"KISS" theme truck

[glorydays24]

Well I got started yesterday on the cutting and chopping on my truck i've been wanting to do for a very long time.:D
Now I know it isn't very pretty right now, but I wanted to show what I did so far. I extended the windows on the sleeper roof, and i'm planning on following the roof for the shape of the sides where the cab meets the sleeper.
Now you all know kiss is definitely different, and I want this truck to be as different.
Here we go...

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0196.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0195.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0194.jpg

The paint job I have planned is very cool and unique...it's a secret for right now, and when it comes time for paint, I will share everything.:D
I also have very different ideas for the rock and roll truck.
Now to get busy on the styrene work.

Thanx for looking, Big John

[dabears]

This should be interesting! I can't wait to see what you have planned!

[ryman]

I'm a big KISS fan. I can't wait to see more. Looks like you have a King Hauler cab with a Knight Hauler sleeper.

[BRICKNICK]

Are you going for a high top Pete with the wind deflector? Or the high top freightliner? Or just a custom non specific truck?

[Supermario]

Already I can see the truck is going to be as unique as the band it honors....I may not now what the paint surprise is but I bet I know what the wheels will look like....lol.
Nice work john,
Can't wait to see this build progress!

[RCLaser]

I was just wondering about that also....

[RCLaser]

Opps... ment to do this in 1 post (monitors - please doc my post count by 1)..... (reminder to self --- don't use the tab key in here)

So I was just wondering the same thing --- How do you do platform tires(shoes)? cant wait to see this... Thanks for sharing

Jeff

[pumptech]

Look forward to seeing this build ,should be interesting build.:D:cool:

[glorydays24]

Look forward to seeing this build ,should be interesting build.:D:cool:
Thanx pumptech, hope I can do it justice.:rolleyes:
Opps... ment to do this in 1 post (monitors - please doc my post count by 1)..... (reminder to self --- don't use the tab key in here)

So I was just wondering the same thing --- How do you do platform tires(shoes)? cant wait to see this... Thanks for sharing
LOL!!! I lOVE IT...LOUD!!! Get it?

Jeff

I was just wondering about that also....

Already I can see the truck is going to be as unique as the band it honors....I may not now what the paint surprise is but I bet I know what the wheels will look like....lol.
Nice work john,
Can't wait to see this build progress!
Thanx Supermario...BTW, I couldn't find the wheels at rc damper. Could you help me please? Thank you.
Are you going for a high top Pete with the wind deflector? Or the high top freightliner? Or just a custom non specific truck?
Well I wanted to base this on a pete, but with a twist...like I said, different.;)
I'm a big KISS fan. I can't wait to see more. Looks like you have a King Hauler cab with a Knight Hauler sleeper.
You are right, I had an extra knight and king bodies, and decided to make them a couple.:D
This should be interesting! I can't wait to see what you have planned!
Interesting...yes, I will tell one thing I want to do. Instead of regular exhaust, i'm thinking side pipes.:eek:

Thank you all, Big John

[Autocar]

what would be cool is seeing all four band members on the truck but you got to put animal on the hood every body likes animal.

[glorydays24]

what would be cool is seeing all four band members on the truck but you got to put animal on the hood every body likes animal.

Autocar, I had the same idea.;) I forgot to mention, i'm having a matching trailer. I think I can free hand the faces on the trailer because i'm replacing the sides with styrene for a smooth look. I use to draw all the band members faces as a kid...aaah, the good ol' days.
Now i'm kinda:o, what do you mean by "animal"? Gene???

Big John

[glorydays24]

I got one side of the styrene roughly put in.:p Tomorrow I will do the other side, dremel to a rough shape, and then start the bondo work. I will post more pic's.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0197.jpg

Thanx for looking and feedback, Big John

[1985 kenworth]

i am also a big kiss fan so i will be watching this one "lets rock and roll and party everyday"

[Supermario]

Hey big John, I wasn't sure if you had heard of rcdamper before. There is no website, I found it on eBay. All stuff comes from hong kong. This guy has over 90 various items for tamiya semi trucks alone! The seller name is - Rcdamper
The store name is - Bargain RC&TOYS Store.
I stumbled across it by searching tamiya king hauler parts one day on eBay.ca. I'm in Canada and used the .ca site , not sure if that matters.
If you still have any trouble, send me your email and I'll send you the direct link to the wheels

[Supermario]

John, to save you some time and trouble here's what to do......go to eBay, in the search box type tamiya tractor truck, on page 2 of items list ( about 3/4 the way down ) you will see the rears. The word rcdamper and a yellow star are a part of the picture, you won't miss it. The fronts are on page 3 near the bottom.
That should do it! ....while on his page, check out his estore... Lots of cool stuff!

Mario

[glorydays24]

i am also a big kiss fan so i will be watching this one "lets rock and roll and party everyday"

I hear you buddy.:D The critics said kiss wouldn't last more than a year, and here it is I believe 37 years later...hmmm:rolleyes::rolleyes: lol.

Big John

[glorydays24]

John, to save you some time and trouble here's what to do......go to eBay, in the search box type tamiya tractor truck, on page 2 of items list ( about 3/4 the way down ) you will see the rears. The word rcdamper and a yellow star are a part of the picture, you won't miss it. The fronts are on page 3 near the bottom.
That should do it! ....while on his page, check out his estore... Lots of cool stuff!

Mario

Thank you Mario, I will do that.:)

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well I can't keep this a secret, this will be the style of the paint. It look's very complex, but it's as simple as 1, 2, 3.
All you do is get a container deep enough for what you are going to paint, fill with water to submurge your body. Then spray 2-3 or 4 colors, swirl, don't blend dip your body, pull it out, and the water will run off, the paint will stick, and presto, the swirl paint job is done. Add whatever details you want, and clear.:D I couldn't help myself.:eek::p:):D:rolleyes:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/kiss_van_big1.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[doodlebug]

37 year's already! Wow!
Please take picture's when you do the paint job.
Cheer's, Neil.

[glorydays24]

I definitley will, I did this method on a few of our son's model cars, and it turned very nice, plus you don't have to worry about runs drips or sags.:eek:

Big John

[dabears]

im assuming your using enamel not acrylic then? then i see what your saying the colors will kinda float on the top of the water..hmmm not a bad little trick i'll wait to see some step by step pics so i get it right!! Sounds pretty cool though... You know those decals would fit that sleeper pretty well ;) just sayin. you could always get the decal sheets and print your own or have them made to like a vynal wrap in the size you want.. Little more pricey but worth it. look at Russ's toy hauler!!!

[BRICKNICK]

I definitley will, I did this method on a few of our son's model cars, and it turned very nice, plus you don't have to worry about runs drips or sags.:eek:

Big John

This might sound very unmasculine, but my fiancee showed me that paint trick, she does it on her nails, she made me watch the YouTube video of it being done where she learned how to do it.

[glorydays24]

im assuming your using enamel not acrylic then? then i see what your saying the colors will kinda float on the top of the water..hmmm not a bad little trick i'll wait to see some step by step pics so i get it right!! Sounds pretty cool though... You know those decals would fit that sleeper pretty well ;) just sayin. you could always get the decal sheets and print your own or have them made to like a vynal wrap in the size you want.. Little more pricey but worth it. look at Russ's toy hauler!!!

Yes, i'll be using dupli-color. When I did the model cars, I used testors model paint. And it just so happens our daughter and her husband lives in Greenwood, In., and they are really close to a mall that has a lot of kiss merchindise. So when the wife and get up there, i'll see what I can find.
And yes, the paint floats.

This might sound very unmasculine, but my fiancee showed me that paint trick, she does it on her nails, she made me watch the YouTube video of it being done where she learned how to do it.

I did not know about the YouTube video, and never thought of nails:rolleyes:

Big John

[doodlebug]

Hey Big John, have you seen "Detroit Rock City"? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165710/
Got a big kick out of it, and true to life, LOL!

Cheer's, Neil.

[glorydays24]

Hey Big John, have you seen "Detroit Rock City"? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165710/
Got a big kick out of it, and true to life, LOL!

Cheer's, Neil.

Neil, not only have I seen it, I OWN A COPY!!!:p:D:) It is a hilarious movie.
I love the scene where thier in the basement "pretending to be kiss", that brings back memories of in my basement playing kiss tunes on the drums.;)

Big John

[glorydays24]

I just wanted to show the sytrene work before I start to bondo:p I rounded everything I could to help with sanding the body work. I'm on this like ugly on an ape.:D:p:eek:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0199.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0198.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[doodlebug]

Neil, not only have I seen it, I OWN A COPY!!!:p:D:) It is a hilarious movie.
I love the scene where thier in the basement "pretending to be kiss", that brings back memories of in my basement playing kiss tunes on the drums.;)

Big John

Time to watch it again:D:D:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

[glorydays24]

Time to watch it again:D:D:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

Yes sir Neil, I might pull it out tomorrow and watch it again.:)
And remember, ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE AND PARTY EVERYDAY!!!:D

Big John

[doodlebug]

:D:D:D:D:D

[Straywolf]

Man i can't wait to see how this turns out,i to this day still love KISS:D:D

I actually did at one time in 1/25th scale did a KISS racing team set, if i remember where i put them i will post pics of them soon. Probally gonna have to fix some things on them i bet.

Mike

[glorydays24]

Man i can't wait to see how this turns out,i to this day still love KISS:D:D

I actually did at one time in 1/25th scale did a KISS racing team set, if i remember where i put them i will post pics of them soon. Probally gonna have to fix some things on them i bet.

Mike

Thank you Mike, I would love to see the kiss racing team:) and not to much damage I hope.:(

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well I got the first layer of bondo on, and it isn't pretty.:p So I figured while it was sitting up, i'd take pic's.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0203.jpg

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http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0200.jpg

I don't know why, but the pic's makes the bondo look a lot thicker than it really is.:confused:

Thanx for looking, Big John

[glorydays24]

Well boy's and girl's, I got the first round of sanding done, whew:p
Now it's starting to take shape.;)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0204.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0208.jpg

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http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0205.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[YoungGunz]

Looks good man, I bet you were nice and dusty when you were finished :D:D

J.D.

[glorydays24]

Looks good man, I bet you were nice and dusty when you were finished :D:D

J.D.

LOL!!! You have no idea.:eek::eek: Tomorrow if the rain is out of here, i'm putting a coat of primer to see where I stand.:)

Thank you J.D., Big John

[Autocar]

sorry Glorydays been so bizzy I haven't had time to get on the board‚ but anyway yes I do meen Gene and I hope that paintjob turns out for ya.

[glorydays24]

sorry Glorydays been so bizzy I haven't had time to get on the board‚ but anyway yes I do meen Gene and I hope that paintjob turns out for ya.

No problem buddy..;) Now the main paint, i've done before, but it's all of the graphics i'm wanted to do. I don't have any places around me to get vinyl done, but our daughter and her husband live right across the street from a mall that has places like that. The only set back is they are three hours from us...but i'm dedicated to this project.:D:p;)

Big John

[dabears]

The bondo/sand job came out great!! Did you get it primmed today?? It was sunny up here all day! I wash i had been home to get some things painted that have been waiting all winter....

[glorydays24]

The bondo/sand job came out great!! Did you get it primmed today?? It was sunny up here all day! I wash i had been home to get some things painted that have been waiting all winter....

No Aaron I didn't, it was only 60 degrees and I didn't want to take a chance of the primer (dirty word) wrinkling.:p But soon I hope.

Big John

[SWAGGER]

That thing is gonna be real beefy and I think it was a great idea to combine a King cab and a Knight sleeper/roof. Quite unique!

[glorydays24]

That thing is gonna be real beefy and I think it was a great idea to combine a King cab and a Knight sleeper/roof. Quite unique!

Thanx SWAGGER, I really wanted this truck to be very different, and I think so far so good.:D I had a bumper sticker that said You laugh at me because i'm different. I laugh at you because you're all the same. I guess you could say the same about this truck.;)

Big John

[SWAGGER]

I hear ya, I take being called weird as a compliment! I always ask people to define normal, just to make them think. Everything is relative and I prefer to be a shepard rather than a sheep. Keep at it man!

[glorydays24]

I hear ya, I take being called weird as a compliment! I always ask people to define normal, just to make them think. Everything is relative and I prefer to be a shepard rather than a sheep. Keep at it man!

LOL!!!:D:D:D

Big John

[plow jockey]

Great idea,looks cool. Good job on the styrene work..

[Mrfish55]

Truck is going to be a monster, when you do the dip paint job do a test piece with a little borax in the water, my wife used to dip candles and the borax made a big difference in the finish, no idea what it does but it works good.

[glorydays24]

Great idea,looks cool. Good job on the styrene work..
Thank you plow jockey:)

Truck is going to be a monster, when you do the dip paint job do a test piece with a little borax in the water, my wife used to dip candles and the borax made a big difference in the finish, no idea what it does but it works good.
Thank you Mrfish, now the borax, does it make the finish more glossy?

Big John

[Mrfish55]

I think it helped the paint film flow and slowed down dry time so it was flexible and formed to the parts without cracking, there are quite a few companies and websites with info on hydropainting, lots of pre done films available as well but I am unsure as to cost.

[glorydays24]

I think it helped the paint film flow and slowed down dry time so it was flexible and formed to the parts without cracking, there are quite a few companies and websites with info on hydropainting, lots of pre done films available as well but I am unsure as to cost.

OK, I gotcha, thanx.:D

Big John

[glorydays24]

what would be cool is seeing all four band members on the truck but you got to put animal on the hood every body likes animal.

Here's animal (Gene) on the hood...LOL!!!

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0217.jpg

Big John

[doodlebug]

Here's animal (Gene) on the hood...LOL!!!

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0217.jpg

Big John

Will Gene be your driver?:D:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

[glorydays24]

Will Gene be your driver?:D:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

I doubt it for two reasons...Gene isn't poseable and the windows probably be blacked out...we'll see.:rolleyes:

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well I finally got 75 degree weather, and shot a coat of primer on this big body...boy is it heavy.:eek:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0221.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0220.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0219.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0218.jpg

I need to get more sandpaper and bondo to continue...I have some bondo, and I may go ahead and see how much of imperfections I can cover.:eek:;)

Thanx for looking, Big John

[dabears]

WOW the body looks good to me!! Its really taking shape now! I was looking at my extended weather and no 75 for another week! :( cant wait to see the paint tutorial!!

[glorydays24]

WOW the body looks good to me!! Its really taking shape now! I was looking at my extended weather and no 75 for another week! :( cant wait to see the paint tutorial!!

Thanx Aaron, but believe me when I tell you there is a lot of imperfections...but that's why there's body putty and sandpaper.:eek:

Big John

[BRICKNICK]

Well I finally got 75 degree weather, and shot a coat of primer on this big body...boy is it heavy.:eek:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0221.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0220.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0219.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0218.jpg

I need to get more sandpaper and bondo to continue...I have some bondo, and I may go ahead and see how much of imperfections I can cover.:eek:;)

Thanx for looking, Big John



Is it just me or does this cab resemble Gene Simmons head to anyone else? Anyways this thing is looking good, nice job Big John.

[glorydays24]

Is it just me or does this cab resemble Gene Simmons head to anyone else? Anyways this thing is looking good, nice job Big John.

BRICKNICK, I never noticed that before, but it does resemble Gene's bat wing makeup. And thak you for the compliment, greatly appreciated.:)

Big John

[Diesel Demond]

that is great humor with gene on the hood!

[pumptech]

Looking good Big John ,very nice body work!!:D:):D:)

[glorydays24]

that is great humor with gene on the hood!
LOL!!! I thought you might like that.:p;):):D

Looking good Big John ,very nice body work!!:D:):D:)
Thanx buddy, it's slowly getting there.:)

Big John

[SWAGGER]

I doubt it for two reasons...Gene isn't poseable and the windows probably be blacked out...we'll see.:rolleyes:

Big John

John, this may sound a bit mental, but what if you got a second model Gene, so you can keep one as is and use the other to make him fit the truck. You could carefully cut him at the hips and knees etc, re-set them with glue or expoxy, use a little bondo to fill any gaps if necessary, sand and touch up with black paint. If you are able to build a complex cab, you are definitely able to do that and you would not see much of it anyway, but this truck would be SO well finished off to actually have Gene behind the wheel.

Worth considering!

[glorydays24]

John, this may sound a bit mental, but what if you got a second model Gene, so you can keep one as is and use the other to make him fit the truck. You could carefully cut him at the hips and knees etc, re-set them with glue or expoxy, use a little bondo to fill any gaps if necessary, sand and touch up with black paint. If you are able to build a complex cab, you are definitely able to do that and you would not see much of it anyway, but this truck would be SO well finished off to actually have Gene behind the wheel.

Worth considering!

SWAGGER you're making my brain hurt lol.:eek: But that is worth considering though. Our local walgreen carried a few things from kiss like notebooks christmas tree ornaments. Now you got my wheels turning. I think I may try to get another Gene and two of Paul, Paul as a passenger...who knows. There are so many things that could be done to this project, it seem's it may never end.:eek::eek: BTW, my wife thinks i've lost my mind.:D:eek::p:rolleyes:

Thanx buddy, Big John

[DuelTruckDriver]

John,

You've done a ton of styrene work on that cab! It loks awesome man, very good job! :cool: Man I tell you, styrene work is the most time consuming part of a build imo.

I'm watching this build, can't wait to see your paint scheme for this one.:D

>Marty<

[glorydays24]

John,

You've done a ton of styrene work on that cab! It loks awesome man, very good job! :cool: Man I tell you, styrene work is the most time consuming part of a build imo.

I'm watching this build, can't wait to see your paint scheme for this one.:D

>Marty<

Thank you Marty:D I have to agree, the styrene work is very time consuming, but I hate sanding.:p I can't wait to get some color on this.:p;)

Big John

[SWAGGER]

SWAGGER you're making my brain hurt lol.:eek: But that is worth considering though. Our local walgreen carried a few things from kiss like notebooks christmas tree ornaments. Now you got my wheels turning. I think I may try to get another Gene and two of Paul, Paul as a passenger...who knows. There are so many things that could be done to this project, it seem's it may never end.:eek::eek: BTW, my wife thinks i've lost my mind.:D:eek::p:rolleyes:

Thanx buddy, Big John

No worries Big John! It would be cool to have Kiss members in the cab alright but I am sure whatever you do will be first class.

[glorydays24]

No worries Big John! It would be cool to have Kiss members in the cab alright but I am sure whatever you do will be first class.

Thank you buddy, and after thinking about Gene driving, I found the king interior.:D I am going to try attempting to cut and reshape Gene and if I can find him, Paul. Stay tuned for more.

Big John

[glorydays24]

YOU WANTED THE BEST, AND YOU GOT THE BEST, THE HOTTEST...Oh wait this isn't a kiss concert.:D
Anyway's I did some painting last night and today...Now I know this isn't the body, but I decided to bring the paint technique inti the cab. I got a container deep enough for the dash.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0222.jpg

Put enough water so it would be completly submurged.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0223.jpg

Sprayed three colors of choice.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0224.jpg

Now I swirled, (do not mix) the paint. I got into a hurry and forgot to take pic's of swirling and dipping the dash...But I WILL on the body.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0225.jpg

And I detailed the seats, because of SWAGGER, LOL!!! And even if I can't put Gene and Paul in the positions I need, there will still something for eye appeal.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0226.jpg

Thanx for looking, and thanx SWAGGER for getting me to install the interior, Big John

[dabears]

Now thats pretty cool!!! cant wait to see the cab all done up like that!

[glorydays24]

Now thats pretty cool!!! cant wait to see the cab all done up like that!

Thanx a million Aaron.:D Now i'm undecided on whether to do the frames for both truck and trailer, or paint a solid color. Time will tell...
Now my next step is to make a pretty cool steering wheel.:p:)

Big John

[glorydays24]

I made a chain link steering wheel.:) Now I need to clean it up and get it detailed.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0228.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[RCLaser]

Nice... Oh and it looks like it comes with its own SteeringWheel BOX!

[SWAGGER]

Hahahaa! Sorry John!! Glad you are doing it though, it looks mental and in the best way possible ;) This truck is all about being wild and out of control so hit that as hard as you can. The seats are insane!! Who else has that? As for the dash, well, that is so unique, turned out great. Lastly, that steering wheel? I am speechless, this truck is going to be so in your face and imposing. I am loving this. Well done.

[MACK Daddy]

I made a chain link steering wheel.:) Now I need to clean it up and get it detailed.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0228.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

LOL, Classic...very Nice !


Alfy

[gun]

I made a chain link steering wheel.:) Now I need to clean it up and get it detailed.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0228.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

:eek: now you need a bare foot gas pedal and some green and gold carpet and a lava lamp!:D ! the truck is cool though

[glorydays24]

Nice... Oh and it looks like it comes with its own SteeringWheel BOX!
Thank you RCLaser.:DBut i'll have to wait 'til it's empty lol.;)

Hahahaa! Sorry John!! Glad you are doing it though, it looks mental and in the best way possible ;) This truck is all about being wild and out of control so hit that as hard as you can. The seats are insane!! Who else has that? As for the dash, well, that is so unique, turned out great. Lastly, that steering wheel? I am speechless, this truck is going to be so in your face and imposing. I am loving this. Well done.
Thank you SWAGGER, and if it wasn't for you, the interior would be a no go...gues I just neede a little push.:eek::p:D:rolleyes:;)

LOL, Classic...very Nice !



Alfy
Thank you Alfy.:D

:eek: now you need a bare foot gas pedal and some green and gold carpet and a lava lamp!:D ! the truck is cool though
Gun, i have got so many idea's for this "I LOVE IT LOUD" truck, I actually wake up thinking about it.:eek: I guess i'm a little throwed off.:D:p:rolleyes: And thank you.;)

Big John

[Autocar]

don't forget the box trailer that flips open to a stage complete with all band instruments put a button on rear of trailer sticking out far enough for when you back into an object it comes open and that paint job on outside and in who wouldnt check out that set up!!!!!!

[glorydays24]

don't forget the box trailer that flips open to a stage complete with all band instruments put a button on rear of trailer sticking out far enough for when you back into an object it comes open and that paint job on outside and in who wouldnt check out that set up!!!!!!
Autocar, I am wanting to do a "stage" in the trailer.:D But so far the only members I can find are Gene and Paul.:( I didn't think of a button to lay down one side, but maybe a servo. That way it would be a smooth drop. And I need to find the instruments...But the fat lady hasn't sung yet.:eek:

Thank you, Big John

[Autocar]

Find out who makes the action figures and give them a call they might have everything ya need with KISS already on it worth a try .

[glorydays24]

Well I got the steering wheel painted. and since this truck is going to be loud, I thought why not the inside.:eek:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0229.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0230.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[Autocar]

Who needs a volume control with a dash that looks that good?

[glorydays24]

Who needs a volume control with a dash that looks that good?
Thanx a million Autocar, and remember, if it's to loud, you're to old.:D:D:D

Big John

[pumptech]

Good idea for the steering wheel ,like that :D
Keep up the great work:D:):D!!

[glorydays24]

Good idea for the steering wheel ,like that :D
Keep up the great work:D:):D!!

Thank you pumptech.:D I was thinking about maybe cutting the doors and possibly detailing the interior to the extreme. After all if i'm gonna do it, might as well go all the way.:eek::p;)

Big John

[SWAGGER]

Take a look at this, scale is out, but seriously detailed:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/F-toys-1-8-SCALE-FENDER-GUITAR-COLLECTION-3-58-Stratocaster-1-/110861053309?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item19cfd56d7d#ht_1490wt_1270

Actually, forget that, check these guys out!!!!!

http://en.indus3d.com/index.shtml

They custom make mini guitars, drums and pretty much any instrument. They could make you all the actual KISS instruments and in 1:14.5 scale too! How's that stage trailer gonna look now?

[glorydays24]

Take a look at this, scale is out, but seriously detailed:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/F-toys-1-8-SCALE-FENDER-GUITAR-COLLECTION-3-58-Stratocaster-1-/110861053309?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item19cfd56d7d#ht_1490wt_1270

Actually, forget that, check these guys out!!!!!

http://en.indus3d.com/index.shtml

They custom make mini guitars, drums and pretty much any instrument. They could make you all the actual KISS instruments and in 1:14.5 scale too! How's that stage trailer gonna look now?

SWAGGER, you da' man.:eek: I would love to have Gene's ax bass and Paul's mirror guitar, man you've got me stoked.:D:eek: If I can pull this off, this will definitely be one of a kind.

Thanx buddy, Big John

[SWAGGER]

Hahaha, yeah you won't be saying that when you tot up the final cost on this truck. Maybe I am just a bad influence!:D

[glorydays24]

Hahaha, yeah you won't be saying that when you tot up the final cost on this truck. Maybe I am just a bad influence!:D

Bad influence, I don't think so. I did check out the website, and they do make an ax bass.:D And total cost, I figured up what I have in my "SLUMLORD" so far, and I just about fell out of my seat.:eek::eek: I don't think i'll have as much in this...at least I hope not, 'cause the misses might make me sleep outside with our kitty's. LOL!!!:D

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well I made Ace Frehley's makeup and put it on the wipers. I'm planning on doing this with all of the members, for thier alter ago's.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0231.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[SWAGGER]

Lol!! Good idea....

[glorydays24]

Lol!! Good idea....

Thanx buddy.:):D:p

Big John

[dabears]

Now that's a different accent touch I have yet to see! Can't wait to see the rest of the little touches you add

[glorydays24]

Now that's a different accent touch I have yet to see! Can't wait to see the rest of the little touches you add

Thank you Aaron.:D I'm trying boss...

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well boy's and girl's, I decided to cut the doors on this "Larger Than Life" beast.:p Can we say suicide??? As you can see, I have to clean up everything, and see where I stand on the fit...just to tired at the moment, so prolly tomorrow.;):D

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0236.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0237.jpg

And I started working on the interior by making a floor...look's like some more styrene work ahead, but I love it.:D

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0238.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[glorydays24]

OK all you good people, I cleaned everything up and test fitted the doors.;) I have some fixing to do, but it shouldn't be all that bad.:p:rolleyes: watcha think about suicide doors?

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0239.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0240.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0241.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0242.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[Stuart]

Looking good John, lovin the suicide doors, I had some on a '39 Standard Flying Eight, soon found out how they got there name:eek::eek::eek:

Stu

[glorydays24]

Looking good John, lovin the suicide doors, I had some on a '39 Standard Flying Eight, soon found out how they got there name:eek::eek::eek:

Stu

Thank you Stu.:) Yeah, i've heard horror stories about these death trap doors.:eek::eek:

Big John

[dabears]

I kinda like the suicide doors.... Would deff add to the custom look

[SWAGGER]

Well, this build is all about being loud and different so yeah, why the heck not?
Keep on rollin' Big John!

[glorydays24]

I kinda like the suicide doors.... Would deff add to the custom look
Thank you Aaron.:D As one of their songs say's, "I LOVE IT LOUD":eek:

Well, this build is all about being loud and different so yeah, why the heck not?
Keep on rollin' Big John!
Thank you SWAGGER.:D And another song title that say's a lot, "SHOUT IT OUT LOUD":eek:
Just as soon as I get done here, i'm gonna have a bite to eat, and then work on the hinges.:p:p:p

Big John

[Papabaer]

Hy John,

as I read your announcement for the "Kiss Theme Truck" I was really very interested how you will work it out.

Now I have to say: I like wich I see here - great work on the dashboard, the steering wheel and on the wipers - I like the way you are going on.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Hey Big John,
Cab is lookin' real good, especially the suicide doors!
I was shopping this weekend and stopped In our the Auto World store and found these. Tried to take a picture but kept getting glare, so here's a link to the web site, thought you might like these.

http://www.autoworldstore.com/c-5-slot-cars.aspx?section=-52-

[glorydays24]

Hy John,

as I read your announcement for the "Kiss Theme Truck" I was really very interested how you will work it out.

Now I have to say: I like wich I see here - great work on the dashboard, the steering wheel and on the wipers - I like the way you are going on.
Thank you Papabaer.:D It seems like just about everyday I think of something else to do...Is it possible to get brain short circutrey???:eek::rolleyes:

Hey Big John,
Cab is lookin' real good, especially the suicide doors!
I was shopping this weekend and stopped In our the Auto World store and found these. Tried to take a picture but kept getting glare, so here's a link to the web site, thought you might like these.

http://www.autoworldstore.com/c-5-slot-cars.aspx?section=-52-

Thank you TRUCKMAKER.:D I made a driver side door tonight because there is just to much of a gap in some places.:( So this way, I can eliminate some of them.:p
Thanx for the link, those are really cool.:cool: And the old skool GMC c/o's are awsome.

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well I got everything cleaned up and mounted the hinges and doors...and I wasn't happy.:( There was a lot of gap in some areas.:eek:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0243.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0244.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0245.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0246.jpg

So I decided to make two new doors with a mod to the windows.:) There are still some gaps, but not quite as much.;) I'm hoping when I get the door stops installed, primer and paint layed down, it will be down to a minimum.:D

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0247.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0248.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0249.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0250.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[dabears]

great work john!!!! i like the new doors better!

[glorydays24]

great work john!!!! i like the new doors better!

Thank you Aaron.:D They still don't fit 100%, but the are closer.:p:rolleyes::)

Big John

[Autocar]

I was wondering is the bunk door going to open to‚just a thought now that would realy different. But then again where would ya put all the electrics???

[glorydays24]

I was wondering is the bunk door going to open to‚just a thought now that would realy different. But then again where would ya put all the electrics???

Autocar, I thought the same thing, and i'm not planning on sound, maybe some music...just about led's. So if I was to do the cab and sleeper, YES, that would be different. I'll see which way the wind blows.:D:D:D

Big John

[SWAGGER]

On the bunk detail John, you could always build the bunk interior straight on to the bunk floor plan, so that when you lift off the cab, the bunk interior is left bolted to the frame rails. If you can picture the bunk interior only being half the height of the actual sleeper, you could in fact, make a box, or roof over the interior so that you can fit the electronics on top of the bunk, but it will be all housed and hidden in the upper portion of the sleeper but you can easily access it by lifting off the cab. You can then have a detailed bunk interior and opening door and still have full MFU if you like.

Hope that makes sense, if not, I can scan a sketch and email it to you.

You can always stick a small MP3 player in the trailer, that will have a ton of space there.

[glorydays24]

On the bunk detail John, you could always build the bunk interior straight on to the bunk floor plan, so that when you lift off the cab, the bunk interior is left bolted to the frame rails. If you can picture the bunk interior only being half the height of the actual sleeper, you could in fact, make a box, or roof over the interior so that you can fit the electronics on top of the bunk, but it will be all housed and hidden in the upper portion of the sleeper but you can easily access it by lifting off the cab. You can then have a detailed bunk interior and opening door and still have full MFU if you like.

Hope that makes sense, if not, I can scan a sketch and email it to you.

You can always stick a small MP3 player in the trailer, that will have a ton of space there.

Well SWAGGER you're at it again I see...1,000,000,1 ideas coming at me, lol.:eek:
You have great ideas, and if I do decide to open the sleeper doors, the ideas you gave would work perfectly.:D:D:D
I keep forgetting to tell you, my last name is Merrell, and I was told the Merrell's originaly from Ierland.:) Small world, isn't it.;)
I'm going to try something totally throwed off on the mirrors, and if I can make it work, i'll post pic's...To be continued...

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well as promised, I tinkerd with the mirrors and I think they came out pretty good.:) Last night I had a brain storm and thought about using some more chain for the mirror mounts. So you all remember I made Ace Frehley's space eye makeup on the wipers? Well I did Peter Criss's catman eye makeup for the mirrors themseleves. Let me know what you think.:)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0251.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0252.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0254.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0255.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0256.jpg

Now i'm wanting to cut out a star from Paul Stanley's eye makeup on the passenger spot window just to give a different look. Any idea's on an easy way of doing this???

Thanx for looking, Big John

[dabears]

Great mirrors John!

[Papabaer]

Ohhh John,

how many Viaga you give to the Chain so that it becomes rigid :D:D:D

Really - the new doors and the mirrors are very cool and fits perfect to your "Theme Truck".

[SWAGGER]

Well SWAGGER you're at it again I see...1,000,000,1 ideas coming at me, lol.:eek:
You have great ideas, and if I do decide to open the sleeper doors, the ideas you gave would work perfectly.:D:D:D
I keep forgetting to tell you, my last name is Merrell, and I was told the Merrell's originaly from Ierland.:) Small world, isn't it.;)
I'm going to try something totally throwed off on the mirrors, and if I can make it work, i'll post pic's...To be continued...

Big John

Yeah Ha....I have lots of ideas and the problem I have is that I can't actually build myself for quite some time. I have no workshop, no time (always travelling with work) and very, very little funding due to property investments that have gone sour, so I have to enjoy this hobby through you guys and your projects. So forgive me for bouncing ideas around, but it helps me feel a little more involved in the hobby than I actually am right now.

I love the mirrors BTW, fit in great with the wipers. If you manage to squeeze in something that reflects each band members face as such, it will work very well overall.

I had previously come across a project on another forum that is on the same path as what I mentioned above. I'll try find it again and get you some reference pics.

That's cool about your family name. Yes it is a small world. Seems quite a lot of Americans are of Irish decent if you look back far enough. We are known for going to the far corners of the earth. Little fact for you, the population of Ireland is only 4.5 million, but there are 25 million Irish passports OUTSIDE of Ireland. Just shows, there are much more of us living abroad than at home!

Looks like I will be in St. Louis / Chicago for a week in Sept. It's a work thing and still be defined, but I am hoping there will be a truck meet somewhere nearby around that time. Would be great to meet some of you guys and see some of the projects in the flesh.

[SWAGGER]

Yeah like this:

http://www.baileymusic.com/rc/kh_build_61.jpg
http://www.baileymusic.com/rc/kh_build_62.jpg
http://www.baileymusic.com/rc/kh_build_69.jpg

This is a standard Knight cab, you have SO much more room with your super cab, so you can build over your electronics like this OR you can create a bunk room and put your electronics in a hidden compartment at the very back.

[glorydays24]

Great mirrors John!

Thankyou Aaron, much appreciated.:D

Ohhh John,

how many Viaga you give to the Chain so that it becomes rigid :D:D:D

Really - the new doors and the mirrors are very cool and fits perfect to your "Theme Truck".

Papabear, the amount of viagra is a well kept secret.:rolleyes: And thankyou for the compliment.:):)

Yeah Ha....I have lots of ideas and the problem I have is that I can't actually build myself for quite some time. I have no workshop, no time (always travelling with work) and very, very little funding due to property investments that have gone sour, so I have to enjoy this hobby through you guys and your projects. So forgive me for bouncing ideas around, but it helps me feel a little more involved in the hobby than I actually am right now.

I love the mirrors BTW, fit in great with the wipers. If you manage to squeeze in something that reflects each band members face as such, it will work very well overall.

I had previously come across a project on another forum that is on the same path as what I mentioned above. I'll try find it again and get you some reference pics.

That's cool about your family name. Yes it is a small world. Seems quite a lot of Americans are of Irish decent if you look back far enough. We are known for going to the far corners of the earth. Little fact for you, the population of Ireland is only 4.5 million, but there are 25 million Irish passports OUTSIDE of Ireland. Just shows, there are much more of us living abroad than at home!

Looks like I will be in St. Louis / Chicago for a week in Sept. It's a work thing and still be defined, but I am hoping there will be a truck meet somewhere nearby around that time. Would be great to meet some of you guys and see some of the projects in the flesh.

Thankyou SWAGGER.:D Don't ever be concerned about throwing ideas my way, I love it.:D:D:D And you said you might be at St. Louis / Chicago in Sept. well Chicago is about eight hours from me, and St. Louis is about three hours from me. It would be great if we could get together, and I would love to meet the man behind these great ideas.:);):p

Yeah like this:

http://www.baileymusic.com/rc/kh_build_61.jpg
http://www.baileymusic.com/rc/kh_build_62.jpg
http://www.baileymusic.com/rc/kh_build_69.jpg

This is a standard Knight cab, you have SO much more room with your super cab, so you can build over your electronics like this OR you can create a bunk room and put your electronics in a hidden compartment at the very back.

You got me very seriosly concidering on doing a full blown sleeper.:eek: I've went as far as to cutting the cab doors, so........:rolleyes: I really like what I see on what this person has done to the sleeper. Very nice.:):)

Big John

[SWAGGER]

Cool, can't help you with the little calendar though, sorry! LOL!

Well, actually, couple of mins of messing about and I managed to make a Kiss calendar for ya. I think I have it to the right scale, but you will need to PM me your email address so I can email the JPEG to you.
Best print on photo paper for longevity and UV protection etc, otherwise it would fade over time. If you don't have photo paper, I could print it and post it to you.

[glorydays24]

Cool, can't help you with the little calendar though, sorry! LOL!

Well, actually, couple of mins of messing about and I managed to make a Kiss calendar for ya. I think I have it to the right scale, but you will need to PM me your email address so I can email the JPEG to you.
Best print on photo paper for longevity and UV protection etc, otherwise it would fade over time. If you don't have photo paper, I could print it and post it to you.

Thakyou, that is soooo cooool!!!:D:p;):cool: Sending my email...

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well everyone, I got the star cut out on the door.:D The way I did it was I drilled out as much material as I could, and then used my hobby knife to cut the points.:p It's not puuuuuurfect, but I can live with it.;)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0257.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[dabears]

Nice! Turned out good!

[SWAGGER]

Looks cool John. Will you be leaving it open or putting some glass behind it? Then it would be like the Pete style "foot" window but with the Kiss twist.

[glorydays24]

Nice! Turned out good!

Thankyou very much Aaron.:D

Looks cool John. Will you be leaving it open or putting some glass behind it? Then it would be like the Pete style "foot" window but with the Kiss twist.

Thankyou Steve.:D I will be putting "glass" behind the star.;) Now you've got me wanting to cut out the sleeper doors, storage and sleeper doors...Will this ever get done???:eek::eek:

Big John

[glorydays24]

BTW, i'm thinking of calling this truck...wait for it...wait for it..."YOU WANTED THE BEST"... Watcha ya'll think?:p;):):cool::rolleyes:

Big John

[glorydays24]

Thanx to SWAGGER, I had to cut the sleeper doors.:p And i'm thinking about cutting the storage compartment door's also...if my fingers hold out.:eek::eek: I'll have to make new door's because again, I drilled out as much as I could, and then the ol' hobby knife.;):):p

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0261.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0262.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[dabears]

HAHA its like the shirt i have saying "3 of the 4 voices in my head said to do it" and majority wins right ;) looks great!! i like the idea of drilling out as much as you can.. faster then how i allways do it of all with the knife then i slip once and have to start all over :(
So does this mean you are going to detail the bunk now? or just put tinted windows in? either way i think itll look good

[glorydays24]

HAHA its like the shirt i have saying "3 of the 4 voices in my head said to do it" and majority wins right ;) looks great!! i like the idea of drilling out as much as you can.. faster then how i allways do it of all with the knife then i slip once and have to start all over :(
So does this mean you are going to detail the bunk now? or just put tinted windows in? either way i think itll look good

"3 of the 4 voices in my head said to do it" NOW THAT's FUNNY!!!:D:D:D Yes I am going to detail the bunk...thanx to SWAGGER:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: And thankyou Aaron.:D I don't know about the storage compartment doors yet, have to give my fingers a break...not literaly though, lol.

Big John

[glorydays24]

I didn't even notice I have a five star rating on this truck.:D Whoever voted, I THANK YOU!!! It means more to me than you'll ever know. Man I love this forum.:D:D:D:D

Big John

[diddys trucking]

if i could could put 10 stars up i would :cool:Im just itchin to see more of this dip painting its going to look mental :D:D:D

Dave:)

[glorydays24]

if i could could put 10 stars up i would :cool:Im just itchin to see more of this dip painting its going to look mental :D:D:D

Dave:)

Thankyou Dave for the kind words.:D:D:D and i'm going to get all of the cutting done before I do more body work, 'cause I really don't like to do things twice if I can avoid it...KNOW WHAT I MEAN???:eek:

Big John

[glorydays24]

I'm going to tell you all that i've been asked that when this truck-trailer is done, a very nice gentleman wants to put this in his magazine.:D WOW!!! What an honor, and I was really taken back by this and touched deeply. Now I can't let up now on this build. As the old saying goes, "PUT THE PEDAL TO THE METAL".:eek::eek:

Big John

[SWAGGER]

LMAO! Sorry for being a voice in your head John, but it's turning out to be well worthy of a magazine feature, so well done on that. You will be so happy with it when it's finished with no regrets because you will have done all you can do with it and not left anything out. This will be a truly unique machine.

[fhhhstix]

How many hours of sanding do you think you have left to straiten up the lines and get it ready for paint?

Travis

[glorydays24]

LMAO! Sorry for being a voice in your head John, but it's turning out to be well worthy of a magazine feature, so well done on that. You will be so happy with it when it's finished with no regrets because you will have done all you can do with it and not left anything out. This will be a truly unique machine.

No prob Steve, if it wasn't your voice, it might be one I don't want, lol.

How many hours of sanding do you think you have left to straiten up the lines and get it ready for paint?

Travis

Travis, i'm not real sure, but i'm going to guess maybe eight-ten...lord I hope not.:eek::eek: But if it is, i'll just have to do it.;):D:p

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well last night I made a door for the sleeper, got the hinge mounted, and put the door on. I opened the door and it only opened about 1/4 of the way.:( So I looked it over and relised the edge with the hinge was touching the frame edge. So I thought I could trim away just enough to get by...well I was WRONG!!!:( I messed it up so bad I don't want any pic's...but I can fix it.:) I decided to cut the door frames a little bigger, and that way when I open the doors you can see a little bit more of the sleeper interior...I guess it was a happy mistake.:p;):):D:rolleyes:

Big John

[Autocar]

Stupid idea alert? how about makeing the lights flash with beat of the music weird I know but I had it like that in my car year ago.

[glorydays24]

Stupid idea alert? how about makeing the lights flash with beat of the music weird I know but I had it like that in my car year ago.

No, it's not a stupid idea:p But I am wondering on how to make the bands logo flash, or maybe a chasing affect, or even both...:rolleyes:

Big John

[glorydays24]

This is my cat/shop foreman, Baby D. She told me I could have today off, but I have to work on Sunday with double time and a half.:D But isn't double time and a half X nothing still nothing???:rolleyes:;):p:eek: BTW, she likes to pretend she's Gene Simmons sometimes.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0263.jpg

Big John

[dabears]

No, it's not a stupid idea:p But I am wondering on how to make the bands logo flash, or maybe a chasing affect, or even both...:rolleyes:

Big John

Ill find the link on my computer. I think I know exactly what your looking for to do that and its pretty low cost. Once I find it ill pm it to ya

[SWAGGER]

I don't think you are allowed to post live ebay links on here unless they are your own, but if you go to an auto parts store, just get one of those LED wands, they are 12V obviously, but might work. I bought a set years ago never used them. They just flash in time with sound, picked up by an internal mic. Quickest and easiest way to do it. They change color too. Could could fit between chassis rails or whatever, depending on what size you get.

[glorydays24]

Ill find the link on my computer. I think I know exactly what your looking for to do that and its pretty low cost. Once I find it ill pm it to ya
Thanx Aaron, i'll be waiting.:D;)

I don't think you are allowed to post live ebay links on here unless they are your own, but if you go to an auto parts store, just get one of those LED wands, they are 12V obviously, but might work. I bought a set years ago never used them. They just flash in time with sound, picked up by an internal mic. Quickest and easiest way to do it. They change color too. Could could fit between chassis rails or whatever, depending on what size you get.
Steve, i've already have the 12V led's for under the truck and trailer. What i'm wanting is identical to the bands logo. If you have ever seen it in "action", then you will know what i'm after.:D:eek:

Big John

[SWAGGER]

What if you cut out the logo in styrene and just put the lights behind it?

Or do you mean this kind of thing?
http://photobucket.com/images/flashing%20kiss%20logo/

That might require some electronics genius to create a little pcb.

[SWAGGER]

More Kiss logos:
http://photobucket.com/images/kiss%20logo/

Flashing LED Kiss pin badge - Could be useful?
http://www.kollectingkiss.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24_56&products_id=1319

Random Kiss light up goodies:
http://www.everythingkiss.com/BustsAndWallArt/BustsAndWallArt/LightUp.html

[glorydays24]

What if you cut out the logo in styrene and just put the lights behind it?

Or do you mean this kind of thing?
http://photobucket.com/images/flashing%20kiss%20logo/

That might require some electronics genius to create a little pcb.

Steve, now you're on the right track.:p But I wouldn't even know where to begin on something like that.:confused: but yes, I am going to cut styrene for the kiss logo, ans install led's.;)

Thanx buddy, Big John

[Autocar]

I just ran the light wires strait to the speakers and when the bass thumped you got a flash.

[glorydays24]

Well here's what I did tonight. I cut the letters for the kiss logo, and i'm gonna put led's in them. I will build a box that will mount to a piece of styrene, and put the logo on the front. The box will hide all of the wires. This will be in the trailer on a side wall. Please let me know what you think.;)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0264.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[dabears]

LOVE it big john!! Im still looking for that link. ill try to run to the LHS to get it from them again. they have a sign made from this kit. half has chasing lights, flashing you can build it the way you want too its pretty cool. might work

[glorydays24]

LOVE it big john!! Im still looking for that link. ill try to run to the LHS to get it from them again. they have a sign made from this kit. half has chasing lights, flashing you can build it the way you want too its pretty cool. might work

Thankyou Aaron, and that's ok on the link. I have enough to keep me busy for a while...:rolleyes::rolleyes::p;)

Big John

[SWAGGER]

The lettering looks really great John, sounds like you have a clear plan there.

I found some really cheap flashing LED kits. Maybe one will work for you. Many options on led color and flash or strobe patterns and speeds.

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/products.asp?dept=1067


These two seem to be the most suitable:
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6863
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6861

And this seems like a pile of fun!
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6971

[glorydays24]

The lettering looks really great John, sounds like you have a clear plan there.

I found some really cheap flashing LED kits. Maybe one will work for you. Many options on led color and flash or strobe patterns and speeds.

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/products.asp?dept=1067


These two seem to be the most suitable:
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6863
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6861

And this seems like a pile of fun!
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6971

Thankyou Steve, and those are pretty cool. I just orderd thier catalog.:p

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well guy's and doll's, I got some more accomplished last night and today. As I posted earier, I messed up on the sleeper doors, so totally went to super sized doors...A guy my size needs them, lol.:eek::p;):rolleyes: Anyhoo, here's what I have so far. And Travis, I started sanding more last night...lol.:D

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0265.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0266.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0268.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0269.jpg

Now some more body work, and a little finessing around the doors, and I should be getting closer for the psycidallic paint job...Believe me when I say, I want to see paint on this as much as you all do.:D

Thanx for looking, Big John

[dabears]

Bodys looking good buddy!! Like the bigger sleeper doors

[Tamiya Cowboy]

The Logo looks good nice work..

[glorydays24]

Bodys looking good buddy!! Like the bigger sleeper doors
Thankyou buddy, like I said, a guy my size needs larger doors, lol.:D
The Logo looks good nice work..

Thankyou Tamiya Cowboy, and I thought the "K" was going to the most difficult because on the curves, but the "S" took longer to measure out.:p Goes to show, you never know what will happen.;):eek::rolleyes:

Big John

[SWAGGER]

Great progress as always Big John. I, like you and everyone else, am really looking forward to seeing this crazy paint scheme, specially on such a large and unique cab. It's gonna be really off the wall! Every square inch of it will have a different pattern. Mental!!

[glorydays24]

Great progress as always Big John. I, like you and everyone else, am really looking forward to seeing this crazy paint scheme, specially on such a large and unique cab. It's gonna be really off the wall! Every square inch of it will have a different pattern. Mental!!

Thanx buddy, yeah this will be an attention getter:p I just hope when it comes time to do this, everything cooperates...we will see.:eek::D:p:rolleyes:;)

Big John

[Diesel Demond]

i would put hair on the grill like their chest! lol emblem does look great

[glorydays24]

i would put hair on the grill like their chest! lol emblem does look great

Thanx buddy, but I don't know about the hair, lol.:p

Big John

[Dreamweaver]

Lookin good John.

Careful Gene might want royalties from you for using his logo. LOL

[glorydays24]

Lookin good John.

Careful Gene might want royalties from you for using his logo. LOL

:D:D Thankyou Mike, and yeah, Gene might be lurking around:rolleyes::rolleyes: I was thinking the other day, it would be cool to have the band members sign the roof of the trailer.:eek::D;):p

Big John

[TRUCKMAKER]

Lookin good John.

Careful Gene might want royalties from you for using his logo. LOL

I'm with Dreamweaver, Vinney Paul from Pantera was on That Metal Show last week talking about Simmons and his greed for royalties on anything KISS, I guess he's over the top about it. Its to bad, if I were him I'd want to own it when you were done! .

[doodlebug]

Gene Simmons did do 1 nice thing this week, He hired a military veteran, as a roadie for the upcoming tour. http://www.friendsoftheuschamber.com/blog/post/183 See the video in the link.
Cheer's, Neil.

[RCTech9]

Big John-
Youre work on this truck has been superb! Cant wait to see it finished!

[dabears]

I think a clear lexan or plexiglass van trailer wth a full stage and band playing with tunes coming out would look killer ;) haha i gotta throw some bad influence ideas out there too!! Cant wait for the next update buddy!!

[Dreamweaver]

Lets see how good you really are...;);)

I used to haul around a stage trailer for a stage company in SLC. This trailer was 45' long. the sides lifted up to make the roof of the stage. then inside of them were two more pieces that folded down to make the floor of the stage. both the roof and the floor had two parts to each that made the roof 45' x 42' and the floor 45' x 40'. it was all hydrolic. the roof had all the mounts for lighting and speakers built into it and had rams on all four corners of the center 8' section that allowed it to be lifted up to 20' above the stage floor.

[SWAGGER]

Lets see how good you really are...;);)

I used to haul around a stage trailer for a stage company in SLC. This trailer was 45' long. the sides lifted up to make the roof of the stage. then inside of them were two more pieces that folded down to make the floor of the stage. both the roof and the floor had two parts to each that made the roof 45' x 42' and the floor 45' x 40'. it was all hydrolic. the roof had all the mounts for lighting and speakers built into it and had rams on all four corners of the center 8' section that allowed it to be lifted up to 20' above the stage floor.

That sounds like a serious challenge! I'm sure it's possible, for someone who is very comfortable with hydraulics. I bet Freddy could have done it for sure, but most would certainly struggle. It would definitely be mind blowing to watch the whole thing transform from a box trailer into a full blown gig ready stage automatically, right before your eyes!

[glorydays24]

Lets see how good you really are...;);)

I used to haul around a stage trailer for a stage company in SLC. This trailer was 45' long. the sides lifted up to make the roof of the stage. then inside of them were two more pieces that folded down to make the floor of the stage. both the roof and the floor had two parts to each that made the roof 45' x 42' and the floor 45' x 40'. it was all hydrolic. the roof had all the mounts for lighting and speakers built into it and had rams on all four corners of the center 8' section that allowed it to be lifted up to 20' above the stage floor.
That would be cool Mike:cool: But i've never worked with hydrolics before, and i'm sure I don't have the skills for something that complicated.:rolleyes:

That sounds like a serious challenge! I'm sure it's possible, for someone who is very comfortable with hydraulics. I bet Freddy could have done it for sure, but most would certainly struggle. It would definitely be mind blowing to watch the whole thing transform from a box trailer into a full flown gig ready stage automatically, right before your eyes!
Steve, there's no doubt in my mind FGD could have done it.:D But I don't think i'll attempt that...at least not yet.:p;):eek:

Big John

[SWAGGER]

Oh I totally agree Big John, as much as would LOVE to pull off that level of complexity, I wouldn't have a clue where to begin. Anyway, I think what you are doing is already incredible, it will certainly be groundbreaking. Most of what you are doing, I have never seen before. So keep on truckin!:p

[glorydays24]

Well I have some progress accomplished.:D;) I took a king hauler rolling chassis I got in a partial trade from firefighter 1177, thanx Ken, and added the tandem part to the king. I got the body mounted, now i'm going to make the hood longer. Then I used some j.b. weld to fill the gaps and holes. Here we go...

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0298.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0299.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0300.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[dabears]

Looks great! so whats the total length of frame now?

[glorydays24]

Looks great! so whats the total length of frame now?

Thanx buddy, the length is 32-1/2".:eek::eek: And i'm making the trailer a 53' scale. Now if my calcilations are correct, the trailer will be 45".:eek: I don't see any tight turns with this one, lol.:p;):):D:rolleyes:

Big John

[plow jockey]

It's coming together nicely.Lets see some more updates.Good job Big John.

[glorydays24]

It's coming together nicely.Lets see some more updates.Good job Big John.

Thankyou Fred.:) I've got the hood back on, and I added a little something to the hood for some more eye appeal.:rolleyes::rolleyes: When I get the bondo done, i'll post pic's...Stay tuned.;):):p

Big John

[dabears]

You should cut the kiss logo out on both sides of your hood and light it up :)

[cabrover]

Looking good Big John, This is gonna be one "Detroit Rock City" ride!!:cool:
Tim

[glorydays24]

You should cut the kiss logo out on both sides of your hood and light it up :)

HMMM...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Looking good Big John, This is gonna be one "Detroit Rock City" ride!!:cool:
Tim

Thankyou Tim, LOL!!!

Big John

[Papabaer]

Hy John,

Your Truck locks fantastic. I see manny from Kiss Mask in little Accesoires. But i missing "The Fox – Eric Carr" and "The Ankh Warrior – Vinnie Vincent" - you see i´m also interested in KISS:p

[glorydays24]

Hy John,

Your Truck locks fantastic. I see manny from Kiss Mask in little Accesoires. But i missing "The Fox – Eric Carr" and "The Ankh Warrior – Vinnie Vincent" - you see i´m also interested in KISS:p

Thankyou Martin, but even though Eric Carr and Vinnie Vincent were part of KISS, I just want to stay with the original members. Now Don't get me wrong, Vinnie was a great guitarest, and Eric was a very excellent drummer...and i've played drums to most of Erics music, and he is missed dearly.:( R.I.P. Eric. BTW, I found the original members with instruments at www. kiss4sale.com. When I can, i'm ordering them to be on stage.

Big John

[dmess62]

Autocar, I am wanting to do a "stage" in the trailer.:D But so far the only members I can find are Gene and Paul.:( I didn't think of a button to lay down one side, but maybe a servo. That way it would be a smooth drop. And I need to find the instruments...But the fat lady hasn't sung yet.:eek:

Thank you, Big John

found this and couldnt resist

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBfiUeotzIk&feature=player_detailpage#t=148s

[Papabaer]

Thankyou Martin, but even though Eric Carr and Vinnie Vincent were part of KISS, I just want to stay with the original members. Now Don't get me wrong, Vinnie was a great guitarest, and Eric was a very excellent drummer...and i've played drums to most of Erics music, and he is missed dearly.:( R.I.P. Eric. BTW, I found the original members with instruments at www. kiss4sale.com. When I can, i'm ordering them to be on stage.

Big John

No problem John - i´m sure the finish of your Truck would be fantastic and i´m locking forward to see more of him

[glorydays24]

I wanted to show you all the wheels Super Mario hooked me up with. I think these fit the truck and trailer to a T.:D:D:D And S&P's (John's) fenders looking good.:D:D:D Thanx Mario and John.:);):D


http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0369.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0370.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0371.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0372.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0373.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

[1985 kenworth]

big john that is sooooo cool ,this build will definetly be a one of a kind build ...rock on my friend:)

[glorydays24]

big john that is sooooo cool ,this build will definetly be a one of a kind build ...rock on my friend:)

Thankyou Dwayne, your trucks are one of a kind also.:D:D:D

Big John

[plow jockey]

Those wheels fit the theme perfectly, I really like those fenders.Looking good!!

[Supermario]

Rims fit perfectly John........ I knew that all along!! :D:D:D
Something bout the style of the spokes work with the kiss symbol and the star on the door? I'm glad you like and are happy, it was my pleasure helping contribute to the Kiss truck :):)

Mario

[Supermario]

Thanx buddy, the length is 32-1/2".:eek::eek: And i'm making the trailer a 53' scale. Now if my calcilations are correct, the trailer will be 45".:eek: I don't see any tight turns with this one, lol.:p;):):D:rolleyes:

Big John

Your right John , 45.4 inches. Here's a link to a site someone got me, you just enter the measurement and at what scale , hit calculate and that's it.


http://www.printmini.com/calc.shtml

[glorydays24]

Those wheels fit the theme perfectly, I really like those fenders.Looking good!!

Thankyou:):):)

Rims fit perfectly John........ I knew that all along!! :D:D:D
Something bout the style of the spokes work with the kiss symbol and the star on the door? I'm glad you like and are happy, it was my pleasure helping contribute to the Kiss truck :):)

Mario

Thankyou, I new the wheels would fit the part, but when I got them mounted, I was really pleased how they look. And thanx for the link, it just so happens, that's the link I used.;):) I am going to add lugs to the fronts so they will match. And I will get some hubs for the rears. Then they will be complete.:D

Big John

[Papabaer]

Uhhhhhh Baby that´s Rock´n Roll.

John you are right! The wheels and the fenders fit this truck like a glove!

Great work!!!

[Straywolf]

I was wondering how the KISS truck was coming along? Any new pics? Look's great by the way. :D

Mike

[Supermario]

I was wondering how the KISS truck was coming along? Any new pics? Look's great by the way. :D

Mike

Ya big John! You been talkin bout Slumlord lately.....what about Kiss???
Where we at?;):)

Mario

[glorydays24]

I was wondering how the KISS truck was coming along? Any new pics? Look's great by the way. :D

Mike

Thanx Mike, but i'm sorry to say no new updates.:( I'm trying to get the "SLUMLORD" ready for Indy. But I did start on the trailer, and i'll try to get some pic's up here before to long.;) "YOU WANTED THE BEST..." is on hold for the time being.:(:eek:

Big John

[MACK Daddy]

I was wondering when somoene would start to use those rims on builds...I gotta say, perfect fit for this rig


very nice

Alfy

[glorydays24]

I was wondering when somoene would start to use those rims on builds...I gotta say, perfect fit for this rig


very nice

Alfy

Thank you so much Alfy, that means a lot to me.;):):D

Big John

[1985 kenworth]

hey you never know we might see this on family jewels sometime...oh wait is that still on tv?.i don't watch it much so i am sorta out of the loop .big john the truck is coming along great.see like i said previously this is definetely a one of a kind stellar build my friend:D

[1985 kenworth]

those wheels are perfect on it :cool::cool:

[glorydays24]

hey you never know we might see this on family jewels sometime...oh wait is that still on tv?.i don't watch it much so i am sorta out of the loop .big john the truck is coming along great.see like i said previously this is definetely a one of a kind stellar build my friend:D

those wheels are perfect on it :cool::cool:

Thank you buddy, and I don't know about Family Jewels, I lost track myself.:p;):rolleyes:

Big John

[Straywolf]

I was wondering how the KISS truck was coming along? Any new pics?

[glorydays24]

I was wondering how the KISS truck was coming along? Any new pics?

Sorry to say, no.:(:o With everything going on here at the homefront. Nerves are shot with life itself. But I am sure it will get better in time.:) But I can say I haven't forgot about it though. I go look at it once in a while and drool, lol. But thanx for asking.

Big John

[hippy]

hope all is well bud! wishing you and yours well from the great white north. be safe.