optimus prime transformers

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/467.jpgi have started my transformers truck and trailer build from the movie i am using the reefer trailer body as his trailer is a reefer and i used the chassis from the regular box trailer to give me the look of pushed forward bogies on the trailer and give me the rear over hang that his trailer has

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/463.jpghere are some other parts so far

[Goose19]

off to a good start dwayne!

[1985 kenworth]

thanks i figured i better get busy now..soon the nice weather will be here and don't want to be spending too much time indoors ;) plus that truck show is creeping up slowly but before you know it ,its going to be here:)

[1985 kenworth]

how is your build coming along?did civic83 let you know about swomta yet?:rolleyes:

[civic83]

Yes the shows coming up, can't wait! Your build looks good I like how your combining trailer parts to get what you want.

[1985 kenworth]

i am a little stubborn about details i try to get as close to the original as i can i just wish the reefer trailer didn't have smooth sides because optimus's trailer has ribs on the side' but work with what i can thanks for the words:D

[1985 kenworth]

waiting for the bumpers from russisloud on the forum here to come in. he sent me pictures they look awesome . can't wait to get them and post pics as this comes together .this man does unbelievable work every idea i have put to him he has made it a reality,he is totally cool!!!!!:cool::cool:

[Goose19]

i am a little stubborn about details i try to get as close to the original as i can i just wish the reefer trailer didn't have smooth sides because optimus's trailer has ribs on the side' but work with what i can thanks for the words:D

that is precisely what is holding me back on my build, that and frame rails,
bandsaw belt is discontinued. :(

oh yeah, finding time to do it is proving to be difficult too!

what's swomta? I'm guessing a truck club, but havnt heard anything.

[Espeefan]

This will be a fun one to watch. I'm a huge Trasnformers fan, and I loved watching the movies. Optimius Prime was definitely the high point of the film for me. You could always buy some corrugated or ribbed styrene sheet, for the trailer sides.

[1985 kenworth]

true but believe me the chrome wrap that i am using is hard to do on the ribs .i did it on a tamiya box trailer and had to do each rib individually .i just got some other stuff that they use on the airplanes .that s$%^ is expensive but i am going to try it .apparently you put it on with a square credit card to get bubbles out then you use hot air to activate the adhesive and make it super flexible for corners ,however you got my curiosity up about the ribbed styrene sheets for the sides ,do they come that long and big?where would i find them my lhs don't have anything that large :D

[1985 kenworth]

hey goose what frame rails are you looking for my lhs just got some kinghauler frame rails in i bought 3 sets i think he might have 3 left but he can get more ,pm me what you are looking for i can give you the info and you can give him a call he is a great helpful guy and he does mail order too let me know

[1985 kenworth]

thats true if they killed off optimus prime i would stop watching it .he is my favorite because he reminds me of my tractor although mine is a kw:)

[1985 kenworth]

i should have some updates by this weekend and also another build i am doing:D

[1985 kenworth]

swomta is still under construction .yea its a truck club for south western ontario:D

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3790.jpgstarted to do bodywork on the optimus prime pete cab removed the headlight pods smoothing down the fenders and cut the top of the bunk down to match the height of the cab

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3791.jpg

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3792.jpg

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3793.jpg

[Roadmasters]

Body work looks good, but im not sure youll be happy with that filler... Ive found that it shrinks really bad (resulting in big ugly cracks) if not put on in extremely thin coats. You may want to try some bondo or evercoat metal glaze (which ive been told is the best, but bondo is right behind it)

[1985 kenworth]

i am actually using mmd green putty on this build its my first time using it .it was recommended by a friend ,i usually use the tamiya putty.i used tamiya putty on my first truck and 2 years later it is still ok.thanks for the tip:D

[civic83]

Ya if that's the squadron green putty I've been pretty disappointed with it in the past.

[1985 kenworth]

crap!!!! thats what it is.:eek::eek::eek::eek:.how soon will it start to crackor shrink and i wonder if i can grind it out and use tamiya instead

[fhhhstix]

crap!!!! thats what it is.:eek::eek::eek::eek:.how soon will it start to crackor shrink and i wonder if i can grind it out and use tamiya instead

I would bet that you can sand most of it off and use a pic to get the rest off out of the cracks. I would definitely get it out of there. I knew better and used it anyway thinking I did not need much filler and it would be thin well I was wrong I now have a nice truck with a great paint job and an ugly ring where I filled in a sun roof window.

I 100% recommend the EVER COAT Polly Flex there is nothing that even comes close to this stuff.

Travis

[1985 kenworth]

thanks where do you get that stuff from...a lhs or home improvement store?

[MoRockN]

^^ Auto part store is where you'll find it.

[1985 kenworth]

thanks i will check into that:)

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3853.jpghere is a pic of what i have done on the trailer so far still a ways away from finishing but i got the stainless look on the sides and installed the nose and the sides so far

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3854.jpgwill post more pics of it outside on the weekend ..inside doesn't for some reason show the true colours of it:)

[1985 kenworth]

wrapped the corners in stainless/crome wrap this shows the difference in colour

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3800.jpg

[Goose19]

is that the stick on stuff i see at some (select) truckstops?

nice looking trailer!

and you can get evercoat stuff up here at napa usually, carquest has a different brand i have used on my 1:1 pickup years ago, it worked good but the evercoat worked better.

[td9clyde]

rage gold also works great for body filler

[td9clyde]

looks awsome can't wait to see it all done

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3868.jpghere are some updates and clearer pictures of the trailer..thanks for looking

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3863.jpg

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3867.jpg

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3871.jpghad to make new brackets for the muflaps .i will be changing the white ones to black mudflaps will have more updated pics later of the trailer then on to the tractor..thank you for looking:D

[BRICKNICK]

The trailer looks great, them tandems are slide way far forward huh? Is that the look your going for? This trailer is really coming out great. Nice job.

[1985 kenworth]

it sure is bricknick i am stubborn for details and if you google optimus prime trailer you will see that the bogies are slid up with a nice little overhang thanks for the compliments i will have a few more updated pics soon hopefully with my decals applied:D

[Goose19]

The trailer looks great, them tandems are slide way far forward huh? Is that the look your going for? This trailer is really coming out great. Nice job.

Just to get technical.....alot of reefers need em slid forward to compensate the extra weight of the reefer up front....just sayin! :)

Looks good.

Did you order leds from pmd? :D

[BRICKNICK]

Just to get technical.....alot of reefers need em slid forward to compensate the extra weight of the reefer up front....just sayin! :)

Looks good.

Did you order leds from pmd? :D

No I understand that, I just meant the tandems were very far forward almost to far forward to look scale. To me they look a little to far forward in relation to the landing gear. I'm a huge fan of this build so far since I was an owner operator with a utility reefer, not many guys do the custom owner operator looking reefers, especially the stainless wagons or the spread axels.

[1985 kenworth]

yea thats true but if you look at the movie trailer the tandems are slid forward so that is the look iam going for i used the tamiya reefer body for the length and the regular box trailer chassis in order to get this effect..thanks for looking and commenting i appreciate it:p

[1985 kenworth]

also the tamiya trailers are not really to scale so its what i have to work with ,not that far advanced yet to build my own from scratch but i am getting there:rolleyes::D:D

[civic83]

your going to bring all this stuff friday right?

[BRICKNICK]

also the tamiya trailers are not really to scale so its what i have to work with ,not that far advanced yet to build my own from scratch but i am getting there:rolleyes::D:D

Yea man I hear you, I'm not that skilled yet eitger thats why I'm trying to plot out my reefer build still. I must say Tamiya really doesn't make it easy for us American truck fans LOL. Your stainless optimus reefer is looking great, keep it up. I'm dying to see the tractor....

[1985 kenworth]

hey civic ..not quite sure what you mean when you say bring it all friday?:confused:

[SWAGGER]

This looks very movie accurate, well done.

If you want a head start on building the old school trailer, enlarge and print the below:

http://papermodels.homestead.com/T19862EZ-Trailer.jpg

[civic83]

If you come to ancaster on Friday are you going to bring this as well as your trucks to check out

[1985 kenworth]

are you sure you want to see a half done trailer ?

[1985 kenworth]

actually swagger there is a fellow on here that has built that one that you posted and he posted pics of it and it is awesome .i appreciate the info.:D thanks for looking and the comments:p:p

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3903.jpghere are some updates

[1985 kenworth]

got the rear doors installed and part of the stripe and the rear bumper is dry fitted in order to make brackets to attach

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3897.jpghere is the rear bumper plate made by the one and only russisloud

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3905.jpgreplaced the rear mudflaps with the black ones thanks for looking:p

[1985 kenworth]

next will be installing the round bezels from lynn with the white lenses and lighting everything up :p

[1985 kenworth]

logos should be ready by next week for installation

[REV73]

looking good, cant wait to see it.

[cielo1889]

that trailer looks awesome, cant wait to see the body painted

[Msmaddie]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX3897.jpghere is the rear bumper plate made by the one and only russisloud

There's an image of a man on the trailer. ;). Lol

The trailer is looking beautiful. I'm envious.

[Dairyland Trucker]

Trailer looks great have always love the shine look on the trailers nothing beat the chrome look.

[civic83]

I saw this in person today and it looks great!

[1985 kenworth]

thank you all for the compliments..really appreciate it and hey ms maddie the image of the gent is some guy who took the picture:p:p:p

[pumptech]

Gotta love the transformer rigs ,awesome job on this build!!:D

[hammer]

That truck is coming along real nice can't wait to see finiished product. If I knew you were going with the stainless look for your trailer I might have been able to get you some real stainless. I did my refer trailer using real stainless makes the thing real **** heavy though. I tell you what that stailess decal looks real **** good.

Tony

[1985 kenworth]

thanks and i got a few cuts and cuss words out of it also this is actually my second stainless look trailer i did the tamiya box trailer metalflake red

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX2537.jpghere is the first stainless look trailer i did:p

[1985 kenworth]

here are some updates

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX4251.jpggot the logos last week and installed them on the trailer

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX4261.jpgside view with logos and stripe and reflective tape hand cut and installed individually from real trailer reflective tape ..took me 2 hrs by eyesight only..i hope its straight

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX4257.jpgrear bumper re installed with the rear lights redone from square to round .also using lynn's chrome bezels with the white lenses .just need to install the red l.e.d.s to light everything up .i also started the chassis for the optimus tractor,will post pics later..thank you for looking and the comments:D

[glorydays24]

Really coming along nicely, and i'm glad to see you back at it.:D This rig will definitley be a show stopper.:eek::eek:

Big John

[dabears]

Looks great!!! love the look of these stainless trailers! Good job on it

[SWAGGER]

You can put multiple photos and comments on one post.

Trailer turned out really great, well done!

[Diesel Demond]

nice great looking trailer!

[1985 kenworth]

thanks guys for the compliments, and swagger i know about the multiple post thing ,travis told me awhile ago but i don't know what i am doing wrong:eek: i tried to keep both sites open at the same time ..this one and photobucket but when i go to photobucket to get picture and come back to this site the reply i previously held open is blank:mad: so i do it one picture at a time in separate post:( ...tell me how to do it and i will try again:confused: but you would have to explain in terms i will understand i am not 100% on this computer yet but i am getting there

[Dreamweaver]

Trailer looks good...


As for the multiple post thing. You need to open two windows one for this forum and one for photobucket. then switch between the windows. What it sounds like to me is that you are switching to photobucket in the same window you have the forum open then backing up to the forum again. This will cause you to loose what you have put in your post.

Easiest way to open Photobucket in a new window. If you have photobucket set in a favorite then RIGHT click on the link and choose the "Open in a new window" choice. If you do it right you should have two tabs at the top of the browser, one that says RC Truck and Construction and one that says Photobucket. Then you just click on the tabs to go between the two sites.

[1985 kenworth]

thanks dreamweaver i will give it a go and hopefully next time i post it will be done proper:o

[Brian in PA]

Nice build! any idea how your gonna do the flames on the tractor?

[1985 kenworth]

actually brian i couldn't paint a flame if my life depended on it:eek: so because i don't trust myself to do a exact replica job for the paint:( i have inlisted a gent i know who does paint jobs with near professional results .there is 2 guys that can do it .one i have seen his work and his paint blows me away with the detail:D and the other is unbelievable what he can achieve with an airbrush or hand brush:): so to answer your question the cab is being sent out to be painted:p:p besides i would not want to have to do a bad repaint over a bad paintjob:rolleyes:

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX5464.jpghere is updated pics of the tractor optimus.extended the chassis 3" to accomodate the storage boxes and the reefer unit for the turning radius of the trailer

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX5461.jpg

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/SSPX5457.jpgi'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for me to make double j headlight brackets for this build .i am stumped on the best way to go about it .i am using the double round headlights from pmd but the bracket that is attached to these ones are the wrong ones i need for this particular build ...any suggestions ...anyone?

[glorydays24]

Looks like you did a fantastic job on the rear fenders blending the tail lights.:) If you give Ric a call, he might be able to help you out. But it may be a few days until you can get hold of him...he's probably still getting situated after the Indy show.;):)

Big John

[Stylin n profilin]

Dwayne...the perfect brackets are are the j brackets on pmd's single rounds ..you can take the single round off there then drill through the bottom of the bracket and into your double rounds and a little screw will work perfect..that's what I did on my roll off..I used the lights off the roll bar on the f350 high lift to give it the bigger headlight look like from a 32 ford :D..it's a shame to take singles off but they are perfect...:D

[Diesel Demond]

cant waite to see the paint. your just pumping them out!!

[dmess62]

I love the rear fenders with the lights built in. Looks sharp

[dmess62]

by the forgot to ask where the fenders came from

[1985 kenworth]

i got the fenders from steve stylin-n-profilin on the forum here

[1985 kenworth]

thanks glory days i thought about that but was not sure .ric lists the single headlights as diecast and the dual headlights as plastic.i will give him a call and my i say lovin that kiss truck of yours.always been a big fan of them since high school .even cooler to see a theme truck of one of your favorite bands:cool:

[1985 kenworth]

hey double d i'm finally getting my parts in i need to finish these builds so as fast as i get them .faster i can get them done although it seems like forever i have been looking at these unfinished projects

[Supermario]

Another sweet looking ride man ! Keep it up and you won't bob tail to Clifford next year, you'll need a trailer for all the sweet rigs .... By the way, I'm ready for your b train dude;). Bring it on! :D:D. I can do it :rolleyes:

[Dreamweaver]

Fenders turned out hot Dwayne. Good job

[ryman]

Looks great. I tried to build an Optimus at one time but just never finished it now the cab is modified into something else I need to finish. I also cant wait to see the paint.

[DuelTruckDriver]

Hey that turning out really freakin sweet!!:) I love me some T.F.'s. I like the blue anodized hub nuts also good match for Optimus.:D >Marty<

[Stylin n profilin]

Hey Dwayne....I see a problem with the fenders...I don't have them.:p:p:p..so if you send them back I'll send you a new set:D:D:D..I have to do that with a set also but with square taillights:eek:

[1985 kenworth]

no problem john...:p:p:p

[PROBUILDER1964]

the problem sometimes with bondo ...guys it can eat or screw up the plastic ! i like to use a two part "epoxy sculpt" you just mix equal parts of the putty together smear it on...and it even can be fine smoothed with water ! once it dries to a super rock hard finish...you can sand it out to what you want. It never shrinks or hurts the plastic your working with ! once you try it and see how it works...you will never use anything else ! Also that green putty can bleed through your paint and you will have a dark shadow there all the time !

[1985 kenworth]

where can you get this stuff from:).i did use the green crap until some members here informed me about the shrinkage:mad: so i sanded about 95% of it off ,i didn't use that much anyway.how long does it take to dry?

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/London-20121016-00817.jpghere are some updates on optimus .the flared swept look has been done on the front fenders and the intake hose hole has been covered so it will have the proper peterbilt breathers on it

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/London-20121016-00827.jpghere are the rear fenders finished with the detail work incuding the ridge that follows the lines of the fender

[Goose19]

I may just have to send some of my stuff to your body shop, looks awesome!

[tbtrucking104customs]

nice man. What kind of puddy you using? trying to figure what I should use

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-01-24_00-53-14_565_zps5fc0df64.jpghere are the rear doors for the transformers reefer trailer.i wanted the small square angled tile look for the rear doors that you normally see on the trailers so i used evergreen styrene to get that look now i just need to chrome them

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2012-12-16_00-28-47_253_zps2130ca86.jpgnot sure whether to use bare metal foil or go for that chroming paint i saw in another section on here.there is a shop close to me that does it apparently its a 3 step process and they can chrome anything from wood to plastic to metal etc

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-01-24_00-54-49_370_zps586b642a.jpghere is the new reefer unit to replace the tamiya one on the trailer.this is a better replica of the actual unit on the transformers trailer,it appears darker but its the lighting and the picture is inside but it actually matches the blue on my trailer..its a slow process but i want this replica to mirror the actual truck and trailer..hope you like:D

[buzzy16]

The trucks looking great, can't wait to see the finished product.

[Goose19]

there is a shop close to me that does it apparently its a 3 step process and they can chrome anything from wood to plastic to metal etc

who are these people you speak of? I could put them to work for a week solid :D I would say send them atest piece, see how it turns out. if it works, chrome'em!

this trailer is coming along nicely, when can we see the truck? :D

[1985 kenworth]

Hey loaded heavy yea the third part he has a trailer that carries his weapons.they show it a few times very briefly but if you google it they have photos of it.it looks like its a utility brand stainless reefer trailer.and goose i think someone on here posted a link on here somewhere about this chroming process and the video shows it being applied by a spray bottle
They put a coating on something and add something then they spray a solution and as it runs on and spreads it chromes whatever they are doing and its mirror chrome.its unbelievable and there is a place near me that does it and apparently they can do anodized chrome colours too.i went on the website and they have a video of the process.....wow.i will try to find it again and post it here or at least the name of it.i am thinking of doing it if its not too expensive

[Goose19]

Hey loaded heavy yea the third part he has a trailer that carries his weapons.they show it a few times very briefly but if you google it they have photos of it.it looks like its a utility brand stainless reefer trailer.and goose i think someone on here posted a link on here somewhere about this chroming process and the video shows it being applied by a spray bottle
They put a coating on something and add something then they spray a solution and as it runs on and spreads it chromes whatever they are doing and its mirror chrome.its unbelievable and there is a place near me that does it and apparently they can do anodized chrome colours too.i went on the website and they have a video of the process.....wow.i will try to find it again and post it here or at least the name of it.i am thinking of doing it if its not too expensive

right on. i have some of the chrome paint here, ive used it, but really cant be bothered to get all the equipment needed for my airbrush to be able to do it myself.....that and my lack of patience LOL

whats the name of the shop?

[1985 kenworth]

finally got the trailer to where i like it i will be posting pics shortly:)and hopefully in the next few weeks will have the paint on the optimus cab still waiting for 2 more goodies to come in the mail..i am still building this guys and gals.thank you for your patience

[civic83]

can't wait to see it Dwayne, it will be a head turner for sure! have to get it and my G1 prime together for some photos

[BRICKNICK]

The suspense is killing me LOL.....I'm sure it'll be worth it Dwayne.

[kaptain Jack]

Bring it over when its done,we'll run it through the neighborhood!

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-04-13_23-50-00_965_zps08c9d3c4.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-04-13_23-50-00_965_zps08c9d3c4.jpg.html)just abit of a teaser to show everyone i figured out how to get the ribbed look on my transformers trailer and keep it simple and light

[1985 kenworth]

absolutely jack i will take you up on that invitation:)and bricknick thanks for the kind words and i am excited as all of you too it has been a loooooong slow process but being a trucker with the hours i work its tough sometimes .shawn ...absolutely we will need to get pictures with your truck also..if the weather holds up this year i will bring it to the burlington santa claus parade this year...if we are doing it again..there will be 2 surprises with this one.....

[Mama Sue]

I like surprises. Just remember Clifford is just around the corner. :)

[1985 kenworth]

trust me i know ...it should be ready by then ..just getting the last of my parts for it :D

[1985 kenworth]

:D:D:D

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-05-03_23-50-45_341_zps52601910.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-05-03_23-50-45_341_zps52601910.jpg.html)here is optimus about 3 weeks ago dry fitting parts before the paint

[kingbob]

A nice ride!

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-05-03_23-51-24_66_zps673a3cf6.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-05-03_23-51-24_66_zps673a3cf6.jpg.html)still waiting for the last of my parts to come in..take note of the proper double j brackets for the headlights and the grille is closer to the real one on optimus,the bumper is just on for looks so the truck does not look toothless as they say,proper one has been ordered with the right holes as brought to my attention awhile ago ,it is currently being painted and it should be back in the next few weeks ,by then the rest of the parts should be in and i can start to assemble this loooong ,sloooow build ,disregard the label on the right pipe as it will be removed and the polished,also take note the pipes are the correct 45 degree mitred cut at the top.thank you all for being patient and stay tuned as i am nearing completion of this build..hope you all like what you see so far:D

[1985 kenworth]

p.s the black pete symbol obviously will be replaced with the autobot emblem:p...oh yea excuse my messy work table...my house keeper is on vacation...lol

[kingbob]

*drools a bit*
That grille! And the headlight brackets! I want!

[Dairyland Trucker]

The guy on ebay has the proper grill bumper and air breathers with the correct lights and the grill with the double j brackets, all his items are a bit pricy but they are near 100% correct... truck looks great can't wait to see it finished.

[kingbob]

Yeah i found that thread and hit ebay straight away!

[1985 kenworth]

Actually DT everything is correct on that ebay grille except the headlight mounts.they are not true double j they are from the older style 359 however they are correctly mounted to the grille.oh and yes i have one on the way to me right now because i cannot make the blinker bars in front,and besides that i am going for the closest look. Not everything is going to be exactly the way it is for real but i am ok with that...after all its supposed to be fun:D....thanks everyone for looking... i can't wait until its done either;)

[kingbob]

I could have saved myself much frustration, effort, pain, and even money if they had been available earlier.

[1985 kenworth]

Yes i know i agree :mad:

[civic83]

wow looks freakin sweet man!

[kingbob]

I think this guy on ebay is making things just for us! Just saw this, puts the PMD one to shame.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Tamiya-1-14-Knight-Hauler-rear-Rack-/00/s/NDQyWDUwMA==/z/5SoAAOxyJs5RbDxO/$T2eC16NHJIQE9qUHsFi4BRbD)OJehQ~~60_3.JPG

[1985 kenworth]

yea i am begining to think that also :lol:

[kingbob]

Bet you he makes the rear locker boxes next.

[1985 kenworth]

Wouldn't doubt it because you notice he is only making a few pieces

[BRICKNICK]

I think this guy on ebay is making things just for us! Just saw this, puts the PMD one to shame.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Tamiya-1-14-Knight-Hauler-rear-Rack-/00/s/NDQyWDUwMA==/z/5SoAAOxyJs5RbDxO/$T2eC16NHJIQE9qUHsFi4BRbD)OJehQ~~60_3.JPG

That would be awesome .....he is turning out some nice new products for our hobby.

[1985 kenworth]

well folks i just got updated pics from my painter of optimus prime and all i can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!:jaw:,the body and fenders should be ready for pickup next week once the clear coat gets put on and it gets polished:bounce:,i will not be posting any pics until i get the body and rear fenders back and assemble the truck with the custom parts from various places...trust me YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINTED!!!!!!:jaw:

[kingbob]

Telling us and not showing us is just mean! Lol

[BRICKNICK]

That is actually a huge tease......uncool very uncool LOL

[toniolillo]

Great job

[1985 kenworth]

Just got the call from my painter guy. The body and fenders are ready for pickup.i will be picking it up tomorrow and getting started on the assembly.so hopefully by this weekend i will have something to post in regards to pics:D

[Berman]

Massive! I love it! Certainly cant wait to see it with it's new skin!

[Kaf343]

Looking forward to seeing this with paint on it. Nice job.

[1985 kenworth]

i tell you the pictures are awesome of the painted cab but like they say pictures don't do justice.i am thoroughly thrilled with what i saw:jaw:like i said previous i can't wait to finally be done this build after 17 months ...whew!!

[1985 kenworth]

Well folks picked up the cab and fenders :jaw: i am going to get started on the assembly tonight i will post asap

[1985 kenworth]

The paint does not have the small pinstripe but when you see you will agree that it is a minor imperfection that doesn't take away from the overall paint. I love it and i can definitely live with it

[plow jockey]

Great news!! Can't wait for the pics.

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-05-31_02-51-45_811_zpsf38eb9a5.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-05-31_02-51-45_811_zpsf38eb9a5.jpg.html)here is what everyone has been waiting for now keep in mind the truck is not quite done ,still waiting for my storage boxes and the headache rack and a few other bits.but its the paintjob everyone wants to see .hope you like it as much as i do.there is no pinstripes on it but i can live with that.and its not the proper bumper but it is coming .when the truck is fully finished including the l.e.d.s. i will post more pics

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-05-31_03-10-39_174_zps07663fc9.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-05-31_03-10-39_174_zps07663fc9.jpg.html)sorry travis i don't know how to post several pictures in one post

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-05-31_03-05-00_424_zps49abb2b1.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-05-31_03-05-00_424_zps49abb2b1.jpg.html)

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-05-31_03-06-20_895_zps8cc82661.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-05-31_03-06-20_895_zps8cc82661.jpg.html)

[Berman]

Holy... that looks fantastic! You've got to be really happy with that!

[kingbob]

Holy sweet jeebus that looks awesome!
I'm doing my paint myself so only hope it comes out close to that!

[tc1cat]

Very, very nice! You have a winner!

[diesel950]

very nice. your painter did a great job

[kaptain Jack]

Cool, I'm jealous!

[BRICKNICK]

Now they need to show Michael Bay this build to remind him what a real truck and optimus prime REALLLLLY look like. Fantastic job Dwayne

[hippy]

holy! just simply amazing! very well done.

[cosworth34677]

wow now thats is so cool!

[1985 kenworth]

thanks everyone for your patience with this build .i really wanted a true as can be replica of this truck which is why i got a painter friend to do this.there is no way today..tomorrow...next week...or even the next lifetime(if there is one)that could have ever pulled this off and i want to thank everyone involved at helping to bring my idea 17 months ago to a reality.this truck i was thinking to make a special carry case for optimus and zeus to transport them to and from shows ..venues...etc i was thinking wooden crate with handles for the strength and being rigid.does anyone have any suggestions on what to line it with that will not damage the paint in transit..glad everyone likes it .now to finish up the little bits left to do and the trailer ..then the lights..woo hoo.and just to mention before someone else does :eek:no this truck will not be hitting any curbs...ever!!!

[kingbob]

Maybe just used some closed cell foam. The sort of stuff you get in cushions or in Pelican cases.
Most foam places will be able to sell you big thick layers that you can cut to shape.

[1985 kenworth]

just got the headache rack today...woo..hoo :D:D

[toniolillo]

Is perfect job friend

[Tamiya Cowboy]

WOW! Dwayne perfect like always buddy just a killer looking paint job.

[Lmackattack]

Very nicely done...paint job looks just like the movie truck

[louie r/c nut]

Excellent build all the way around nice job .

[Supermario]

Wow Dwayne! The rig is beautiful :cool: You are right about the upcoming Clifford show, spectators are going to be amazed ! I can see our track being the center of attention at the show this year:D:)

Mario

[plow jockey]

That truck is sweet!!! Raising the bar with every build! Great job!

[chikn truckn thumper]

nice job... how did u build those fenders

[1985 kenworth]

thanks everyone not quite done yet but will be posting soon. chikn truckn thumper i got the fenders from snp who no longer sells on this forum i see in the vendors section..been trying to get a few more but no answer

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-06-15_07-20-34_239_zps37f09356.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-06-15_07-20-34_239_zps37f09356.jpg.html)here is an updated picture of my optimus so far.i have since added the peterbilt steps on optimus and the proper bumper with the 15 visored lights and the guide poles and the headache rack arrived and i just attached it with plastic ties but i am getting my local machine shop guy to make some actual scale u bolts to attach it like the real one is and i have put in the cab roof visored aluminum light housings the truck is now gone to my good friend to install all of the blue l.e.d.s.

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-06-15_07-20-49_168_zps02e8737d.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-06-15_07-20-49_168_zps02e8737d.jpg.html)also waiting for the storage boxes to arrive to be installed .still working on the trailer to which will be done soon:D

[Espeefan]

Man, this truck turned out sweet! Paint looks awesome, and so do the correctly detailed parts, like the bumper, grille, and headache rack!

[1985 kenworth]

thanks just a few more details to add then i will post pics of it in the day and night

[Supermario]

Looks like Optimus is primed for Clifford! ;):cool: Great job! Can't wait to see it in person.:bounce:

Mario

[peterbilt359]

Wow great job man that is a sweat truck!!!! Hey how did u get the fifth wheel to do that?

[1985 kenworth]

do what? :confused:

[kingbob]

Oh **** yeah that looks awesome!

[mr fatcat]

Ah this is one cool build :D

[1985 kenworth]

Here is an updated pic of the lights so far

[kingbob]

Here is an updated pic of the lights so far

No pic! Thats teasing!

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/imagejpeg_2_7_zps735fb999.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/imagejpeg_2_7_zps735fb999.jpg.html)here is the bumper

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/imagejpeg_2_2_zps6210d9b0.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/imagejpeg_2_2_zps6210d9b0.jpg.html)the l.e.d. headlights are hyper brites and they are equivilent to the h.i.d. headlights in scale.my other good friend tuan(pronounced ton)from another forum and local to me is the genius who is awesome when it comes to l.e.d. lights has done this beautiful job on my optimus prime you see here its not quite done but it is sure on its way to being done ...woo....hooo

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/imagejpeg_2_zps580c7dad.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/imagejpeg_2_zps580c7dad.jpg.html)here is a pic of the cab bracket made by a good friend of mine trevor(lyinlow)from another forum i am a member of...sleeper brackets to follow:D

[kingbob]

**** thats looking sweet. Ive got some warm white leds for headlights, most tend to be a cool white that has a blue tinge to them. The warm whites tend to the slightly yellow end of the spectrum, which helps to differentiate them from all the blue leds.

[Espeefan]

That's awesome. Sometimes I like the warm white LEDs for headlights, and sometimes I like the cool white LEDs. In the case of all the blue marker lights, I'd almost say warm whites would stand out a little more on the headlights.

[1985 kenworth]

thats true but the phone cameras don't tell the true story of the picture.i prefer them to be bright just like on the real truck .i am sure in person they look different...time will tell...i pick it up tomorrow minus the side lights

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-06-29_20-56-09_784_zps976ebe7b.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-06-29_20-56-09_784_zps976ebe7b.jpg.html)here is a picture i thought to add to this thread.we were at the clifford truck show now keep in mind optimus is still under construction but here he is beside another friends decepticon build called motomaster .i am really happy how this is turning out so i might get update trigger happy on all of you:eek::lol:...just bear with me please...thanks:D

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-06-29_15-57-27_183_zpsccfb82da.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-06-29_15-57-27_183_zpsccfb82da.jpg.html)just waiting for the storage boxes and more wiring to complete this truck...still working on the trailer

[kingbob]

Looks fricken awesome!

[Espeefan]

Cool picture! Optimus Prime looks really great, and so does Motormaster, although why does Motormaster have bigger 'pipes' then Optimus? :D

[civic83]

because motor master is a bada$$ lol

[Stuff]

lol motormaster? does he work for Canadian Tire? :P (motormaster is canadian tire's in house brand of automotive parts)

both are equally BADASS builds!!! get your buddy on here to show off his truck to!

[kingbob]

...why does Motormaster have bigger 'pipes' then Optimus? :D

Compensating for a smaller weapon maybe :P

[civic83]

I do have an old thread on here for the motor master build but it hasn't been updated in a long time!

[Espeefan]

I do have an old thread on here for the motor master build but it hasn't been updated in a long time!

Better get on that! :D

[Supermario]

OP looked spectacular at the show Dwayne, great job!
Now if you really want to amaze, how bout getting the truck to do this? :jaw:

http://youtu.be/CaA2-FVXDuY


Mario

[1985 kenworth]

yea mario ...if i could do that i would not need to drive truck anymore.i would build them and sell them :jaw:wow that is cool though...i bet expensive

[1985 kenworth]

youtu.be/mRK8yaFbsmYhere is a small video at our annual truck show with my optimus

[1985 kenworth]

the truck pulling him is 'VEGAS":D

[td-civ]

great to see you very happy with the work i did and wait till i put the rest of the lighting on it and more

[td-civ]

here is a vid of part of the lighting i did on this truck and i have another vid of it running ill post up as soon as i upload it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfJ4jbAoIAQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UU-_uN0T4DX45JFyHrDklkUA

[kingbob]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-06-29_20-56-09_784_zps976ebe7b.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-06-29_20-56-09_784_zps976ebe7b.jpg.html)here is a picture i thought to add to this thread.we were at the clifford truck show now keep in mind optimus is still under construction but here he is beside another friends decepticon build called motomaster .i am really happy how this is turning out so i might get update trigger happy on all of you:eek::lol:...just bear with me please...thanks:D

Speaking of MotorMaster, looks like he's in Transformers 4. Got a new look too:
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/1/BN1E0kACQAAcPQl_1372404558.jpg

Also this truck, which may be a Dinobot:
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/7/3/8/6/3/Transformers-4-new-set-photo_1369858198.jpg

[td-civ]

looks like this will be bumblebee

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201307/2014-concept-camaro--1_1600x0w.jpg

[Espeefan]

Dang.....to bad they don't just introduce Ultra Magnus and get rid of all these modern looking semi trucks! Curious about that old Marmon COE though. Looks like it would make a better Otpimus Prime then anything else I've seen so far.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

that is a great pick the two together very nice... The new cab over is megatron everyone knew that but the old pete cab over is the old optimums back from the dead the new optimums is that GOOFY look new IH with 3 turn out stacks on each side. A guy over on my face book page got some picks as they were filming 2 weeks ago as they are filming on his grandfathers land they had 2 of the OP semis and one of the old OP's sitting there and one Mega outght to be a great movie I think minus the International Joker Semi..

[td-civ]

here is a vid of the truck running its not done but you guys can see it work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT_SxjCelA0

[plow jockey]

That is one Bad A$$ truck for sure!! Great job on this build all the way around!!

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-07-20_03-15-52_851_zps4ac165ca.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-07-20_03-15-52_851_zps4ac165ca.jpg.html)received the storage boxes for optimus in the mail today from the same guy who did the grille for optimus..

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-07-20_03-16-15_208_zpsf701dd45.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-07-20_03-16-15_208_zpsf701dd45.jpg.html)

[kingbob]

I havent got mine yet, but i think they're going to a problem to mount with his mounting method.
The chassis rails i used (from Joe) arent quite the same height as the stock ones, they're a fraction taller. I had to grind my fuel tank mounts to fit them. If the mount for the boxes is the same, they may not fit.
And, with the C clamp style he's used, they will be in the way for mounting the headache rack. They'll raise it by several mm, which will put it past the top of the roof of the sleeper.

[tc1cat]

From some of the pics of the small tool boxes, you can take the mounting bracket off and use its 2 mounting holes to mount it directly to the frame. Even add a spacer if you wanted.

[kingbob]

Ahh I didnt notice that it looks removable. Problem solved.

[1985 kenworth]

yes like lynn said the c bracket is removable .i am removing mine and its easy to turn the c bracket around and use the holes as a guide to drill .i am mounting mine to the frame directly and eliminating the bracket altogether...i will be doing that some time today or tomorrow so i will post pics of it :)i am going to put a little slot on the holes as looking at the box the bracket is a little crooked and i want them to sit evenly

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-07-20_19-56-47_694_zps9e346025.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-07-20_19-56-47_694_zps9e346025.jpg.html)got the storage box installed ,just have to put a spacer between the frame and the box like lynn suggested .it will make room to attach the headache rack and oh by the way i lowered the headache rack as it sat abit too high so now it is almost level with the bunk like it should be...its getting there:)

[Radio Control Trucker]

The "new" OP is a Western Star (sister to a Freight-Shaker) :eek: :lol: :eek: :lol: :eek:

http://www.overdriveonline.com/files/2013/05/transformer-optimus.jpg
Here’s the official statement from Daimler, parent company of Western Star and Freightliner:

“Daimler Trucks North America is excited to collaborate with Paramount on Michael Bay’s forthcoming Transformers 4. This movie will feature a new truck now in development from Western Star that showcases the next level of innovation in the trucking industry. The new Western Star truck will be unveiled in 2014.” - OVERDRIVE MAGAZINE

"..next level of innovation..." OMG :eek: :jaw: :eek: Are they kidding??:confused:??

God help us.... :thinking:

- RCT

[doodlebug]

The "new" OP is a Western Star (sister to a Freight-Shaker) :eek: :lol: :eek: :lol: :eek:



"..next level of innovation..." OMG :eek: :jaw: :eek: Are they kidding??:confused:??

God help us.... :thinking:

- RCT

A LIL too Foo Foo for me, But I play in the dirt, not parking lot's:p:p:p
I like Western Star's, Just not this one.
Cheer's, Neil.

[Radio Control Trucker]

Well, enough about the Western Star. Back on subject...

Dwayne, you've done a great job on the truck. I like how the boxes and the headache-rack seamlessly blend together. It's really a work of art.

- RCT

[Diesel Demond]

that truck turned out great and lots of great detail. tool box is sick and i also think it matches the headache rack perfect. sweet stable of trucks you have

[tracksntreadslou]

LIKE Yes we need a like button or a thumbs up ..Really coming together good job Dwayne

[Goose19]

The "new" OP is a Western Star (sister to a Freight-Shaker) :eek: :lol: :eek: :lol: :eek:



"..next level of innovation..." OMG :eek: :jaw: :eek: Are they kidding??:confused:??

God help us.... :thinking:

- RCT


always wondered what a cascadia and a prostars offspring would look like. hmm. :lol:

LIKE Yes we need a like button or a thumbs up ..Really coming together good job Dwayne

kinda like the "rate this thread" button? Jus' Sayin!:D


Dwayne, O.P. is lookin better everytime i see him/it!

[1985 kenworth]

here is another small panning video of optimus.currently the truck is back out in london ontario in the trusting talented hands of tuan(loose nutz r/c)and trevor(lyinlow)to get the remainder of the last custom parts and lights installed ..p.s i am still working on the trailerhttp://youtu.be/EZeF8CURog4

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-08-05_16-04-41_325_zpsc0f6294f.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-08-05_16-04-41_325_zpsc0f6294f.jpg.html)here are some updates to the trailer .got the proper reefer unit mounted by drilling and tapping the rear of it

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-08-05_16-42-33_600_zps450a0b04.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-08-05_16-42-33_600_zps450a0b04.jpg.html)the rear doors mounted and trimmed to fit the opening with the styrene tile for the rear reefer door look on the real trailer which is on alot of the utility and great dane reefer units.next will be to add the chrome foil to these and install the door hardware..:)

[BRICKNICK]

Wow Dwayne the trailer is looking great, I'm dying to see this tractor and trailer hooked up .....epic build my friend.

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-08-05_22-55-18_769_zps4229ea7b.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-08-05_22-55-18_769_zps4229ea7b.jpg.html)here is another shot of the trailer with the styrene (metal roof) sheets measured and cut and installed on the smooth sides of this trailer for that ribbed reefer look,next will be to install the mirror chrome wrap like whats on the front headboard of this trailer..more updates on the way:D

[kingbob]

One thing I noticed and im not sure if I can recreate it, is that the front corners of the trailer are actually rounded. Might make things difficult to mount though, may stick with square.

[1985 kenworth]

yea i thought about that but i will leave well enough alone:eek: ...i am happy with this so far:bounce:if this was a scratch built trailer like you are doing it would be easier to do the rounded corners but this trailer is not even scale length and to do that means i would have to start all over again...and well ..i am not getting any younger...:rolleyes:hey bob are you going to do the rounded corners on your trailer?

[kingbob]

Im thinking about it. I found some quarter rounded plastic strip at the hardware store, but am pondering how to attach it and how it affects how the front end of the trailer is structurally built. Plus it might just look rubbish at that scale.

[Radio Control Trucker]

Rounded corners on the headboard of a trailer are do-able. Stuart (Old Busted Hotness) did some on his scratch built 53' dry-van.

http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/images/imported/2009/01/165.jpg
http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/images/imported/2009/02/3.jpg
http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/images/imported/2009/02/4.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TUVMMRkr9cc

For more info, check out: http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/scale-r-c-vehicles/2529-1-14-53-foot-semi-trailer-scratch.html

- RCT

[kingbob]

And of course it hadnt occurred to me to bend a front piece to include the corners!

[1985 kenworth]

that is a great idea that never crossed my mind ..oh well i don't really want to redo the front of the trailer..call me lazy but this build has had too many setbacks and taking way tooooooo long ,good for you bob ,i have been watching your trailer build...very nice work my friend:)

[bowtiebuba350]

Very nice thermo king

[kingbob]

that is a great idea that never crossed my mind ..oh well i don't really want to redo the front of the trailer..call me lazy but this build has had too many setbacks and taking way tooooooo long ,good for you bob ,i have been watching your trailer build...very nice work my friend:)

Yeah bending a piece never occurred to me either until RCT posted that example!

And you think your build has had setbacks? lol, i think my body has more paint/primer/putty than plastic!

[1985 kenworth]

Oh i know...i have been following your build the whole time and saw the frustration and setbacks you encountered :D

[kingbob]

Will get there eventually. Hopefully I can get it done this year! Lol

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-09-05_23-58-39_207_zps41119f6b.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-09-05_23-58-39_207_zps41119f6b.jpg.html)just got my custom peterbilt ovals from steve(inbuilder)wooo.hooo.i should be picking up optimus this weekend from london if all goes well and once i put these on ,this truck will be.....wait for it.....completed!!!!!!finally!!!!!.just have to finish the trailer then this entire build is complete.i will post updated pictures soon....:bounce:

[Radio Control Trucker]

Beautiful rims :cool: Steve does excellent work. :D :D

OP is on great ride :drool: :drool:

- RCT

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-09-13_00-12-12_55_zps9c8faa80.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-09-13_00-12-12_55_zps9c8faa80.jpg.html)steves peterbilt oval aluminum wheels installed
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-09-13_00-11-58_567_zps29596677.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-09-13_00-11-58_567_zps29596677.jpg.html)

[kaptain Jack]

Lets go for a spin.

[1985 kenworth]

yes sir i plan to come out shortly and take you up on the lessons for soldering brass and l.e.d....should i bring teacher an apple:p

[kingbob]

Those wheels are mighty nice! I made do with Integy ones which are pretty close

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-09-22_15-20-17_97_zpsda8dbea3.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-09-22_15-20-17_97_zpsda8dbea3.jpg.html)ok guys and gals here are updated photos of optimus prime today.i have all the parts installed on him and now just need to sort out the l.e.d.s. .the next updated photos will be with the trailer completed .oh hey travis i finally figured out how to multiple post pics
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-09-22_15-21-19_895_zps5c1dcbff.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-09-22_15-21-19_895_zps5c1dcbff.jpg.html)even the headache rack sits even with the bunk
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-09-22_15-19-47_219_zpsa86dcf0a.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-09-22_15-19-47_219_zpsa86dcf0a.jpg.html)oh look the air tanks for the steps are in the headache rack..i was looking for them:p

[BRICKNICK]

Wow Dwayne.....all I can say is wow. Outstanding job buddy.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Dwayne that is one slick looking job you have done very nice!!

[kingbob]

That is a mighty fine piece of work!

[hippy]

dude! optimus is absolutely gorgeous!

[1985 kenworth]

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/1985kenworth/2013-10-06_10-45-33_232_zps8d920151.jpg (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/1985kenworth/media/2013-10-06_10-45-33_232_zps8d920151.jpg.html)finally got to do some work on my trailer...finally figured out how to get the mirror polished checker board look that is usually found on all rear reefer door and on optimus's trailer,just have to add the condensation small door on the right side then i will mount them and post more pics hopefully later today..woo...hooo getting there

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Very very nice trick there Dwayne... Looks great..

[peterbilt359]

That is so cool and detailed great job!!!!

[Stuff]

even more amazing!