1st build Globe to Aerodyne

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

Ok so here goes got my 1st tamiya kit. It has a king hauler frame, bf goodrich tires, hitec servos and helical metal gears. so far and this is where I'm at. I got so addicted to this i ordered a grand hauler that I'll convert to an aerodyne too. What do you think? More to come.

[Cossett]

There is on pics

[126happy]

looks like your having the problem I had posting pics. Upload them to photobucket 1st .... then link them to here. it works good for me.

[The Wurst]

Here is a helpful post from Dreamweaver on posting pics.

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=4057

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

Sorry about that I've got it figured out now, let me know what you think?
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150726_205201.png_zpstannoi9b.jpeg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150726_205201.png_zpstannoi9b.jpeg.html)
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http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150725_183650_zpsretp[URL=http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150719_120216_zpslnolegtm.jpg.html]
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http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150726_212316.png_zps2s9sfndw.jpeg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150726_212316.png_zps2s9sfndw.jpeg.html)
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[crisis time]

Looking great so far

[The Wurst]

Looking good. I like the paint scheme on the frame. Cab mods are coming together nicely!

Brian

[up9018]

Another great rig in the making! Keep the pics coming.

Chris

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

I'll post a pic of what I'm going for when I get off work. I'm not new to rc but I'm new to the semi scene, so we'll see how this turns out. Paint is duplicolor metal specks lacquer paint works great, used duplicolor sandable primer and duplicolor gloss clear lacquer. Thanks for your comments.

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

ok so this is what im going after, what is white will be silver and the thin black stripes will be orange, blue will stay blue. well see how this color combo looks :jaw:
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/2015-07-14%2021.48.07_zpspdmttfzv.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/2015-07-14%2021.48.07_zpspdmttfzv.jpg.html)

[up9018]

Should look pretty cool.

[hammer]

CRAZY ,
This is going to be a build to watch. Looks great so far great job.

TONY

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

Thank guys appreciate the kind words.
What do you think? I'm going to be using the headlights from a grand hauler kit, hopefully this goes together like the picture :thinking: lol
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150728_172654_zpstrqjjhbz.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150728_172654_zpstrqjjhbz.jpg.html)
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150728_172758_zpsirebfuqb.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150728_172758_zpsirebfuqb.jpg.html)

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

where im at so far. :D
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150729_202124_zpskffkejob.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150729_202124_zpskffkejob.jpg.html)
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150729_202134_zpszp5qvnax.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150729_202134_zpszp5qvnax.jpg.html)
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150729_202204_zpsyjzrukhr.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150729_202204_zpsyjzrukhr.jpg.html)
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150729_202251_zpsjorid17u.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150729_202251_zpsjorid17u.jpg.html)

[126happy]

damit boy!!!!.... your build is lookin amazing....outstand job man!!!
2 THUMBS UP!!!:cool:

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

Thanks, still aways to go hope it pans out, we'll see.

[Diesel Demond]

looks awesome!!!

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

looks awesome!!!
Thanks man.:)

[Supermario]

Great looking truck so far! You definitely have some RC blood in ya already! :). Welcome to the truck side :D. Can't wait to see this one finished and see what your next one will look like ;):)

I know you mentioned upgraded gears, just wondering if your considering a gear reduction unit? Stock kits are crazy fast ! Had my truck and tanker trailer on 9 wheels once...almost layed it down but managed to somehow save:eek:

Keep the pics comin. :cool:

[The Wurst]

Looking really good!!!!

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

Thanks for the kind words. Ya too fast any suggestions on gear reduction unit Pmd maybe? Thanks Dustin

[HAZMAN]

Sweet build...I like the color choice. I did the bj color scheme on my aerodyne and the grand Hauler color on my W900 aerodyne.

Keep the pic's coming.

[HAZMAN]

My Aerodyne's...Forgot to resize.

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

Beautiful rigs HAZMAN, if mine looks half as good as yours I'll be happy. Thanks Dustin

[rc_farmer]

Wow, that is coming along nicely, can't wait to see it finished!

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

well put some color on the cab and change my scheme tried to find something I haven't seen much of, let me know what you guys think?
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150731_1835321_zpsirwirody.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150731_1835321_zpsirwirody.jpg.html)

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150731_1833291_zps4jkd3fvm.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150731_1833291_zps4jkd3fvm.jpg.html)

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150731_1835431_zpssspn9oq7.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150731_1835431_zpssspn9oq7.jpg.html)

this is what im after now, whats red will be blue, gold wild be orange silver will stay silver? dunno how it will turn out:eek:

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/jessup10_zps3rd5kluo.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/jessup10_zps3rd5kluo.jpg.html)

[up9018]

NICE!!!!!

[Supermario]

Thanks for the kind words. Ya too fast any suggestions on gear reduction unit Pmd maybe? Thanks Dustin

The truck is looking great Dustin!

I'm no expert in all the various ways to slow a truck down and gain some torque.
I'm sold on the PMD gear reduction units. All 3 of my trucks use them. Although you could use a different pinion gear or higher torque motor to acheive the same result, I like how the PMD unit increases the torque after the tranny , meaning there's no extra strain on it.

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

ok everyone sorry for not updating but truck is finally finished, except for a name? any ideas? heres the finished product, keep in mind this was my first build.
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150801_074624_zpsjcg8i4o4.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150801_074624_zpsjcg8i4o4.jpg.html)

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150801_074659_zpso0fjlqda.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150801_074659_zpso0fjlqda.jpg.html)

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150808_101327_zpskxxfmcvi.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150808_101327_zpskxxfmcvi.jpg.html)

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150808_101336_zpsfejt00h7.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150808_101336_zpsfejt00h7.jpg.html)

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150808_150750_zpseuwuhwm4.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150808_150750_zpseuwuhwm4.jpg.html)

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/too_fast_4_u24/20150808_150803_zpskmutjzcq.jpg (http://s908.photobucket.com/user/too_fast_4_u24/media/20150808_150803_zpskmutjzcq.jpg.html)

[bigford]

looks like a 70's throw back great work!!

[up9018]

Wow, that came out great!

[bigford]

spirit of 76

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

spirit of 76

Appreciate the kind words guys, how's yours coming along up?
Could you give me some insight on the spirt of 76, I wasn't born til 84 thanks Dustin

[bigford]

1776
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Signing_of_Declaration_of_Independence_by_Arm and-Dumaresq,_c1873_-_restored.jpg

[The Wurst]

Great job! The color scheme pops. It does look like a 1976 era paint job!! :D

As far as gear reduction I used a 55 turn motor (from Tower Hobbies, about $20) and a 6T pinion gear. (From RC4WD, about $15). It is another common way of getting the reduction. Double check the prices since my memory isn't that great. :rolleyes:

[1985 kenworth]

Beautiful job on this build of truck,the paint scheme is very different and suits this style of truck...:bounce:

[Billy832]

Wow I love the color scheme! Did you come up with a name yet? How about something like blue max or blue streak? For my rig (a knight hauler) I came up with a company name based on Superman. My company name was " Kryptonite Transportation Services". Pick something you like and go with a related company name. I love your paint skills!

[126happy]

I gotta agree with everyone.... WOW... that paint job is amazing!! great paint job on a great classic style Kwopper build!!

[Kenworth_Aerodyne]

Thanks for all the kind words, towerhobbies put my grand hauler in the mail so that build will be gearing up so. Glad everyone likes the paint didn't know how well orange and blue go together but I was pleased, thanks again for all your advice and experience. Dustin :D