Smokey and the Bandit Truck and Trailer Replica

[1985 kenworth]

hi guys and gals ..i know this truck has been done probably a million times in r/c now...:lol:.i decided to build one to add to my collection of famous trucks and trailers from the movies and TV.its based on the kinghauler chassis and the coffin bunk has been scratchbuilt and again the hood which was cut down to a short nose from Eric Oehme,the trailer is based on the tamiya van/box trailer .i set the suspension all the way to the rear,the custom mudflaps are from exclusive r/c ,rear trailer bumper scratchbuilt and painted by me .The sheet decals are from a gent over in the UK which you can find on e-bay .I tried to stay as true to the real truck even down to the scratchbuilt square small front bumper with the hood step in it ..hope you like it :)

[1985 kenworth]

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[1985 kenworth]

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[1985 kenworth]

Not sure what was up with some of the trucks in the movies back then running without at least rear 1/4 fenders...the same as the Blue Mule from White Line Fever ..:lol:

[up9018]

The truck came out great. Very nice replica of the real thing.

Chris

[kaptain Jack]

She is a beauty!!

[Billy832]

That thing looks awesome! I swear I have to pick up a BJ and the bear truck from someone out there one of these days.... Don't have mad skills like you do....

[frizzen]

That's really awesome!

Do you have boxes or kegs of Coors in the back yet?

[1985 kenworth]

The truck came out great. Very nice replica of the real thing.

Chris

thanks i appreciate the kind words :)

[1985 kenworth]

That's really awesome!

Do you have boxes or kegs of Coors in the back yet?

not yet ..still trying to figure that one out :D..thanks Frizzen

[1985 kenworth]

That thing looks awesome! I swear I have to pick up a BJ and the bear truck from someone out there one of these days.... Don't have mad skills like you do....

wow..thank you very much for that ...it comes with practice:):):)for a looooong time

[1985 kenworth]

She is a beauty!!

thanks jack..i will have to visit sometime with it soon as work dies down :)

[1985 kenworth]

The truck came out great. Very nice replica of the real thing.

Chris

thank you :):):):)

[frizzen]

http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/usim4531/mycustompage0005.htm might be of interest...

Any plans about building the firebird?

[rc entreprenøren]

Wow Wow Wow.....this is Breath taking Nice...you have skills man.

[NORM]

:jaw:

[hammer]

I haven't been on here in a long time. This has to be my favorite truck I have seen yet awsome jib great detail

TONY

[rccrazy523]

Absolutely beautiful where's the beer !!!

[DORRELLE]

Turned out pretty good

[BRICKNICK]

After just seeing smokey and the bandit in the movie theatre for its 40th anniversary special showing, I have always loved the movie but seeing it remastered was a life changing experience. And I can really appreciate this build even more now Dwayne.

[Rvjimd]

Great job on the truck and really nice photography!

I'd go to the movie theater if I could find it playing.

Jim

[Tommy R]

Love it! But where's Fred?? :D

[BRICKNICK]

Great job on the truck and really nice photography!

I'd go to the movie theater if I could find it playing.

Jim

It was a limited release by Turner classic movie or TCM and Lowe's/Amc Cinemas. They are re-releasing old movies in theaters, two per month I believe. This month it's Some Like it Hot with Marti Lyn r Monroe and The Original Godfather. Next month so far I heard its Ferris buelers day off.

[hammer]

Sweeeeeet awesome job

[skeeter]

Love the truck paintjob! You really nailed it. it looks AWESOME, the picture of it sitting on the gravel, looks like it could have been a publicity shot for the movie.

[James007]

Hi there, I’m new here and I’ve been searching hi and low for a thread on the snowman’s truck, there’s a few questions, what bumper did you use, hood grill and lamps as the truck in movie had round twin lamps?

I can’t see your pics as my internet is playing up :( thanks James

[frizzen]

It's not just you, his threads are out of pics on Here, Scale4x4, and i can't find a thread on Midwest

Poke around his youtube account?
https://youtu.be/nV-sJfYbVR8

[bigdogrod]

not to thread jack, but i 3d printed one for my replica in progress

http://photos.bigdogrod.com/i.ashx?gallery=4695381&mid=97897896&mt=Photo&standardsize=640x480

i also printed a front mount, i think i had to lower the bumper down a tad

http://photos.bigdogrod.com/i.ashx?gallery=4695381&mid=103203590&mt=Photo&standardsize=640x480

[James007]

That is an amazing job, what did you make light covers out of and how ? Also is the original truck brown or black ?

[bigdogrod]

the headlight trim are bezels from rc4wd i believe. and as far as i can tell, the truck is black with gold stripes

http://photos.bigdogrod.com/i.ashx?gallery=4695381&mid=97832852&mt=Photo&standardsize=640x480

[James007]

You are spot on with your truck, it’s awesome, hope you don’t mind all my questions? I noticed you cut your sleeper down? Will the mfu kit fit with this sleeper shortened ? I appreciate all your help by the way

[bigdogrod]

i haven't tried to fit the mfu yet. may have to go with servonaut or something

[James007]

Hi, have you managed to fit the mfu yet? I still don’t have a truck but I want to get as much information as possible first, now you shortened the sleeper is there room for battery? I don’t mind about not having the interior, as long as the tamiya mfu fits . Thanks James

[frizzen]

If i didn't know better, with all the necro posts i'd think you really wanted to build a Snowman outfit...

You can fit smaller 2S lipos that have similar or better Ah ratings than the stick packs these were designed for.
There are other options than the MFU that might fit your needs
You could swap the 3speed for a straight gear reduction, or even a 2-spd to gain more room under the body.

Check out some of the Day Cab builds that are full of options. If they can do it, tiny sleeper shouldn't hold you back too much