King Hauler finally started

[1strodeo]

So after a few months of madness, Ive finally had some time to start building my King. Started out with a stretched 28" aluminum Frame, and a few aluminum parts instead of stock. My original intentions where to paint the frame blue, but then realized, there are alot of blue frames out there, so instead went with a shinned up aluminum, and scale bolts to dress it up a little.
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/str8nthino/King%20Hauler/image1.jpg (http://s754.photobucket.com/user/str8nthino/media/King%20Hauler/image1.jpg.html)

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/str8nthino/King%20Hauler/image2.jpg (http://s754.photobucket.com/user/str8nthino/media/King%20Hauler/image2.jpg.html)

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/str8nthino/King%20Hauler/bb727a47-64f6-4621-9181-0f1686ba4ba1.jpg (http://s754.photobucket.com/user/str8nthino/media/King%20Hauler/bb727a47-64f6-4621-9181-0f1686ba4ba1.jpg.html)

Decided to go with a lowered aluminum axle, and futaba s3004 servos

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/str8nthino/King%20Hauler/aa6c9cb0-c66f-45f5-a042-e9b797cfb9ce.jpg (http://s754.photobucket.com/user/str8nthino/media/King%20Hauler/aa6c9cb0-c66f-45f5-a042-e9b797cfb9ce.jpg.html)

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/str8nthino/King%20Hauler/96bfc6b9-2b94-49bd-ab4c-769004f12cd0.jpg (http://s754.photobucket.com/user/str8nthino/media/King%20Hauler/96bfc6b9-2b94-49bd-ab4c-769004f12cd0.jpg.html)

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/str8nthino/King%20Hauler/eef7d759-bc30-42ca-b628-5f9e18e6f862.jpg (http://s754.photobucket.com/user/str8nthino/media/King%20Hauler/eef7d759-bc30-42ca-b628-5f9e18e6f862.jpg.html)

and next ill be putting in the PMD 4:1 reduction, and start working on some lighting for the air cleaners

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/str8nthino/King%20Hauler/image7_1.jpg (http://s754.photobucket.com/user/str8nthino/media/King%20Hauler/image7_1.jpg.html)

I know its not really an overly exciting build so far, but its going to be spread over alot of time since my free time is almost non existent :( .. Im definitly looking forward to it though since its my first truck build.
Ive already bought the MFU-01 and a Spektrum 6i, along with battery , charger, LED's, and some spare sheeting,, so Im ready to go,,
be patient,, :D

[janderson]

Great start, I hear ya on the non-existent free time part. You are not alone in that area!

[bigford]

about time you started to build!! I was getting worried you lost interest
in the trucks

[Greener]

Keep the pics coming lookin great

[Roundabout]

nice start on your build.I see a lot of aluminium parts, will be looking forward to seeing more pics of it ;)

[1strodeo]

No worries Bigford, still here and definitely still interested...
Thanks everyone, really looking forward to getting more done, i love the way everything looks in the clean aluminum, just not ready to spend the money on axles and gear case just yet, maybe eventually.
I'll hopefully have new pics soon.

[bigford]

well where are the updates??

[1strodeo]

I get a big thumbs down,, havent made any progress since the last time I posted,, Everytime I go to get started something else comes up,, Ive completly taken over the dining room table, but nothing yet..

[1strodeo]

On the upside though, I ordered stacks from snochaser and Paul is making a grill for me,,

[Rakthi]

Builds with a personal interpretation are always great to follow, no matter how long they take! Looking forward to the next updates.

Stephan

[bigford]

get a move on or the landoll will be there to haul it away

[up9018]

Somebody have a model of a Landoll?

[Radio Control Trucker]

This looks to be an outstanding build. Keep up the great work. :D

:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

- RCT

[1strodeo]

Thanks RCT,,, Ive got lots of ideas,, and tons of good intentions,,, now I just need to apply myself....lol :D:D:D

[up9018]

1ST...I've recently "completed" my first build. I like you had a lot of things I wanted to do upfront. Instead I pulled back, did part of the modifications to begin with and got the truck running. Now I can slow down on my upgrades and still run my truck at the same time. Helps on burnout from trying to do a massive build right up front.

[bigford]

hey up
i cut the rear off the carson drop deck and refit
the deck. if you squint it looks like the landoll 930

[up9018]

Nice Bigford, I want to build a Landoll. I have a bit of an advantage though, I'm an Engineer for the company :). Now I just need to figure out how to make it a model. :thinking:

Chris

[1strodeo]

Soooo here is a quick little teaser mock up of the direction Im heading.. I know its not much , but I don't want everyone to think I've dropped out..
Criticism is definitely welcome, nothing is on there permanent yet.
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/str8nthino/image3.jpg (http://s754.photobucket.com/user/str8nthino/media/image3.jpg.html)

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/str8nthino/image2-1.jpg (http://s754.photobucket.com/user/str8nthino/media/image2-1.jpg.html)

and Thanks to PaulNZ for this awesome grill ,,and Snochaser for the pipes,, :D:D
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx186/str8nthino/image1-1.jpg (http://s754.photobucket.com/user/str8nthino/media/image1-1.jpg.html)

[bigford]

smaller headlights and she will be looking mean

[up9018]

I agree with Bigford. I love the streetrod headlight on Petes, they just need to be a bit smaller.

This is the best looking set in my opinion: http://gardentrucking.com/details.tpl?action=search&cart=14393440005670804&eqskudatarq=1078&eqtitledatarq=Lighting15a&eqvendordatarq=pmd#.VcqlY_lill0

Keep it up, looking good.

[1strodeo]

Thanks guys,, I felt like the headlights might be a little too big,, I know it probably doesnt really match the scale,, but Im not sure yet

[126happy]

looking good 1strodeo!!! I would have to agree about the lights being a little to big but still look great!

[bigford]

update time!!!

[1985 kenworth]

Whats happening with this build..i know all about zero free time...lol
Any updates on this build:)

[bigford]

i wacked a grand hauler out in a weekend
except for paint! with full bearings

[jack van]

No worries Bigford, still here and definitely still interested...
Thanks everyone, really looking forward to getting more done, i love the way everything looks in the clean aluminum, just not ready to spend the money on axles and gear case just yet, maybe eventually.
I'll hopefully have new pics soon.

i found a pair of locking rear axles for 75 us dollars on rc4wdi believe

[1strodeo]

Hay guys,, big disappointment,, I've got no progress as of now,, Hopefully soon though. It was a rough summer.

[bigford]

you know there are two shows coming up in oct

[1strodeo]

Where are they?