HillBilly Deluxe

[Claus]

hey just wondering where do you guys get the lil jack stands?


Here you go;

http://store.rc4wd.com/Chubby-Mini-3-TON-Scale-Jack-Stands_p_2792.html

[Claus]

Hey Craig did you get your mirrors right from scale art??
I have been looking for a set... How do you like them and if you don't mind me askin how much were thay?


Here you go Spudd;
http://www.scaleart-shop.de/Brand-Modellbau/Mirror-with-antenna::236.html
Ya, I got 'em straight from Scale Art, I love them. They have great details and bolt straight to Wedico holes. The price, it sucks, about $127.00 a pair.

[WhiteWolf McBride]

Claus:

Thanks for the link to the smaller jack-stands... the 6-tonners looked great but too big, but now that they make the smaller ones, they are perfect for the semi's...

Now if only they made the PSP/sand-mats that were more in scale for our rigs... I've been tempted to try to make my own from the perf'd stuff out of microwave doors, but I don't have the skill to bend the material decently.

WhiteWolf
wishing they made more stuff to our scale... (1/14-1/16)

[Claus]

Got some new front wheels, steering knuckles and some shorter tanks from Steve. Not much to show yet but here are a few shots of the new front wheels. These are not Leimbach wheels, they match my Wedico rears very well.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3242_zps89b5e021.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3241_zps7fded14a.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3240_zpsf532013e.jpg
Also test fitted one of my Scale Art mirrors, even has spring loaded antennas.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3223_zps1865ba38.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3222_zps37af4a12.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3224_zpsaca92583.jpg

[Semi Crazy]

Very impressive truck you have going there! That's the nice thing about projects you spend time with, you end up with something like this. Guys like you are few and far between! I really like seeing the Wedico trucks being taken to this level...and beyond!

[Claus]

Thanks Steve, you're too kind. I just realized I need 20 small bolts to go in the hub covers. Will be working on shifting servo and diff locking servos next.

http://www.csmi.com.au/Product/ScaleArt_20100320_0537.JPG

[Espeefan]

Those mirrors - Must have! :D Glad you got your rims figured out Craig. They look much better!

[Claus]

Well after more than three years I have a running Wedico!, thanks to Espeefan that is. After talking with Nathan for five years I finally got to meet the man face to face last weekend when He came and stayed wife my wife and I, we worked on the Wedico and went to the Lafayette Farm Toy Show in Indy. It was great meeting you Nathan, you are a true friend which is the kind of things that make these hobbies fun.

On to the truck, still have plenty to do, need some rear fenders and deck plates and another set of rear hubs, kind of screwed one set up, yikes! I have to say the Tekin 55T on the Veroma 3 speed and 11V of LiPo gives some nice speed ranges and plenty of power. Installing the D1 studs in the front axle hubs is enough to drive a man to drink. The truck sits higher than I had planned or really like but sometimes with a Wedico you have to be happy with the changes you were able to make or at least that's the way it goes for me. No lights or sounds, just a smooth running truck.

Thanks for looking.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3607_zps260ecaf3.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3609_zpsede90e81.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3612_zps386710fd.jpg

[Espeefan]

It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife too, Craig. Glad we were able to finally meet in person. Enjoy your truck, my friend! The drivetrain is great, and makes it a joy to run.

[Bepo]

very very nice compliments from italy ^ ^ Giuseppe

[Grainfarmer]

Hi Craig!
Looks really good thet Peterbilt!
Whrer did you get that sun visor?

[Claus]

Hi Craig!
Looks really good thet Peterbilt!
Whrer did you get that sun visor?


Thank you Frank, Stepside Rod made it.

[Claus]

Lowered the fronted a little bit back down, more better.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Image_zpsc96eeff4.jpg

[AzItalian]

i have the conventional truck from PMD i have i think more then 4000 $ in that truck plus 2 trailers,but at the and of a day u can't compare wedico with tamyia.

[Claus]

i have the conventional truck from PMD i have i think more then 4000 $ in that truck plus 2 trailers,but at the and of a day u can't compare wedico with tamyia.


Thank you, I know what you mean about the cost. My first and main hobby is collecting 1/16 farm toys, I once had a King Hauler but the size difference between the tractors and it turned me off. I also liked all the aluminum of a Wedico but to tell the truth they are not worth the money. The only things left in my truck that are Wedico is the cab and sleeper, frame rails and wheels. So many of the parts have been custom built by vendors on this site, the drive train is all Scale Art, the transmission is Veroma and the motor and ESC is Tekin. I have spent a lot on parts that didn't even work out. It has been a learning experience that I don't care to do again even though I love my truck. Still need a trailer, rear fenders and deck plates, the spending is still not done. With all the aftermarket parts for a Tamiya now available you can really build a nice Tamiya, of coarse the money adds up there too.

I love customizing Ertl Precision tractors to go with my Wedico, one day hope to have a trailer to haul some of them around.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3652_zpsc321a737.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3651_zps241c207e.jpg
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http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3565_zps1eef6081.jpg

[Espeefan]

I love those Precision IH tractors, with big tires! Super sharp. Those will match your Wedico great, Craig.

No comment on Tamiya vs. Wedico, other than both have advantages and disadvantages. The USA aftermarket is so strong now for Tamiyas, about the only reason I still play with the Wedicos is because I like the smaller 1/16 scale, and I love the Peterbilt cabs. I would do a lot of things different, if I started over today. Both brands have some good aftermarket support now so all that you really need to do is piece a truck together with those aftermarket parts you like, and not waste your time spending the money on a full kit for either. If your end goal is to have a custom truck, you can save a ton of money by building one in this way.

[JAKEBRAKE]

Claus, I have to admit I loved going through your build. I really like all the detail your putting into it. Just when I think your about finished, I see another page with a cool new add on you have found. Makes me want to blow the dust off my wedico...

[Claus]

Claus, I have to admit I loved going through your build. I really like all the detail your putting into it. Just when I think your about finished, I see another page with a cool new add on you have found. Makes me want to blow the dust off my wedico...

Thank you very much! It has been a wild ride, highs and lows, there have been times I thought it would never be a running truck. This forum can be a two edged sword, sometimes you can come here for inspiration, other times you can see what other people build and than look at your build with great disgust. I have been there.

[Claus]

Not much to report, thinking about how I want my rear fenders and deck plates, these fenders are getting cut up and tweaked but I couldn't pass up today's sun against the up coming wheat field. These fenders do not fit my spread the way they are and I don't find any that do so will have to come up with something custom.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3685_zps57900d53.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3682_zpsa430fda9.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3683_zps9b5a9e4e.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3684_zps746553d9.jpg

[Espeefan]

Oh, shiny! Looking great under the natural sunlight, that's for sure. Those triple fenders look really good on your truck, Craig. They go well with all the other aluminum parts! I see what you mean about the length. So close.

[toniolillo]

It is a passing

[Claus]

It is a passing

Thanks, I think.:confused:

[AzItalian]

a nice lowboy will go with your truck,PMD's lowboy is very nice...i have tamyia trucks too and took them to a different level as well,just look at my channel,now i'm building a scania 5x8 dump truck wedico the cost for this bad boy will be auch,but i love semi's,nice build again and keep the progress on pictures.

[Claus]

a nice lowboy will go with your truck,PMD's lowboy is very nice...i have tamyia trucks too and took them to a different level as well,just look at my channel,now i'm building a scania 5x8 dump truck wedico the cost for this bad boy will be auch,but i love semi's,nice build again and keep the progress on pictures.


Thanks for the compliments. The PMD lowboy is very nice. I called Ric, He doesn't have any intentions of scaling His lowboy down to Wedico width. My fifth wheels sits about the same height as a Tamiya so that's not an issue but I don't want a lowboy that is wider than my truck and has bigger tires than my truck

I will keep looking. All American Toys lowboy is the right width but the neck is much too low, the M+J Talbert is nice but I believe has the same issues when hooked to a Wedico.

[Exclusive RC]

Brother, she is GORGEOUS! great work, LOVE THEM PETE's!

[Claus]

Brother, she is GORGEOUS! great work, LOVE THEM PETE's!

Thank you sir!

[jared31]

love those stacks. where did you get them?

[Northern Farmer]

Great looking rig don't see many wedicos on here. Love the trains!

[NORM]

This is a nice build, it proves that patience is worth it.

[Claus]

love those stacks. where did you get them?

Thanks again for all the compliments guys. John aka Stylin n Profilin built the stacks, not sure if He still hangs around here or not.

Don't do much with my truck anymore but it's a good reminder not to do it again!

[jared31]

Is it possible for you to send russisloud some pictures of your bumper. He built it a couple years ago and I want a bumper like that. It's getting hard to find good people to build wedico parts. Thanks I would really appriciate it.

[Claus]

A the time I had a PMD bumper with round edges, I sent him that bumper to use for a size pattern but my front crossmember is also custom built so He drilled the mounting holes to match that. espeefan later mounted the bumper hitch for me with his mini mill. Buy a PMD bumper for gardentrucking.com and use that for a pattern, if your front crossmember is stock it should come out perfect.

Hope this helps.