First Build - King Hauler

[Goose19]

well guys here it is. my first king hauler and first build thread. after 2 years of wanting one i finally got one for Christmas! i have to say this is the most addictive RC i have ever had!

i am a pretty big Kenworth fan, so im hoping to build something that resembles this:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/92156857.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/92184167.jpg

this was the first attempt at the fenders:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2011-12-27133119.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2011-12-27125801.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2011-12-27125819.jpg

i didnt like the way it was sitting, so i flipped the cab mounts around to raise the cab up, and tweeked the hood some:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2011-12-30162137.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2011-12-30162152.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2011-12-30162204.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2011-12-29000101.jpg

i added 8mm of "height" to the hood by lowering the fenders down after matching the hood to the higher cab. also moved the axle forward, and the fenders forward so they're flush with the grill.

i plan on making it a scale 244" WB, with a 3rd lift axle and some other lighting goodies.

thanks for looking, hope you like!

[kaipi0070]

Nice job on the headlights, like on my king!! I really like the work you did on the hood, good idea! I like the daytime-cab too, could be a future-project for mee,:cool: looking forward to see more pics!

[Diesel Demond]

looks excellent so far ! i like every single adjustment you made to the truck so far to make it look like a K Whopper! I love my kenworths also so this will be a build i watch till its done! the third axle will be neat to see!

[SWAGGER]

Is this your first truck? Wow, great work, it looks awesome!

[1985 kenworth]

yes i love the kenworths too i did the same double headlight on my king hauler using the rear lighted bumper that comes with the trucks also

[cabrover]

Good work on this build. Keep up the good work. I will be watching this build for sure!!:cool:

[Brian in PA]

Nice job on the styrene. Relocating the axle forward gives it a great scale look too. Keep up the good work.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Great Looking Build Goose! Keep the picks coming and I am glad to see you over on the board.. Welcome To RCTC

[Goose19]

thanks everyone, i appreciate the feedback, makes me want to get it done now! lol

ive ordered a few goodies off ebay (semi joe's and buddy zimms stuff) cant wait to get that stuff, and the driveline is stalled until my bearings come in. im having a bit of an issue finding stock chrome rims, i can only find one pair of duals for the lift. and of course, i forgot to order the rear hub covers for it!

i also would like to find another stock KH grill. joe had one up until i went to buy some stuff and just my luck, it was gone!

[dsm4g63punk]

for your first build your sure jumping right in! Keep up the good work

[Goose19]

for your first build your sure jumping right in! Keep up the good work

tell me about it!!!! i got part way through cutting the hood off and asked "what did i just do!?!?!?!" lol

thanks

[Ogar]

Looking real nice I can't wait till I get one.
Hopefully soon.


Paul

[CustomClod]

Good start! Looks great. That 1:1 is a sweet ride too. Keep it up
Scott

[hippy]

awesome! just ordered mine before the new year. soon to be enjoying the build time.

[FabOne]

GREAT start Goose! For your first build, it's awesome. Keep us posted.

-Terry

[Goose19]

thanks guys i appreciate it!

[1985 kenworth]

for the lift axle why not try the super single tire/ wheel...just a suggestion

[1985 kenworth]

i might have a set of duals rear drives ....i can check and get back to you do you need the tires also or just the rims

[Goose19]

i might have a set of duals rear drives ....i can check and get back to you do you need the tires also or just the rims

pm'd ya. thanks!

[Bigg Redd]

What Scale is that rig?

:D:D:D

[Diesel Demond]

any updates!

[Goose19]

a few but not much,

my profession is getting in the way of my building!! :mad:

i got the third axle in, and thanks to kenworth_1985 i have a set of rims :D

ive made the hoop for the driveshaft for the lift axle, and because im cheap im making my frame rails, i have to trim some channel i got down lengthwise, and got almose to the end of one and my bandsaw blew a belt. :mad:

i have the design for my lift axle figured out, just need the parts.

hopefully within a few weeks i'll have some update pics up, ive already figured out my next 2 or 3 builds.....just need the time to do it!

[1985 kenworth]

its 1/14 scale tamiya king hauler b.redd:D

[Goose19]

well ive been tinkering with some alclad 2 paint i got recently. for my second crack at it im pretty pleased with the result. i put just a little too much on, but have it down for next time. heres the test peice, a hood off a 1/25th nascar;

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-01-28193644.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-01-28193630.jpg

this actually looks like the pitted/weathered stainless after a couple winters in the northern part of the U.S. or Canada lol

so now i guess ill move forward on making a grill for the W9 and see if i can paint it chrome too.

thx for lookin

[Goose19]

got some work done on my grill last night. cut the basic shape from .080 styrene, with large holes to accommodate a 3mm nut then glued a second layer to give it the depth. i covered the side with the nuts with a piece of .020, real thin stuff and cut some vertical bars from .o6o and glues them in. i still have to make i thin edge on the outside of the face of the grill.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-01-28220241.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-01-28213343.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-01-29133416.jpg

it still needs alot of finish sanding but you get the idea.
a pic of the lift axle with the hoop:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-01-29133851.jpg

also got around to taking a few pics of some other stuff, detailed the breathers, added the door "decal". got some hub covers for it, but the back ones dont fit right, so im going to have make some. the fronts work good tho.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-01-29133428.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-01-29133447.jpg

im still toying with the idea of a 36"cheater bunk or something, cant decide!

thx for looking!

[DieselKid]

Wow! That's looking sweet for a first build!

Are those the fenders from the container trailer?! They look right at home on there! I've always thought it would be cool to have some double hump poly fenders other than the typical aluminum kind.

Neat truck!

-Alex

[Brian in PA]

Looks great so far!! You've captured the kw look, no doubt!!

[Goose19]

Wow! That's looking sweet for a first build!

Are those the fenders from the container trailer?! They look right at home on there! I've always thought it would be cool to have some double hump poly fenders other than the typical aluminum kind.

Neat truck!

-Alex

yeah those are the ones. i might try painting them chrome too, if i can get a bit more practice. havnt used my airbrush in ages! thanks!

Looks great so far!! You've captured the kw look, no doubt!!

thanks brian, one day i may need you to build a visor for it!

[SWAGGER]

Looks like a good old hard working truck. Ya know, an every day use truck, built for haulin' and the open road, as opposed to a show truck.

[Goose19]

Looks like a good old hard working truck. Ya know, an every day use truck, built for haulin' and the open road, as opposed to a show truck.

yup, show trucks are for folks with money, and my Irish roots dont allow that sort of thing.....LOL

[YoungGunz]

Im not even a KW fan and i like the truck, really like the rugged work truck look.

[Goose19]

so, I've got a small update finally!
I'm hoping my frame rails show up this week so I can get moving with this thing.

I decided to add a cheater bunk and some lights

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-16211215.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-16211204.jpg

I'm still up in the air on the colors, and I.have russ's air ride coming soon also.

thanks for looking!

[glorydays24]

Looking good, can't wait to see more.;)

Big John

[B-Train Hauler]

a few but not much,

my profession is getting in the way of my building!! :mad:

i got the third axle in...

Sounds like something to me... :(
I was always a disciple of that old rc racing proverb: Slow is fast... :D

Great job so far! Can't wait to see it paint...

[dabears]

Your build is taking shape quite nicely! Cant wait to see it sitting on the new rails

[Brian in PA]

Looks great! As far as colors,,yellow of course:D

[BRICKNICK]

Looking sweet man, i know in my mind nothing screams kw more then a seminole paint job. That's my vote.

[Goose19]

well after 2 weeks out on the road i came home to some packages!
as you read this i'll be working away on this this thing, finally have some frame rails and parts to get going!

got russ's air ride assemble for the drives and the lift:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-27212255.jpg

cut some frame rails i got to 24", should be a scale 244" wheelbase:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-27215555.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-27215041.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-27215019.jpg


im really happy with the parts from russ, very nice quality and packaging was top notch. i think it makes the truck, and i havnt even got the cab on it yet!

thanks for looking

[Goose19]

here's as far as i got:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-28002455.jpg

[Brian in PA]

Great Update! I like the lo pro tires on the lift axle.

[Diesel Demond]

yes sir that truck is looking realgood! in my opinion i like the day cab better but that could be cause i wanna day cab bad. either way its gonna be tuff that third axle is awesome. and like brian said great job with the low pro's!

[Goose19]

got the frame almost pretty much done, a few tweeks and some prep work and it'll be ready for paint.

cut the ends so they're ramped:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-29153446.jpg

everything is finally bolted in place instead of mocked up! (waiting for the lift axle to dry)

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-29174401.jpg

made the light buckets for the tail lamps on the fenders:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-29174418.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-04-29174433.jpg

thanks for looking

[Goose19]

yes sir that truck is looking realgood! in my opinion i like the day cab better but that could be cause i wanna day cab bad. either way its gonna be tuff that third axle is awesome. and like brian said great job with the low pro's!


i know, i still want both!
im trying to find a way to make the bunk removable so i can have both!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Goose looks real good.. To have both.. Finish off the back of your cab like a day cab then make a either a drom floor for behind the day cab that the sleeper will fit over or do a floor head ache rack combo that the sleeper can slide over and WALA you have both.

[dabears]

Looking good!! Great job on the frame taper! did you use a band saw to cut it?

[Goose19]

Looking good!! Great job on the frame taper! did you use a band saw to cut it?

actually i used my new scroll saw with the blade it came with, worked really well. glad i picked it up on sale, payed $90 for a $260 saw. :D

[Espeefan]

Great job on your KW conversion! The lift axle and suspension is adding a lot to the build. Think you've got enough cab clearance lights? :D I AM a fan! The frame ramp taper looks nice too.

[Goose19]

Great job on your KW conversion! The lift axle and suspension is adding a lot to the build. Think you've got enough cab clearance lights? :D I AM a fan! The frame ramp taper looks nice too.

thanks!
I have seen a1:1 rig with 11 on the roof, I only have 9. :D

[Goose19]

Well, the new job getting me home every night has allowed me to finally get some work done on my truck! ive got about 95% of the body work done, its getting close!

i had to pull the lift axle for now, i wasnt happy with it, have a few ideas in mind, but hopefully Russ gets his on the shelf first! and cant wait for steves wheels either!

went with a goldish color for the frame, the cab will be dark cherry metallic with some stripes or something the same color.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-14195729.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-14195747.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-14201106.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-14201114.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-14201126.jpg

getting excited, i might actually drive this sucker soon! :D

thanks for looking

[plow jockey]

The build is looking good!! Nice color chioce.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Goose that is looking great your frame and the body color are going to be great together can wait to see it painted the rookie window in the sleeper is a nice touch to.. Keep up the great work..

[Goose19]

The build is looking good!! Nice color chioce.

Goose that is looking great your frame and the body color are going to be great together can wait to see it painted the rookie window in the sleeper is a nice touch to.. Keep up the great work..

thanks guys i appreciate it!

[Goose19]

got the rear fenders back from the paint shop ( a shop vac box in my basement, lol) and they look sweet!

should give y'all a color contrast, the cab will be the same color.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-15133445.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-15133430.jpg

thanks for lookin'!

[Diesel Demond]

man that paint combo looks good! and that back end is sexy!

[Supermario]

actually i used my new scroll saw with the blade it came with, worked really well. glad i picked it up on sale, payed $90 for a $260 saw. :D

Sounds like the same sale at Crappy tire that I bought my scroll saw. Lol Great deal eh ? I love mine:)

Sweet looking KW :cool: love the color choice. I guess work truck means no extra lights?

Mario

[doodlebug]

man that paint combo looks good! and that back end is sexy!

I totaly agree!:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

[1985 kenworth]

hey allen that colour combo looks good together .i like it can't wait til you send the cab out to be painted :p:p its about time you got back to building this truck..we are all growing old waiting:p:p

[Trucker_Jo]

Wow that is very close to what I am going to build next spring when I got the monies. Only thing different is that I am going to heavy haul it! Very nice colors are great! For your first truck its better than what I am going to be able to build :D

[Goose19]

man that paint combo looks good! and that back end is sexy!

Thanks!

Sounds like the same sale at Crappy tire that I bought my scroll saw. Lol Great deal eh ? I love mine:)

Sweet looking KW :cool: love the color choice. I guess work truck means no extra lights?

Mario

i havnt got to use mine much, only did the rails before the reno started! i have lights to go under the cab and in the holes in the bunk, going to try painting with chrome paint around it, see how it does.

hey allen that colour combo looks good together .i like it can't wait til you send the cab out to be painted :p:p its about time you got back to building this truck..we are all growing old waiting:p:p

im glad i have the time to build it! there are alot of interstate miles where i was planning this thing!
thx dwayne

Wow that is very close to what I am going to build next spring when I got the monies. Only thing different is that I am going to heavy haul it! Very nice colors are great! For your first truck its better than what I am going to be able to build :D

mine started as a heavy haul, will get a lift axle once i get a better one figured out. i have an idea that uses brake line and steer axle spindles, but i want to get the rest finished up first. thx!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Yep that is how I pictured it in my head that color combo looks great!!

[Goose19]

well I jinxed myself by saying the body work was almost done.... I guess after I put this on I'll need to fill the holes in the roof!

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-18125656.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-18125715.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-18125738.jpg

what do you think? not sure if I want to chrome it or paint match it to the cab

[dabears]

That's a lot of lights! I like lights. As for chrome vs paint depends in what else will be chrome. I like chrome but not overkill chrome.. Hard to say

[Supermario]

My first instinct would be to say paint it. When I look at it I think of Younggunz black Pete or John's roll off Pete. Both nice examples of painted visors and with the lights I think would look wicked:cool:

Mario

[Diesel Demond]

Im liking the painted visors right now. That side shot of the hood looks bad!!!

[Goose19]

My first instinct would be to say paint it. When I look at it I think of Younggunz black Pete or John's roll off Pete. Both nice examples of painted visors and with the lights I think would look wicked:cool:

Mario

I think I'm going to try and chrome it first, if that fails, I'll paint it.,lol

Im liking the painted visors right now. That side shot of the hood looks bad!!!

like good bad, or crappy bad? :D

[Diesel Demond]

like awesome bad the good one! for some reason it looks taller to me!

[Bigrigger]

Nice looking rig, Goose! I'm building a KH just like this one. How did you make the styrene boxes to house the headlights, and the buckets themselves? Thanks.

[Goose19]

like awesome bad the good one! for some reason it looks taller to me!

SWEET! thanks DD lol.

[Goose19]

Nice looking rig, Goose! I'm building a KH just like this one. How did you make the styrene boxes to house the headlights, and the buckets themselves? Thanks.

they are cut out of the stock chrome KH rear bumper, you will only have to make the clear lenses to cover the front.

[Goose19]

small update being PAINT!

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-27222315.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-27222235.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-27222332.jpg

finally! its about as fresh as it gets, 1/2 hour old, just pulled the masking tape off. still needs clearcoat but im really stoked about seeing it in color

for those who may remember, a year ago i began this build......and its taken that long to get about 2/3 done. lots of stuff in the works though.

thanks for looking

[ryman]

Looks great. I like the paint a lot.

[dabears]

Well thats a nice update to have!!! Paint is looking good! i can see it all coming together now cant wait for the next update!

[dmess62]

looking good. like the paint colors

[Mama Sue]

Looks really good....

[1985 kenworth]

Hey alan love the paint scheme....you know just by looking at the paint design already know its Kenworth

[Espeefan]

The paint looks great. The masking really gave you some clean lines. What kind of tape did you use? I always seem to have problems with clean lines and bleed through. I had the best luck with Pactra masking tape!

[Goose19]

well, got a coat of clear on it, and some assembly done. will need to "tint" the windows, i thought they would be darker. i have a grill made but i need to get a new moisture trap for my compressor/airbrush before i can spray the chrome paint.

enjoy!

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-29124606.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-29124614.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-29124622.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-29124651.jpg

[Goose19]

Well thats a nice update to have!!! Paint is looking good! i can see it all coming together now cant wait for the next update!

looking good. like the paint colors

Looks really good....

Hey alan love the paint scheme....you know just by looking at the paint design already know its Kenworth


thanks guys!

[Goose19]

The paint looks great. The masking really gave you some clean lines. What kind of tape did you use? I always seem to have problems with clean lines and bleed through. I had the best luck with Pactra masking tape!


thanks!
i actually used automotive pinstriping to mask the lines, i find 1/8 is the best for curves/bends.
also then you put masking tape over the pinstriping to cover a larger area, make sure you pull the pinstriping before the paint is too dry, leaves a nice clean line!

[glorydays24]

This truck is sharp.:D:D:D The paint is a work of art, be proud.:):D:cool:

Big John

[Kaf343]

Awesome job, love the paint combo. Very nice. Can't wait for more pics.

[1985 kenworth]

WOW....WOW...nice job so far alan can't wait to see this truck in person man as you know pictures don't do things justice,it will great to run with you hopefully sometime in the near future:)

[Goose19]

This truck is sharp.:D:D:D The paint is a work of art, be proud.:):D:cool:

Big John

im pleased with it over all, a few little things i wish worked better, but i'll know for the next one! Thanks!

Awesome job, love the paint combo. Very nice. Can't wait for more pics.

thanks kaf

WOW....WOW...nice job so far alan can't wait to see this truck in person man as you know pictures don't do things justice,it will great to run with you hopefully sometime in the near future:)

thanks dwayne. im hoping to get the rest finished in less than a year! i need a driveshaft, rx and esc to get it mobile, waiting for the xmas bill to be paid for that stuff.

[Goose19]

heres a teaser for the trailer i can finally start on:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-30123556.jpg

[Goose19]

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-31221503.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-31221305.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-31221248.jpg

the trailer will actually be almost 4" shorter, just wanted to get a pic of the frame together. according to my finger and toe counting, im about 2' 10" overlength in scale measurements :D :D :D

[powerstroke_1999]

Good looking truck man like the paint job.

[Espeefan]

Your trailer's main frame is looking really nice. Great start to a drop deck! Did you cut and curve the webs off the rear rails to flow into the drop, from the rear? That's a nice touch.

[Goose19]

Your trailer's main frame is looking really nice. Great start to a drop deck! Did you cut and curve the webs off the rear rails to flow into the drop, from the rear? That's a nice touch.

thanks nate.

my machine shop consists of a scroll saw, 18v drill and some files, so it isnt anything too elaborate!
i notched the suspension frame and bent the top over a piece of 1/8" i cut out to give it the curved look of a fontaine double drop. i plan on getting some aluminum brazing supplies and trying my hand at that.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2013-01-01113851.jpg

[Goose19]

Well its update time.

re did the frame rails and traded out russ's old style air ride for the new, stretched the frame a little and added some goodies. work truck bumper and center rear bumper from russ also, the rims are IHB and the tanks i trimmed the step mounts off the stock ones and flipped them. (thanks dwayne) its still in mock up as there are a few more things to change but ive got the basics down, and it drives now! although quietly, but it does.
the pics arent the best but it was early (or late? 4am anyway) when i was taking them


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[Supermario]

Looking sweet Dude! I like how the chicken lights are incorporated into the sleeper skirts . Can't wait to see it all lit up!:cool:

Mario

Oh yeah, the driveshaft looks real beefy! Is that a rc4wd shaft?

[Goose19]

Looking sweet Dude! I like how the chicken lights are incorporated into the sleeper skirts . Can't wait to see it all lit up!:cool:

Mario

Oh yeah, the driveshaft looks real beefy! Is that a rc4wd shaft?

thx mario, i caught the bug at clifford ;)

the drive shaft is a $11 special. if you look back in this thread i made a lift axle from some copper pipe and gorilla glue...... where i learned just how strong gorilla glue is. its a piece of 1/2" styrene tube with traxxas driveshafts glued in the ends :D

also, i spread the drives out to scale 60" spread, and made a small driveshaft the same way.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2013-07-31220141_zps4484b72d.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/goose_19/media/2013-07-31220141_zps4484b72d.jpg.html)

[russisloud]

Looking good man, i like the longer spread on the rear drives :cool:

[Trucker_Jo]

I really love this truck!:bounce: Keep it up with the lowboy and you'll be golden!

[1985 kenworth]

hey mario we should get him out to the truck shows more often...it seems to have lit a fire under you know what...alan the truck looks great...thought you sold it...sorry i wasn't going to say that but ......well you know the rest...looks great .keep the updates coming :cop:

[Trucker_Jo]

I really love this truck!:bounce: Keep it up with the lowboy and you'll be golden!

I forgot to mention, some skinny straight pipes would look killer:cool:

[JAMMER]

Very nice looking horse and you have a great start on a beam low boy trailer I wish someone made these so I could buy one to haul my excavator around on it all the other are to narrow. Ed

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Killing it as always these picks look much better then the email ones..

[bigdogrod]

trailer metal work is awesome, especially with limited tools.

[Goose19]

Looking good man, i like the longer spread on the rear drives :cool:

thx. just trying to be different....in a good way, not the short bus way. :D

I really love this truck!:bounce: Keep it up with the lowboy and you'll be golden!

no pun intended right? haha thx

hey mario we should get him out to the truck shows more often...it seems to have lit a fire under you know what...alan the truck looks great...thought you sold it...sorry i wasn't going to say that but ......well you know the rest...looks great .keep the updates coming :cop:

always one comedian in the bunch huh :p thx Dwayne

I forgot to mention, some skinny straight pipes would look killer:cool:

there are more things to add, just need the time and the $$$ to get them

Very nice looking horse and you have a great start on a beam low boy trailer I wish someone made these so I could buy one to haul my excavator around on it all the other are to narrow. Ed

Thx Jammer, the trailer is being redesigned some.

Killing it as always these picks look much better then the email ones..

why because its a real one, and looks right? :eek: haha thx paul

trailer metal work is awesome, especially with limited tools.

its not as awesome building it with limited tools, but it gets the job done.
thx

[russisloud]

you know there is always a seat for ya on the bus :lol:

[Diesel Demond]

truck is awesome i like the short work stacks. trailer is sick great job

[Espeefan]

Nice updates, Goose! Keep'em coming. I know that's not easy this time of year. My own build has lost some momentum with summer, but nice to still see some progress. Looking at your trailer photo and your explanation of the webbing, I see exactly what you did. Nice.

[toniolillo]

I have wanted to see finished your trailer

[RodneyO]

This is a awesome build.Like the trailer so far.I'm gonna try building my own lowboy myself.

[Goose19]

thanks guys.

im waiting on a few parts before i can continue on, im looking for a mfu also, but im too cheap to pay for a new one when i only plan to use the sound, i have my own plan for lights. :D

[rcman]

Looking good! I really like the paint colors excellent choice! the trailer is looking really good too!. keep up the great work.

[Goose19]

so, once upon a time, long long ago, i drew up a grill for this truck. i finally got around to sending it off to russ, and this is what i got back :D

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2013-08-15210443_zps88d2edef.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/goose_19/media/2013-08-15210443_zps88d2edef.jpg.html)

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2013-08-15210522_zps45b52565.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/goose_19/media/2013-08-15210522_zps45b52565.jpg.html)

now somewhere along the line my crayola crayons got mixed up and the grill came out a touch long.....i think it was the program i originally drew it up with didnt agree with the milling program. not sure what im going to do about it, but even at that, it looks alot perty-er with a grill and headlights. :D

its hard to see without the backing i have yet to make, im thinkin some screen painted silver or black.

[Radio Control Trucker]

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2013-08-15210522_zps45b52565.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/goose_19/media/2013-08-15210522_zps45b52565.jpg.html)

(I'm...) not sure what im going to do about it, but even at that, it looks alot perty-er with a grill and headlights. :D


Don't worry Alan. It should be easy to modify the front-end. Just make some front metal plates to come up under the head-lights like in the this photo:

http://carsfolia.com/data_images/news/kenworth-w900/kenworth-w900-01.jpg

It should look good, help hide the spacing, and make an amazing build look just that much better.

Good luck.

- RCT

[Espeefan]

You could also have the front bumper notched to fit around the bottom of the grille. Wouldn't look that out of place either. Some Kenworth trucks have such an arrangement. Your grille does look pretty nice though!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8536741205_fc205861aa_z.jpg

[Goose19]

Don't worry Alan. It should be easy to modify the front-end. Just make some front metal plates to come up under the head-lights like in the this photo:

It should look good, help hide the spacing, and make an amazing build look just that much better.

Good luck.

- RCT

You could also have the front bumper notched to fit around the bottom of the grille. Wouldn't look that out of place either. Some Kenworth trucks have such an arrangement. Your grille does look pretty nice though!


thanks guys, i dont feel as bad for goofing on it, i actually thought of both ideas too, the stainless rock guards or a gullwing bumper, but i think im going to have another one made for this one, and build a second KW, a T-800H model. looks like a W900B with a setback axle. it'll likely be my heavy spec truck, and this one will be the highway queen :D

[Goose19]

Update Time!!!!!!

well kinda. it lights up now, except head lights and turn signals... still working on those....

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/DSC00175_zps51e5e0eb.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/goose_19/media/DSC00175_zps51e5e0eb.jpg.html)

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/DSC00182_zps98f07680.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/goose_19/media/DSC00182_zps98f07680.jpg.html)

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/DSC00183_zps5b0deb94.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/goose_19/media/DSC00183_zps5b0deb94.jpg.html)

its harder than i thought to get a decent pic of it all lit up... too many lights!:D:D:D:D:D:cool:

thanks for lookin'!

[1985 kenworth]

who needs a night light to see in the dark :lol: those look bright but suttle:)

[Espeefan]

I'm blinded......arghhhh.......my eyes! Looking good. :D

[Goose19]

who needs a night light to see in the dark :lol: those look bright but suttle:)

I'm blinded......arghhhh.......my eyes! Looking good. :D

Thanks guys.

im never putting that many lights that close together again thats for sure! ive still got a bunch to get in the bumper yet aswell

[1985 kenworth]

in that case then you will never have to use your headlights to see or be seen :p:p

[FreerideW900]

Awsom

[JAMMER]

I would just extend the fenders down and leave it alone. I looks more like W900L now they always look like the shell is long , taller and narrow. Just my 2 cents. I would like that grill with the 7 bars in it. Ed