Classy Shak

[Supermario]

Glad to see the Shak is Back Mike. Great idea with the dual function on the fifth wheel. The way I built my wife's truck I realize there is no way to run it manually
Thanks for posting and hope to see more

Mario.

[rockNmayhem]

Hey Mike, good to see some more progress on the "Shack". As to answer a couple of your questions, the servo can be limited on throw by where you set your endpoints on the radio. The shorter arm on the servo too will only allow it to go so far as well.

As for the all thread you may try McMaster as I believe they have metric all thread in those sizes.

Looking good and can't wait to see more.

Tyler

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Love this build Mike it is by far the best most detailed build of a semi I have ever seen.. Nice work man keep it up.

[1985 kenworth]

hey mike..outstanding work ...this has got to be the most detailed realistic tractor i have ever seen so far since being in this hobby ..between the motor with the air to air and the fifth wheel pull pin ....you will need a purple and white pin puller hook to put in your side tool box..keep up the great work and purple is my favorite colour also ..i am watching this build every chance i get

[petermoblin]

This build is truly amazing Mike, you should be very proud. Any idea how long until we will see some color on this masterpiece?

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

hey mike..outstanding work ...this has got to be the most detailed realistic tractor i have ever seen so far since being in this hobby ..between the motor with the air to air and the fifth wheel pull pin ....you will need a purple and white pin puller hook to put in your side tool box..keep up the great work and purple is my favorite colour also ..i am watching this build every chance i get

Thanks Dwayne... Here ya go.

Originally Posted by petermoblin

This build is truly amazing Mike, you should be very proud. Any idea how long until we will see some color on this masterpiece?

Thanks.. Your guess is as good as mine.

[Dreamweaver]

Well I think I'm going to give up on trying to have a normal life. I'm back on the da@# road AGAIN. Seems to be the only way I can make any money.

So know again I will have the cash to finish the truck just no time to do so.

I think I have to be one of the top contenders for longest build as I started this thing in 2007.

I am getting some progress started on the trailer. Or I should say I have got plans made up for it and been talking with some of our best machinist's to get the foundation for the build made.

I am going to have the rear door frame and DOT bumper made so that the lights at the bottom have the same design as my rear bumper on the truck and this is going to be repeated on the DOT bumper as well.

This has to be the first thing made so that I can build forward from it.

The trailer will be constructed just like the real ones. It will have the inside skeleton made from brass then skinned on the outside and the kemlite on the inside. I would like to have the floor ribbed like a real one as well but have not made up my mind on whether I want it machined out of aluminum or make it a different way.

As for the truck, I have 1000 LED's on the way. Then I have to get a bunch of small detail parts, and the MFU then it will be ready for some paint.

[doodlebug]

Hey Mike, there are programable servo's available. http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-SPMDSP.html This is one of many.
Hope some of our friend's will chime in!

Lookin Good!

Cheer's, Neil.

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by rockNmayhem

Hey Mike, good to see some more progress on the "Shack". As to answer a couple of your questions, the servo can be limited on throw by where you set your endpoints on the radio. The shorter arm on the servo too will only allow it to go so far as well.

As for the all thread you may try McMaster as I believe they have metric all thread in those sizes.

Looking good and can't wait to see more.

Tyler

Thanks Tyler. I'm going to need a servo with a little bit longer shaft on it as well. I assume they have those?

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

Love this build Mike it is by far the best most detailed build of a semi I have ever seen.. Nice work man keep it up.

Thanks Paul

Originally Posted by Supermario

Glad to see the Shak is Back Mike. Great idea with the dual function on the fifth wheel. The way I built my wife's truck I realize there is no way to run it manually
Thanks for posting and hope to see more

Mario.

I did it mostly for looks Mario, but I figured if I took the time to make a working steering box then I could also make the release handle move as well.

Originally Posted by doodlebug

Hey Mike, there are programable servo's available. http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-SPMDSP.html This is one of many.
Hope some of our friend's will chime in!

Lookin Good!

Cheer's, Neil.

Thanks Neil... That stuff is still all Greek to me.

[andy]

nice lookin truck mate , where did you get the spiked wheel nut cover from

[glorydays24]

Mike, i'm happy to see some progress on this. Your idea's never fail to impress me. Great job on what you have done from bumper to bumper. How close are you for paint?

Big John

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by andy

nice lookin truck mate , where did you get the spiked wheel nut cover from

Thank You... The lug nuts came from Steve (ihbuilder)

Originally Posted by glorydays24

Mike, i'm happy to see some progress on this. Your idea's never fail to impress me. Great job on what you have done from bumper to bumper. How close are you for paint?

Big John

Thanks John... That depends on money... If I had some it would be soon, but in my case your guess is as good as mine.

[1985 kenworth]

hey mike i have been looking at this build and wow did you ever put alot of work into this and it shows with what you got so far ,its unbelievable .call me crazy but i perfer those west coast california wheelbase tractors,keep up the awesome work my friend

[Dreamweaver]

Okay Gents and Ladies...

Here is an UPDATE that I am REAL happy to post.



I love the speed I think it's just right.

[hippy]

2 thumbs way up! good to see it moving, awesome job on her!

[dabears]

It moves! Looks awesome running! That's Gotta make you happy to be able to run it

[Radio Control Trucker]

This is very detailed work, Mike. If you need some help getting answers to some of your questions, I’d suggest asking Stu (a.k.a. Old Busted Hotness). He scratch built several different scale projects over the years, including a 53’ dry-van with sliding tandems and an International to pull her with. They were both very detailed, excellent replicas.

http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/...r-scratch.html

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

It’s a good looking trailer. Keep up the good work and post pictures as you get more finished.

- RCT

[tbtrucking104customs]

Where you get that visor and grille? this is the most detail rc truck ive seen

[doodlebug]

Way to go Mike, "IT'S ALIVE"

Cheer's, Neil.

[ihbuilder]

Good to see it rollin, Mike great job