My next build!

[sneaky-pete]

Here is the next build guy's!
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/AugClints1.jpg
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http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/AugClints3.jpg
I have decided to put off the NHRA transporter till after I move.
I am getting a new house built as we speak,and I will have a new hobby room to build my HO scale
railroad in,and my own space to build some new trucks:eek:.

I have been wanting to build this truck for a while now and decided to go for it!
I have to just figure out how to make the headlamps:confused:.

[Brian in PA]

Thats a pretty sweet truck Troy!! I love the old school paint scheme. It looks real good lowered too. I'll be watching..

Brian

[gun]

That will make a sweet build and if anyone can pull it off its you ! I've been trying to fig. Those style head lights out for a while. Hope you have better luck than I've had .

[Claus]

Personally I would not bother with those headlights on that truck. That truck looks all old school, I think the headlight look out of place. Nice truck though.

[Cossett]

I have disagree Claus I think it is a new 389 or 388 and the head lights are what makes it, anyone can put a paint job on a truck but and the normal round of stock Headlights/ jewellery,
So troy if you nail the headlights this will be just as good or better than your last project that blue/white KW with the monogram gear:D:D

Cheers Tracy

[Snochaser]

I'm sure it'll be stellar too Troy. Once you figure out the headlights, prepare for the pm's "ahhh can I get a set of those headlight bucket". So put me in line. I'm always chompin' at the bit to see your build progress pics.

Oh...... and can you move a little quicker, I really wanna see the "Scelzi Sled Shack" come to life.

Ben

[jtgrff]

That is a great looking truck.I am anxious to see the build pics!

[ihbuilder]

lokking fwd to see this 1 Troy

[SonoranWraith]

Cast and chromed is how Ric does the older style. Alternatively you could make them out of plastic and paint them chrome. Best chrome paint I have seen is Eastwood Liquid Chrome, it looks pretty close to the real thing. In any case I have my popcorn for this one. :)

[Trucker Al]

Too bad Eastwood Liquid chrome cannot be bought or used in California, but it really looks like a good product.
Al

[Espeefan]

The trademark look of the 389 is the slightly round edged grill and the headlights. I used to hate the look, but must admit that it's been growing on me, big time. I'm starting to see a lot of nice 389 show trucks and some nice working class trucks out and about on the highway.

You can chrome styrene and plastic. That'd be a neat way to go. Or machine these parts out of aluminum. Good luck!

[Stylin n profilin]

Awesome Troy...You know you are on the best place to have one of our master machinist make them for you...there is someone that can do it..look how far this hobby has come in the last few years....if you build it ..they will come..:D:D:D

[Hockeydad]

If you can build them, put me in for 3-4 pair.

-Bryan

[ihbuilder]

If you can build them, put me in for 3-4 pair.

-Bryan

:eek:

[sneaky-pete]

Awesome Troy...You know you are on the best place to have one of our master machinist make them for you...there is someone that can do it..look how far this hobby has come in the last few years....if you build it ..they will come..:D:D:D

You are right!
I talked to my brother-inlaw last night,and he said he could get me in to
the Peterbilt plant on a saturday sometime soon.

I live about 20 min. from the plant.
I can try to get blueprints,or at least detailed measurements and pictures
of the grill,headlights,fenders,air tanks,and so on.

The last time I was at the plant most of my pictures came out blurry,which
is why I never posted them.

Oh well if you don't mind the bad pic's!
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02285.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02286.jpg
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[Stylin n profilin]

I wonder who can make them??:confused::confused::confused:

Oh Yeah...up one post:p..^ darnit now two posts up

[sneaky-pete]

I wonder who can make them??:confused::confused::confused:

Oh Yeah...up one post:p..^ darnit now two posts up

LOL:p
That's the guy!
I want to get detailed info. on some of the stuff before I beg him for help.:eek:

[Smokin Joe]

Too bad Eastwood Liquid chrome cannot be bought or used in California, but it really looks like a good product.
Al

I dont know if anyone has used the Alclad II system for chrome. I use it and love it.
It has to be airbrushed, comes pre-reduced (no mixing). It has to be sprayed
over Alclad gloss black. They sell many different metal colors such as gun metal, aluminum and so on. Google Alclad and go to the manu. site.
Full directions are there for free. I'm not a good airbrusher and have used this
with great success.
No, I am in no way connected to Alclad. You can spray this with a single action airbrush.
Any type of feedback is welcome.

[ihbuilder]

LOL:p
That's the guy!
I want to get detailed info. on some of the stuff before I beg him for help.:eek:

GEE how'd I guess this 1 :rolleyes::p

[Trucker47]

Cool pictures of the factory!

[sneaky-pete]

This is a VERY,VERY,VERY ROUGH 1st attempt at the headlamps.
I used a scrap block of acrylic,which is hard to work with.

Before the bashing on how this looks like crap (and it does) I only have 15 minutes of time in this ROUGH draft,and is nowhere near close to what I
hope to come up with.:)
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02886.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02888.jpg

[Espeefan]

Wow. I would be impressed if I could make something like that with my own hands in a mere 15 mins! Its already better then I ever imagined it could be. Nice work.

[Hockeydad]

Looks good, I think your on the right track

[BRICKNICK]

That's one **** of a 15 minute product, it looks great for a "rough" attempt.

[Cossett]

Hey troy this is only a idea but instead of painting the lights/ grill when finished could you do it with a home Chroming kit ????????

Cheers tracy

PS I can see the PM's coming with I want a set of those lights:D:D:D:D

[rcman]

WOW looks great for 15 min. a little sanding and it would be perfect.

[Brian in PA]

ill take a set Troy! It looks great so far.

Brian

[Snowman]

Looks great even at the prototype phase, nice grille too. Troy you are turning into an rc truck building machine! I can't keep up! This is what is great about the builds on this board, no two are alike, everyone puts in their own individual touches

[Stylin n profilin]

the only bashing will be the hammer to your head for thinking that looks like crap..Looks great Troy....Your on the money with those babies...The talent and creativity of the members on this board is just mind blowing...:D:D

[sneaky-pete]

Wow,thanks boy's and girl's!

Tracy that body,and grill in the pics is just for mock-up.
I am just playing around with this until I get my hands on a real headlamp:D

The one in the pic is to small,and really rough.
I hope to get a chance to play tonight..........(my wife is making me pack):mad:

[Diesel Demond]

that is one sick pete and cant waite to see your model!

[bigpipespete]

your josh'n , you know them lights look awesome !

[DuelTruckDriver]

There you go Troy!;) Those lights will look perfect once you smooth them out:) This is gonna be a great build. > Marty<

[BRICKNICK]

Looks great even at the prototype phase, nice grille too. Troy you are turning into an rc truck building machine! I can't keep up! This is what is great about the builds on this board, no two are alike, everyone puts in their own individual touches

Im really digging that custom louverd Pete grill, you wouldnt happen to have any pics of making it would you?

[B-Train Hauler]

I agree that you did a very good job on the lights (and on the grill...) , they look very realistics. Will you use them for the finished product or it's only a try in this material (acrylic)? Does it present some benefits opposed to styrene?
I'm very interested by these lights, it should be a great add-on for my own KH/Peterbilt too :D. I can't wait to see the final touch! :cool:

Gaetan

[sneaky-pete]

Thank's to everyone!

Im really digging that custom louverd Pete grill, you wouldnt happen to have any pics of making it would you?

No I sure don't.....this grill was an experiment for another truck.
I was going to use aluminum for the louvers,but never got around to it.

I agree that you did a very good job on the lights (and on the grill...) , they look very realistics. Will you use them for the finished product or it's only a try in this material (acrylic)? Does it present some benefits opposed to styrene?
I'm very interested by these lights, it should be a great add-on for my own KH/Peterbilt too :D. I can't wait to see the final touch! :cool:

Gaetan

The final product will be aluminum.......I just happen to have some acrylic blocks laying around.

I have to find a place to buy small blocks of aluminum so I can really get down to business.:confused:

I was doing a little more playing around,and think I have the size about right:confused:
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/caravan15/DSC02904.jpg

[Brian in PA]

Ha! That looks pretty sweet right there! You may have started something Troy!

Brian

[Hockeydad]

I want, I want, I want, I want!!!!!

-Bryan

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Dam nice Troy!

[Panther F]

I really like that ORANGE cab! This will be an interesting build for sure! ;)


~ Jeff

[AZLIGHTNING]

Piece of Art Great JOB!

[Espeefan]

Is that a photo shopped picture?

[sneaky-pete]

Is that a photo shopped picture?

Nathan I printed a picture of the lamp and taped them to the mock-up lamps.

My aluminum should be here in a few days so I can get after it!

[ihbuilder]

Hey Troy , A little hint , get yourself a .125 short carbide end mill for your dremel to ruff it in ;) just be very carefull :eek: Oh and some safety glasses

[Straywolf]

Man o Man i bet it was fun to get to see the Peterbilt factory like that, i mean you go in and the smell of new rubber fills your nostrils, the cabs all lined up in a row, the smell of fresh paint,new engines,all those emblems to bathe your naked body in while rolling around the floor.....err wait oops there i go thinking out loud again lol :D:D:D:D:D:D

But seriously next time you get to go would you mind taking a few pics of the rivet placements on the hood, cab, and sleeper? you know front,sides, back, and maybe if you can the cab and sleeper roofs?

Cant to see those finished headlights they are so sweet!!!!!

Mike

[CAT29]

wicked carnt wait to see some more pics

[Roadmasters]

Cant wait to see those headlights in aluminum.

[Straywolf]

So how's the headlight's coming along? I can't wait to see the finished product!!

Mike

[CAT29]

You made any progress lately? I am looking forward to some new pics

[sneaky-pete]

Thanks for the comment's guys.....I have not had the time to mess with the
headlamps lately.
I have been working on another KW cab for someone behind the scenes,and
I'm trying to get that done before I move.:mad:

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looking forward to a update Troy them headlights are really looking great!