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RCP57

03-26-2013, 06:57 PM

Thanks for the link Izzy. I like the boat ones because they never have delays, brakes or anything fancy. The esc seems to be fine if you hook up a separate battery for the receiver. I guess the servo fried the bec part of it. I bought a hexfly servo because of it's torque per cost but it is a piece of ****. The first one I got was junk out of the package and this one has overloaded the bec in the speed control:mad:. I ordered some Hitec stuff this morning to hopefully rectify the problem.

The pipe that I'm using for the rims is .270 thick. I have to turn it down fairly thin on the beads but it seems to work OK, just takes a while to machine. Still much faster and cheaper than machining round stock. I'll have to get a bit more of it so that I can make three more wheels.

If my calculations are correct the logs will be 40"-50" long. I may have to do the carpet roll with bark trick. I swear I've seen that somewhere before;). I will cut some real logs though too. I'm guessing it will be an all cedar load though to keep it light. The truck is a beast, I'm thinking it is around 30lbs without the trailer or a load:eek:.

Thanks for the comments! Reg

Espeefan

03-26-2013, 10:12 PM

Lovin' the outdoor photos of the truck in the raw state! It's a looker, that's for sure. Beautiful craftsmanship Reg.

Claus

03-26-2013, 10:20 PM

Speechless!

Claus

03-26-2013, 10:22 PM

Nice Elk.
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0721_zpsf4e29ab3.jpg

D8R

03-27-2013, 12:37 AM

Looking nice in the outdoor pics. Question about the bars rear of bunk, they will not restrict movement on bunk?? Guess bunk can be turned around quite much in tight curves.
Dan

RCP57

03-27-2013, 06:57 AM

Haha, I can't take any credit for the elk. I found it in an old hunting camp in northern BC. I guess who ever shot it thought that is wasn't worth keeping but I thought it was cool. To get it home we had to store it on the bed in our camper each day and even though it was really old it still stunk. The misses was not nearly as impressed with it as I was:confused:....It works great for hanging my bandsaw blades on. I guess it's just a good thing that the picture is blurry or the thing hanging to the left would get me in trouble on here:cool:.

The bars on the back don't stop the bunk from turning 360 but the rollers wouldn't make contact if you turned that sharp. You can almost jack knife the truck without the bunk leaving the turntable though.

doodlebug

03-27-2013, 11:18 AM

I spy a nice epidermis, lol!
Cheers, Neil.

Haha, I can't take any credit for the elk. I found it in an old hunting camp in northern BC. I guess who ever shot it thought that is wasn't worth keeping but I thought it was cool. To get it home we had to store it on the bed in our camper each day and even though it was really old it still stunk. The misses was not nearly as impressed with it as I was:confused:....It works great for hanging my bandsaw blades on. I guess it's just a good thing that the picture is blurry or the thing hanging to the left would get me in trouble on here:cool:.

The bars on the back don't stop the bunk from turning 360 but the rollers wouldn't make contact if you turned that sharp. You can almost jack knife the truck without the bunk leaving the turntable though.

Espeefan

03-27-2013, 11:28 AM

It works great for hanging my bandsaw blades on. I guess it's just a good thing that the picture is blurry or the thing hanging to the left would get me in trouble on here:cool:.

What? What's wrong with hanging a welding helmet on the wall? :D:p

RCP57

03-27-2013, 12:46 PM

Hahaha yeah, yeah....helmet...that's what I meant....

doodlebug

03-27-2013, 07:24 PM

Let me put my coke bottle lens's on, oh there is a helmet!
Lol! Ain't we got fun! Truck looks outstanding!!!

Cheers, Neil.

RCP57

03-27-2013, 08:50 PM

Haha, elk antlers and moose knuckle...

dabears

03-27-2013, 09:05 PM

Haha, elk antlers and moose knuckle...

lmao!

Rig is looking awesome! Im amazed in all the detail you are putting into this thing!!! True work of art! and keep those videos rolling!! :D

RCP57

03-28-2013, 06:33 PM

Unfortunately it's time to get out of the gutter and back onto the work bench.... I took a couple days away from the truck but today I spent a little time on the trailer wheels. The wheels are made up of three pieces and pressed together...

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Thanks for looking!

cdm

03-28-2013, 07:16 PM

beatiful! do you have a way of presets or do you have to remeasure and align the mill for each part (where you make multiples of each, like the wheels)?

JAMMER

03-29-2013, 06:26 AM

Reg those look great. Are you going to have wedges for them? Ed

RCP57

03-29-2013, 07:00 AM

cdm, My mill has a DRO on it which helps a lot but I used a rotary table to drill the holes and just eyeballed the rest.

Ed, These suckers are pressed in tight so no wedges. In fact one hub got stuck before it made it to where it needs to be. Now I have to try to press it out and take a little off. The trouble is, it wrecked the bead on the wheel. I guess it's a good thing I made 5 rims...so much for being ahead one when I start the lowbed:confused:.

JAMMER

03-29-2013, 08:36 AM

Reg now you are getting like me take one step forward and go 2 steps back you think you got it and some little thing screws you up. Ed

RCP57

03-29-2013, 08:59 AM

Haha that's how I always operate! I just went to my Dads shop and used his 50 ton press. Worked like a charm:rolleyes:. I was able to straighten the bead on the wheel too so I'm happy again. I just had to spend an extra hour on something that should have been finished yesterday.lol

Espeefan

03-29-2013, 02:56 PM

The rims look really nice Reg. I guess I'm not the only who takes more steps backwards then forwards! Or maybe just enough to even things out. I should probably start making one extra of everything, like you, for those occasions where something goes wrong!

RCP57

03-30-2013, 08:21 AM

I think that I move forward every time I work on something it just takes at least a third longer than I figure it should to get it done! Nothing I do seems to go as planned but that's part of the fun:confused:?

I threw the KW on the scales and as it sits with no trailer it is 37lbs! I'm guessing that by the time the trailer is on it will be 50+.

RCP57

03-30-2013, 02:34 PM

I know that I don't even have a trailer and clearly the driver didn't check the tire pressure but I couldn't help myself... The rear tires still have the original foams and the logs are fresh out of the forest so they are quite heavy. I'm guessing between 80-100lbs.

I think its gonna look cool when its finished though...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0803_zps3bc1ebef.jpg

Reg

Espeefan

03-30-2013, 02:45 PM

80 to 100 pound load? Whoah! That's really crazy. Looks scale though! That much wood would keep a stove going till the morning. Your truck will probably be able to give you a ride, if you could sit on the trailer. I've always wanted to do that. Kind of like those 1/4 scale live steam locomotives. :D

RCP57

03-30-2013, 02:50 PM

I wouldn't try moving it with that much weight. Something would break in the driveline for sure! I'm hoping that the wood will dry out a lot by July when I need it for the show I'm attending. I wanted to pile it on the truck to see if I needed more wood:rolleyes:. I think a couple more logs will do the trick!

Lil Giants

03-30-2013, 04:31 PM

WHOA!!! tires look a little flat! Biggest log on top about 7" diameter? What is your diff ratio?

RCP57

03-30-2013, 04:39 PM

WHOA!!! tires look a little flat! Biggest log on top about 7" diameter? What is your diff ratio?

Haha, They're more than a little flat Joe! Yes I would say the biggest log is about 7". The diff gears are around 3 to 1(2.92-1 to be exact). There's no way that those little gears would stand moving that much weight. I think the planetary drive would though and that's the scary part!

Lil Giants

03-30-2013, 05:16 PM

Oh, I think your gears will be fine... my tam trks will pull 80lbs without damage... what's important is a very smooooth esc with a light brake and gentle tx stick movement. ;) No pop a wheelies with a load on !!! :D

RCP57

03-30-2013, 08:54 PM

What esc do you use in your truck Joe? I was thinking of using a Sabertooth and switching on the soft start like I have done on the swing in my Volvo but I haven't bought anything yet. The one that I was using(it got sick) is a Tazer and isn't very smooth with any weight on it. I used it in my Euc for some time but switched it out in favor of a Proboat esc. It is much smoother but I have had it go into protection mode once so it's probably not heavy duty enough for the 850.

Reg

Stuff

03-30-2013, 09:20 PM

wow!! awesome!

Lil Giants

03-31-2013, 12:17 PM

chaseracer

04-01-2013, 03:22 PM

wow Reg... awesome truck .. looks great with the logs.

RCP57

04-01-2013, 04:11 PM

Thanks Joe. I think for the price I will run a Sabertooth as well. I have them in all of my other scratch builds so it keeps it simple and I haven't seen much in the $70 range that works as well for these things.

Thanks Jason, It definitely looks squished with logs!lol

doodlebug

04-01-2013, 05:32 PM

Both the KH dump trk & white GL have used a Mtronic Viper Marine 15A for yrs! The green GL is using a 2x12 Sabertooth (the 2nd controller is for the hyd pump).

The Mtronics come from the UK, I tried to get some more Viper Marine 15A esc's a few yrs ago & even try their latest 20A version from Howes Hobby, but they wouldn't ship to Canada on a CC# order, insistance of a money order seemed ____? Anybody have a north american source b/c I'd like to get some more of these smoooth brushed esc's. ;)

Hey Joe, is this any help? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mtroniks-Viper-Marine-15-Speed-Control-/400305352203?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item5d340eee0b
http://www.strikemodels.com/products/speed-controllers/
http://www.carson-modelsport.com/en/products/electronic/electronicspeedcontroller/produktdetails.htm?sArtNr=500906136
Cheer's, Neil

doodlebug

04-01-2013, 05:44 PM

Hey Reg, take a look at this sound module? http://www.beier-electronic.de/modellbau/produkte/usm-rc/usm-rc.php

I used google translate to get English. Scroll down and click the various engine sounds.

Cheer's, Neil.

Lil Giants

04-03-2013, 05:04 PM

Great work Neil, I never heard of this place before http://www.strikemodels.com/products/speed-controllers/ and reading the Blog area, the company just move to Washington, so that's just a short hop for you Reg. ;) :cool:

I just phoned in my order for four Viper Marine 15 esc's, then they'll send me a PayPal invoice via email. They said they have them in stock & will be going out today. :cool:

RCP57

04-03-2013, 07:39 PM

Good stuff to know guys! Thanks for doing the leg work Neil!

doodlebug

04-04-2013, 01:07 AM

Yer Welcome!
Cheer's, Neil.

RCP57

04-13-2013, 07:52 PM

It's been a couple of weeks since I've really accomplished much on this but today I did a little more to the trailer axles and finished up the radiator louvers. At least the rad doesn't look like it's missing anymore!

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Thanks for lookin!

Espeefan

04-13-2013, 09:03 PM

A worthy addition to the KW 850, Reg. I like it. Are those radiator shutters? If so, are they going to be functional? Just kidding! :D

RCP57

04-13-2013, 09:34 PM

A worthy addition to the KW 850, Reg. I like it. Are those radiator shutters? If so, are they going to be functional? Just kidding! :D

Haha:rolleyes:! Yeah they're "supposed to be" shutters. I'll leave the functioning shutters up to someone like Ari!:D It's cold up here in Canada anyway Eh! Might as well leave them shut!

Snochaser

04-13-2013, 10:24 PM

Good detail, how far away from paint are you?

What cars do you have covered up there Reg?

doodlebug

04-14-2013, 01:23 AM

Hey Reg, I like the shutter's!
Have you looked into that sound module yet, it's supposed to be "programmable", Just wondering about getting that bumblebee's on steroid's sound, LOL!
Cheer's, Neil.

RCP57

04-16-2013, 09:26 PM

Haven't looked into the module yet Neil. It looks like it might work though.

Ben, 85 Chevy S-10(had it since I was 16, far from stock), 2000 Cavalier Z24, supercharged + a few other things.

The 850 almost has some peeps. A little more cleanup work on them to do yet though.

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Thanks for looking!

RCLogger

04-16-2013, 10:08 PM

Nice work Reg. what are the shutters made from

Snochaser

04-16-2013, 10:51 PM

So some speedy toy's there huh? Reg. Nice!

Great job on the headlights.

Ben

RCP57

04-17-2013, 08:48 PM

So some speedy toy's there huh? Reg. Nice!

Great job on the headlights.

Ben

I haven't done much with the vehicles the last few years...something else seems to have taken over all my free time and money:confused: It is nice to take the truck out for a trip down memory lane every now and then though:D When I started building toys I thought it was great because they didn't take up much space and they were much cheaper to build. Now that I have a few I've realized that I was wrong! My shop needs to get bigger or something needs to go...

The shutters are made out of...well um, shutters. Sort of anyway. I took a couple of strips off of an old plastic window blind and trimmed them down. I figured that it already had a bit of a curve so I thought I would give it a try. I think it turned out OK and the best part is that it was free.

Reg

Espeefan

04-18-2013, 12:27 AM

RCP57

04-18-2013, 08:49 AM

Headlights are looking great, Reg. You seem to have a knack for making nice parts with your rotary table. Makes me want to buy one and give it a shot. Does it take some time to get the knack of one? Or is it as simple as calculating everything out, from the center of your radius?

Calculating:confused: What's that?lol I think it's pretty easy with the DRO on my machine. It's definitely a handy piece to have. Mine didn't come with indexing plates so it takes a little more care and attention when doing bolt circles. I guess I could do them with my DRO but the rotary table works just fine. I finished up the lights yesterday but didn't take any pics. Maybe later today when I get home from work.

Reg

RCP57

04-19-2013, 09:22 PM

Finished fitting the headlamp assembly today. I'm not sure if I will put lights in these right away but they are set up to do so.

Does anyone know where I could get a set of Kinghauler clearance lights? I need 5 of them.

Thanks

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Supermario

04-19-2013, 10:42 PM

PM sent

Espeefan

04-20-2013, 12:36 AM

The headlights are perfect, Reg! Boy, this thing is almost finished. I wish I could get as much done on my projects as you do, in a short time.

RCP57

04-20-2013, 09:41 AM

RCP57

04-20-2013, 10:37 PM

I did a little more work on the trailer today. I pushed the bearings into the axles tubes and attached the hubs/rims. I also got started on the walking beams.

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Thanks for looking

RCP57

04-21-2013, 03:52 PM

I did a little more work on the trailer this morning. Another project is pulling me away for a while this afternoon but I wish I could keep working on this!

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RoadFlyer

04-21-2013, 07:12 PM

RCLogger

04-22-2013, 12:45 AM

You are a true artist Reg. very creative ideas with your building projects

RCP57

04-22-2013, 01:39 AM

Amazing project. Took a couple of hours today to read the whole thread. Thanks for sharing. Great to see how you are doing what you do. I was curious about the battery you are using for this truck. Could you tell us what kind that is? Looking forward to seeing how this project comes out when completed.

Thanks for taking the time to look through all this. The battery is a 12v 5amh lead acid. They are designed to be used on electric trailer brake systems.

You are a true artist Reg. very creative ideas with your building projects

Thanks a lot Greg. Coming from an accomplished builder like yourself(and someone I look up to) that means a great deal. If I hadn't done the search for RC logging equipment on YouTube where I found yours and Lou's videos I probably wouldn't be doing this today. On second thought maybe I don't like you:confused::jaw:Haha just kidding! Thanks for the motivation!

I managed to do a couple of small things to the trailer this afternoon but not much.
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Here's a couple pictures of the other distraction I had today. I will start a build thread for it when I get further along...
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I have too many projects!

Reg

steamer

04-22-2013, 12:27 PM

Reg, now your into fiberglass. Thats going to be a great looking Hull. Is it a Gillnetter, Seiner or a trawler
Rob

RCP57

04-22-2013, 12:48 PM

It's going to be a model of our 1:1 troller-longliner. I'm building it for a friend of mine that worked for us for 9 years. He's the best man at our upcoming wedding and I plan on giving it to him then. I gotta get moving on it!

Espeefan

04-22-2013, 02:17 PM

Nice work, Reg! The pole trailer looks great. I like the foam tires. :D

RCP57

04-22-2013, 02:36 PM

Nice work, Reg! The pole trailer looks great. I like the foam tires. :D

Yeah I think they will work great. Especially in mud and water.:rolleyes:

RCP57

04-25-2013, 04:47 PM

Well I was out in the garage shortly after 5am this morning to get some more work done on the trailer. I still have a few pieces to weld on but I am out of argon and apparently we are still suffering from a shortage in our area. I had trouble getting a bottle when I started this 4 months ago:confused:. I phoned around today was told the same story so I have my name on a list to get one if they come in next week:mad:. Anyway I was able to get myself to a point where I need or can do a bunch of machining on the axles and walking beams so that will keep me busy for a few hours. My boat is out of the mold and is ready for some attention as well so I have lots to do!

Pics of todays progress.....

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Thanks for looking!

modelman

04-25-2013, 05:03 PM

RCP57

04-25-2013, 10:17 PM

RCP57-the truck is coming along nicely. I will be watching the boat build also. I was a mold maker and boat builder for 12+ years. Did you get mad at one of your 3/8" rollers or did you bend it that way for a purpose:D

Thanks. The roller was "customized" by my Dad to get to those hard to reach areas. Interesting that you were a boat builder. What kind did you build? My skills at fiber glassing aren't that great but I rarely work with it so I'm learning the hard way it seems. It should be a good, fun build though because I've been on the real boat since it was built(I was in diapers)!

Reg

Espeefan

04-26-2013, 04:58 AM

Reg, your trailer is really coming along nicely. Sure looks good. Have you got the 850 sitting on blocks to prevent flat spots in the tires?

RCP57

04-26-2013, 09:45 AM

Reg, your trailer is really coming along nicely. Sure looks good. Have you got the 850 sitting on blocks to prevent flat spots in the tires?

Thanks Nate. Yes I haven't made new foams for the rear tires yet so I like to keep it blocked up. I do the same with my Euc as well only I have made a proper stand for it. With the weight of these things the tires get pretty squished and take a bit of driving to work out the flat spots.

modelman

04-26-2013, 01:57 PM

RCP57-I was on the opposite end of the spectrum. We built RACE BOATS!!! My brother and I started out building one-off custom race boats from wood and then switched to fibreglass to increase production. After doing that for years I started building R/C model race boats from wood and fibreglass which I built and raced for 22 years until I had to quit because of my eyes,but they are still being built today. If you look in the non-RC section on page-2-under "something completely different by modelman" there are some pictures of a wood boat I built for one of my customers. Don't want to get your thread off topic so I will shut up.:D

RCP57

04-26-2013, 08:31 PM

I got a very special package in the mail today! Thanks so much Mario! I think they look perfect even if I do say so myself!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0896_zpsae5119eb.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0896_zpsae5119eb.jpg.html)
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Reg

RCP57

04-27-2013, 08:33 PM

I spent a lot of time fiddling with small things today. I was inspired by my newly acquired clearance lights to build the air horn today. I also decided to make some pins for various places on the truck(even the Euc got one lol). While doing this the light bulb came on that I had a piece of hose(cough, hoarder) that I could make hump hoses out of for the air cleaners. A quick search for the right box of junk led me to the hose and a couple of quick cuts with my scissors and.....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0900_zps64d4a9f5.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0900_zps64d4a9f5.jpg.html)
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They're a little bigger diameter than they should be but I think they look better than not having them at all. I just need to make up some little wire clamps once everything is painted.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0907_zps49a60014.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0907_zps49a60014.jpg.html)
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Thanks for looking

Supermario

04-27-2013, 09:47 PM

Plenty of work left to do yet but now it's all the tedious stuff like door handles, brake boosters, mirrors ect. I get bored with that stuff and tend to rush it or not do it at all. I'm trying not to do that on this one!

Mission accomplished Reg! :cool: Looks like your enjoying the detail work and not bored at all.:rolleyes:
I'm glad the marker lights helped to inspire.The results are excellent:cool:

Mario

RCP57

04-27-2013, 09:58 PM

Thanks again Mario! Yeah the lights look great on there. I think stuff like that is really starting to tie it all together and that is keeping me interested. The part that I really do dislike is coming soon...paint! I really haven't been satisfied with any of my paint jobs and this one will be the most difficult(not for most but for me) so I'm dragging my feet. At least the longer I wait, the nicer the weather will be.

dabears

04-27-2013, 11:58 PM

Looking awesome Reg!!! All the details are really coming together!

Espeefan

04-28-2013, 01:17 AM

As a guy who appreciates all the little details, you're doing a fine job. The air horn looks great. The bell at the end looks perfect!

JDH429

04-28-2013, 08:52 AM

Absolutely amazing project and your attention to detail. All that aluminum makes me smile. Great job!

RCP57

04-28-2013, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the complements guys.

Nate, I was struggling with how I was going to shape the inside of the bell but I ended up using a de-burring tool and it worked great!

The aluminum makes me smile too:D! Providing it's welding together properly:confused:...Sometimes it makes me very unhappy:mad: The trouble is, it's not the metals fault or the welder. It's the idiot trying to fuse it together!lol

Well gonna have some breakfast and get out to the shop! See what gets done today.

Reg

RCP57

04-29-2013, 08:33 PM

Well I spent a few more hours on the KW today. Wow the time is really adding up in this one. It's only been 4 months but there has been more time than I would like to count go into this thing! Todays list includes new boards for the headache rack and making up some bits and pieces to mount the trailer axles to the walking beams. I was going to machine more of the pieces but I decided it would be easier and waste less material if I bent up some sheet for the top and machined the bottom. I made everything up as one unit and then cut it into four once all the machining was done. Then I had to make some U bolts and cut a bunch of rubber strips. Once all this was done I stuck it all together and took the truck and trailer outside for a couple measurements and some pictures. The truck and trailer are about 68 inches long:jaw: and I'm guessing pushing very close to 50lbs with the battery. I still have to add some bracing and end caps on to the parts I made today and there is still more welding to do on the trailer frame. The list of big things is pretty short now though so that's a relief!

Some pictures of todays progress...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0914_zps7a3be825.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0914_zps7a3be825.jpg.html)
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Reg

SmallHaul

04-29-2013, 08:51 PM

Beautiful truck. Very nice metal work.

That air horn looks great.

Espeefan

05-02-2013, 02:45 PM

Awesome job with the trailer, Reg, and congratulations on build of the month! Well deserved.

JAMMER

05-02-2013, 06:04 PM

Like I said this a very nice scratch build your looking good Reg. Your going to need a bigger motor ,you think? Keep up the good work. Ed Ed

RCP57

05-02-2013, 09:17 PM

Thanks to everyone that voted for my truck and thanks to Claus for nominating it! What did I win?:p

Ed, I think the motor will be fine. It's the rear diffs that I'm worried about.

I got a bottle of gas the other day but haven't spent much time on the truck because of other priorities. After work I started to weld up the caps on the walking beams but I only got two finished before the battery died in my helmet. Maybe if I'm good the Lil woman will get one for me tomorrow so that I can finish them after work sometime this week.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0932_zpsd30464b9.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0932_zpsd30464b9.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0933_zps5b007dd1.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0933_zps5b007dd1.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0935_zpsd17aca04.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0935_zpsd17aca04.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking!

cyanide

05-06-2013, 06:07 AM

wow! very nice truck!

RCP57

05-06-2013, 10:02 AM

Thanks very much. I finished up the walking beam mounts last night but nothing else to report. It's been a slow week in my shop.lol The weather has been super hot here(for this time of year) the last few days. I wish I wasn't working so that I could have thrown some paint at this while it was so warm. Oh well I have some days off coming up...bring on the rain.haha

Reg

RCP57

05-08-2013, 10:49 PM

I was able to work on this intermittently today. I did some more welding on the trailer/bunk and mounted the air tanks under the cab. The air tanks even got a quick coat of paint!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0936_zpsc8754729.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0936_zpsc8754729.jpg.html)
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RCP57

05-09-2013, 10:33 PM

Welded up the reach this morning and added a little detail to the door area of the cab this afternoon....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0946_zps5538ed30.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0946_zps5538ed30.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0947_zps14048b6e.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0947_zps14048b6e.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0950_zps6c7c9b1d.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0950_zps6c7c9b1d.jpg.html)
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Thanks for looking!

Reg

Hemi1966

05-10-2013, 01:27 AM

Reg, I can't stop admiring your work, you do a fantastic job:)
And I love those TIG welds you make:D
How did you do those panel lines to the door?

JDH429

05-10-2013, 06:52 AM

So much to admire here. A lot of learning can be done too by watching something come together like this. Great work.

RCP57

05-10-2013, 08:43 AM

Reg, I can't stop admiring your work, you do a fantastic job:)
And I love those TIG welds you make:D
How did you do those panel lines to the door?

Thanks Ari, I had a brief moment while welding the reach where I felt like I knew what I was doing:confused:. Too bad I can't weld like that all the time!

Is your TIG on it's way yet?

The door lines are nothing fancy. It's just some soft galvanized steel wire bent to the shape of the door opening and glued into position. I was struggling with how I was going to make it look like there was a door there. I was going to dremel a groove all the way around but on the real trucks there is a lip on the door and the frame that sticks out so I gave this a shot. I think it turned out better than I expected.

Jason, I'm always excited when I see you have posted something on your builds for exactly the same reasons! Sometimes the smallest idea that someone else has can be such a huge help.

Thanks,Reg

ihbuilder

05-10-2013, 09:51 AM

Seilbagger

05-10-2013, 10:08 AM

I think, this truck is better than the original, looks great

RCP57

05-10-2013, 11:21 PM

yea , Reg thanks for the inspiration in tig welding :) I did soso :o

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/file_zps30972077.jpg (http://s830.photobucket.com/user/ihbuilder/media/file_zps30972077.jpg.html)

OTOH truck looks great :eek:

Welding aluminum can be tricky it seems. Too little heat and it won't puddle, too much heat and it disappears:eek: or warps really bad. I have spent a fair amount of time welding it now but have no training in welding so I'm sure I could benefit from some lessons. That would probably help my consistency.

What is that in the picture? Is that the 990 or something new?

Thanks very much Wolfgang, I don't think it is better than the original, but I am quite happy with how it is turning out!

Reg

ihbuilder

05-11-2013, 08:09 AM

It's not the 990 , something smaller that I'm throwing bits and pieces together ;) somewhat welding practice :o . I had issues seeing the puddle with my old helmet , bit since I got the miller autodark :D . my next issue is feeding the filler with gloves on ( can't feel it ) . I'm self taught to , look at pro welds and try to copy :o

RCP57

05-11-2013, 08:48 AM

Do you have proper TIG gloves Steve? If you don't they are much thinner and provide a lot better feel. I understand what you're going through though. I rarely ever wore gloves before while MIG welding steel so when I started trying this I had a hard time too. I learned the hard way though that even a tiny weld will give you a major sun burn with TIG. Probably the most frustrating thing for me is when I touch the tungsten on the work and contaminate it! I say some bad words every time I do that for sure. Sometimes I try to keep welding afterward and it's almost always a mistake with this thin stuff. I'm getting better about doing the right thing and regrinding the tungsten now though...too many wasted pieces that were time consuming to make!

Reg

Oh yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing another IH Builder thread!

ihbuilder

05-11-2013, 09:24 AM

No just my heavy welding gloves from stick and mig welding . I've got burned pretty bad with the mig . specially the face when getting in a tight spot on body work when the old helmet use to tick me off . just put my dark wraps on my eyes and have at it . That hood is .07" sheet the edge welding was fun gotta move the filler fast . Another build thread :thinking:not sure I'll do 1 of that . It's going together too fast :eek: I need to get the dozer going before anything else .

RCP57

05-11-2013, 10:19 PM

I finally bit the bullet on the tires this morning. I ordered up all 16 that I need to finish the log trailer and build the lowbed as well. Shipping was the same for 8 as it was for 16 so I went for it.

On the fabrication side of things I finally got some material to build the mirror posts so I got them done today. I'm starting to narrow down my to do list and its almost time for paint....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0975_zpsb7af983e.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0975_zpsb7af983e.jpg.html)
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http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0978_zps47fcd355.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0978_zps47fcd355.jpg.html)
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Thanks for looking!

Espeefan

05-12-2013, 02:28 AM

RCP57

05-12-2013, 11:05 AM

Man, that's a beautiful model. I'm glad you're putting in the efforts on the details. The mirror posts look great. It's all the little stuff that will make this model come to life! So I guess this Kenworth is going to be yellow and green?

Thanks Nate, I'm not sure if I'm spending the time adding the details to make the truck look more finished or just to avoid painting!lol I really hate painting... Yes the truck will be yellow, green and white. I'm going to try and see if I can get the original owners company logos made for the doors. I think that will really make it appealing to some of the old timers around here(and to me too).

Reg

JAMMER

05-12-2013, 11:20 AM

Your looking real good Reg it is really taken shape now your on a down hill slide now. Ed

RCP57

05-13-2013, 10:31 PM

Small update....details, details....
Made some brass caps for the tanks...
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0982_zps68ba647c.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0982_zps68ba647c.jpg.html)
some studs for the front wheels....
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0984_zpsd97e1e73.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0984_zpsd97e1e73.jpg.html)
some hold downs for the hood...not very scale other than their location but they will do....
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0985_zpsea16841d.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0985_zpsea16841d.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0986_zpsc02c9b3a.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0986_zpsc02c9b3a.jpg.html)
and finally started to splash some paint on the front wheels....I greatly dislike painting:(
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0988_zps28451389.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0988_zps28451389.jpg.html)

Thanks for peepin!

Supermario

05-13-2013, 10:47 PM

Hey Reg, I'm lovin the details :cool: keep this up and we are looking at build of the year for sure! She's a masterpiece without a doubt.

Mario

RCP57

05-14-2013, 12:20 AM

D8R

05-14-2013, 11:29 AM

Hi Reg,
got possibility to copy some KW broschures (doing a story about KW 90 year for a magazine) on loan. Might be a little late into this fantastic build now but want to share it anyhow! Both KW 850 and little brother 849 shown.

http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af270/gulalastbilen/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_001_zps192294b4.jpg (http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/gulalastbilen/media/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_001_zps192294b4.jpg.html)

http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af270/gulalastbilen/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_002_zpsaab1be62.jpg (http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/gulalastbilen/media/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_002_zpsaab1be62.jpg.html)

http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af270/gulalastbilen/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_003_zpsba29bf45.jpg (http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/gulalastbilen/media/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_003_zpsba29bf45.jpg.html)

http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af270/gulalastbilen/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_004_zpsa658d376.jpg (http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/gulalastbilen/media/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_004_zpsa658d376.jpg.html)

http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af270/gulalastbilen/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_005_zps94a99e88.jpg (http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/gulalastbilen/media/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_005_zps94a99e88.jpg.html)

http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af270/gulalastbilen/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_006_zps23df3402.jpg (http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/gulalastbilen/media/SSSDPE_20130514_0942_006_zps23df3402.jpg.html)

/Dan

RCP57

05-14-2013, 12:26 PM

Hey Dan, very cool! I had never seen the pre-loader brochure before! Thanks for posting that. Do you have much history on the plant in Burnaby BC? I think they stopped building trucks there in the 80's but I'm not positive what year. I think the last 850's were built in 1988 so I'm guessing it was around then. If you have any info feel free to share it on here. I think it is cool that all the off-highway logging trucks(no matter the brand) were built right here in BC for the local forest industry. The fact that so many of these trucks are still operating today is a testament of their build quality!

Thanks, Reg

Supermario

05-14-2013, 08:12 PM

That's a pretty bold statement Mario! I think there are a few other builds going on that best it for build of the year(Like that guy from Finland building the excavator;)) but I guess you're allowed to be bias because you contributed to the project:p! I'm actually enjoying some of the detail work on this. There are a few things that I should do that I'm having trouble finding the motivation for but I will try to keep pushing forward and not get impatient...

Reg

Ok, I got a little carried away and you are absolutely right about the other amazing builds going on right now......There's just something bout those old K Dubs I just love:).
How about build of the year nominee?? ;):rolleyes::)

Mario

RCP57

05-14-2013, 09:43 PM

Ok, I got a little carried away and you are absolutely right about the other amazing builds going on right now......There's just something bout those old K Dubs I just love:).
How about build of the year nominee?? ;):rolleyes::)

Mario

Haha, Fair enough Mario! Nominee sounds good enough to me.:D Don't get me wrong I would love to win build of the year and I'd like to think it's a worthy candidate, but there always is some stiff competition!

A few more tweaks to the truck today... and some big chunks seen some paint!

I made up a little fake drain pipe and ball valve for the water tank. The piece that "T"s off to the front will have a hose pushed on it and the one pointing down is meant to look like the ball valve. I will paint the handle red later....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0989_zps393ed5f5.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0989_zps393ed5f5.jpg.html)

I wasn't happy with the look of the water tank on top so I added a guard to each side of the "V" notch. I can't tell from the pictures I have if it is correct but this is how my Dad remembers it so I will blame him if it is wrong:rolleyes:.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0991_zps7951394a.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0991_zps7951394a.jpg.html)

Next up I did some mud work on some of the seems and began the application of School Bus Yellow!...Oh and some more white on the rims....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0992_zpsb45130b4.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0992_zpsb45130b4.jpg.html)
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http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0995_zpsda378878.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0995_zpsda378878.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0996_zps2e229bfd.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0996_zps2e229bfd.jpg.html)

Reg

D8R

05-15-2013, 01:56 PM

Sorry Reg, did not have anything more about those trucks.
Yes, the logging truck up at your place looks real cool, A Hayes wouldn't be to bad to have sitting around the corner.
Dan

850 looks good in paint too!

Espeefan

05-15-2013, 03:11 PM

I hate painting too, Reg, but so far it looks like you are getting some great results!

RCP57

05-15-2013, 09:59 PM

Some more paint....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0999_zps0f03d5b8.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0999_zps0f03d5b8.jpg.html)

With a little primer, I think the wire I used to make it look like door frames turned out well.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1000_zpsf8a3eb1a.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1000_zpsf8a3eb1a.jpg.html)

The front fenders should have a triangular piece welded in at the front where they're bent instead of the way I built them so I machined a step in the sides of them to make it look like it is multiple pieces.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1002_zpsc96edf50.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1002_zpsc96edf50.jpg.html)

a couple extra colors too...starting to look like the real deal!:D

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0997_zps182b98de.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0997_zps182b98de.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0998_zpse5e21fb2.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_0998_zpse5e21fb2.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1007_zps135d6f3e.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1007_zps135d6f3e.jpg.html)

Thanks for following along...Reg

Supermario

05-15-2013, 10:38 PM

doodlebug

05-15-2013, 10:50 PM

Hey Reg, on those hood latch orings, have you considered sticking them in a vise with wax paper, then fill the centers in with black silicone????
Just an idea?
Looks better every day!
Cheers, Neil.

RCP57

05-15-2013, 11:05 PM

Nice work on the door trim Reg :cool: it looks great!
We could all tell your metal skills when it was in raw form but like the old saying, paint shows all imperfections and yet, the cab and front end looks nice and clean with paint on them. Awesome job!
Have the tires you ordered arrived yet?

Mario

Thanks Mario,

I spent a little more time on the roof(filing and sanding) before priming so that the only place there is any mud in the whole cab is where the windshield meets the firewall cowl. I really want to make the metal do what I want and not have to use filler! Some places though it is better to cheat and use it rather than trying to weld and entire seem.

The tires shipped out on Monday afternoon and I see that they cleared customs this morning so I should get them soon.

Neil, I switched to a lot thinner O rings and it looks much better but I may have to give your idea a try!

Reg

RCP57

05-17-2013, 12:40 AM

...a little more yellow... I did some welding here and there as well but nothing to earth shattering. Now I am really struggling with my lack of patience! I need to just leave this alone for a couple of days now and let the paint harden up before I finish painting the cab and bolt it all back together but I can't leave well enough alone... I still have to paint the rear axles but I need to make some parts for them yet. Once that is done I will move on to the trailer...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1008_zpsca69f979.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1008_zpsca69f979.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1009_zps20afc2cb.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1009_zps20afc2cb.jpg.html)

The cab still needs some yellow and green. The rad just needs some green on the top tank.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1011_zpsb3f7f4c9.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1011_zpsb3f7f4c9.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking!

RCP57

05-18-2013, 12:40 AM

My order from RC4WD came in today. I picked it up at the post office and when I got home and opened it they had shipped the wrong tires.:( I sent them an email about it but I guess I will have to wait until next week to get a response. Not sure what to do other than that. Really disappointing but I'm sure it will get straightened out...I hope!

Espeefan

05-18-2013, 01:54 AM

Reg, nice job with the paint. So far so good! I think patience and prep (clean surfaces) is the key to a decent paint job. That and light coats. What brand of paint and primer are you using? The wheelbarrow puts the size of the chassis a little into perspective!

RCP57

05-18-2013, 02:14 AM

I'm using Plastikote paint. They are the only ones that offered school bus yellow in and aerosol that I could find. So far it's gone OK. Only one piece F'd up on me so far.

Yeah she's a big piece! The frame is quite heavy! The truck RTR less the trailer is 37lbs. I used 1 whole can of yellow paint just to do the frame. It looks bigger to me with some paint on it. Definitely will dwarf a King Hauler and be a pain to carry around.

Snochaser

05-18-2013, 07:56 AM

Reg, that look freakin' awesome with the paint, keep it rolling.

oldwestrnwear

05-18-2013, 10:51 AM

reg. your attion to detail is amazing this is a work of art

perry

heavy_duty

05-18-2013, 10:58 AM

It looks like a musuem piece.Very well laid out and awesome paint

Ed

Trucker_Jo

05-18-2013, 08:54 PM

So AWESOME:jaw: My grandpa used to heavy haul before mt st Helens blew. He would definately love to see this thread, thanks for keeping me so intertained haha

RCP57

05-18-2013, 11:34 PM

Thanks very much guys, I appreciate all the compliments this build is getting!! I painted a couple more parts and did some assembly on the truck today...I hope to get some green on the cab tomorrow and do some detail work to the rear axles.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1014_zps9094269f.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1014_zps9094269f.jpg.html)
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http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1020_zpsf688a8e5.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1020_zpsf688a8e5.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1021_zps521988b2.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1021_zps521988b2.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1022_zps16fd734e.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1022_zps16fd734e.jpg.html)

Reg

RCP57

05-19-2013, 10:33 AM

Does anyone know where I might find some chrome Kenworth scripts for the engine side panels? I was planning on having some decals made for there but proper scripts would look better.

Thanks

RCP57

05-19-2013, 10:56 PM

I made some progress again today...I wanted to add more detail to the rear axles so I made some brake boosters for them. I also made some caps for the front wheels, installed the headlights, painted the green on the cab and painted and installed the rear axles onto the frame. When I was painting the front tandem I dropped it in the freshly cut grass! I dropped more than a few four letter words as well I can promise you! I was able to pick off most of the bits but it still made a mess. Thankfully the forward axle isn't as visible!

Thanks for looking.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1023_zps5ad2f66d.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1023_zps5ad2f66d.jpg.html)
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http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1034_zpsfe7e3620.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1034_zpsfe7e3620.jpg.html)

tc1cat

05-20-2013, 11:12 AM

1st: What a GREAT build :D:D The paint makes all the difference :D:D

2nd: As I have a dislike for painting also I must ask this - Are you planning on putting another coat of yellow on things??? Unless the pics are screwing things up, it looks like your yellow could use another coat on a lot of the parts. The grey primer looks like it is showing thru on some of the frame and other parts.
3rd: Now to really mess you up :eek: Your wheels will not look like the same color as your frame unless you undercoat them with grey as you did the frame. A white undercoat really makes yellow paint seem to glow compared to grey.

I really hope that I didn't spoil your day.

RCP57

05-20-2013, 11:29 AM

The wheels are staying white and everything yellow has a minimum of three coats already so no I won't be doing anymore coats. Any more and I will start to lose fine detail on bolt heads and other small parts. In person or outside it looks better. It seems the camera catches all the shadows and makes it look worse than it really does. I will put some paint on the chassis bolts with a brush sometime in the near future though.

At any rate no spoiling of my day! In the end it only really matters that I am happy with the result;).

Reg

Espeefan

05-20-2013, 11:29 AM

Man, that's a pretty nice paint job, Reg. You know we all love seeing models in their raw state, when they are made from aluminum, and we often say 'keep it unpainted', but I just think paint finishes it off so much better. Nothing replicates the look of a real machine like a model that is all metal, and has been painted.

RCP57

05-20-2013, 11:31 AM

Thanks Nate!

modelman

05-20-2013, 01:04 PM

RCP57-your truck is looking really good! When you get to the paint job you know it is close to being finished. Great job!

tc1cat

05-20-2013, 02:27 PM

Glad you didn't take my comments the wrong way. Awaiting the start of the trailer build.

RCP57

05-20-2013, 03:29 PM

Glad you didn't take my comments the wrong way. Awaiting the start of the trailer build.

Yeah no worries. The paint is far from perfect but it looks close to good enough.lol I've seen a few of these trucks in "restored" condition and a lot of times they paint over all the grease and rust. This looks at least that good.haha.

Trailer is finished except for the brake boosters so it will see some paint soon.

Thanks for following along!

RCP57

05-20-2013, 10:04 PM

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1035_zpsff547b9b.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1035_zpsff547b9b.jpg.html)
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http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1038_zpsf27d4f69.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1038_zpsf27d4f69.jpg.html)
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ihbuilder

05-20-2013, 10:36 PM

wow :jaw: Reg now I guess I gotta get the mack painted :o

Supermario

05-20-2013, 10:37 PM

Does anyone know where I might find some chrome Kenworth scripts for the engine side panels? I was planning on having some decals made for there but proper scripts would look better.

Thanks

Wow Reg. what an incredible build and beautiful work;).

You can get actual metal kenworth scripts from Garden trucking. They would look great on this truck.

http://www.gardentrucking.com/products/Originals/10171018.JPG

Bottom of the page....

http://www.gardentrucking.com/products.tpl?action=search&cart=13691001566746909&eqCATEGORYdatarq=Tamiya%20Trucks&eqMAJORCATEGORYdatarq=products&Titlesumm=t&Titlesort=1&max=10

Mario

RCP57

05-20-2013, 10:54 PM

doodlebug

05-20-2013, 11:10 PM

Thanks guys! I'm pretty proud of this one.

Thanks for the link Mario. Those are a bit different than what came stock on these trucks but would certainly look better than nothing. Here's a picture of what I would like to find if possible.

I see the similarity of your hood latch and the bungee cord in the picture :D:D:D I like it with paint!
Cheer's, Neil.

Straywolf

05-20-2013, 11:22 PM

Wow just Wow!!!! This rig, she is a beauty!!!! I can't wait to see more pic's, i wish i had half the talent that is here on the board. Keep up the Great Work!!!

Mike

sparkycuda

05-21-2013, 09:59 AM

"Wow!" just is not adequate for your truck. With the paint and low-level photos, you're just missing the engine sound and truck smells to make it the real thing. A great piece of modelling!

Ken

egronvold

05-21-2013, 02:36 PM

Well done on the paint job!

Supermario

05-21-2013, 06:29 PM

"Wow!" just is not adequate for your truck. With the paint and low-level photos, you're just missing the engine sound and truck smells to make it the real thing. A great piece of modelling!

Ken

That's right! Any plans for sound and maybe some smoke Reg? :rolleyes::):p

Mario

Straywolf

05-23-2013, 06:36 PM

That's right! Any plans for sound and maybe some smoke Reg? :rolleyes::):p

Mario

If you do go for smoke here is a place that sell's Diesel Scented Smoke Fluid:D

http://www.trainz.com/p-201409-mth-60-1048-7-oz-diesel-scented-proto-smoke-fluid.aspx

Mike

Lil Giants

05-24-2013, 11:50 AM

To turn out a handbuilt trk of this caliber in 5months is quite an impressive feat Reg! Well done! :cool:

I'm looking forward to seeing it in person in June, so get it running, eh!!! :D

Espeefan

05-25-2013, 02:21 AM

Sharp! Out in the sun, in it's natural environment, the KW is looking great!

Trucker_Jo

05-25-2013, 06:05 PM

To turn out a handbuilt trk of this caliber in 5months is quite an impressive feat Reg! Well done! :cool:

I'm looking forward to seeing it in person in June, so get it running, eh!!! :D

Can I ask where the meet is, I have always wanted to go but they are always east 5 states:eek: I want to get into the hobby.

Lil Giants

05-25-2013, 11:54 PM

I'm just going there for an eight day holiday late June, meeting up with RcLogger, tracksandtreadslou & Steamer in Commox... perhaps we make it down to check out Reg's spread if he's around. ;)

Greg mentioned something about a truck show in Duncan mid July they go to? ..too late in the summer for me to attend.

chaseracer

05-26-2013, 12:55 PM

wow paint really makes this truck Reg. simply amazing fab skills.. Im blown away

RCP57

05-28-2013, 10:36 PM

Thanks a lot guys!!!!!:D

I was away working for a few days but after arriving home at 11pm last night I was off first thing this morning to the post office to pick up my tires from RC4WD(right ones this time) and then into town to buy some more paint and some goodies from the hobby shop! I spent the afternoon installing some lights and buttoned up the wiring. Lots left to do but I have a few days off so expect some updates again!

I would like to do a sound unit down the road but the challenge is finding a sound clip of one of these trucks with a 12V71 Detroit and an Allison Automatic. As far as the smoke generator is concerned I have given that some thought too and have room under the hood but a well tuned, fresh D.D. never smokes much. It may be a little unrealistic but would be cool none the less.

The Show is put on by the Antique Truck and Historical Society, Vancouver Island Chapter. It is in Duncan BC on July 13-14. Trucker_Jo, I would love to see you there! http://www.athsvancouverislandchapter.com/

Joe, I will be offended if I'm around and you don't stop by...:p It would be great to meet another weirdo like myself...:p

I couldn't resist doing a little "testing".....no loads yet though...

http://youtu.be/2hSkpVtK6EU

http://youtu.be/asyvwUckJPk

Reg

doodlebug

05-29-2013, 12:12 AM

Shoot Reg, Now I wish I still had my 1975 White Western Star dump truck, 6v53 with an MT653 tranny. Fun to drive around town. AND NOISY!!!!!
Cheer's, Neil.

Trucker_Jo

05-29-2013, 02:09 AM

:bounce::bounce::bounce: My grandpa used to drive these. I showed him and he was like :jaw:. Thanks for building this amazing truck for our amusement.

RCP57

05-29-2013, 11:31 AM

What size/style bulbs do you guys run in the clearance lights? I am thinking I may want to light them up.

Thanks, Reg

modelman

05-29-2013, 01:18 PM

Truck is looking really good. Nice job!!!

RCP57

05-29-2013, 10:33 PM

Did some machining and painting on the trailer today. I still have a little of each to do so no pics of that yet. I did some more fiddling though today, bent up some grab handles, and stuck in a windshield with some wipers.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1049_zps185fa98f.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1049_zps185fa98f.jpg.html)
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Thanks for looking.

RCP57

05-31-2013, 11:53 AM

http://youtu.be/CIeEDAFtx4A tug a war with a generator....

FlyingBeagle

05-31-2013, 01:49 PM

Very impressive, those rubber feet are usually pretty grippy on the concrete. The truck and your skills are amazing.

RCP57

06-01-2013, 08:54 PM

Glue, glue, machine parts, glue, paint.... you get the point....Almost there!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1057_zps3b890390.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1057_zps3b890390.jpg.html)
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I'm using HPI E-Savage diffs (13/38T)and I keep breaking spider gears(HEAVY HEAVY). I was just wondering if anyone knew of an upgrade for these. I see that they make an upgrade(4 bevel) for some but I don't know if they fit...Help!lol

Videos to follow....

Thanks, Reg

RCP57

06-01-2013, 10:08 PM

The videos...http://youtu.be/mqXvmf2AXHc http://youtu.be/XWg2XJ3rzI8 http://youtu.be/9ApxS1HkMxw

Thanks for looking!

kerst

06-01-2013, 11:04 PM

Wonderful!

Kerst

Espeefan

06-01-2013, 11:07 PM

RCP57

06-01-2013, 11:35 PM

Beautiful Reg! All the details sure paid off. The handles, the windshield, the wipers, and paint all turned out really nice. You have to be happy with the results! The 850 looks great driving around in your videos. It's very sharp.

Did I read right, that your differentials have already let go? You might want to give these E-Savage differential kits a try. Made by a Canadian shop as well, so shipping shouldn't kill you.

http://gcmracing.ca/viewitem.php?productid=44

For your cab clearance lights, I would just run 3mm orange LEDs inside them, with the appropriate dropping resistors, which depends on your battery source. It's pretty easy to figure out. It's hard to tell, but are your headlights already functional too? In some of the photos it looks like you have white LEDs inside them, or else it's just the aluminum reflecting the natural light. You could probably try warm white LEDs there too.

Still a few things missing detail wise but it's getting there. Yes the headlights are lit and so are the side makers on the fenders. I'm not sure what route I will take with the clearance lights. I'm thinking that may be a winter project.

The diffs are fine until I pull a generator across the floor or load it with logs and drive on the gravel..:rolleyes: I pulled apart the rear diff Thursday night and it was sick(I had one spare set of spiders). I think they are sick again so I need to do something different. I will shoot those guys an email and see if their upgrade will work with my axle shafts. I almost bought aluminum housings in the beginning but didn't. I would like to do the upgrade that adds another shaft and bevel gear set. That would help displace the load more evenly on the side gears. I think I am expecting a lot trying to move around close to 100lbs with these tiny little pieces:jaw:.

Espeefan

06-02-2013, 12:19 AM

It's kind of an after thought now, Reg, but maybe some 1/8 scale buggy differentials would have been a stronger option. Or some nitro Savage differentials.... It would stink to have to remake the axles, but maybe you could do a retro-fit.

RCP57

06-02-2013, 12:56 AM

I'll get it figured out. Funny how the parts I thought would be good are the ones giving the problems. I will try the aluminum housings and see what happens. Axial makes them and the local hobby shop has them in stock. They may reduce the flex a little and give better gear lash. If not I'll have to find some lighter wood! I could make spools but it would never steer.

Hemi1966

06-02-2013, 02:47 AM

Great job Reg, it's a beauty:)
Love the videos, it moves so realistic due the weight and size:D

Claus

06-02-2013, 02:53 AM

Simply stunning!!!

ihbuilder

06-02-2013, 09:42 AM

Reg which 1's did you get ? I put the nitro sets in the mack and the 990 and they took some abuse :eek:

truck looks great :jaw::jaw:

RCP57

06-02-2013, 10:16 AM

These ones are from the E-savage. The axles have two flats and slide into the side gears. I'll pull it apart today and see what's happening for sure. I'll take some pictures and post them up. I guess this is the trouble you run into sometimes when the stuff is so big and heavy. The truck and trailer are around 50 pounds and it moves that just fine with no issues. Add a load and $h!t goes south...it looks pretty though...

louie r/c nut

06-02-2013, 10:23 AM

Very nice looking rig .

ihbuilder

06-02-2013, 10:28 AM

I assume this 1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/HPI-Racing-E-Savage-Monster-Truck-Diff-Gear-38T-HPI82049-/350806102241?pt=US_Radio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item51adac50e1

this is the 1 I use http://www.ebay.com/itm/HPI-Nitro-Savage-X-4-6-4-Bevel-Gear-Diff-Set-Assembled-HPI87192-/360650318730?pt=US_Radio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item53f86f238a Much beefier and the gears are hard as (-)3!!

RCP57

06-02-2013, 10:42 AM

Yes Steve, same as the first one except on mine the axles enter the housing and slip into the side gears. I don't think I could make what you're using work in these rear ends so I will try to upgrade the plastic case to aluminum. If that doesn't work then I will make new diffs in the fall...

Thanks for the help!

ihbuilder

06-02-2013, 11:07 AM

RCP57

06-02-2013, 11:32 AM

I'm wondering If the gear mesh is a little loose . Yea put the alum case on . I have that on mine . The plastic may be flexing just enough under load to tear them up . Worse case you could lock em up ;) Turn a solid spool on your lathe ? to put the ring gear on . Looks like you got enough weight and length it shouldn't effect steering to much . + you wont get stuck unless you spin all 4 :D

After I broke the first one I spent the time to make sure the gear mesh was as tight as possible(shims). I can see how the plastic would flex under this much load and cause the gear lash to change though. An aluminum case should stop any flexing and that may be enough:confused:. Like you said I could change it to a solid axle and that would stop it for sure! Then I'll break something else...:rolleyes:

RCP57

06-02-2013, 03:51 PM

I did some more fiddling and I think I made some progress. There is no shims for the planet gears and upon further inspection there needs to be. You can't get good gear lash by using the supplied shims on the side gears alone so I made some out of washers for the other gears. I had to assemble and disassemble them a few times each, carefully filing the washers each time. Seems to be much better now as it towed the gen-set from one end of the shop to the other with no complaints even while turning left and right.

Here's what breaks...
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Here's what I'm hoping fixed it...
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and a couple pictures of my trucks together....
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Thanks for lookin

Espeefan

06-02-2013, 06:33 PM

Reg, shimming the differential's planet gears is a good idea. I think that will help you for sure, but getting an aluminum diff carrier in there to support the gears will be better yet. Who knows, maybe between both of these ideas you'll be all right! I have to agree with you....locked differentials, and a full load will probably equal a truck that only goes straight!

Boy, the 850 sure looks good outside! I was meaning to ask - how did you make the window gaskets? I need to figure that out for my Needlenose KW. I was thinking square o-ring material (splicing kit), or styrene (probably the better idea) would okay. Just kind of fiddly. I'd love to hear how you pulled it off because it looks really nice.

RCP57

06-02-2013, 07:00 PM

Yeah hopefully I will have the diff issue solved now. I will buy the aluminum housings and cross my fingers.

The window gaskets(Euc and KW) are made from old wiper blades(I keep telling you guys...HOARDER:D). I use the part that holds the wiper to the arm. One side of it is a little wider so you have to trim that off somehow or it will not sit flat in tight corners. Works pretty decent for the price of a pair of wipers you were gonna through away :cool:... One wiper does a couple windows if your careful.

Espeefan

06-02-2013, 07:13 PM

http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p631/espeefan4449/Brilliant_zps59f2ce41.jpg (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/espeefan4449/media/Brilliant_zps59f2ce41.jpg.html)

You're a genius! :D I might have to give that a try. The only problem I see is that maybe the gasket would be a little to large for my tiny little truck!

RCP57

06-02-2013, 08:04 PM

RCP57

06-02-2013, 09:27 PM

Just made up some air and water lines out of some old scraps...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1084_zps8495a45e.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1084_zps8495a45e.jpg.html)

sparkycuda

06-03-2013, 10:26 AM

The details you keep adding just makes the build even more impressive. If anyone is looking for ready-made H-channel rubber for windows, http://www.knupershop.de has two sizes and they are available through a US source, http://www.ModelMotorCars.com. I am using this for my Payhauler truck. (In the Knuper parts list it is under Profiles: Rubber H-profile.)

Ken

D8R

06-03-2013, 11:36 AM

That truck looks SOOOOOO good. And when you are driving in lower speed it looks very realistic. Guess those trucks was quite low speed specified to cope with the tonnage fully loaded.
About rubber H-shape. Don't find them special easy to work with. Have tried to get real glas into my cab and rubber keeps popping out. Was told you have to glue them to cab BEFORE trying putting in windows in them.
Reg, enjoying this build so much that a Pete and trailer coming higher in "to do list".
Dan

Espeefan

06-03-2013, 01:18 PM

Reg, despite my little shenanigans, I seriously thank you for the window gasket idea. :D You're a great builder. Your plumbing looks awesome. You even painted the ball valve hand red. That's an eye for detail. So all these log trucks seem to have water tanks on them. Forest fire prevention? Hard to see how a diesel would start a fire in the woods, but it must have happened enough...?

And thanks for the link to the H-gasket material Ken. I'll have to give that a look!

9W Monighan

06-03-2013, 02:26 PM

So all these log trucks seem to have water tanks on them. Forest fire prevention? Hard to see how a diesel would start a fire in the woods, but it must have happened enough...?

Great detail Reg, Really enjoyed your build. When I get time I want to read it through again.

Espeefan, The water tanks are to cool the brake drums when they descend mountain roads.

Espeefan

06-03-2013, 02:29 PM

Great detail Reg, Really enjoyed your build. When I get time I want to read it through again.

Espeedfan, The water tanks are to cool the brake drums when they descend mountain roads.

Ahh, makes perfect sense! Thanks. I should have known better.

tracksntreadslou

06-03-2013, 02:42 PM

Nathan ..the water is for the Brakes ..Most of the logging shows here are quite high in these mountains and I have seen grades over 12%..Some of these roads a re very scary and most have no room for trucks to pass side by side ..They are always in radio contact to make sure they are in pullouts for the loaded to pass by ..Very impressive to have one drive by you full speed and fully loaded ..
Great ideas for the deails Reg ..cant wait to see this Brute in person ..It may steal the show in Duncan

tracksntreadslou

06-03-2013, 02:51 PM

Sorry Guys Steve Beat me to it ..lol

RCP57

06-03-2013, 05:05 PM

Thanks for compliments guys. I'm trying to stay focused on the small details. This build has encouraged me to revisit my other stuff and add detail. Yesterday I did some stuff on the Euc and replaced some screws on the Volvo with scale bolts.
Nate, the red handle on the ball valve is shrink tube. Gives it the rubberized look.
My Dad put me in touch with the second owner of the real truck and he has some more photos of it for me. May be too late to add or change some things but hopefully it will help to display the model at shows. At any rate I'm excited to see some more photos of our local logging history.
Last November we took a trip up island to see my future sister inlaw and her boyfriend. He is a woods foreman for WFP so he took us out to see their current logging sites. One of the new roads was 30% grade! He said that only a couple of the drivers would haul on it, the rest didn't want anything to do with it! Scary steep and very narrow!

Reg

RCP57

06-11-2013, 10:43 AM

Back to work finishing up the 850... My parents were nice enough to take the horn in to the local chrome plating joint for me so it's now nice and shiny. Yesterday I messed around and made the rest of the windows as well as the grab handles on the drivers side. I'm in the process of remaking the exhaust tips as the angle was wrong so I'll be finishing up those today and getting a coat of paint on them.

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Reg

RCP57

06-11-2013, 10:27 PM

Finished up the exhaust with new pipes, flappers and some paint. I got another good photo of the original KW today and seen some things I needed to add. The parts are made and I'm back to waiting for paint to dry...:rolleyes:

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1097_zpsa210fffb.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1097_zpsa210fffb.jpg.html)
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Reg

Supermario

06-12-2013, 12:01 AM

RCP57

06-12-2013, 11:14 AM

Nice work Reg! :cool:
Your attention to detail on this truck shows how much this build means to you. ( and the fact you hate the detail work:D )
We have all been amazed during this build and it's nice to see it all continue and include the final touches:)

Thanks for keeping us posted and I hate to see the day you post the 850 as officially done:(:eek::confused:

Mario

Thanks Mario, It has been a fun yet challenging build for me. I think the interest this truck has received both on the net and with some local "Old Timers" has given me the extra motivation to keep focused. All things must come to an end though and to be honest this is getting really close. Some details I will never know if I got right or not because there just isn't many pictures of the real truck. I still intend to build a low-bed for it and some time in the future it may get some sound and or smoke...just trying to get a clip of a "Buzzin Dozen" in action. A bit of a challenge in it's self now with all the modern 4 stroke engines replacing the green leakers...that and I am on the wrong end of the island to see any of these trucks in action.

I made up some steps for the frame behind the water tank. In the pictures I was loaned yesterday you can see that it had one on the drivers side...passenger side is a guess...some had both, some had one, and some didn't have either...I guess no one will ever know for sure anyway because the truck is long gone and the guys that worked around her don't remember or are gone too.

some new pics later...Reg

Seilbagger

06-12-2013, 11:24 AM

Hey Reg,

this is a real perfect truck, wish to have one for myself

1 million stars

RCP57

06-12-2013, 09:22 PM

Thanks Wolfgang!

It was my birthday today so I spent it like any other good day, working on my toys!:D I started off my day by loading up the 850 and various parts of my other equipment and heading to the sign shop. After spending about an hour there I now have decals coming for all of my machines. It will be a week or two before I see them but it should add some nice finishing touches to them.

The 850 also received it's steps today and I have a couple other pieces painted and waiting to go on...

Thanks for looking,

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1105_zps6ab83ac7.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1105_zps6ab83ac7.jpg.html)
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kerst

06-12-2013, 09:44 PM

Very nice work! Great detailing!

Kerst

Lmackattack

06-12-2013, 10:35 PM

I think the problem your having is due to the bevel gear not having a solid back behind the teeth. It's spreading he teeth then braking them... If you look at the tamiya bevel gears you will see they are flat on the backside. This helps share the load . Looks like yours have a space between the teeth which will bend and flex untill it weakens it. ?

That being said I have broken a tooth on my globes bevel after pulling 4 bricks on my flatbed over curbs all day. I was making my steer axel come off the ground when climbing curbs or going over big bumps while on the throttle.

That's my .02 hope you get it resolved

doodlebug

06-13-2013, 12:24 AM

Hey Reg, try this link and see if you can get some audio. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=v-12+detroit&oq=V-12+&gs_l=youtube.1.3.0l7j0i10l3.6817.10797.0.15109.5.5 .0.0.0.0.219.634.1j3j1.5.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtub e.0xfqDArhcVs

Hope this helps!

Cheer's, Neil.

Espeefan

06-13-2013, 03:09 AM

There aren't many details missing now, Reg, at least not that I can see! Wipers, stack rain caps, window trim, valve handles, grab handles, a chrome horn.... If anything is missing, I can't tell. When you add all the important details that everyone is familiar with, they just assume all the other details are there too. It's looking really nice. Hope you had a great birthday!

RCP57

06-13-2013, 11:05 AM

Thanks for the link Neil. I'll have to contact one of the outfits making the sound modules and see what they need to make it work.

Thanks Nate, B-day was pretty quiet but that's OK. Getting too old to party anyway!lol

The details are almost finished unless I can come up with pictures from a different angle that show something I've missed. Hopefully the decals will turn out close to the originals and I will be a happy guy. Can't wait for the show in Duncan BC...If only I had an era correct cable log loader....Hmmmm

Reg

Trucker_Jo

06-13-2013, 03:21 PM

I have pictures of a line machine...
Looks good:D

RCP57

06-13-2013, 03:59 PM

I have pictures of a line machine...
Looks good:D

OK you have my attention....what make and model?

RCP57

06-13-2013, 09:55 PM

Reg, you had me hooked right from the first sketch, I keep looking for up-date’s each day. I would love to be able to see this monster in person, a very impressive model, if this is the type of work you can do I look forward to your next build.

A BIG well done Reg & I hope you get many hours of enjoyment out of it.
Tim

Thanks very much Tim! If you ever plan a trip to the west coast of Canada, let me know! I would be happy to let you take it for a spin...As far as the hours of enjoyment out of it goes, I already have! The build and seeing it come to life is what makes it enjoyable for me. That and genuine comments like yours. A BIG THANKSto every everyone that has followed along with me on this one!

This morning I spent a while cutting out 54 circles and the cutting out the centers...I made a tool out of a nail, piece of wood, razor blade, a screw and a thumb tack. Once I cut out the circles I made another tool to cut out the centers. It took about 6-8 turns to make each cut so that's about 650-800 turns. My wrist is sore now HAHA. I then glued three pieces together for each tire. A long process but the end result is great! The truck and trailer now support a large amount of weight with little squat in the tires yet they still flex when you drive over a rock. Of course when all of this was done I had to take her out for a test:D. This is also the first time I have loaded her outside since shimming the diffs. Reg is happy happy now!

Many pics.....:jaw: and of course video...http://youtu.be/ICljl6usiZo http://youtu.be/eyNYXqC6q8E

First some pics of my foam production...
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1111_zps6a8638a8.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1111_zps6a8638a8.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1112_zps4b82c9bf.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1112_zps4b82c9bf.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1113_zps70d357af.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1113_zps70d357af.jpg.html)

and then the good stuff!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1114_zpsb055f898.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1114_zpsb055f898.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1116_zps463df381.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1116_zps463df381.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1117_zpsa9747167.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1117_zpsa9747167.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1119_zpsd4b1b11c.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1119_zpsd4b1b11c.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1120_zps40350de6.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1120_zps40350de6.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1122_zpsee9ed072.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1122_zpsee9ed072.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1123_zpsb978667f.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1123_zpsb978667f.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1128_zpsfd4978d6.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1128_zpsfd4978d6.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1130_zps857e7e09.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1130_zps857e7e09.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1131_zps82804bc1.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1131_zps82804bc1.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1133_zps93904074.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1133_zps93904074.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1134_zps6d759638.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1134_zps6d759638.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1135_zps0c9100b7.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1135_zps0c9100b7.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1136_zps17c8d63b.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1136_zps17c8d63b.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1137_zpsde268b93.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1137_zpsde268b93.jpg.html)
Headlights on in the shop,
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1139_zps8a169336.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1139_zps8a169336.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking!

doodlebug

06-13-2013, 11:44 PM

look's great Reg, I tried cutting foam with hole saw's, well AAAARG!
Have you considered putting your cutter in a drill?
Yes that truck would sound good with a v-12!
Cheer's, Neil.

RCP57

06-14-2013, 12:30 AM

look's great Reg, I tried cutting foam with hole saw's, well AAAARG!
Have you considered putting your cutter in a drill?
Yes that truck would sound good with a v-12!
Cheer's, Neil.

Haha yeah Neil I considered putting it in the mill with a piece of plywood on the table but then I decided that I have to go back to work and need all of my fingers...lol Doing it by hand was slow but safe and it's all done now.

Lil Giants

06-14-2013, 09:38 AM

A stamp cutter made from steel shaft in the lathe, one whack of the hammer! :D

Fully loaded, what's the estimated gvw?

Your foam inserts, do you think tires would carry 60+lbs?

RCP57

06-14-2013, 09:51 AM

A stamp cutter made from steel shaft in the lathe, one whack of the hammer! :D

Fully loaded, what's the estimated gvw?

Your foam inserts, do you think tires would carry 60+lbs?

I was thinking along a similar line Joe, only I was thinking about making a cutter for the press. You could cut both circles at once that way I'm sure, I just didn't want to spend half a day making a tool.

The truck and trailer are 47lbs and I'm guessing the load is another 40-50lbs. Some of the logs weigh nearly nothing and a couple are probably 6-8lbs minimum(they haven't dried much in the BC liquid sunshine). When I finished changing the foams in the trailer I pushed down on it really hard and there wasn't much bulge in the tires but there is 8 of them so there's a lot of surface area. They are much stiffer than what I used in the Euc though.

When are you coming out here Joe?

Lil Giants

06-14-2013, 10:22 AM

Perhaps if you had made the tool, then you could have had a small sideline business punching out a few thousand of these foam circles. :D

Don't know, weather is not cooperating to get my work done as soon as I had hoped. :(

RCP57

06-14-2013, 11:27 AM

I guess that's a possibility. The only trouble I see would be trying to make foams for every different size tire(lot of tooling).

Too bad about the weather, I guess if it holds you up too long then you won't make it to the coast?...or maybe you'll be out in July for the show?:D

ihbuilder

06-14-2013, 11:32 AM

Reg, I need enough for 10 of those tires :D Just talking to my wife , told her I need to find that stuff you used .

Stuff

06-14-2013, 11:44 AM

i was wondering what all the circles were for then *lightbulb* he made his own inserts!!

and yes that is a **** sexy truck there!!

RCP57

06-14-2013, 11:51 AM

Reg, I need enough for 10 of those tires :D Just talking to my wife , told her I need to find that stuff you used .

Hmmm. It's some sort of packaging foam that I got from the local Princess Auto. They sometimes have it in laminated sheets two layers thick but they only had the single layer stuff the other day. We use it on the fish boat for ice blankets to keep the ice cold for longer but it turns out that it makes good tire foams for heavy vehicles. I'm gonna buy some more in case they never have it again. Wonder what it would cost to ship some to you and what customs would say?

Reg

JAMMER

06-14-2013, 12:39 PM

ihbuilder

06-14-2013, 01:44 PM

Hmmm. It's some sort of packaging foam that I got from the local Princess Auto. They sometimes have it in laminated sheets two layers thick but they only had the single layer stuff the other day. We use it on the fish boat for ice blankets to keep the ice cold for longer but it turns out that it makes good tire foams for heavy vehicles. I'm gonna buy some more in case they never have it again. Wonder what it would cost to ship some to you and what customs would say?

Reg

I'll look on U-line if it's some sort of packing foam .

customs , no prob. just put on package "USG ICBM parts TOP SECRET" :p

carp

06-14-2013, 03:32 PM

Finished model looks great Reg thats an impressive load most of that wood looks solid, is your front door big enough so you can drive it loaded straight to your fireplace?

Trucker_Jo

06-14-2013, 03:46 PM

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Woah.
About those line machine pictures my grandpa ran one before the mountain blew back in the 70's. As for the make its a washington. I don't have exactly the best angled pictures, but if you really want pictures I can get them to you.

Jarrett

RCP57

06-14-2013, 09:44 PM

Reg you have done a great job with the truck and trailer the only thing you need is a little smoke coming out the stacks that is the only thing missing. Keep up the good work and have a good day today and a better one tomorrow. Ed

Thanks ED, I think noise and smoke may be winter projects if funds allow.

I'll look on U-line if it's some sort of packing foam .

customs , no prob. just put on package "USG ICBM parts TOP SECRET" :p

Haha, If you can't find any let me know...I'll send some your way.

Finished model looks great Reg thats an impressive load most of that wood looks solid, is your front door big enough so you can drive it loaded straight to your fireplace?

Maybe I should have built a short log trailer and a ramp up to the front door:confused:...still time. Don't usually have to lite the wood stove till October around here....

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Woah.
About those line machine pictures my grandpa ran one before the mountain blew back in the 70's. As for the make its a washington. I don't have exactly the best angled pictures, but if you really want pictures I can get them to you.

Jarrett

I'm trying to figure out what type of loader the logging company used...If it was a Washington then I might need to see them.lol

ihbuilder

06-14-2013, 11:36 PM

just found some right here in PA a little pricy but hey gotta pay to play :rolleyes:

RCP57

06-15-2013, 12:26 AM

This stuff is cheap @ $10 for a sheet and it has been on sale for $7. Typical of any surplus joint though, they may never have it again...I better hoard it all:jaw:

Reg

Espeefan

06-15-2013, 05:31 PM

The updated photos look great, Reg! You are a true craftsman. This has been a fun build to watch, and I think that the Kenworth is probably your best work yet, though that is really hard to say for sure. Everything you've built is as impressive, but maybe it's the details that put this one at the top for me.

bruce

06-15-2013, 09:32 PM

That is one nice looking logging truck. The video is sweet too

RCP57

06-15-2013, 11:26 PM

I believe this is my best too... I think it's the one that means the most to me and that's why it turned out better. It didn't really start out that way but as I've worked on it and met some people that were around the real truck I've become sentimental about it. I'm proud of all my stuff but this one makes me smile...:)

chaseracer

06-18-2013, 12:59 AM

cosworth34677

06-18-2013, 07:16 AM

my goodness that truck is bad a!!, looked real in the first few pic's

RCP57

06-18-2013, 09:26 AM

I seen this beautiful truck in person yesterday :jaw: it was more amazing and awesome then the pics show.. and it is a monster and makes my autocar looks like a toy compared to this masterpiece , great job Reg and thanks for showing me all your creations.. simply awesome

Thanks Jason! Glad you could make it out. Next time you're bringin the Autocar and we're moving some dirt! Oh yeah, and tell that guy you brought with you to hurry up and finish his truck!

Reg

Northwoods Timber toter

06-19-2013, 02:24 PM

RCLogger

06-20-2013, 06:02 PM

Fine looking truck Reg

Looking forward to seeing it up close

LOG loader next !

greg

RCP57

06-26-2013, 12:26 AM

I've been following this thread quite religiously, I've been trying to find words to appropriately describe how impressed I am with this truck and you building skills. I have a soft spot for log trucks, which is funny because I drive Fire Trucks for a living! Anyway back on point, All I can think of is purely impressive, amazed, astounded by the shear level of quality and detail!! And to think you MADE all the parts!!!! Sir my hat comes off to you!!

Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy to have provided some entertainment for the few that followed along!

Fine looking truck Reg

Looking forward to seeing it up close

LOG loader next !

greg

Thanks Greg, The show is coming up fast now! I was very happy to hear that you were bringing your stuff this year! It should be a good time with all of us together(a lot of equipment)...and yes a loader is in my future....but maybe not yet...

I had some visitors come to my shop today. Some retired loggers that either drove and or owned the original KW850 that my truck is modeled after. It was very nice for me to show off the truck to them and get their approval. Hopefully the decals will be done for all of my equipment this week so I can post up some pics.

Reg

RCP57

06-29-2013, 01:28 AM

I finally made up the cover for the exhaust under the fender. It is bolted on so that I can remove it later if I decide to make smoke...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1154_zps12f79d3d.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1154_zps12f79d3d.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1155_zps42d2d48b.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1155_zps42d2d48b.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1156_zpsf582cf0b.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1156_zpsf582cf0b.jpg.html)

When the sun comes out tomorrow I will post some more interesting pictures....:confused:;)

Reg

doodlebug

06-29-2013, 09:53 PM

Hey Reg, have you seen this sound module? http://www.wtbcar.com/shopping/index.php?route=product/product&path=20&product_id=136 Yah I know its 4 stroke.
Cheer's, Neil.

RCP57

06-29-2013, 10:28 PM

Almost finished. I had a local sign shop do up the decals for me. I wasn't able to provide them with very good images of the door decal but the girl spent all day yesterday getting it done but it turned out excellent!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1168_zpsdba74e2c.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1168_zpsdba74e2c.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1170_zpse9a237bd.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1170_zpse9a237bd.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1171_zpsc57db74b.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1171_zpsc57db74b.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1172_zps2a65639e.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1172_zps2a65639e.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1173_zpsb0b47e8b.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1173_zpsb0b47e8b.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1174_zps4409aa32.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1174_zps4409aa32.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1175_zps9751de6e.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1175_zps9751de6e.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1176_zps9ca312a2.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1176_zps9ca312a2.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1180_zpsc260b253.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1180_zpsc260b253.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1181_zps7b05fcc8.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1181_zps7b05fcc8.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1182_zpscff037b0.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1182_zpscff037b0.jpg.html)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca9-QhF1yuA

Thanks for looking! Ready for the show in two weeks!:D:D

steamer

06-29-2013, 10:56 PM

Reg, you've outdone yourself. The truck is truly a work of art. I guess now if I want to see it I'll have to be at the Duncan show. You'll be like a proud papa showing off the new baby. The pictures are great, but they probably don't do it justice like seeing the real model. Looking forward to it, Reg.
Rob

RCP57

06-30-2013, 12:37 AM

tracksntreadslou

06-30-2013, 01:20 AM

Looks awsome Reg...Hey are you adding a set of amber flashing lights ..the trucks i saw up north had a set either top corner of the water tank or near the mirrors

RCP57

06-30-2013, 01:26 AM

Looks awsome Reg...Hey are you adding a set of amber flashing lights ..the trucks i saw up north had a set either top corner of the water tank or near the mirrors

Thanks Lou, I noticed that too but no I won't be adding them on this. The original 115 didn't have them but did have red lights on the rad guard for whatever reason. I had the red lights but didn't use them because I didn't want the wires exposed.

Espeefan

06-30-2013, 02:37 AM

Wow. It's perfect Reg. The logos look awesome, and I'm almost sad to see this incredible build finished, but it's been really great watching it progress every step of the way. I'll be looking forward to your next big project!

chaseracer

06-30-2013, 11:31 PM

decals look great... simply awesome Reg ..

RCP57

07-03-2013, 08:33 PM

Still continuing with some small details. I made up some "filters" to put on the frame....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1189_zps47c04118.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1189_zps47c04118.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1190_zps08550215.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1190_zps08550215.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1191_zps42ea0510.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1191_zps42ea0510.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1192_zpsbfd9a158.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1192_zpsbfd9a158.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1193_zpsabf46b53.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1193_zpsabf46b53.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1194_zps5711b0b1.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1194_zps5711b0b1.jpg.html)

Stuff

07-03-2013, 10:34 PM

keeps on getting better and better and better!

Hemi1966

07-04-2013, 02:32 AM

Reg, I thought this could not get any better, but it did by adding those details:D:D
I love it, you really outdone yourself Reg :)

tracksntreadslou

07-04-2013, 02:34 AM

Dont forget the motorola ant Bud ..they all had one ..lol

RCP57

07-04-2013, 11:17 AM

Dont forget the motorola ant Bud ..they all had one ..lol

Huh? Lou have you been drinking?lol

It's getting hard for me to add much more detail to the outside of the truck now. I can't say that the real truck didn't have things that I am missing but I don't have any more photos to work from so anything I add now will be a guess. I may have time to start on the interior before the show but I have two other projects in the works and a wedding less than a month away to prepare for so I'm in a time crunch....:jaw:

Reg

bigpipespete

07-04-2013, 04:16 PM

RCP57

07-04-2013, 06:11 PM

Hi Reg,
I sure wish i could make it to the show so i could see that in real. The added little details really set it apart. I hope the weather stays nice for you guys, and i'll be looking forward to some video of it.
Mike.

I'm sorry Mike, I could barely understand you with that sore throat you have...you better take 10 days off work so that you can rest....:cool: Haha

Thanks very much and I wish you could make it to the show. It would be great to have you and your equipment there.

Reg

Espeefan

07-05-2013, 02:20 AM

RCP57

07-05-2013, 09:31 AM

The fuel filters look nice Reg! Simple to make too. I like that. At first I was lost because I couldn't remember seeing any fuel tanks on the truck, but then I back tracked in this thread and saw it's behind the cab. Any of these trucks have regular round tanks under the cab?

Thanks Nate. The filter cans are made from a broken plastic coat hanger...Very simple and already white!

Some of the trucks had/have round tanks but very few. Most of the spur roads that these trucks drive on are not very forgiving so the under slung tanks wouldn't last long. Generally the steps are the first thing to go and the fuel tanks are right down near that height. This shared pic shows a truck with a tank on the side of the frame. Notice the bent steps...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/KW2085020Coulson20H1020Port20Alberni20-2007212007-301_zpsa8daabf4.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/KW2085020Coulson20H1020Port20Alberni20-2007212007-301_zpsa8daabf4.jpg.html)

Reg

ap40rocktruck

07-08-2013, 06:09 PM

Mind blowing & outstanding rig. Start to finish, so much detail & very true to scale.

Ap40

RCP57

07-09-2013, 09:30 PM

Thanks very much Ap, but these things are never finished...are they?lol

Been tinkering the last two afternoons...Made up some of the interior pieces and some gadgetry. Maybe you should watch the video before looking at the pictures:confused:...The pictures will explain the video:confused:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s_6uMrxTRQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

It all started when I made the steering wheel....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1218_zps912c35cd.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1218_zps912c35cd.jpg.html)

...and pretty much got stupid after that...

I decided that I had a micro servo sitting around with out a purpose...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1227_zpsd35fe1e1.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1227_zpsd35fe1e1.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1230_zpsf968a4f6.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1230_zpsf968a4f6.jpg.html)

and I needed to add some seats....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1228_zpse026f0d9.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1228_zpse026f0d9.jpg.html)

I tried to make "cheek" indents in the drivers seat but it's not very visible...like I said earlier...stupid
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1231_zpsc0aba3fd.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1231_zpsc0aba3fd.jpg.html)

The seats aren't spring loaded to add effect or seem like air seats. The fact is that if the seats were bolted down tight I wouldn't be able to get the cab on and off without removing the air cleaners.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1232_zps58639b6c.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1232_zps58639b6c.jpg.html)

I made up a little dash for it too but I didn't see the hot glue streamer by the steering wheel until I was looking at the pictures after assembly. I guess it's a mock cobb web now...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1233_zps327e7f71.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1233_zps327e7f71.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1236_zps14efc545.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1236_zps14efc545.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_1237_zpsd3f57253.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_1237_zpsd3f57253.jpg.html)

and finally a short walk around video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsdLzFYnQFU&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Thanks for lookin!