Let the build begin. Coach bus.

[kaptain Jack]

First steps :
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[kaptain Jack]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4701/40066798051_83d790f29d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/243yP9X)image (https://flic.kr/p/243yP9X) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

[Northern Farmer]

Nice progress :cool:

[kaptain Jack]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4625/26193221508_0b0b474312_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FUB7co)image (https://flic.kr/p/FUB7co) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

Congrats Jack it work like a charm :D

[kaptain Jack]

Big thanks too Bo Wallen for guiding me through posting on Flicker.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4663/26229288128_90741468f3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FXMXxE)image (https://flic.kr/p/FXMXxE) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

[kaptain Jack]

And just a few morehttps://farm5.staticflickr.com/4659/39204004525_9756b7fef4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22JjLGv)image (https://flic.kr/p/22JjLGv) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4714/26229284238_c11b23a79b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FXMWoA)image (https://flic.kr/p/FXMWoA) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

And thats all I have done so far...

[Bo Wallen]

You're Welcome Jack.
I forgot to say you make cool stuff with high finish. I'm going to follow you'r progress for sure. If i'm not far off this is one of the first buses in this part of the world. Would love to see in person.......good luck with your project Jack.

[frizzen]

That's a great start already, can't wait to see how this turns out. It's nice to see building with a pencil and coping saw instead of a laser plotter.

Is this patterned on a real one? Tour or long range luxury bus?

Would a frame mod for a lower floor height help?
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=10438

[skeeter]

You're off to a good start. It's looking good!

[kaptain Jack]

Thanks for the link, Frizzen, the reason I chose for the subfloor: is to add rigidity to the tall structure and to have extra space for compartment. Bulkheads are just scraps of material, since,once complete, become invisible,but carry the functionality.
I used 3mm (1/8'') styrene for the same reasons of durability and rigidity, also the thickness helps to round the corners for more aesthetic look. And speaking of rounding the corners. When using the file,common mistake is to move the file in the shape of the curve, its logical,but wrong! exactly the opposite is what will give you a right curve. When working the corner, the file must resemble a bottom of rocking chair,swinging in an opposite circle motion. As a young man I worked as a goldsmith and first thing they teach you,is how to make ring by filing down a square profile.

[skeeter]

Thanks for the link, Frizzen, the reason I chose for the subfloor: is to add rigidity to the tall structure and to have extra space for compartment. Bulkheads are just scraps of material, since,once complete, become invisible,but carry the functionality.
I used 3mm (1/8'') styrene for the same reasons of durability and rigidity, also the thickness helps to round the corners for more aesthetic look. And speaking of rounding the corners. When using the file,common mistake is to move the file in the shape of the curve, its logical,but wrong! exactly the opposite is what will give you a right curve. When working the corner, the file must resemble a bottom of rocking chair,swinging in an opposite circle motion. As a young man I worked as a goldsmith and first thing they teach you,is how to make ring by filing down a square profile.

Do you have plans to make a tutorial video of this procedure? I struggle very much trying to file corners. I've ONLY built a couple things from scratch, & both were small add ons. Each one I couldn't get the edges rounded quite the way they shoulda been.

[frizzen]

I believe he's saying with round-overs it's best to start the point of the file flatter on the side away from you, and bring the face through the corner of the material while pushing the file, with the heel and tang coming to a rest flatter on the other side of the corner closer to you.

https://www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/files/what-are-the-basic-parts-of-a-file/

[kaptain Jack]

I will make a short video, its best to see,then try to explain in words.

[kaptain Jack]

Here is the link to a short video I just made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMmOkmRUclA

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4625/25263903507_582cfcdc12_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Euu7ke)image (https://flic.kr/p/Euu7ke) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4650/39236865015_9517e0b77c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22MebYF)image (https://flic.kr/p/22MebYF) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

[skeeter]

Here is the link to a short video I just made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMmOkmRUclA

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4625/25263903507_582cfcdc12_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Euu7ke)image (https://flic.kr/p/Euu7ke) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4650/39236865015_9517e0b77c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22MebYF)image (https://flic.kr/p/22MebYF) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

Thank-you sir fir the video. It makes sense now.

[kaptain Jack]

Amazing bus in Thailand watch first 3min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbECJocM4go

[kaptain Jack]

Done a bit more of work, cut out windows, windshield,air vents, rear panel and some other stuff.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4705/39445693764_cc5f7e815f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/236Fuum)image (https://flic.kr/p/236Fuum) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4698/28411666129_fbbe162beb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KhDduz)image (https://flic.kr/p/KhDduz) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4698/39293723975_00983b41fd_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22SfBaz)image (https://flic.kr/p/22SfBaz) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4677/25377725857_ac51c61f26_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EExtKx)image (https://flic.kr/p/EExtKx) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4623/40227380902_a6ef71b0f4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24hKQQN)image (https://flic.kr/p/24hKQQN) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4602/39374594115_0bfaa91b9f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22Zp63k)image (https://flic.kr/p/22Zp63k) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4701/40282596261_a6331fb3c3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24nCQrK)image (https://flic.kr/p/24nCQrK) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr
To engrave the compartment lines, I used the exacto knife (a technic I learned a while ago,thx to someone who shared it on the web.) All you have to do is heat slightly the tip of the knife, so, it would bend without breaking. To draw the lines use a ruler or straight edge. From my experience, light draws towards your self repeated several times is much better and accurate, then more aggressive heavy handed once, the tip will dig in and cause uneven groves. When done, I use my thumb nail running it along the grove to get rid of the burr and polish it slightly at the same time. Hope it helps the once who want try the technic themselves.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4678/38478305940_90656480c6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21CcnMW)image (https://flic.kr/p/21CcnMW) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/26415844468_7a4213ca21_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Gfh7fh)image (https://flic.kr/p/Gfh7fh) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4658/40288624801_9d85dd3cb7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24oaJw6)image (https://flic.kr/p/24oaJw6) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

[ramjetexpress]

Amazing bus in Thailand watch first 3min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbECJocM4go


Coolest Tour bus I've ever been on was previously owned by Willie Nelson . A guy I know in Flamborough bought it a few years ago .. man if those walls could talk

[ramjetexpress]

Great Video , and Thanks for the tips

[ittigger]

Can't wait to see the finished product. :)

[kaptain Jack]

Yes, that makes two of us. Here are few more pictures of the progress:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4716/40413269432_916d2cce90_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24zbz2s)image (https://flic.kr/p/24zbz2s) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4699/39746763124_64de9e03ca_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23yhxVo)image (https://flic.kr/p/23yhxVo) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4659/39746758044_90bdb2da47_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23yhwpN)image (https://flic.kr/p/23yhwpN) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

[ittigger]

Looking great!!!

[kaptain Jack]

Got more work done
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/878/41074748162_d4d5f7a048_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25zCPB9)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/25zCPB9) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/899/27244929468_20568553f8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Hvxokf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Hvxokf) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

[kaptain Jack]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1724/27629287597_6f4e33f291_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J6vjBx)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/J6vjBx) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1733/41597305955_46774e5029_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26nP4Qg)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/26nP4Qg) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

[skeeter]

That looks AMAZING!

[frizzen]

That's looking very slick!

How many passengers could she hold?

[kaptain Jack]

Posted on Facebook: RC BUS,SERVO DOOR OPENER.

[HAZMAN]

Sweet!! Now I want to build one.

[Hostile]

Wow well done. Looks brilliant!

[Wombii]

I have a strong memory of thanking you for thanking you for the tip about filing curved edges, and complimenting the very nice clean cutouts on the motor panel, but I can't see any evidence that I actually did. I guess I'm browsing forums in my dreams. Either way, good job on everything! Nice paint job too!

[kaptain Jack]

Thank you all and Wombii, you did thank me and you always welcome! A little miss hap, while testing the turn lights, the bus started to run full speed, flew off the dining room table and crash landed on the floor. At first,I wanted just throw it in the garbage...,but my wife stopped me,saying: you can fix it,just leave it for today. She was right, two days later back on the bench, gluing, putty, priming and paint. Still lots to do. I don't understand how the **** it happened.? I always follow same routine, radio on first, model second. It just went full speed... my throttle is spring centered, so its in neutral, unless you push it.https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1749/41641803505_547e91ffc1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26rK8pp)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/26rK8pp) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1734/27673316887_bb67a120a8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JaoYZe)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/JaoYZe) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr.

[frizzen]

That sucks! I'm glad Mrs kaptain jack was there to intervene. I like to set my 2wd stuff on a block of wood when doing testing, if i don't something always falls onto the tx, or dog knocks tx over...

Quick, grab a scale car or truck and make it look like it was a car crash.

[kaptain Jack]

A hard lesson learned, two by four from now on. On the brighter side,repair is on the way.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1734/42622223782_83f7e0c19f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27Wo3ch)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/27Wo3ch) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1751/40862479010_392dcc9d15_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25fSTob)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/25fSTob) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

Good job Kaptain Jack.
Severe crash........you should buy a lotto ticket.......
Sounds like there is a Spektrum Transmitter involved.......or ?

[gismow]

Hi,

nice job, you fixed it, always listen to your wife... ;)

Please check the failsafe configuration of your receiver. If it's a Transmitter mafe for planes, the failsafe is not the middle, it's the lowest position. If you connected the ESC in reverse to the motor, the fail safe will result a full speed forward.

You must ensure that the failsafe is configured on the center.

[kaptain Jack]

Thank you guys, I'm using a four channel TACTIC radio and except this one incident, it behaved well. Checked the functions after the crash and ran the chassis around the house, all seems to work fine.

[rc_farmer]

WoW, that is slick looking!!!:eek::eek: Great Job

[rc_farmer]

Thank you guys, I'm using a four channel TACTIC radio and except this one incident, it behaved well. Checked the functions after the crash and ran the chassis around the house, all seems to work fine.

Hey Kap,

Not to beat a dead horse, but what type of esc are you using. I use a 6ch Tactic but with Castle Creation esc, that will not arm until the stick is fully stationary.

[kaptain Jack]

I used AXIAL esc with tactic radio.

[kaptain Jack]

Well its done and running!
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1881/44559220951_0acbcc95ce_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2aTxDYc)Rc bus 1/14 scale (https://flic.kr/p/2aTxDYc) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1856/30688735198_69bfec6763.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NKRMN7)1080p (https://flic.kr/p/NKRMN7) by Jack Reichman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157057914@N04/), on Flickr
Sorry video is not HD.

[frizzen]

That interior is slick! I love the cruise lighting, does it also have boarding lighting setting?

Your bus is looking killer.

[kaptain Jack]

Thank you Frizzen, no, no boarding lighting. After six month of building got tired of it and wanted to finish, so I could start a new project: CANADA CHEVY.

[skeeter]

Nice details on the interior.