Reiks Trucking Inc. [Archive] - RC Truck and Construction

Tamiya Cowboy

09-17-2011, 07:49 PM

Well time for another one of them worthless long and low working show rigs everybody loves to see :D. This is a rebuild of a truck I got and I have wanted to build a copy of a friend of mines truck for a while now so here we go. Now it wont be dead on but close I am going to change a few things I would change if it was mine and since he wont sell it to me Ill have to settle for this for now..

So here is the truck I am starting with..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/004-45.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/006-39.jpg

Starting with a new frame that is shorter and one that has the ends of the rails tapered down.Now I went a little longer then his real truck but it is the same as my wife's orange truck..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-37.jpg

Going to fast forward here a little you don't need a screw by screw build of a frame and if you do you need to use the manual..

Here is teh frame with the running gear on I have lowered the front 1/4 inch and slid the axle forward also and mounted wedico tires on stock tamiya wheels for the low pro look. Also have on of IH Builders box bumpers mounted up front..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/011-22.jpg

Next to make some 5 inch long fuel tanks out of PVC Pipe..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/009-28.jpg

Ends cut out and glued on.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/010-25.jpg

Now if you look I too another thin piece of plastic and cut out a 5/8 inch round piece and then flattened 2 sides so it look like the fuel tank bung that is welded to the tank and then I used a stainless thumb screw for a filler cap.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/012-18.jpg

Little mock up..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/008-32.jpg

Ok so now body mounted and a set of Brian in PA's pete steps mounted also.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/013-13.jpg
And now for mounting the new tanks.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/015-14.jpg

Now some of you might be saying that way is the tank mounts kind of goofy well I needed the thickness of the mount to raise the sleeper up so they are set in the same spots as the mounting holes for the sleeper..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/016-15.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/017-11.jpg

Now on to the body work.. Not to bad of only 6hrs of work on it..:eek:

heavy_duty

09-17-2011, 09:45 PM

Great start there.I think that truck looked bad as a day cab.TC you are full of new tricks,I like the fuel tanks.

ED

Tamiya Cowboy

09-18-2011, 12:03 AM

Great start there.I think that truck looked bad as a day cab.TC you are full of new tricks,I like the fuel tanks.

ED

Thanks Much Ed.. Yeah it looked sweet as a day cab but it would be Project 350 Day Cab as long as it is as a day cab..:D

Ok one more step closer to looking like Dave's truck.. I have added the cab skirts to the cab and the sleeper..

Started with a temp-let to get the sized and shape just right..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/026-4.jpg

And then out of plastic..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/027-6.jpg

Then the sleeper I should of got step by step picks but it took 2hrs to get the sleeper skirts right with the tanks and all but here are some. I started with plastic angle screwed and glued to the bottom of the sleeper.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/018-9.jpg

Then cut fit remove cut fit remove cut fit remove and so on and son on.. And WA LA!
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/028-5.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/029-4.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/030-4.jpg

More detail and body work tomorrow ;)..

BRICKNICK

09-18-2011, 01:14 AM

Tamiya Cowboy

09-18-2011, 01:50 AM

Nice job TC, I like the trick way you made the fuel cap n bung, it looks pretty close to real pete tank. Who originally put the truck together? Is that the wedico hi top from pmd on a tamiya bunk? Do you have a picture of 1:1 truck to see what your build is based off of?

It is a wedico sleeper with PMD stand up top on it I will be putting the stock roof back on it thou stand up wont work for this truck..

Here is the 1:1
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_1484.jpg

nenard

09-18-2011, 02:19 AM

This rig was hot when you first got it. The upgrades will only make it sweeter!

ddc333

09-18-2011, 06:23 AM

Paul what was the truck before you started to change it ??

sneaky-pete

09-18-2011, 01:01 PM

Nice work Paul.......the tanks are cool!:D
Mock-up is fun.
The graphics on that 1:1 look like a challenge :eek:

Stepside

09-18-2011, 04:12 PM

Nice work on the tanks, kool idea and executed well... Are you going to paint them?

Tamiya Cowboy

09-18-2011, 08:55 PM

This rig was hot when you first got it. The upgrades will only make it sweeter!

Thanks Much Nenard if you seen the truck in person you would see up close it is a little rough around the edges but i really like and would love to own it for real..

Paul what was the truck before you started to change it ??

It was the Blue truck in the first post?

Nice work Paul.......the tanks are cool!:D
Mock-up is fun.
The graphics on that 1:1 look like a challenge :eek:

Thanks Much Troy.. The strips wont be tuff at all Ill show them when I get to that point.

Nice work on the tanks, kool idea and executed well... Are you going to paint them?

Thanks Much Rod.. After going of the truck with my very good Friend Wade "ExHood" who also knows the truck and its owner we have decided to paint the steps and the tanks the same color red as the frame it will be a cleaner look. The only reason the steps are black on the 1TO1 is they are in rough shape so he painted them..

Same here only half the pic have shown up, all where there yesterday
Tim

And Tim I have no clue what you are talking about but Thanks for the comment anyways..;)

DuelTruckDriver

09-18-2011, 11:42 PM

Tamiya Cowboy

09-19-2011, 09:06 AM

Paul, Nice fuel tanks, those are spot on man!:D I'd never though of using pvc for that:confused::) The clearences are perfect on the skirts also very percise man. D@mn does the sleeper door open?, looks like it.?. >Marty<

Thanks Much Marty! I am very happy with the tanks and yes the sleeper doors open it is a metal wedico sleeper..

Ok little update from late last night..

Did my drive line like I always do nothing really new there.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-38.jpg

Also did my little trick and I think others do something similar so it steers alot better.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/003-46.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/004-46.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/002-44.jpg

Then i tried to see if i could make my eyes pop out of my head and make a shuttered grill and it just about worked after a hour and a half..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/005-46.jpg
Used polished stainless for the shutters I still need to clean it all up from my fingers.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/006-40.jpg

tc1cat

09-19-2011, 09:25 AM

Paul, Grill looks nice as does reat of the truck. ?? for you- what thickness of stainless steel did you use for the louvers in the grill?

Exthood359

09-19-2011, 10:55 PM

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4754/dsc01251k.jpg

Straywolf

09-20-2011, 01:57 PM

Wow that grill is amazing!!! Are the shutter's fixed or do they open and close? Also could we see a pic from the back side of the grill sir?

Mike

Tamiya Cowboy

09-20-2011, 10:27 PM

Paul, Grill looks nice as does reat of the truck. ?? for you- what thickness of stainless steel did you use for the louvers in the grill?

Lynn Not sure it is the stainless that Brian in PA sells

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4754/dsc01251k.jpg

Thanks Much driver.

Wow that grill is amazing!!! Are the shutter's fixed or do they open and close? Also could we see a pic from the back side of the grill sir?

Mike

Thanks Mike.. They are fixed I have no need for them to move and ill get you a pick later this week so check back..

Izzy

09-20-2011, 11:18 PM

great work paul - i like those tanks - emphasises the idea of using common materials. your grill looks good too.

chris

Brian in PA

09-21-2011, 12:00 AM

Great Build Paul! The detail that you are putting into it will make a great truck for sure. I like the raised area around the filler cap on the fuel tank, nice attention to detail! The grille came out nice also, its a real pain in the a$$, huh? you've captured the look for sure!

Brian

Straywolf

09-21-2011, 10:25 PM

Lynn Not sure it is the stainless that Brian in PA sells

Thanks Much driver.

Thanks Mike.. They are fixed I have no need for them to move and ill get you a pick later this week so check back..

Thanks Paul i will be watching and great work on the truck so far!!!

Roadmasters

09-23-2011, 06:26 PM

Lookn good paul, Ive always wanted to do a grill like that. Is it going to be painted black like the real truck?

Tamiya Cowboy

09-25-2011, 10:44 PM

great work paul - i like those tanks - emphasises the idea of using common materials. your grill looks good too.

chris

Thanks Much Chris I am trying to use what I got and not put much money into this one..

Great Build Paul! The detail that you are putting into it will make a great truck for sure. I like the raised area around the filler cap on the fuel tank, nice attention to detail! The grille came out nice also, its a real pain in the a$$, huh? you've captured the look for sure!

Brian

Thanks Much Brian..

Thanks Paul i will be watching and great work on the truck so far!!!

Thanks Much Wolf.

Lookn good paul, Ive always wanted to do a grill like that. Is it going to be painted black like the real truck?

Thanks much on the real truck it is not painted.

Ok a little more done I am waiting on the roof to the sleeper but I got some done..

I built the deck plate and the 5th wheel mount I went with a fixed like the 1to1.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-Copy.jpg

Then I was able to get it sprayed and let it dry a day as i went with a signal stage instead of a base clear on the frame..Also went semi gloss black on the trans as the motor in the real truck is semi gloss black with a red head on it.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/003-Copy.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/007-31.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/004-47.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/005-47.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/009-30.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/008-33.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/006-41.jpg

Let me know what you think guys..

tc1cat

09-26-2011, 01:13 AM

Looks nice!! Tanks look like the real thing!

sneaky-pete

09-26-2011, 08:04 AM

That paint looks good Paul.....and the tanks look even better.
This truck is going to look mean when you are done!

Straywolf

09-26-2011, 01:43 PM

Wow, Paul that paint job is really nice, the red and black work so well together. I also would never had thought that reg pvc pipe would make such beautiful fuel tanks,(thank you for showing us how you did the fuel tanks) i can't wait to see more of this rebuild.:D

Mike

Roadmasters

09-26-2011, 10:22 PM

I ment the whole truck, not the grill. But the new pics have answered my question

Tamiya Cowboy

09-26-2011, 11:17 PM

Looks nice!! Tanks look like the real thing!

Thanks Much Lynn. Lynn what are teh chances of 5mm with a clear lens on it.

That paint looks good Paul.....and the tanks look even better.
This truck is going to look mean when you are done!

Thanks Troy I am just trying to keep up with you..;)

Wow, Paul that paint job is really nice, the red and black work so well together. I also would never had thought that reg pvc pipe would make such beautiful fuel tanks,(thank you for showing us how you did the fuel tanks) i can't wait to see more of this rebuild.:D

Mike

Thanks Much Wolf for the great comment..

I meant the whole truck, not the grill. But the new pics have answered my question

Right sorry i was not sure I was thinking you meant the grill

Brian in PA

09-26-2011, 11:31 PM

Looks great Paul! The tanks look super too!

Brian

Espeefan

09-27-2011, 03:20 AM

You laid a nice paint job on the chassis! It looks really nice. Stupid question, but I am kind of curious why the tank saddle mount and tank strap does not line up, in the rear. I know it's going to be hidden, but I'm still baffled.

Tamiya Cowboy

09-27-2011, 09:20 AM

Looks great Paul! The tanks look super too!

Brian

Tanks Much Brian :D

You laid a nice paint job on the chassis! It looks really nice. Stupid question, but I am kind of curious why the tank saddle mount and tank strap does not line up, in the rear. I know it's going to be hidden, but I'm still baffled.

Nate the tank mounts are also were the sleeper bolt threw to be mounted I did not want to drill extra holes in the wedico sleeper so I went with what there was AND you cant see it anyways so I thought no big deal..

DuelTruckDriver

09-27-2011, 05:03 PM

That paint turned out like a champ Paul:) Very good job! >Marty<

Tamiya Cowboy

09-27-2011, 11:53 PM

Thanks Much Marty!! It has a flaw or 2 in it but I am hoping to buff it out.. Waiting on some parts but soon I hope to have more done. I want to have the cab and sleeper in paint finished this weekend. I am reworking the roof of the cab right now.

Dreamweaver

09-28-2011, 02:38 AM

Lookin good Paul... The tanks look great...

~Mike~

Tamiya Cowboy

09-28-2011, 08:49 AM

Lookin good Paul... The tanks look great...

~Mike~

Thanks Much Mike Glade to see you on the board..

Tamiya Cowboy

10-01-2011, 10:13 PM

Ok little update guys and gals..;)

First off I wanted to change the layout of the cab lights so I sanded it down with 60 with my DA and added a piece of .040 plastic to the top glued solid then body work and lay out the pattern..

Before
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-39.jpg

After
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/002-45.jpg

Pattern
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/003-47.jpg

Then I made these up last March as a few of you guys know I did them out of 3/4 copper and then soldered them together but the big ? has been with me and Jon is if the soldered with hold up to the polishing heat after the chrome well the answer is NOPE... I went to my buddys shop and used his polishing wheels and buffed the copper to a crazy shine and they got to hot for the solder so I Brazed this set up and made 2 more sets so ill have them chromed soon but here is the blacks ones I am planing on using on this truck.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/004-48.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/005-48.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/006-42.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/008-34.jpg

Whatcha think?? waiting on a bunch of parts but I will have the cab in black tomorrow..

ihbuilder

10-01-2011, 10:44 PM

Looks great Paul ;)

fhhhstix

10-01-2011, 10:45 PM

It all looks good Paul other than the fenders they just don't look right with the small tires. I would say rework the fenders or go back to the bigger tires, just my opinion.

Travis

Tamiya Cowboy

10-01-2011, 10:48 PM

Looks great Paul ;)

It all looks good Paul other than the fenders they just don't look right with the small tires. I would say rework the fenders or go back to the bigger tires, just my opinion.

Travis

Thanks Much Guys.. Travy i might go back to the bigger ones but I dont think so and i am to lazy to rework the fenders..

BRICKNICK

10-01-2011, 11:57 PM

Thanks Much Guys.. Travy i might go back to the bigger ones but I dont think so and i am to lazy to rework the fenders..

I agree about reworking the fenders, there is always Jons bolt-on fenders, but I know I dont have to tell you about them lol.

Tamiya Cowboy

10-02-2011, 12:49 AM

I agree about reworking the fenders, there is always Jons bolt-on fenders, but I know I dont have to tell you about them lol.

Nope we are good travy was right needed full size rubber so I changed it and it looks much better.. The 1:1 I am going off of has full size rubber anyway so problem solved I get picks up tomorrow.

MACK Daddy

10-02-2011, 01:27 PM

Great Looking Rig Paul

Nicely done

Alfy

REEVE2007

10-02-2011, 01:43 PM

Here we go again...another Master Piece. Looking good Pual

gun

10-03-2011, 07:49 AM

Holy cow Paul does every truck you build get better than the last one ? It seems to me that the tanks and the grill are a real work of art !!! This truck looks like another build of the month in the making !! Keep up the good work and if you would like to send me some tanks and one of those grills I guess I could put them on my truck you know just to help you out. Lol

sneaky-pete

10-03-2011, 08:16 AM

Nice work again Paul!
The way it sits now kinda looks like one of those red,white,and blue bomb pops off of the ice cream truck lol:D

Tamiya Cowboy

10-03-2011, 03:25 PM

Great Looking Rig Paul

Nicely done

Alfy

Thanks Much Alfy

Here we go again...another Master Piece. Looking good Pual

Thanks Donny..

Holy cow Paul does every truck you build get better than the last one ? It seems to me that the tanks and the grill are a real work of art !!! This truck looks like another build of the month in the making !! Keep up the good work and if you would like to send me some tanks and one of those grills I guess I could put them on my truck you know just to help you out. Lol

Thanks Much Shane..

Nice work again Paul!
The way it sits now kinda looks like one of those red,white,and blue bomb pops off of the ice cream truck lol:D

LOL Thanks I think Troy:D Have a pick for you then..:D

Ok just dinking around last night how about a " Captain America" Truck..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-41.jpg

LOL! :D

Ok but I do have a little update.. Got the cab done and sprayed late yesterday. And went back to full sized rubber..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/003-49.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/004-49.jpg

Tamiya Cowboy

10-06-2011, 10:23 PM

Got some parts in this week for the truck and I made a visor out of mirror stainless and I installed the headlights too. They are not the same ones as on the 1to1 but I dont like dual round so I went with dual square.

Here is the Visor-Lights and the Grill mounted..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/003-50.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/004-50.jpg

Ok also got the center filler plate and lights in on and mounted..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/005-50.jpg

Clean...
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/007-33.jpg

Rear Plate and lights..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/006-44.jpg

I put 2-3mm studs in it with flanged nut..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/006-44.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/008-36.jpg

Brian in PA

10-06-2011, 10:29 PM

Looks Good man!! Nice idea for the recessed plate area on the rear light bar.

Cossett

10-06-2011, 11:58 PM

Hi paul. that white/blue cab on the red chassis really stands out like a pair of dogs balls, bloody great:D:D:D, didn't someone else do one similar to that with stars on the hood was it Mr SnP????

Cheers Tracy

Tamiya Cowboy

10-07-2011, 12:12 AM

Looks Good man!! Nice idea for the recessed plate area on the rear light bar.

Thanks Much brian.. It matches the one on the real truck so I cant take credit for the idea just the installation..:D

Hi paul. that white/blue cab on the red chassis really stands out like a pair of dogs balls, bloody great:D:D:D, didn't someone else do one similar to that with stars on the hood was it Mr SnP????

Cheers Tracy

Tracy the truck you are talking about is owned by Sneeky my white and blue cab is another truck I am building thread on that one soon to follow..

Claus

10-07-2011, 12:39 AM

Sharp truck! The red really looks nice.

rockNmayhem

10-07-2011, 12:31 PM

Hey Paul have to agree with Brian here too that the filler and rear bumper look very sharp. I like how you can't see any of the mounting hardware on them and it fits the lines of the truck so much cleaner.

Tyler

BRICKNICK

10-07-2011, 02:00 PM

Hey Paul the truck is looking great so far, I really love that rear tail light plate, so much infact I would like to buy one....are they for sale at all?

Tamiya Cowboy

10-07-2011, 04:56 PM

Sharp truck! The red really looks nice.

Thanks Much Claus..

Hey Paul have to agree with Brian here too that the filler and rear bumper look very sharp. I like how you can't see any of the mounting hardware on them and it fits the lines of the truck so much cleaner.

Tyler

Tyler.. Thanks for the great comment I am trying to keep it clean like the real truck not always easy when you get in 1/14 scale..

Hey Paul the truck is looking great so far, I really love that rear tail light plate, so much infact I would like to buy one....are they for sale at all?

Thanks Much Nick it is a copy of the one off the real truck..

russisloud

10-07-2011, 05:48 PM

hey paul, the truck is really looking great!

the new bits fit the truck good too ;)

Diesel Demond

10-08-2011, 12:38 AM

Those stacks are sick! and the paint on the hubs looks so freaking real! Black and red are made for each other. When are you starting the grain trailer! HAHAHAH!! Tri axle with a rear lift with south dakota plates would be a sweet grain hopper!

Tamiya Cowboy

10-08-2011, 12:57 AM

hey paul, the truck is really looking great!

the new bits fit the truck good too ;)

Those stacks are sick! and the paint on the hubs looks so freaking real! Black and red are made for each other. When are you starting the grain trailer! HAHAHAH!! Tri axle with a rear lift with south dakota plates would be a sweet grain hopper!

Thanks Much Cory and Russ.. Cory Hopper is in the works as we speak..

sneaky-pete

10-08-2011, 01:24 PM

Wow Paul.....that tank filler and rear plate are the sh.t :eek:
I may have to get one of those custom drive shafts you make:D

Tamiya Cowboy

10-09-2011, 09:10 PM

Wow Paul.....that tank filler and rear plate are the sh.t :eek:
I may have to get one of those custom drive shafts you make:D

Thanks Much Troy just let me know and we can get you fixed up with a drive shaft..

Ok got alot done on the truck this weekend. I did not do a great job of taking picks of everything I did but if you have questions please just ask..

First off I got the strips on the truck and it was not much fun or enough room on the side of the hood but it looks good I think. You can also see I got the door handles and door hinge painted silver and I cut out of chrome tape the covers for the sleeper vents.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-42.jpg

Also you can see the 09 on the side of the hood. I made this by photo shopping the real pick of the truck to the right size then I printed it out on foil letter labels. Then since you could not see the red real good I took my ultra fine detail brush and painted the red on the decal and after it dried I covered it with crystal clear tape and cut it out..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/002-47.jpg

Next I made the IOWA plates for the truck they are the same as the 1:1 plate I used http://www.acme.com/licensemaker/ then I copyed the image and put that in photo shop and scaled it down then printed it on decal paper and covered it with crystal clear tape too.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/004-51.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/005-51.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/007-34.jpg

Next the back of the cab. I put in the 7 seven sleeper lights to match the 1:1 as well as the sleeper window and visor and the WFO decal on the window "don't ask I don't know what it means" I also photo shopped that off of his facebook page. Made the visor out of Mr. PA's sweet stainless he sells and the lights are some more of Lynns handy work..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/008-37.jpg

Also on the back of the cab I made the CB whip to match and a mounting bracket that is bolted to the sleeper..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/009-32.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/006-45.jpg

I still have to paint the seats and dash and hammer out some alum half fenders and get the trucking Logo plus radio gear sound unit and light kit. Also I have to get the 2 grab bars mounted on the back of the sleeper but I am getting close.

Also I failed to mention that the great rear light plate and center tank light plate were made to my specks by Russ so Thanks Much Russ!!..

Claus

10-09-2011, 09:12 PM

WFO means Wide f****** Open!!!

Nice work Paul.

Tamiya Cowboy

10-09-2011, 09:15 PM

WFO means Wide f****** Open!!!

Nice work Paul.

Crap that is right I forgot he races hobby stock...Daaaaa:rolleyes:

AZLIGHTNING

10-09-2011, 09:18 PM

Now thats Just Sweeeeet, Great Job! TC, awesome

BRICKNICK

10-09-2011, 09:25 PM

Paul this thing looks great, beautiful job. Not to mention flat black is the greatest color ever, can never go wrong with flat black.

Stepside

10-09-2011, 10:12 PM

I for one LOVE the pipes on this build! Too bad the soldered pipes can't be chromed. looking forward to additional pics! :D

Tamiya Cowboy

10-09-2011, 10:19 PM

Now thats Just Sweeeeet, Great Job! TC, awesome

Thanks Much AZ

Paul this thing looks great, beautiful job. Not to mention flat black is the greatest color ever, can never go wrong with flat black.

Thanks Nick ur right on the black it is great color and I like that the truck is not a perfect paint job and body work cause the real truck is a little ruff its self.

I for one LOVE the pipes on this build! Too bad the soldered pipes can't be chromed. looking forward to additional pics! :D

Thanks Rod and your right about the soldered ones but the 4 sets I brazed together will chrome just fine..Ill be getting them done real soon..

gun

10-09-2011, 10:20 PM

spudd

10-09-2011, 11:46 PM

Love the colors....very nice job

Cossett

10-10-2011, 10:58 AM

The red decals really set the truck off nicely:D:D another fab model from the cowboy stables, keep up the great work paul :D:D

Cheers Tracy

sneaky-pete

10-10-2011, 12:02 PM

This thing came out looking sweet.......I love the stance!

rockNmayhem

10-10-2011, 07:08 PM

Holy crap leave it to me to be a day late on seeing the progression of this truck. The truck looks great Paul and very good piece to display all those great parts by the vendors. Keep on trucking with it and the details are just unreal.

Tyler

glorydays24

10-10-2011, 07:46 PM

You did an outstanding job on this beast. When you get Your ride done, you will have a masterpiece...Can we say build of the month?:D:D:D

Big John

Tamiya Cowboy

10-11-2011, 10:58 AM

i cant say anything about this build that hasnt been said . nice work i really enjoy the builds that is turned out on this board from all the guys and i think you are one of the best when it comes to making a Tamiya king hauler look like a peter bilt ! keep up the great work and i cant wait to see this truck and trailer finished.

Thanks Much Shane..

Love the colors....very nice job

Thanks Spudd

The red decals really set the truck off nicely:D:D another fab model from the cowboy stables, keep up the great work paul :D:D

Cheers Tracy

Thanks Tracy..

This thing came out looking sweet.......I love the stance!

Thanks Troy..

Holy crap leave it to me to be a day late on seeing the progression of this truck. The truck looks great Paul and very good piece to display all those great parts by the vendors. Keep on trucking with it and the details are just unreal.

Tyler

LOL Thanks Troy you need to get to the trucks more often but I need to get to the construction more often too..

You did an outstanding job on this beast. When you get Your ride done, you will have a masterpiece...Can we say build of the month?:D:D:D

Big John

Thanks much Jon.. I got some updates coming on the strips and details getting close to being done.. And thanks for the plug but I stay out of the build of the month..

Tamiya Cowboy

10-11-2011, 09:20 PM

Little UP DATE... Been getting grief from a good buddy that is close to the truck and one of the guys that drove it about it only having 2 stripes I did not think I could fit the 1st stripe and it have the right spacing but I worked on it last night and finished tonight and it fit great and looks spot on..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-43.jpg

Izzy

10-11-2011, 09:38 PM

WoooHooo - that's awesome - love those stripes - I'm glad they rode ya hard - turned out great!

Tamiya Cowboy

10-11-2011, 09:50 PM

WoooHooo - that's awesome - love those stripes - I'm glad they rode ya hard - turned out great!

Thanks Chris it just need a black grain trailer and it will be complete..:D

Brian in PA

10-11-2011, 11:42 PM

Lookin good Paul! A true Large car!

Brian

rockNmayhem

10-11-2011, 11:46 PM

Paul the truck looks so much better with the three stripes as well. I think it breaks it up a little more but still makes it flow better down the side of the truck.

Tyler

hammer

10-14-2011, 02:35 PM

Paul,
The workmanship and attention to detail is awsome love the fuel tanks and the extra plastic you used under the cab and sleeper. Great job can you tell me what you used to make the mount for your C.B. antena.
Tony

Tamiya Cowboy

10-14-2011, 05:10 PM

Whoo Sweet rig T.C. 3 Strips look great I really like the concept.

Thanks Much Ralph

Lookin good Paul! A true Large car!

Brian

Thanks

Paul the truck looks so much better with the three stripes as well. I think it breaks it up a little more but still makes it flow better down the side of the truck.

Tyler

Thanks Tyler

Paul,
The workmanship and attention to detail is awsome love the fuel tanks and the extra plastic you used under the cab and sleeper. Great job can you tell me what you used to make the mount for your C.B. antena.
Tony

Thanks Much Tony.. All I did was take 1/4 x 1/4 square plastic tubing and cut it at 45 deg and then glue a piece on the back side to fill in the square so I could mount it to the cab..

tc1cat

10-14-2011, 05:15 PM

I normally do not care for black trucks BUT this build has changed my mind :eek: Adding the stripes is what tipped the scales. All of the custom parts make this truck a definite one of a kind show stopper:D :D

Espeefan

10-14-2011, 10:57 PM

Tamiya Cowboy

10-15-2011, 01:16 AM

Way better with the third stripe! Back when it was only two, and you said you didn't have room for one more, I was going to say it looks like it would fit to me! Glad you added the third. That really makes it perfect. Nice job. It's a good looking truck now!

Thanks Nate... I did have the third on there once before but it looked way wrong and I got it in my head by a body shop buddy of mine showed me what I did wrong I did not go down the curve of the front fender far enuff to make it look right and I am glad he showed me..

petermoblin

12-05-2011, 09:31 PM

Small world Paul, My buddy Andy now owns this truck.:D

straightpipejakebrake

12-06-2011, 03:23 PM

Very nice truck Paul...glad you added the third stripe.

SWAGGER

12-06-2011, 05:50 PM

What a beauty! Can't wait to see it finished. This community really amazes me, so many members make different custom parts, all of which are first class. I love reading through a build like this one and seeing pipes from one guy, steps from another, cleaners from X, grills, bumpers and so on. It's really awesome. Makes me wish I was in the States, not just for the custom parts, but for the meets and shows too. There is no real following for these rigs in Ireland, much to my disappointment.

Anyway, great work as per usual Paul, keep it up. Love the custom graphics and pin striping! You have really done the 1:1 great justice. I'm sure your buddy that drove the real thing would love this in his house.

Tamiya Cowboy

12-06-2011, 07:50 PM

Small world Paul, My buddy Andy now owns this truck.:D

ARE YOU SHHHN me tell Andy he bought my truck!!:mad:

petermoblin

12-06-2011, 09:01 PM

I'll let him know. I told him that You built a replica of it and he thought it was kind of cool.

Tamiya Cowboy

12-06-2011, 09:58 PM

Yeah i told David that when he sold I it I wanted first dibs but he got more than we had discussed..

Tamiya Cowboy

12-06-2011, 10:04 PM

Very nice truck Paul...glad you added the third stripe.

Thanks much i am happier with it too.

What a beauty! Can't wait to see it finished. This community really amazes me, so many members make different custom parts, all of which are first class. I love reading through a build like this one and seeing pipes from one guy, steps from another, cleaners from X, grills, bumpers and so on. It's really awesome. Makes me wish I was in the States, not just for the custom parts, but for the meets and shows too. There is no real following for these rigs in Ireland, much to my disappointment.

Anyway, great work as per usual Paul, keep it up. Love the custom graphics and pin striping! You have really done the 1:1 great justice. I'm sure your buddy that drove the real thing would love this in his house.

Thanks Much SWAG! You are right this Board "Community" is great the members are great and the custom parts that have came out of a group of people that get along so good is the reason for the success of it all..

And thanks much for the great comments and if you give me and the other guys a few weeks heads up when you are coming to St Louis next we will have a get together and you can run some of are stuff and have a good old time!! ;)