2000 freightliner 2

[skl1cent]

My fav truck 2000 freightliner workhorse :)


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[Stylin n profilin]

Glad to see your finally back at it building again...great job man...you should naiL
This one again..:D:D:D

[skl1cent]

heh thanks John :) hopefully it comes out just like i picture it lol

[dabears]

OOOOOO a cab over!!!! :) ill be watching this one!! I cant wait to see how this one turns out!! Great start so far!! Did you make the grill? its looks good!

[Diesel Demond]

wow the angle of the front looks good as well as the grill!

[SWAGGER]

Oooohhh you got one of those new fancy a$$ aluminium transmissions!!! They are tasty, very scale looking. Are they worth the coin?

Lovin' the styrene work too, cab is very authentic!

[mack kid]

Great looking coe. have you had it runing yet was wondering what you thought of that tranny you got in it.

[glorydays24]

Look's like another great freightliner c/o coming our way.;) And the two hole wheels look very nice on her.:D

Big John

[RCTech9]

Great start! looks very scale. Cant wait to see it working.

[skl1cent]

thanks everyone I do like the metal transmission it seems to be really torqy which i like can probably be geared down even more to have more power but I havent messed around with it much yet :)

I was thinking if i should ge the simulated air suspensions for this project would like freaken nice, but I really dont know if its any better than the stock one. If it has a lot of travel and easy movement that can climb over things easy i def would. but not sure yet, anyone tried one of them?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-8-Simulated-Air-Ride-Suspension-For-1-14-Tamiya-Semi-Tractor-/300694273609?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item4602c67e49

I'd love to see a video of them working but I havent seen any yet

[plow jockey]

That freight shaker is sweet.Luv C.O.E.'s.That truck is gonna be a work horse for sure.Cant wait for the updates,great job.

[SWAGGER]

Hey skl1cent, I was looking at that transmission before and have to ask you something. It says it's 3 speed with metal gears, ball bearings etc, but does not require a servo. So is it automatic? Does it actually change gear itself according to throttle? If it does, that is WAY cool!

With regards to the 8 bag suspension, did you notice that the guy that makes / sells that is Russ, as in Russisloud? So send him a PM. I am sure he would be happy to answer any questions you have about it.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Hey little buddy that is a killer cab you have out done your self again I cant wait to see more..

[skl1cent]

Here's moreeeee

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[dabears]

Nice styrene work as usual!!! loving the build so far!! how long did it take you to build that rack box?

[skl1cent]

Thanks Bro! :) Rack box only took me about 20 mins

[dabears]

man you got some sick stryrene skills!! that would have taked me 4 attempts and 3 days time to do it. :) Awesome work again!!

[skl1cent]

haha you can do it, it was easy LOL :) at first you just take ur time and work slow but then after you know what you want, you will already know how to build what you picture in your mind. and you'll just go right at it without thinking ;) takes alot of time but you will get it with time n patience ;)

[skl1cent]

just a little steering action! :) I dremel the back of the steering knucle where it touches the actual axel now it has a little circle cut in right on that spot, gives the truck much more steering power :) thats always useful :) I know b/c my real truck turns on a dam dime the wheels stick out wayyyyyyyy out

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[Diesel Demond]

that truck is looking real good! the rack looks perfect on their! and those rims i need some but dont have a truck for them. maybe a necklace thats how much i like them!

[dabears]

Can you take an underside pic of that steering mod??? in a 1:1 for my truck it would have to use a football field to turn around.. My old COE i used to drive turned on a dime.. course it had a shorter wheel base then the stretched framed globes we build. haha..

[skl1cent]

Thanks Diesel :)

Thanks dabears :) I drive a fedex rig Freightliner P1000 heh turns pretty quick! heh

Here's the pic of the little cut I did on the knuckle :)
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that gives it a little more radious works pretty awesome :)

[dabears]

thats pretty nifty thanks!! what does it do to the integrity of the parts? anything? doesnt look like it should affect it too much

[skl1cent]

well as far as I can see, it wouldnt affect anything. If any weight the weight lays over the axel basically where u have that bolt that holds the knuckle in place :) So I figued cutting that much of the knuckle wont have any effect on the integrity. when you look at the knuckle and you but it theres like a little triangle shape support on the top side. dont cut or go passed that triangle and you should be fine :)

[dabears]

sweet thats kinda what i thought looking at mine... I think maybe some of our fine aluminum machinists should produce some modified front end parts :) id buy some and wouldnt have to worry about strength

[skl1cent]

haha Agreed!

[Diesel Demond]

very good idea thanx for info!

[skl1cent]

thannks diesel :) btw, what trailer do you guys think it shall haul? heheh

[dabears]

Hmmm that a tough question... so many look great behind these... tarp top belly dump like TC just made, hog hauler, i always think of farm trucks with these.. anything is going to look good behind it!

[skl1cent]

I was thinking something like this would be awesome!

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[skl1cent]

This is how the big boys do it

Added my little side cab step! :)
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Switched out the fuel tanks from globes to knight haulers :)
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Next step :)
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[SWAGGER]

Neat work! You're movin' pretty fast.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Thanks Diesel :)

Thanks dabears :) I drive a fedex rig Freightliner P1000 heh turns pretty quick! heh

Here's the pic of the little cut I did on the knuckle :)
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that gives it a little more radious works pretty awesome :)

This bwont hurt any thing it all I have been doning this for years and a few of my trucks are very heavy in the nose and I run 645 servos so I have lots of tork I can turn the wheels lock to lock with out moving the truck and I have never broke one you can also bend the ends of your tie rod a little and get even more turning. I have to set my remote so I dont over steer as the tires will hit the leaf springs.

Nice work on the cab Silvo you are doing great work..

[dabears]

This bwont hurt any thing it all I have been doning this for years and a few of my trucks are very heavy in the nose and I run 645 servos so I have lots of tork I can turn the wheels lock to lock with out moving the truck and I have never broke one you can also bend the ends of your tie rod a little and get even more turning. I have to set my remote so I dont over steer as the tires will hit the leaf springs.

Nice work on the cab Silvo you are doing great work..


Thanks TC for that info!!

Silvo the cab is fantastic with that step and opening doors!! I love seeing what you great builders create it always gives me ideas and inspiration to attempt more things i want to do!! Keep up the great work!!

[skl1cent]

thanks guys :)

[SWAGGER]

Forgot to say, those hinges are perfect. Where on earth did you get those?

[skl1cent]

thanks bro they are piano hinges i got them from ebay

heres the link :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRASS-FINISH-PIANO-HINGES-20-Hinges-with-Screws-2-x3-4-Free-Shipping-/120923648610?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c279c7262

[Diesel Demond]

i personally think cab overs look so good with flat beds and thats not just because im a flat bedder but the van i think takes away from the cab unless its a 351 wheelbase. or a tank trailer not to many real nice tanks out there

[plow jockey]

Awesome work, great job on the doors.

[skl1cent]

thanks ! :) and yea I was thinking about along flatbed too :) with some heavy equipment on it would be pretty awesome :)

[glorydays24]

Great job on the doors Silvio.:D If you don't mind me asking, how did you cut your doors? I'm sure it's better than the way I did.:rolleyes: Thanx.

Big John

[skl1cent]

hehe thanks John I used atiny screw driver and removed as much material as possible and then finished it off using my exacto :) but if u do it, I do recommend doing 1 side at a time 1 day 1 side if you want it to come out perfect u need a break in between lol

[SWAGGER]

thanks bro they are piano hinges i got them from ebay

heres the link :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRASS-FINISH-PIANO-HINGES-20-Hinges-with-Screws-2-x3-4-Free-Shipping-/120923648610?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c279c7262

Thanks for sharing that. These are the best hinges I have seen so far. Deffo the right job and nice and strong too.

[skl1cent]

yup yup

[skl1cent]

Cant have opening doors without a nice interior! :P

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[glorydays24]

Man the interior is looking saweet!!! I love your attention to detail.;) Now you gave me some idea's for my kiss truck.:rolleyes: Now if you don't mind, i'll have to steal...uh, I mean borrow some of these.:D;):p:cool: Keep it up buddy, you're doing a great job as usual.:D:D

Big John

[Diesel Demond]

all i can do is laugh just awesome the dog house is perfect !

[skl1cent]

LOL yup thats where the big bulldog sleeps LOL oh wait its not a mack dam it! LOLLL

[skl1cent]

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[dabears]

:eek: That looks awesome!!!!! Loving the interior!

[BRICKNICK]

:D:eek::eek:Wow......:eek: serious detail man. Im loving it.

[nztrucker]

man thats a sweet looking ride

[Dreamweaver]

NICE!! Silvio

[sneaky-pete]

nice detail Silvio!
it's getting better and better.

[SWAGGER]

Wow. Are you an interior designer? You are now. Outstanding work as always Silvio.

[skl1cent]

thanks guys :)

[Smokin Joe]

Very nice work! In scale, how long would the driver's leg's be?.:D

[skl1cent]

Must be 6'4" to ride this bad boy LOLLL

[skl1cent]

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[Trucker Al]

WOW! Incredible detail work on the interior. Keep it up!..

[BRICKNICK]

I'm completely jealous how greatly talented you are at creating something from nothing, and i have a complete lack of creativity and artistic abilities LOL. Great job so far man, keep it up.

[skl1cent]

thanks guys!

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[dabears]

I am officially stunned and jealous!WOW! That is absolutely the best looking cab over ever! The bunk and cab tilt came out awesome!! you have got some awesome skills! Great job

[skl1cent]

thanks bro :) heh this is all new to me lol I never done an interior before but I am having alot of fun with it hehe I hope to really finish it all up soon b/c we have a show coming up and I wanna go LOL by the end of this month heh

more to come very sooon! I gotta order up a remote lol and get it running hahah

[SWAGGER]

How the **** did you manage to cram all of that into a GL? I think I can officially say that this is the finest and most detailed styrene work I have ever seen. I was literally slacked jawed looking through those pics!

[glorydays24]

You have took the word detail to a whole new level. I am flabbergassted on the whole concept of the truck. All I can say is WOW!!!:eek::eek::eek:
Great work, be proud.:D;):cool::)

Big John

[AZLIGHTNING]

Awesome Job Silvio! The attention to detail is Stunning.

[bigford]

that is some amazing work

[BRICKNICK]

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

[skl1cent]

thank you guys! :) here is moree! hehe n more to comee!

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[kaipi0070]

Fantastic! Absolute great project! Can´t wait to see more!
Where do you have these very nice rims from?? They look great! Can´t find comparable ones over here. Planning to build a K100 this winter and the rims would look very good on it!

[M.Fischersworring]

Wolfgang,die Felgen sind von RC4 WD

[rcman]

wow you did a great job! wish i had that skill. truly amazing! cant wait to see it painted up!

[Brian in PA]

Absolutely stunning Silvio!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Snochaser]

Absolutely stunning Silvio!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll second that!

[sneaky-pete]

Great job!
You make the body work look easy.

[MACK Daddy]

Love the details


You bringing that to the show


Alfy

[skl1cent]

Thanks guys :) and yes alfy I'm hoping to have it good enough to show off LOL :)

[skl1cent]

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[glorydays24]

AWSOME!!! You're not messing around with this.:eek::eek: I am drooling like a baby.:p;):):cool: This is probably the best interior I have ever seen, along with the body. And I like how you blended the visor into the cab. Very SAWEEEEEEEET!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D

Big John

[dabears]

Man that is sweet!!!! whats next a Gps on the dash, or a scale map folded up in the door? Keep up the great work!!

[plow jockey]

Your styrene skills are amazing.You definetly raised the bar with your build.Keep the updates coming,luv that cabover.Awesome job!!!

[SWAGGER]

SICK, SICK, SICK skills Silvio. It just keeps getting better!

[skl1cent]

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[dabears]

Looks Killer!!! Love it

[skl1cent]

thanks bro :)

[glorydays24]

I think you will have everything except the kitchen sink...or is that in the works?:rolleyes: Looks great buddy.

Big John

[plow jockey]

That truck is dead on!!! Cant wait to see it with some color on. Awesome job!!!

[skl1cent]

thanks guys!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Very nice, your skills and detail work are off the hook! The best truck build I've seen yet for the craftsmanship!

[SWAGGER]

That is so good it just has got to be illegal! I see my favorite bus in the background too!