you hopefully sometime in the near future

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by glorydays24

This truck is sharp. The paint is a work of art, be proud.

Big John

im pleased with it over all, a few little things i wish worked better, but i'll know for the next one! Thanks!

Originally Posted by Kaf343

Awesome job, love the paint combo. Very nice. Can't wait for more pics.

thanks kaf

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

WOW....WOW...nice job so far alan can't wait to see this truck in person man as you know pictures don't do things justice,it will great to run with you hopefully sometime in the near future

thanks dwayne. im hoping to get the rest finished in less than a year! i need a driveshaft, rx and esc to get it mobile, waiting for the xmas bill to be paid for that stuff.

[Kaf343]

Awesome job, love the paint combo. Very nice. Can't wait for more pics.

[Goose19]

heres a teaser for the trailer i can finally start on:

[Goose19]

the trailer will actually be almost 4" shorter, just wanted to get a pic of the frame together. according to my finger and toe counting, im about 2' 10" overlength in scale measurements

[powerstroke_1999]

Good looking truck man like the paint job.

[Espeefan]

Your trailer's main frame is looking really nice. Great start to a drop deck! Did you cut and curve the webs off the rear rails to flow into the drop, from the rear? That's a nice touch.

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Your trailer's main frame is looking really nice. Great start to a drop deck! Did you cut and curve the webs off the rear rails to flow into the drop, from the rear? That's a nice touch.

thanks nate.

my machine shop consists of a scroll saw, 18v drill and some files, so it isnt anything too elaborate!
i notched the suspension frame and bent the top over a piece of 1/8" i cut out to give it the curved look of a fontaine double drop. i plan on getting some aluminum brazing supplies and trying my hand at that.

[Goose19]

Well its update time.

re did the frame rails and traded out russ's old style air ride for the new, stretched the frame a little and added some goodies. work truck bumper and center rear bumper from russ also, the rims are IHB and the tanks i trimmed the step mounts off the stock ones and flipped them. (thanks dwayne) its still in mock up as there are a few more things to change but ive got the basics down, and it drives now! although quietly, but it does.
the pics arent the best but it was early (or late? 4am anyway) when i was taking them

[Supermario]

Looking sweet Dude! I like how the chicken lights are incorporated into the sleeper skirts . Can't wait to see it all lit up!

Mario

Oh yeah, the driveshaft looks real beefy! Is that a rc4wd shaft?