Second truck build

[drooker]

Building a new semi to eventually pull a lowboy trailer. First time trying a custom build with stretched frame.

[Claus]

Looking good!!

[drooker]

Got my a few cab parts the other day and made my headlights using the stock chrome parts from the grand hauler kit and the duel lenses I got from shapeways.

[drooker]

Looking good!!
Thanks Claus.

[Claus]

Sorry, that was just the smart *** in me coming out. Clearly your pictures are not here. not sure if you know but you have to load your photos to an outside website like photobucket.com or one of the others to get them on the internet then cut and paste them over here using the Landscape box. Don't get discouraged, it's not that hard to do.

[drooker]

Sorry, that was just the smart *** in me coming out. Clearly your pictures are not here. not sure if you know but you have to load your photos to an outside website like photobucket.com or one of the others to get them on the internet then cut and paste them over here using the Landscape box. Don't get discouraged, it's not that hard to do.
I wondered why I couldn't see them. New to posting on here and didn't know.

[drooker]

Building a new semi to eventually pull a lowboy trailer. First time trying a custom build with stretched frame. http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2145.jpg

[drooker]

Got my a few cab parts the other day and made my headlights using the stock chrome parts from the grand hauler kit and the duel lenses I got from shapeways.
http://s208.photobucket.com/user/mad_trucker_04/media/IMG_2168.jpg.html?filters[user]=44521263&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=2
http://s208.photobucket.com/user/mad_trucker_04/media/IMG_2169.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4
http://s208.photobucket.com/user/mad_trucker_04/media/IMG_2166.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
http://s208.photobucket.com/user/mad_trucker_04/media/IMG_2171.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

[Claus]

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2171.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2164.jpg

[drooker]

So I'm looking for a light controller and sound unit. Have the Tamiya multi function unit in my Knight Hauler. And am thinking of trying something different on the Kenworth build. Looking for a light control that's going to be more realistic than the Tamiya unit.

[drooker]

Thank you for adding those pictures Claus. I will figure out this stuff one of these days, still trying to learn how to post stuff from my phone.

[frizzen]

Good looking cab.

You want your text to look like this.
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http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2170.jpg

[drooker]

Truck is really coming along well. Got the frame rails drilled and tapped for everything I have so far.
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2184.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2186.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[kaptain Jack]

Looking good

[drooker]

Made a visor and mirror brackets over the weekend.
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2223.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2226.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2225.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2224.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[Hostile]

Love it. That visor looks mean!

[up9018]

Looks really good.

Chris

[drooker]

Love it. That visor looks mean!
Thanks Hostile. My wife said I need to put teeth on the front of the truck because it looks evil.

[drooker]

Looks really good.

Chris
Thanks Chris

[Mustang46555]

Looks good! Nice work.

[thebat]

dude this trucks gonna be one sexy ride when done i love the grille where did you get that at if you dont mind me asking thanks.

[drooker]

dude this trucks gonna be one sexy ride when done i love the grille where did you get that at if you dont mind me asking thanks.
All of the cab and hood parts came from truescale.com in their body shop section. https://www.truescale-rc.com/

[drooker]

Did some work mounting some lights and horns tonight.
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2263.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2264.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2265.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2266.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[RCP57]

Sweet!

[Just_Build_It]

Love what you have done so far!

[thebat]

lookin good man.

[DORRELLE]

Nice work

[drooker]

It's been a while since I've done any updates. The truck is coming along great, I love the way it is turning out. http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2304.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2352_1.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2387.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2436.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[Just_Build_It]

Sweet build! I love the visor.

[egronvold]

Looking good!

[drooker]

Sweet build! I love the visor.
Thanks Just Build It. I'm loving this truck the more I drive it and work on it.

[drooker]

Looking good!
Thanks egronvold.

[WarrenK]

If you have a chance Sal C he has a KW that your truck resembles

Great build, that's a nice looking truck!

[speedy8305]

If you have a chance look up Sal C he has a KW that your truck resembles

[skeeter]

Truck is really coming along well. Got the frame rails drilled and tapped for everything I have so far.
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2184.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2186.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

What size drill bit, & tap did you use? I'm going to have to fetch me one for my upcoming project.

[Cossett]

What size drill bit, & tap did you use? I'm going to have to fetch me one for my upcoming project.
I always keep a good supply of 2.5mm for drilling holes before using the M3 tap . along with a M2 tap and 1.5 drill bits for the chassis , along with 1/2/3/4/5mm and ect drill bits , a 6mm deburing bit for cleaning all hole or even when I need a counter sink hole as they come in handy for other holes on the chassis or cabs or custom stuff...
And two size sliding squares to mark the holes, then a centre punch so they are in the same location


Cheers Tracy

[skeeter]

Looks like I've got more than one to fetch. LOL! I'll be acquiring a few before I start to build.

[skeeter]

I've just ordered on Ebay, 4@ 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, & 4MM drill bits, plus 2@ of 2, 2.5, 3, & 4MM taps, plus also ordered one each of 2, 2.5, & 3MM dies, as well as the 6mm debur/sanding tool

[drooker]

It is finished and love the way it turned out!
http://s208.photobucket.com/user/mad_trucker_04/media/IMG_2587.jpg.html?sort=1&o=0
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2586.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=cliphttp://s208.photobucket.com/user/mad_trucker_04/media/IMG_2582.jpg.html?sort=1&o=3
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2582.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/mad_trucker_04/IMG_2587.jpg?w=800&h=600&fit=clip

[skeeter]

That thing looks bad@ss. Nice job

[GlobelinerBrad]

That looks great! Looking forward to seeing more pics of it!

[Panther F]

Looks great! I'm really partial to orange too.

[BRICKNICK]

Wow she's gorgeous...can we see more pics of the finished product

[FabOne]

NICE Rig!!!!

-Terry

[skeeter]

ONLY 1 of the pics is working for me.

[Panther F]

Thanks for the pics! (still likin' that orange)

[drooker]

ONLY 1 of the pics is working for me.

I don’t understand why all the pics won’t load anymore Skeeter. It’s done that the last two times I’ve tried losing pics. The forest one will show up, but none of the rest will.

[bigpipespete]

Nice looking Kenworth.

[skeeter]

INSDIE the [] you have /img rather then img so they didn't show up when clicked on. I've tried messing with them a bit, & I'm not able to make it work either. IDK

[ittigger]

Bumping an old post - looks nice. Any updates?

[ramjetexpress]

Awesome ,

[drooker]

Bumping an old post - looks nice. Any updates?

I bought the RC4WD lowboy trailer for it and have it all lit up. It’s been out a couple times in the last week. Love the way the whole rig looks. I have tried to load pics of it, but for some reason they won’t show up on here.

[bruce]

That is a great looking rig. Well done

[ramjetexpress]

looks good