Classy Shak

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by Brian in PA

Well Mike it sounds like you have a plan, and the most important thing is your working again to bring money in to support your hobby

Brian

Thanks Brian, I'll get it going again but it's going to be slow, but at least it's slow cause of time and not cash this time.

Originally Posted by Snowman

Just you wait till you get the mfu and get that monster moving. I can't describe the joy and excitement that I experienced when my truck moved this week for the first time in a year and a half!

I can't wait till it's running, but there is still a LOT to do before that happens.

Originally Posted by rockNmayhem

Mike great to see you back and starting to see updates on this beast. Sounds great with the plan and cant wait for more pics.

Tyler

Thanks Tyler

Originally Posted by 6wheelking

hope mine comes out that nice

It will, just have to go slow and get it right don't settle for almost right. Ya see as everyone else here knows I am what you might call "Anal". To this point I have almost 400 hrs into this truck.

[SWAGGER]

You sir - are a genious This thing is ridonculous! Well done and keep up the great work. This has got to me the most detailed build ever.

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by SANDCRAFT TRANSPORT

I think I have said this before, the trouble with this sight is you see all these wonderful models being made, BUT it would be great to see these same models in person, & to talk to the builders about HOW DID YOU-----.
It would be so nice to be able to discuss techniques & see how they were made; photos just don’t do them justice.
I love what you are doing with your builds, keep thinking outside that box.
Tim

I have and always will tell and/or show anyone how I did something.. No secrets here.


Well except for my shocks.. those I'll keep secret.

[Stylin n profilin]

Just awesome Mike...I just went through this build again and forgot how crazy detailed this thing is..I can't wait to see this done...I still say a full sleeper interior would be sweet..I know it has to hold everything...but like a real house..shove it under the kitchen sink..

[Dreamweaver]

Ya never know John, have to wait and see when I get all the stuff that has to go in there.

[Dreamweaver]

Ok Guys and Gals I need some help.

As I have stated before I have no idea about the R/C part of these things.

Rick (Rogue) had mentioned to me that he used a 25:1 gearbox as the transmission for the Yellow Zonker that he sold to Paul. He was telling me that this would be a good gearbox to use for my truck giving me the slower more "Scale" speed that I want. I do not want to use the stock 3 speed because I don't want this thing going that fast..

Also keep in mind that I have no idea about the motors either, it's all greek to me.

I will be using the Tamiya MFU in the truck.

So here is my question to all of you.

What motor should I use?

and

Where can I get a gearbox at?

Please include links for me as well.

Thanks

[Espeefan]

Mike, you'll want to look at the planetary or spur gear head motors for powering your truck.

Spur gear head motors tend to be more compact, and their length remains the same, as the reduction is changed by swapping gears. Basically the motor has a small gear, which drives a large gear, which drives a small gear, and this repeats till you get the reduction you need.

A planetary gear head grows in length, as the reduction gets greater. They simply add another stage of reduction, one behind the other till you get what you need. A sun gear, driven by the motor, drives the outer planet gears, which spins a carrier, that drives another reduction stage using the same method, and this repeats itself, till you reach the output shaft.

Spur gear heads have an offset output shaft. A planetary will have an inline output shaft. Does it matter? Probably not on a truck. Both work well. If space is tight, go with a spur gear head motor. They are almost always shorter!

It's up to you to decide what reduction you think you need. The better question is, how fast do you want your truck to go, at full throttle? What's the diameter of your tires? How many volts do you intend to run? You can calculate the reduction needed, based off this information.

[Diesel Demond]

wish i could see it in person! just awesome!!!!

[glorydays24]

Hey Mike, any updates on "Classy Shak"?

Big John

[hammer]

Mike,
All I can say is WOW that is an awsome looking build the attention to detail is insane. I like everyone else can't wait to see it finished. It is builds like these that make this hobby what it is keep up the great work. I was wondering if when you were done with your build if you could make me one of those A/C units you have on top of your sleeper.

Tony

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by glorydays24

Hey Mike, any updates on "Classy Shak"?

Big John

Not really John other than I got my rims from Steve.

Originally Posted by hammer

Mike,
All I can say is WOW that is an awsome looking build the attention to detail is insane. I like everyone else can't wait to see it finished. It is builds like these that make this hobby what it is keep up the great work. I was wondering if when you were done with your build if you could make me one of those A/C units you have on top of your sleeper.

Tony

Thank you Tony, and yes I can make ya one of the A/C's but it will take a few weeks, I'm only home two days a week.

[glorydays24]

WOW!!! those wheels really l@@k sharp. I contacted Steve for a full set of freight@#$%& wheels for the "SLUMLORD" and trailer.
I'm like a kid in a candy store lol.

Big John

[sneaky-pete]

Those wheels are sweet,but so is the truck they are on!

[CustomClod]

This truck is beautiful! I thought i was planning on alot of LEDs but you sir are way beyond me! Great work! Keep the pics coming!
Scott

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by glorydays24

WOW!!! those wheels really l@@k sharp. I contacted Steve for a full set of freight@#$%& wheels for the "SLUMLORD" and trailer.
I'm like a kid in a candy store lol.

Big John

You really can not fully appreciate Steve's wheels till you hold them in your hands.

Originally Posted by sneaky-pete

Those wheels are sweet,but so is the truck they are on!

Thanks Troy

Originally Posted by CustomClod

This truck is beautiful! I thought i was planning on alot of LEDs but you sir are way beyond me! Great work! Keep the pics coming!
Scott

Thanks Scott.. as of now (unless I add more) there are 303 LED's planned on the truck and 400 something on the trailer.

[cabrover]

That is one classy build your are making. Keep up the good work, and keep us posted!!

Tim

[Dreamweaver]

Thanks Tim.

[Dreamweaver]

OK ya all want an


Lets start out with the grill I got from Brian.

I got some of the Pete Oval grill material like Steve put in my air cleaners.




Next, I got my steer rims from Steve. I know have what is probably the ONLY set of Super Single with the Pete Oval holes made, not just in scale size but in 1:1 as well. They look awesome Thanks Steve.





In that package from Steve I also got my tanks.






So I got the grill and the front bumper polished today, then I got the grill installed, the tanks installed, and the swan installed.





















This really SUCKS.... The Swan is perfectly centered but I guess I didn't get the hood center piece centered...





A view from the drivers seat.



And from the rear door window.




Well she is basically BUILT.....

All I got now is the detail parts, the lights and MFU and other electronics, and then paint, and get the chrome parts chromed.

[glorydays24]

Mike, I just love all of your new accessories you've added
I can't wait to see your "baby" painted, and all the chrome

Big John

[Brian in PA]

Great update Mike! Your almost done!