dodge L 1000

[crawler07]

Hi guys im new here and wanted to share my current build, I had a merc frame rail set laying around so I decided to search the net for a cool cab over and all I could find was a dodge L1000 LOL! So I decided to build one,actually I think its cool as can be and different which for me is always good!
I started with the chassis
running an R2 and the merc rear locked I will be installing some RC4WD tires for it.

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started on the cab
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gettin their!
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starting the details
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[spudd]

now thats what i call a cracker box.... nice work so far. cant wait to see here done

[Smokin Joe]

Nice work so far. Looking for pics. Welcome aboard! Joe

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Rick..


Thanks for bringing your build over to the board for the guys to see it is really coming along nice to you are doing a great job..You detail work on the lower cab looks great !

[crawler07]

Thanks Guys! Thanks for the invite to the board TC.
I made a crappy little video of it on the living room flor with the rck hard tamiya tires(boy do they suck) and I will post it in a few.

[RCTech9]

This will be cool! What color do you plan to paint it?

[crawler07]

Its going t be a baby blue weathered paint job.

[crawler07]

Ok now this is the thread to post these pics in!!!!!
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[Tamiya Cowboy]

That Looks GREAT! is the cab going to tilt?

[glorydays24]

You're doing a great job on this old school rig. Speaking of old school, imo, you should put two or five hole wheel's. I think she'd be sharp:):D
Can't wait to see more, and keep the great work, and pic's coming our way.

Big John

[crawler07]

Yea I plan to get some small hinges from the LHS tomorrow along with some CA. I keep thinking I need to detail this cab out,but the more I look at the 1:1 their just isnt that much detail in it.. I hope to glue all the panels together and build the dog house as well as most of the interior this wekend..


Oh I also received the tires from RC4WD and it makes a huge difference with this rig. I think I will also add BBs to the tires before I paint and glue the rims. If it works for smallhaul Its good enough for me!!!

[FreddyGearDrive]

Wow,it's RCJB! Kool Man! Glad to see you here!
I was gunna comment on this build over on scale,but now I can do it here.
I see over on scale, you were asking about moving the axle forward a bit. If you decide to,the tamiya reefer trailer main spring works perfect for these little cab over trucks.
Nice job so far!
FGD

[crawler07]

Thanks Freddy I think I have room to move the springs forward just enough to make it look good. I will look into the trailer springs for the rear room between the wheels is killing me when it comes to the fuel tank..I already built one but it wasnt big enough and it hardly fit..

[Izzy]

Maybe you find somsway to up a set of split rims......

[DieselKid]

Maybe you find somsway to up a set of split rims......

X2 on what Chris has mentioned here!:) Definitely needs a set of Daytons to compliment the period-correct look.

A simple insert that pops into the existing wheel would work just fine. There's a few on here that have used this method including myself and it achieves the look without having to go all out on a one-off rim assembly.

-Alex

[crawler07]

Thanks for the suggestions fellas, i have been thinking about what to do with the rims. I think im going to remove the chrome and fill the outter holes and then make just 2 oval style holes like a pic of a 1:1 I found.then paint them white.

I managed a little time for it this morning.
built the tilt hinge, just a piece of brass tubing brazed to a flat brass plate which will be the radiator when you look throught the grill.

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made the windows their all made to remove by taking out the lower screws and sliding them from the slots in the top. I wanted to be able to get the weather stripping painted good and not fear getting paint on the windows.
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[rockNmayhem]

The front hinge and windows are looking great. Can't wait to see that hinge changed into a radiator, are you going to make the flutes in it with soldered brass strips?

Tyler

[crawler07]

Thanks man, I was thinking I would go up to the local mall and see if the engraving shop would engrave all the wiggly cooling fins into it horizontaly and the tubes verticaly..

[crawler07]

Update
built a wiper, couple grab handles, foot step and a handle for the front. I will make the ones for the pass side tomorrow morning.
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and a mirror mount , the mirrors will be made from styrene

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see ya later..

[crawler07]

made the exhaust this morning, been wanting to build it since I started this little job.
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[crawler07]

was tired of looking at that darn paper towel
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[Tamiya Cowboy]

Nice Nice work!! That looks perfect on there!! Keep up the great work..

[crawler07]

Thanks TC I will try..What do you guys think about mounting a spare tire to the left of the exhaust? I havent seen a pic of a spre mounted their on a 1:1, but I always liked the look of it??Also my plan of making it look rusted just went out the window as I was looking around on google images and came across a sales add from back in the day and it said these cabs were aluminum and the lower skirts were made from fiberglass.. I guess I will have to paint it in an aluminum color and then paint over that and then sand away some of the top coat leaving the aluminum exposed which should look prety cool!

[Brian in PA]

Looks great! I haven't looked at this for awhile. The brass work is Great Too!

Brian

[crawler07]

Thanks Brian..

[ihbuilder]

Thanks TC I will try..What do you guys think about mounting a spare tire to the left of the exhaust? I havent seen a pic of a spre mounted their on a 1:1, but I always liked the look of it??Also my plan of making it look rusted just went out the window as I was looking around on google images and came across a sales add from back in the day and it said these cabs were aluminum and the lower skirts were made from fiberglass.. I guess I will have to paint it in an aluminum color and then paint over that and then sand away some of the top coat leaving the aluminum exposed which should look prety cool!

yea the weathered look would be :cool: for the spare , IDK , it'll look good with the weathered look , but just the tire no wheel . Great work so far :):eek:

[crawler07]

yea the weathered look would be :cool: for the spare , IDK , it'll look good with the weathered look , but just the tire no wheel . Great work so far :):eek:

Yea just a tire is what I was thinking, but whey do they only have a tire no rim as a spare on semis? is it so they could use it front or rear?? I have never been a trucker so kinda new to this stuff:o

[ihbuilder]

Yea just a tire is what I was thinking, but whey do they only have a tire no rim as a spare on semis? is it so they could use it front or rear?? I have never been a trucker so kinda new to this stuff:o

lot of the guys I know around here do that . Lighter I guess :confused: they change the tire right on the truck with out taking the rim off unless the inner duel blows . I've done it once or twice , it's a PITA

[crawler07]

I had ran snap-on for a while and one day I pulled into an older fellas one man shop and he was on his way up his graveled drive way to get on the truck. All of a sudden their was a huge bang and a giant plume of dust and the guy disappeared(it scared the **** out of me) then calmly the old man walkes out of the dust and sayes I think your tire blew out?????LOL..I wish I had one of thes on my truck at the time it would have saved me alot of money..

so thats one thing I wount have to worrie with on this rig!
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[crawler07]

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[1985 kenworth]

i remember my dad driving a cabover ford wt9000 no sleeper wow was that ever small just like your dodge

[dsm4g63punk]

Trucks really coming along nice! cant wait to see it done

[SWAGGER]

God, you are doing some incredible custom work there. This is looking really sweet. Well done.

[tc1cat]

Glad I stopped by and got caught up on this build. Excellent work. Should be a killer when painted:D

[hippy]

wow! nice job! looks like she will do an endo every time you hit the brakes with no trailer.

[CustomClod]

I like it. Very cool little truck. Great work
Scott

[SWAGGER]

Interesting 5th wheel. What is that from and what did you make your tanks from? Lovin' the ingenuity used here. Had a second read through and the grab rails, well, I would imagine that drilling the holes in the flat ends must have been a royal pain in the butt!

[crawler07]

thanks guys. As for the sth wheel its from a bruder truck, but it isnt the one I will be using for the build. I plan to get a tamiya 5th wheel from joes truckstop soon. And drilling out the grab rails were a bit of a pain in the rear LOl oh the tank is an old pill bottle with one end cut off and some styrene glued to it. I have an update on the tank mount so stay tuned for some pics..

[Diesel Demond]

boy you dont waste any time! your brass work is amazeing! that stack is freaky real looking! i also think the weathered look will look great for your truck. it is alot more work then just some spray rust but it will pay off for the look your going for!now i got to watch carroll drive the blue mule through the sighn on you tube after seeing this truck!hahahaha

[LowGMC]

Very cool build. Every time I look at this site, the builders on here impress and inspire me a little bit more

[crawler07]

thanks guys! Here is the update I was talking about,now I dont think their was ever a 1:1 truck with a fuel tank mount like this but it looked good on paper so I made it. Its almost finished aside from some small spacers for the screws that hold the straps on.
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[SWAGGER]

Thanks for sharing the info. Really, this just keeps getting better. The tank straps are brilliant.

[1985 kenworth]

nothing like old school rigs..love them and your work

[crawler07]

thanks alot guys!
Found an hour to work on this today so here it is! Im sure their has ever been a hexigon tank or air cleaner or what ever this is but I sure like the look of it! and it made for an interesting mount..

an old medicine spoon

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also made the frame piece that the tank mount bolts to.
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I know I know im a harry dude LOL!

[dsm4g63punk]

All your hand build parts are making this a great one of a kind build

[SWAGGER]

Don't worry, real men are meant to be hairy! Great work as always.

[Diesel Demond]

that little truck is gonna have so much detail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Great looking detail I like the idea of the baby Med Dropper to that is a great idea.. And the 2 tank strap look much better nice work..

[crawler07]

thanks guys!
TC what is a Med Dropper??


Did some work
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and as someone said I do plan t drop the fuel tanks a bit..
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they seem to high..


and a question for you guys
short
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or long??
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[bigpipespete]

Impressive detail and a unique build. The longer one will look more realistic.

[rcguyfarms]

long trailer

[crawler07]

:pImpressive detail and a unique build. The longer one will look more realistic.


Thanks, I think so to!

Crawler I feel right at home reading your thread with you using what-ever come along so long as it looks good, love that “air cleaner & strap” look.
Hope you can fit all the RC gear in-chassis so the cab can be functional (would be a shame to fill it up with RC)
Tim

Thanks Tim, That aircleaner deal is going to bite me in the rear when it comes time to paint. I made the straps so tight I dont think I will be able to slide the aircanister back through the straps without scraping off all the paint:( I think a build is so much more interesting when theirs as much handmade parts as possible............. well the truth is im a cheap bastage and I dont like to spend money:p
I do plan to place as much electronics out of the cab as possible so I can make a full interior. I also plan to do a paintjob like you did on yours (but im sure no where as good)where it looks all dirty..

[crawler07]

Moving right along!
built a rear xmember, is it scale to a real rig,,,,**** if I know???but I like the look of it!

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also lowered the fuel tanks about a 1/4 inch and it looks alot better now..

Also build a deck typy thing for the frame again not sure its to scale but I like it and it will hold a couple of wooden boxes im going to build to hold some old rusty chains and prybars..I willl get started on them in the morning..

[civic83]

Amazing, the rear xmember looks fantastic. As far as the trailer, I think the longer is better looking.

[tc1cat]

Long trailer looks better. Lowering the tanks helped also!!

[crawler07]

thanks Tim! I tell ya paint work is not my strongest area of scale building lol. I will try what you said on the air cleaner and mask it for paint. I personally think the T650 is done perfectly its the first time I have ever seen it done on a semi and its what gave me the inspiration to do it mine.

[JensR]

Great build!

I think the long trailer looks better - but you could do a short trailer with only one axle and then the proportions would also be very good, I think.

[crawler07]

thanks for the input on the trailer guys! I think your all correct so Im building a 23footer.

Not sure if dump trailers are built exactly like this, but I this is how im building mine so if its not scale we will just call it a custom
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i know it looks a little sloppy but I was in a hurry to go out so..
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as soon as my 5th wheel and kingpin arrive from joe I will be able to sit the height of the axle mounts..So I will just keep working on the ther rail and the crossmembers till it shows up..

[CustomClod]

Looks great so far. Keep it up
Scott

[Espeefan]

Ahh, now we're talking! Building the trailer frame rails out of brass, and including the proper web or channel. I like that! Been following your build on Scale 4x4, but it's to see you sharing the build here too. Keep going..!

[crawler07]

thanks guys, Im super excited to try and build a screwdrive lift for it. I think im going to use an old vise screw I have been saving for just this job. Also plan to hide the screw in a fake piston ram,but havent worked that part out completely??

[karak34]

Nice ^^

[SWAGGER]

Setting new standards in custom / scratch building. Great brass work!!!

[crawler07]

thanks!
Made some progress, Now I have the frame rails pretty much done and starting to think about how to do the x members and the screwdrive. My cousin gave me a cool motor with a gear reduction from an old automatic towel dispensor and I think it will be perfect for my screw drive.

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also go the 5th wheel from Joes truck stop in the mail today!!Thanks Joe!!
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screwdrive motor
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[crawler07]

thought I would post a few sketches of what im thinking
1st one is of the rear bumper and the mudflap stand off
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this one is the first idea for the dump lift
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and here is the revised simplified version. I will clean this up and redraw it tomorrow.
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[Diesel Demond]

wow your sketches are even master peices! that truck is looking real good with the trailer

[fhhhstix]

thought I would post a few sketches of what im thinking
1st one is of the rear bumper and the mudflap stand off
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this one is the first idea for the dump lift
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and here is the revised simplified version. I will clean this up and redraw it tomorrow.
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Your revised version looks good just make sure that the hinge point of the trailer and bed, the mount point of the push rod to the bed, and the mount on the screw drive form a triangle. You want the triangle to be as open as possible. So if you made the bed and frame hinge point the same height as the point where the push rod mounts to the bed it should work good. If it still seams to not want to lift easily you can make a bigger block for the mount that runs on the screw drive and mount the rod so it hangs below the threaded rod to open the triangle even more. My pic below has the push point and the hinge point on opposite ends as yous but I hope you get the idea of what I am trying to say.

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I hope this helps.
Travis

[crawler07]

thanks Travis, I was going to make the block that travels the screwdrive with a couple of different mounting points. I understand why it has to be lower at the screwdrive, so it pushes up instead of wanting to just push it forward. Again thanks alot for the advice I need as much as I can get due to not ever building one of these before.

I do have a question about the motor that drives the lift arm. Do I have to install limit switches to stop it in the full up and one for the down position? If so how do you wire them into the motor/ speed control?? Or do I just use a 3 position switch on the remote??

[fhhhstix]

You don't have to use limit switches but you do have to pay attention and shut it off and not go to far. Or you can use the controller in the link below and it has solder points for two limit switches so you can stop it automatically at each end. Look at the data sheet and it shows how to wire it as a forward/reverse directional control. Now it is just on and off so you can use it with a 3 pos switch. This is the controller I use in my dumps now and it works great.

RCE220 RC Small Dual Relay Switch (http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-TD-RCE220.html)

Data sheet (http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/images/rce220.pdf)

Travis

[crawler07]

Thanks Travis I will look into that dual relay switch when the time comes.
I did get a chance to build the bumper and start on the mudguard stand off whic will also double as an attachment point for the dump box pivot.
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My updates are getting smaller and smaller due to having to go into work 2 hrs early for a while, but I will continue finding time for small updates...

[SWAGGER]

Nice progress, your sketches are really impressive too!

[crawler07]

Thanks Swagger, heres another one
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[SWAGGER]

Even better again!
The reason I appreciate that quality of "sketching" is because I did Technical Graphics / Mechanic drawing for 6 six years in school, alongside engineering. So I can clearly see that you have some level of schooling along those lines just by the way you approach your drawings, the guidelines and 3D/perspective capability. It really helps for testing out ideas before trying to work with and wasting materials, even just for understanding your own concepts and getting dimensions and numbers figured out.

Fair play to ya buddy!

[crawler07]

Thanks Swagger, but I have to say I have never had any schooling in this area. I just like to draw and if I think about it hard enough and long enough I can usually get close to it with a pencil and a pad..
But I do agree I like to draw almost every aspect of a build out first so I have a good game plan. If you look at my 5 ton build I think I had a drawing for almost every post lol.
Well made a little time for the dodge this morning
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http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/5%20ton%20build/002-7.jpg

front upper x member, not like a 1:1 but its kinda cool looking lol.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/5%20ton%20build/003-6.jpg

and the kingpin mounting plate
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/5%20ton%20build/004-5.jpg

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I just love looking at this build it just keeps getting better and better! keep up the great work and Travis is the screw drive master he helped my out a bunch on my dump trailer..

[crawler07]

Thanks! Sorry but who is Travis? I havent been here long enough to know everyone by name just screen names. I would like to pic his brain when it comes time to build and I know I will have questions on the wiring..



Oh never mind FHHHSTIX is Travis.. I will be sure to give him a shout!

[crawler07]

Thanks Tim, I was thinking it needed some more support. I will add a support to the rear of each down tube that goes from the bottom one all the way up the down tube.

[Espeefan]

Nice progress! I really like the trailer frame rails. Your screw drive should work well. You drew up some great prints. I appreciate the attention to to detail. I find myself sketching ideas just like that, all of the time, while work on things for my own models. One of these I'm going to try my hand at some brass work. You make it look so easy!

[grumpygrady]

have you thought about a scissor lift for the dump bed
my old 70 model truck had one and it only had a ram that was 2 foot long to lift the dump all the way up
was wondering if anyone has made one

[pumptech]

Very nice progress on this build,its coming right along.:)

[crawler07]

Nice progress! I really like the trailer frame rails. Your screw drive should work well. You drew up some great prints. I appreciate the attention to to detail. I find myself sketching ideas just like that, all of the time, while work on things for my own models. One of these I'm going to try my hand at some brass work. You make it look so easy!


It is easy;)
give it a go!

have you thought about a scissor lift for the dump bed
my old 70 model truck had one and it only had a ram that was 2 foot long to lift the dump all the way up
was wondering if anyone has made one

I had thought of it,but it seems this screw drive will be the easiest way of doing it and I have already taken way to long to get to where im at on this build as is.
As for other people using scissor lifts, sure they have I think their is even a company producing such an item, but I cant remember the name??

[hippy]

AWESOME! looking good!

[CAT29]

Great work this is one of the most interesting builds on here at the moment. How is the screw drive coming along?

[crawler07]

I wish I had an update for you guys, but between going into work early everyday and my son having snowdays left and right I havent had any time for this truck...
I hope to work on it some this weekend.. thanks for the complement and the interest..

[CAT29]

Yes work and children will do that. For me it's only work and that's hard enough if I had kids I don't know what I would do. What do you use to do your brass work soldering wise?

[crawler07]

Yes work and children will do that. For me it's only work and that's hard enough if I had kids I don't know what I would do. What do you use to do your brass work soldering wise?

I use a combo of mapp gas torch and a stainglass iron and the solder I use is a product from tractor supply that is a heavy duty solder for dissimilar metals. I also use silver solder for most of the steel..

[crawler07]

back at it!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/004.jpg

[glorydays24]

Looking good Crawler.:D Happy to see you're back at it.;)

Big John

[dabears]

Wow! Your a master with brass! Great work can't wait to see more

[SWAGGER]

Great to see you back on this Crawler. I am really impressed with your brass work and creativity, there is nothing that you will not try to make from scratch yourself. Gotta admire that.

[crawler07]

thanks fellas, I keep walking past this build thinking how cool it will be to run it so i have pretty much got all other projects finished so back on this one..
built the thing on top of the roof not sure what it is,,AC unit?? either way heres the pics. i will be cutting out the sharpied slots as soon as i get a cut off wheel attachment for my dremel.

pics
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-2.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-2.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-2.jpg

[Diesel Demond]

looks real good i wanna see some paint on it.

[crawler07]

looks real good i wanna see some paint on it.

me to .. i have a good bit more small stuff to add to the outside and I also have to pick up some slow drying glue for the laminated roof and it will be time to paint it. Im going to be going for a weathered look but their will be just a little rust as these truck cabs were aluminum..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Yes glad to see you back at this AWESOME build and yes it is a AC on the roof a after market add on lot of them were made by L.B. White..

[crawler07]

thanks for the info TC i will stop at the LHS tomorrow and get the glue i need and then its time to glue the cab together and maybe i will even find some paint so i can get it in color...

[Bigrigger]

That is one incredible rig! It's even more impressive because it's all from scratch! :D Excellent work, crawler. I'm not sure how I missed this build, but I won't be missing it any longer.

[crawler07]

Thank is one incredible rig! It's even more impressive because it's all from scratch! :D Excellent work, crawler. I'm not sure how I missed this build, but I won't be missing it any longer.

thank you Sir, i will be updating it this morning so stay tuned..

[plow jockey]

Amazing brass and styrene work!! Cant wait to see some paint on it. Great job!!!

[crawler07]

This is one mean build, that trailer is exceptional look forward to the next photos
Tim

thanks Tim, I picked up the glue today and I will get you all an update sometime tomorrow promise!


Amazing brass and styrene work!! Cant wait to see some paint on it. Great job!!!

thank you.

[crawler07]

ok got the 3 sections of the roof glued together and built the matching bras parts for the passenger side now all thats left to do is prime and paint fingers crossed it turns out good..
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-3.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-3.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-3.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/004-2.jpg

[Bigrigger]

Hey crawler, it already turned out amazing! Now we're just going to see how much better it will look! Don't worry about painting, you can always re-do it! :D Have faith builder! :D

[crawler07]

thanks for the encouraging words! what paints do you guys use? and do you all use airbrush or just spray cans? im thinking airbrush will be the way to go as the spray cans seem to make the paint to thick..

[Espeefan]

Looks great! I was wondering what happened to this awesome scratchbuild. Glad to see it's not fallen through the cracks. Keep it going. I love the details and brass work.

[crawler07]

thank Espeefan, im headed to the garage right now to prime it!!

[Dreamweaver]

I am really impressed with your craftsmanship... Nice build

[dabears]

Im loving this build!! Details are looking great

[Stuff]

Looks pretty good! one buddy has the actual truck. Here is myself and my Uncle next to it. the accuracy is outstanding!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/Outtings/Minot%20Ag%20Ex%202011/DSCI0783.jpg

[crawler07]

thats cool stuff stuff!,,
heres the latest i decided i need tow hooks front and rear so...
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-4.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-4.jpg

and rear
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-4.jpg

[plow jockey]

That truck is spot on 1:1. Great looking tow hooks!!

[crawler07]

working on the paint..
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-5.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-5.jpg

[404]

Looks great, I love the brass details. Are you going to slide the front axle forwards a little?

[crawler07]

Looks great, I love the brass details. Are you going to slide the front axle forwards a little?

yea the plan it to move it forward by about 1/4 inch. got the masking all done at work then got in a hurry to get out the door and forgot it their so next update will be thursday morning..i guess i will go fishing tomorrow morning since i dont have a truck to work on :D!!!

[PROBUILDER1964]

WOW ! looking great dude!!!!!! The "L" series dodge was going to be my next scratch build....but you have beet me to it my friend...and mastered it as well.... please keep us updated on your progress...

[crawler07]

well went fishing and it sucked...... wish i would have remembered to take home the cab......well about 2 in the morning I decided to tear down the chassis for paint and to fix the front axle placement. did that and now im having a heck of a time figuring out where to put the steering servo...I will post some pics of the cab and the chassis tear down later on..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Here is how I did it if you have the room..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-3.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/004-5.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/005-5.jpg

[Tamiya Cowboy]

one more

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/006-3.jpg

[Stuff]

you going to make those cab corner shells? had to do with aerodynamics but **** ugly lol

[crawler07]

one more

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/006-3.jpg


thanks TC yours looks great!! i just dont have the room up front...
Heres what I have been dealing with..
cut this plat up yesterday, but not sure where to go from here? but I will make something to cover up the servos so they dont look so intrusive.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/005-1.jpg

got to come up with a way to go from here to here,, I have a steering block thingy from a tamiya big rig that I can get intheir as well..just have to make it all work together..
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/006-2.jpg


And heres the paint before clear coat. Its going to look alot better once cleared and if it doesnt I will just go for the weathered look like I was going to do in the first place.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-6.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-6.jpg

also got the front axle placement all figured out! and it was well worth the effort.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-5.jpg

[crawler07]

ok couldnt take that nasty paint job so went with the weatherd look like I originaly planned
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-7.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-6.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/004-4.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-7.jpg

their will be some trucking logos on the doors soon.

[sandfarmer]

It's coming along, neat build!

[crawler07]

thanks, heres the latest. I still need to do the rear axle and the fuel tanks but its getting close!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/008-2.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/005-2.jpg

got the front wheels just about finished
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/006-3.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-8.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-8.jpg

I will be ading some dirt to the mix soon and it will be onto the interior..

[crawler07]

man i havent even drove this yet and its already a mess!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-9.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-9.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-8.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/004-6.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/005-3.jpg

[404]

I love it! Plus if you get bored later you can 'restore' it:D

[crawler07]

I love it! Plus if you get bored later you can 'restore' it:D

ha,ha,ha, now thats funny!!!

[glorydays24]

Wow, you have came a long way on this little dodge.:eek::D:);):cool: I love all of the detail as far as the scratch built parts, and the weathering detail is supurb...Look's like she's been used and abused.:eek::eek::eek: Excellent job fellow mini trucker. Can't wait to see the trailer with the "used" look.;)

Big John

[1985 kenworth]

definetely looks good in the weathered state...looks like an old yard mule you would see sitting in the corner of a truck yard somewhere or sitting on someones property while the owner decides whether to restore or sell it .that looks so freakin cool my friend keep up the pics:p:D:D:D:D

[crawler07]

Wow, you have came a long way on this little dodge.:eek::D:);):cool: I love all of the detail as far as the scratch built parts, and the weathering detail is supurb...Look's like she's been used and abused.:eek::eek::eek: Excellent job fellow mini trucker. Can't wait to see the trailer with the "used" look.;)

Big John
thanks Big John,i will keep adding scale little touches untill Im just tired of building on this model.. And used and abused is what im looking for thanks!

definetely looks good in the weathered state...looks like an old yard mule you would see sitting in the corner of a truck yard somewhere or sitting on someones property while the owner decides whether to restore or sell it .that looks so freakin cool my friend keep up the pics:p:D:D:D:D

Thanks Kenworth, I think im drawn to the weather rigs due to the details that the layers of paint adds to the projects.. im going to be posting the update on the roof mount AC unit here in a bit so stay tuned..

[crawler07]

painted the roof top AC and mounted it, is till have to weather it a bit. also built a rear facing service light for those late night breakdowns...
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-10.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/004-7.jpg

mounted the steering servo in a more hidden location after some grinding and cuting.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/004-7.jpg

and installed some mesh behid the grill
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-10.jpg

[plow jockey]

That truck looks mean like a junk yard dog.Great job on the build and weathering!

[crawler07]

made a skid for the sevo this morning and i think it looks the part,well aside from being to shinny lol
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/5%20ton/001-9.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/5%20ton/002-11.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/5%20ton/007-6.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/5%20ton/009-1.jpg

also think this is going to be the driver..
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/5%20ton/004-11.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/5%20ton/005-11.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/5%20ton/003-12.jpg

[doodlebug]

Your driver remind's me of Steve Mc queen:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

[crawler07]

thanks doodlebug, I never look at him and thout steve mcgueen till now but he does lol..
made a little guard for the rear window
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-11.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-11.jpg

[dabears]

This truck is looking better and better everyday! Keep up the great work!

[crawler07]

thanks Dabears,
heres a small update
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-12.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-12.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-11.jpg

[crawler07]

heres the latest working on an interior..
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-13.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-13.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-12.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/004-8.jpg

some gripper seat cover material for a rubber floor
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/005-5.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/006-5.jpg

[crawler07]

made some flaps from an old dirtbike innertube..i like the raised lines in them it adds alot of detail to it,
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-14.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-13.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-14.jpg

[dabears]

Mudflaps are looking good! The truck is coming along very nice! Love the way its turning out!

[Dairyland Trucker]

This is looking very similar to the lnt1000 I bought back in 97 thought I would restore it but never got around to it and just sold it last year, but this is about the shape it was in looks great.

[wingnut163]

nice work. was thinking about the uncoupling servo, could cover it with a tool box and or a chain box, it could be low enough to clear the swing of a trailer.
skip.
im back i hope!

[crawler07]

Mudflaps are looking good! The truck is coming along very nice! Love the way its turning out!

thanks alot man, its almost their!

This is looking very similar to the lnt1000 I bought back in 97 thought I would restore it but never got around to it and just sold it last year, but this is about the shape it was in looks great.

if the one you had was in this bad of shape I can see why you got rid of it lol...


nice work. was thinking about the uncoupling servo, could cover it with a tool box and or a chain box, it could be low enough to clear the swing of a trailer.
skip.
im back i hope!

thanks for the suggestion, i have been thinking the same thing. I think im going to make a wooden box and load it with rusted chains and home made binders.. thats if I can get it to sit low enough in the chassis and still clear the driveshaft...

[crawler07]

some progress, built some seats, shifter and dash board.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-15.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-15.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/008-4.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/006-6.jpg

[crawler07]

heres the lates

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-15.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/005-7.jpg

[D8R]

like that dashboard, nice modeling!
Dan

[dabears]

That dash looks killer!!! Awesome work on it!

[plow jockey]

That interior is crazy. Luv that guy shifting. And that dash WOW!! That 8track tape player nice touch. Great job on the build.

[crawler07]

thanks guys for all the support..

[glorydays24]

The dash is one of the best...it's definitely in the top three.:D;):):cool: And the eight track player took me back to the 70's...ahhh the good ol' days. Great job, and keep it up.

Big John

[crawler07]

thanks Big John, did you all notice the shifter is a skull lol..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That dash is crazy! Nice work..

[doodlebug]

Keep it up! Nice work!

Cheer's, Neil.

[crawler07]

thanks fellas, heres the lates i painted the inside of the cab as well as the removable interior section with the seat on it. painted the dash as well and im stoked at how it came out!!!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-17.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-16.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/005-8.jpg

[Grainfarmer]

Wonderful details! Looks realy good...grat job!

regards
Frank

[egronvold]

Wow! Amazing details :D

[crawler07]

thanks guys, heres a few more pic steve is loking a little pasty, but im going to go to the lhs tomorrow and going to get lexan for the windshield and some paint to finish the driver

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/006-7.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/007-5.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/008-5.jpg

it would be fun to drive it around like this!!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/009-2.jpg

[rockNmayhem]

The painting and details on that interior are absolutely amazing they look so realistic with the little dash details including the tape hanging out. Can't wait to see Steve all finished up and the cab set back on. It could almost be fooled as a real truck and driver from a distance with the right shot.

Tyler

[crawler07]

well driver all finished painted and the dash is now installed.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-18.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/003-17.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/005-9.jpg


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/004-13.jpg

[plow jockey]

You done a great job on this build,great details.Makes me want to build one.

[crawler07]

built the tool box to hide the speed control and figured out the electronics placement
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-19.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/002-19.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/004-14.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/005-10.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/006-8.jpg

[crawler07]

and its done !!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/001-20.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/005-11.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x189/RCJEEPBUILDER/big%20rigs/007-7.jpg

[sparkycuda]

Wow! I really like this build. Looks like some of the units running around local freight yards - excellent detail.

Ken

[Espeefan]

Looks pretty cool, all weather beaten. I think all it needs now is for one mudflap to be chewed up. You know the ones - they somehow get pulled up into the tire, and lay on top of it, while the truck is driving down the highway, until the tire eats out the dual wheel profile, and then the flap falls back down - a hollowed out reminder of what the mudflap used to look like.

[olfart]

Heheh, that truck is Boss! crawler. Looks like a lot of work into it. Thanks for showing.