Pete " The Green Monster"

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

Hello,

here are some pics of one of my two projects.
It`s an Tamiya King Hauler changed to an Custom Hauler.
The frame is 83cm long. Here is the Basic:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3134336333633533.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3431626133353130.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_6263643735373734.jpg
One of the petrol-tanks:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3163656162633266.jpg
And with Lights inside:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3563333763323363.jpg
The back of the sleeper:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3133363838633166.jpg
The Air-filter:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3939396636326365.jpg
And the Last picture from the current stand:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3831613634663532.jpg

[elephants14]

Looking Good.

One question though, where would the fuel be stored, in the real rig, if the tank hads clear ends to show the lights...

Thanks
Cody

[doodlebug]

Welcome aboard!
Cheer's, Neil.

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

hello Cody,

here is a Link to the original tank:
http://www.supershowrigs.com/TruckShows/2011/MATS/Friday/Gallery1/0038%20.jpg

[crawler07]

cool truck and I like how you did the tanks..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Very nice job.. The real truck you went off of for the tank is from my area and the own of it has asked me to build him a none Rc version of it to have in his office and you did a great job on the tanks very nice!

[nenard]

Always nice to see sumptin new. Very Kool!

[Espeefan]

That's awesome. I like that tank! Pretty neat touch. Strange how the fuel looks green. I thought it would be a little clearer then that. I've never seen anything like that before.

[SWAGGER]

I always thought that diesel was colored for duty/tax reasons. In Ireland anyway, GREEN diesel is commercial fuel, highly taxed at about 70% over forecourt cost. **** government duty! Then there is RED diesel, which is taxed on a much lower bracket, for agriculture, farmers and tractors and so on.

The color is obviously not natural, but an additive, so that customs officials can ID the diesel at a glance. Yep, you guessed it, that means that there is (or was) a black market for RED diesel, but they have really cracked down on it over the years. The cops here used to do random spot checks. You would get pulled in and they would actually dip your tank! I always just laughed at them as I only ever drive petrol.

As for this model, it rocks! And you nailed the fuel tank. Love seeing something new, well done!

[Diesel Demond]

sweet !! that tank is killer

[Espeefan]

I always thought that diesel was colored for duty/tax reasons. In Ireland anyway, GREEN diesel is commercial fuel, highly taxed at about 70% over forecourt cost. **** government duty! Then there is RED diesel, which is taxed on a much lower bracket, for agriculture, farmers and tractors and so on.

The color is obviously not natural, but an additive, so that customs officials can ID the diesel at a glance. Yep, you guessed it, that means that there is (or was) a black market for RED diesel, but they have really cracked down on it over the years. The cops here used to do random spot checks. You would get pulled in and they would actually dip your tank! I always just laughed at them as I only ever drive petrol.

As for this model, it rocks! And you nailed the fuel tank. Love seeing something new, well done!

You might be right! I had no idea there was green diesel fuel. I've only ever seen red for off road use, and clear for highway use. I've bought fuel at truck stops before, and it's always more expensive, but it didn't look any different the the usual on-road diesel. Maybe it doesn't look green till you've got a whole bunch of it. I imagine you could have some fun with a clear tank cap. Make a false cap, see through, and fill it with red, in a big rig. :D

[hippy]

that is cool! nice job on the tanks.

[karak34]

Very nice

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

Hi,

with the green diesel its right, i´am never then this, but it´s looks good to the colour of the truck.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

On the real truck the fuel is Red when lite up at night..

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

Hello,

here are some Pics with lights:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3562383135666537.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3934363234303463.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3136316533663964.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_6636666532383035.jpg

I hope you like it:)

[CrimsonCorsair]

Like it? I love the lights!

[Radiowave Trucking]

Lights look really good!

[SWAGGER]

The lighting is incredible man! Nice effect on the sides of the hoods. It's cool to the the light effect without seeing the actual light source. Very trendy.

[CustomClod]

This rig is awesome! Lights look great. Nice work!
Scott

[hammer]

Those fuel tanks are sick way to think outside the box

[1985 kenworth]

definetely different love the lights

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

Hello guys,

here a pic of my todays work. My rearbumper:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3064613731303662.jpg

[SWAGGER]

It's definitely different. This is going to be a very unique show truck, there is a lot of cool little things I like about this.

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

Hi,

here is the back from the Sleeper:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3133363838633166.jpg

[glorydays24]

Love the rear bumper:D:DThat thing look's wicked:eek:

Big John

[gun]

Hello guys,

here a pic of my todays work. My rearbumper:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3064613731303662.jpg

:eek::eek::eek: wow i like that rear light bar :D:D:p:cool:

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

Hi guys,

here are the pics from the painted bumper:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3265313265346562.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3830373732326562.jpg

[Izzy]

This is a fun truck! I really like the lighting in the hood.....

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

Hello all together,

her are my new doors, ican it opend by RC:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_3562663432633533.jpg
Here is a picture of the Original
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/dmckenzie/2006/jul22/fergus-july-06-021.jpg

Best regards
Björn

[dabears]

Wow I love this truck! I'm digging the lights! The black over green paint looks sharp! Great job on this build

[Dairyland Trucker]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Papabaer]

Hy Björn,

nice to see you here.

Oh boy you are so crazy and i like your "Green Monster". Hope i see your Truck live sometimes in Essen.

[scalelover]

Looking good, do you have any more pics of how you cut the doors and mounted the servos for their operation. Keep the updates coming.

--Dan

[glorydays24]

WOW!!! The doors are sick:eek:...And you can never go wrong with green.;)

Big John

[SWAGGER]

Well I have never seen that before, really original. This really is a fun truck as someone else said earlier! Amazing work.

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

Hello all together,

at first a big thanks for the posts.
And now a picture with the new paint:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/51/8334351/400_6565636362336632.jpg

[dabears]

That turned out sweet!!!! love the paint! Cant wait to see more pics of it!! like one at night with all the cool lights on :)

[SWAGGER]

WOW! Turned out REALLY well! That's a fantastic paint scheme. More pics please.