Kenworth 850 Off Highway

[RCP57]

Nice collection there Reg!
If it was me I should place logs in front of models, doesn't like having them smashed if you brake hard.
Have fun at show!
Dan

I would agree Dan, but if I load them the other way then the models will be exposed to 50-60mph winds while driving down the highway. I know the wind will blow out the windows so I'll have to take my chances that the logs are tied in securely and drive cautiously. I guess I need to invest in a canopy for the truck. The price of gas jumped to $1.45 per liter here yesterday so I was hoping to use our new car instead of the truck but there just isn't enough room for all the stuff in the car. Maybe smaller scale models would be better:confused:...Too late now:D:D:D.

[tracksntreadslou]

Reg you still have room for a log loader ,ADT, and a dozer ..Get Busy Buddy ..lol

[FlyingBeagle]

Dont forget the boat, there is still room. :D

[RCP57]

Haha no room for the boat...I almost forgot to load lawn chairs!:eek:

I think I have loaded everything that I won't need and probably left behind something that I will need so I must be ready to go! 1 more sleep til show time:D:D!

[Supermario]

Just incase you haven't seen this yet. I think OZtruck has found your sound my friend:D:bounce::bounce::bounce:

http://youtu.be/JVx6x6YERxw

Mario

[RCP57]

That is sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need one! Thanks Mario!

[Trackerman]

Reg,
saw your post in Chris IH R190 build thread and did a quick search for the sound of the V12, seems to be plenty of files available. The last link is an actual KW truck. Hope this helps give the truck more life, just wish I was from The Land of the Giants, really would be cool to drive your model around. Terrific informative build.

http://www.rigsofrods.com/threads/38695-New-Detroit-diesel-12V71-sound

http://ets.modhoster.com/mods/12v71-n-detroit-diesel-sound-beta-by-ludmillapower

http://www.musicbiatch.com/download/YTBOnAdmnSI/71-kenworth-with-a-detroit-12v71.mp3

cheers

Paul

[RCP57]

Thanks very much Paul! Gotta love this site! There is always people ready to help out when they can.

What sound module would everyone suggest to use with these?

Reg

[AzItalian]

awesome truck but its way to big for our show's 14 or 16scale.

[RCP57]

awesome truck but its way to big for our show's 14 or 16scale.

Thanks....The guys I role with let the fat kids play too...

[dirtpusher9]

All I can say is WOW, Reg.

[RCP57]

All I can say is WOW, Reg.

Thank you very much!

I made a little time to drive the truck around and play with some GoPro angles today. Nothing too exciting but the camera wedged between the cab and water tank looking through the windows turned out pretty good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo_93JX75yM&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6TJO6m4xCw&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GGep148H7s&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Thanks for looking!

[apfubar]

Love it, I can see the next Truck TV show coming up(if you are into that sort of thing)...

Just need some challenging terrain(like the mountains of Peru) and crap roads...

No animation required though in yours, just make sure the Go Pro is secure and away you go..

:-)

Cheers,
AP

[Supermario]

Awesome videos Reg. I especially love the cab view which shows how stable and solid the truck runs. The suspension view shows why:cool::D
You can tell its heavy by the lack of bouncing like I get with mine on rough terrain. Hard to make a video look scale when the truck is all over the place!:eek:

Enough dirt bike riding! Get back to building and making more videos eh!!:D:bounce:

Mario

[RCP57]

Awesome videos Reg. I especially love the cab view which shows how stable and solid the truck runs. The suspension view shows why:cool::D
You can tell its heavy by the lack of bouncing like I get with mine on rough terrain. Hard to make a video look scale when the truck is all over the place!:eek:

Enough dirt bike riding! Get back to building and making more videos eh!!:D:bounce:

Mario

Haha yeah the truck is heavy for sure. "Solid" is the polite way of saying it's fat:rolleyes:. It didn't bounce at all before I stiffened up the tires...of course they were almost squished flat with the empty truck at that point. I have a thought in mind for my next build and I'm in the process of deciding whether or not I should build it in 1/14 to sell or 1/10 to keep. I love the big scale but sometimes wish I had known it was odd-ball before I started...

Hey what's wrong with me riding mini bikes?:rolleyes:...The scary part with that is it was my main hobby before I got involved with this...If I get to comfortable on the bikes I may decide that I miss it:eek:.

Reg

[Espeefan]

Cool videos, Reg. I like the camera angles showing the axles and suspension working.

[RCP57]

Well with all the lowboy builds going on around here and me having no project, I thought I should finally build my own. I bought enough tires to build one back in June so I only needed to visit the scrap yard today to get started. I don't plan on this being super detailed, just functional. I put about three hours in this afternoon and got a fair bit done. All the hard pieces are still on the list though so it will take a while to complete.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2313_zpsb9a228ae.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2313_zpsb9a228ae.jpg.html)
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Thanks for looking!

[doodlebug]

I like it! Keep it up!
Cheers, Neil.

[RCP57]

Thanks guys...

Using TIG

[Acadieman]

That's going to look great! You're currently fleet will look good on the trailer, yet I can somewhat see a future yarder being built. :cool:

[RCP57]

Haha I'm not sure about a yarder but hopefully I will be building another piece to haul around soon!

I spent a little more time in the shop working on the trailer early this morning and again this afternoon. I managed to make the over the bunk, hitch-coupling, pivot thingy...Not sure what the real term is:confused: Anyway the front is almost finished so I guess I have to start on the hard part now:(.

PS The bolts will be replaced with proper pins...but you already knew that anyway :)

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Reg

[RCP57]

TIG can be frustrating but works well for our hobby. It produces no smoke or spatter either which is a great thing.

[RCP57]

Well I spent most of today working on the rims/hubs for the trailer. I would have had them finished but I didn't realize that I only had two bearings left. I tried to find some at the local automotive shop but had no success so I guess I will get on the phone tomorrow and see if I can find some in Victoria. If not I will have to order some from somewhere and wait:(. Once I get the bearings I will drill out the centers and make the caps.

Todays progress....All together there is at least 6 hours in these four wheels...I know that I am probably pretty slow and that others could build them faster/better but the next time someone asks me why our models are so expensive and how you could possibly have that much time in them, I may just slap them:eek:.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2333_zpsd1498489.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2333_zpsd1498489.jpg.html)
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Thanks for looking!

[JAMMER]

Great work Reg and I see that your row of dines are getting a lot better keep up the good work practice makes perfect. Ed

[Grainfarmer]

Whow! Very nice model! Great job... :D

[Espeefan]

Nice to see a lowboy build from you, Reg! I didn't know these trucks could still handle a lowboy without a 5th wheel plate, and without removing the log bunk turntable. I might not be speaking with the correct wording, but still, that's pretty cool. I don't know a whole lot about these trucks, but was that common practice for hooking up to a lowboy?

[cyanide]

I love this truck, I am really enjoying all the details.

[RCP57]

Thanks very much guys. I have been too busy the last couple of days to make any progress but I may get something done soon.

Nate, I think it is fairly common with these big trucks. This way any truck with a bunk could tow it instead of needing a specific truck. On the other hand trucks that had preloader log trailers had a fifth wheel so they would that style.

Here's a couple pics of the bunk style hitches. The one trailer doesn't even have a pivot:confused:... It must hammer around pretty good on the bunk.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/hayes_hdx_tractor_rr__large1_zps94726b79.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/hayes_hdx_tractor_rr__large1_zps94726b79.jpg.html)
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Reg

[Supermario]

"Todays progress....All together there is at least 6 hours in these four wheels...I know that I am probably pretty slow and that others could build them faster/better but the next time someone asks me why our models are so expensive and how you could possibly have that much time in them, I may just slap them."


:jaw::lol::lol::lol: I sense a little anger from you Reg:eek: :rolleyes:

So true though. What about the R&D time not just milling time!

Mario

[RCP57]

Come on now, I never get mad...:rolleyes:

It started to rain this afternoon and my work was done for the day so I got back into the shop. I was happy because I got to play with my favorite toy(TIG) and stick some pieces together! My plan is to build the entire back half including suspension before I weld it to the rest of the frame.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2350_zpse1d309c5.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2350_zpse1d309c5.jpg.html)
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This one is for size reference...Yes it is almost 60"
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2358_zps54fb747c.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2358_zps54fb747c.jpg.html)
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Thanks for looking!

[RCP57]

I put in a couple more hours on the lowbed today. When I started out on this I told myself that I would build it light and not worry about it being very strong...Well by the time I'm finished it will be heavy as usual and I'll probably be able to give kids rides at the next show. Anyway, I got a bit more done on the ramps so just a couple more things and I will have to start on the suspension.

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Reg

[Hemi1966]

Nice work Reg, looks great. I love those tig welds:)

[RCP57]

Thanks Ari! I spent the whole day working on this(almost 9 hours) but I think I got a lot accomplished too! The suspension is nearly finished now so I can weld the two main components together and start making a deck.
Here's a short video of the walking beams and axles after welding them to the frame...http://youtu.be/4BOsjsATX6A

I started out by making the walking beams out of some 1 1/2x1/2 flat bar.
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2379_zps6d1c22bd.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2379_zps6d1c22bd.jpg.html)
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I then lathed and milled some pieces for the axles. The axles should be held to the bushings with U bolts but this trailer is meant to work to scale not so much be detailed.
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2381_zpse91bd160.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2381_zpse91bd160.jpg.html)
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Once everything fit together I decided that it needed more flex so I re-drilled the bushings to a larger size and added some rubber hose.
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2383_zps8dc36153.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2383_zps8dc36153.jpg.html)

I then welded the pieces to the frame.
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2384_zpsb689ffc7.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2384_zpsb689ffc7.jpg.html)
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Lastly I welded some lugs to the loading ramps.
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2388_zpsda11c2a2.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2388_zpsda11c2a2.jpg.html)
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Thanks for lookin!

[aussietruckerguy]

Wow nice build :-D

[peterbilt65]

real nice work there !,I wish I could weld aluminum like that .neil

[FlyingBeagle]

Cant wait to see video of it toting the Volvo around. Looks great.

[RCP57]

Cant wait to see video of it toting the Volvo around. Looks great.

Thanks guys...How about the 955K? Still a lot to do and I have some bearings on the way from Fast Eddy but I couldn't resist trying it after this mornings progress...
http://youtu.be/EvikX5c18Lk
http://youtu.be/i-tEwctE4FA

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[Finster]

Nice job as always. I bet at the next meet you'll have some kids that want a ride :)

[RCP57]

The firewood is like a piggy bank for me...and you never know when it might get really cold here:rolleyes:.

No video's of loading the Volvo yet but some pictures...I did load and unload the 300 but it will take some practice to be smooth. The tracks run off of switches and are on or off plus my slip ring device has a couple dead spots so its a little ruff...all this while resting my foot on the front of the lowbed so that it doesn't tip up! It's a fairly tough pull with flat tires and no bearings or lube on the axles but it managed.I think it is going to look pretty sweet though once it's finished and painted.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2400_zpsa0326933.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2400_zpsa0326933.jpg.html)
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[Trucker_Jo]

I know that drilling holes in your beloved bunk would kill you, but that would keep it from tipping with some sort of pin? Just a thought. By the way it looks killer!!!!

[RCP57]

Yeah I will have to pin it on. Most 1:1's have pins or a loop of cable and a shackle or something. I have a lot more work to do on it but just had to try it out to see if it would work:rolleyes:...:D:D

[Finster]

Like the guy from "Gold Rush", drill holes, drill holes, drill holes! :)

[RCP57]

Like the guy from "Gold Rush", drill holes, drill holes, drill holes! :)

Haha as long as I'm not like Todd Hoffman! There's no clanking hats in my garage!lol

[egronvold]

Well done so far, and the pictures are great.

[modelman]

Very nice work. You work really fast!!

[Stuart]

Amazing work with the Tig, super cool rig!
I've got firewood envy!
Stu

[RCP57]

Thanks guys. I have never had anyone tell me that they have 'firewood envy' before!lol

Modelman, I don't think I build all that fast I just treat every build like a job that pays by production not by the hour...I guess that's how I was raised.lol

I think I figured out a simple solution to my lifting hitch problem. I made up a hook and welded it to the front of the trailer. Then took a piece of cable and looped it through the ring on the center of the bunk. The natural tension in the cable keeps it on the hook and all you have to do is pinch the loop together and it comes off....no drill holes, drill holes!haha I also added some bracing to the hitch, shortened it to the proper length and add some stabilizer blocks that rest on the bunk if the trailer tips too far(not shown in pics).

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2419_zpsed78d173.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2419_zpsed78d173.jpg.html)

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[Tamiya Cowboy]

Just when I dont think my favorite model of all time can get better it does every time!!! Keep up the awesome details coming..

[Trucker_Jo]

Sweet set-up!!:D:D I have around 12 cords stacked up every winter, and we burn about half that over a winter. One thing that I don't have is r/c equiptment to help me with it:lol:

[FlyingBeagle]

That is fantastic, Thanks for sharing with us.

[SmallHaul]

Very nice work. That truck turned out really nice.

Nice aluminum welding too.

[doodlebug]

Another home run Reg! Have you considered some scale rail road ties, to put under the beaver tail when loading the hoe?
Cheers, Neil.

[RCP57]

Just when I dont think my favorite model of all time can get better it does every time!!! Keep up the awesome details coming..

That's a pretty huge deal to hear somebody say that and I really appreciate it! This truck has become my pride and joy. I don't know if I will ever build anything else that I will have as much pride in.

Sweet set-up!!:D:D I have around 12 cords stacked up every winter, and we burn about half that over a winter. One thing that I don't have is r/c equiptment to help me with it:lol:

We only burn about two cords per winter but I enjoy cutting it and the extra keeps the wolf away from the door this time of year.

That is fantastic, Thanks for sharing with us.

Thank you for following along! The people on this forum are a large reason as to why I am still in this hobby!

Very nice work. That truck turned out really nice.

Nice aluminum welding too.

Thanks a lot. The welding can be tricky sometimes but I just keep at it and hope to improve as I go.


Todays progress...I added a lifting strap, deck boards on the reach, and tie downs along the side of the deck.

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Reg

[tc1cat]

Nice trailer :D Outstanding welding. This is the 1 thing that I never learned how to do :(:( Would really come in handy for some of my builds.

[Finster]

Clever solution to keeping it held down, but I think Tony B. will be disappointed cause you didn't drill holes! ;)

[RCP57]

Haha Tony B can help me drill holes in my next project...come to think of it, I would have drilled holes in my truck if I thought that I was going to find gold in it...
No work progress today but I did try to load and haul around my skidder for a bit. It is so nose heavy that the front motor runs out of grunt while trying to crawl up the ramps in reverse. If you load it head first it goes on fine but doesn't fit well on the deck that way. It looks like I really can't drive in the video(really can't) but if I don't start up the ramps crooked the blade hangs up. I guess if I ever finish the hydraulics that shouldn't be a problem...:rolleyes: On a positive note though, the cable seems to hold the lowbed on the bunk perfectly!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRxTnqwryD4&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHMfCftsoT8&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Reg

[Finster]

I think Neil's (doodlebug) suggestion about using some scale railroad ties is a good one. That or maybe back into a burm or ledge. I'm sure it would load easier that way. Just a thought...

[RCP57]

Haha, I missed the post from Neil so I went back and checked it out...I guess we were posting at the same time kinda. That is a good idea and I did cut extra planking when I made the deck boards thinking that I would need some blocking. I think once the hydraulics are working on the skidder it will be OK. I should be able to push up a bit of material with the blade or even put the blade down while backing onto the trailer for added lift. At any rate it has been fun seeing how things go onto the lowbed...

[RCP57]

Well it was a terrible day for painting but I managed to get a coat or three on the lowbed anyway. I haven't painted the rear suspension yet but at least the frame is done.

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[steamer]

Reg, thanks for the BS session today. it was great to catch up on all that's been happening. As I said before, the truck looks great and the trailer looks awesome with a little paint on it. Great Work!!!!
Rob

[RCP57]

Yeah Rob it was great to chat with you too! Hopefully I can make the drive up there before too long and check out that kitchen you've been using as an excuse not to finish your RC's:rolleyes:....

[RCP57]

A "Green Leaker" comes to life:D! Sort of:rolleyes:....

http://youtu.be/39QPzq5cWQI

Thanks for watching...;)

[RCP57]

A couple more...http://youtu.be/7d_I_muGUpg http://youtu.be/jrPxZgzuaDM http://youtu.be/3_4ABhQVhgU

[doodlebug]

Hey Reg, sounds good to me, and no slobbering yet, LOL! (puking oil for the un-initiated)
Cheer's, Neil.

[Grainfarmer]

No doubt about it....it´s a two-stroke diesel! :D

[kerst]

A couple more...http://youtu.be/7d_I_muGUpg http://youtu.be/jrPxZgzuaDM http://youtu.be/3_4ABhQVhgU
Magnificent!

Kerst

[Acadieman]

That sounds like a screaming detroit, good find!

[RCP57]

Well now that I know it isn't just my ears that think it sounds like a Jimmy I'll share what it is...

It's actually a twist grip engine noise maker thing that my parents bought for me to have on my first bicycle back in the late 70's. I started looking at it a month ago but couldn't figure out how to fit it in anywhere without cutting it. I was worried that if I modified it too much the sound would change loosing it's "Detroitness" but yesterday I felt that I should give it a go. I had to chop and hack quite a bit off of it so I was a little nervous but I think it sounds great! Of course there aren't any fancy air brake sounds or horns but I didn't have to spend an extra dime on it so I'm happy. I used and old gear motor to spin it, made up a simple adapter hub, and drove it off the spare channel on the Sabertooth ESC.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2304_zps91c794f9.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2304_zps91c794f9.jpg.html)
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Thanks for looking!

[Finster]

That's what's making the engine sound? Wow!
...on my first bicycle back in the late 70's...
You are a pack-rat for sure! :D And I mean that in the nicest way, I just hope we don't havta call the people from that Hoarders show.

[RCP57]

That's what's making the engine sound? Wow!

You are a pack-rat for sure! :D And I mean that in the nicest way, I just hope we don't havta call the people from that Hoarders show.

:lol::lol::lol::lol: Yeah well I haven't started hoarding cats, spoiled food or dirty diapers yet so I think I'm OK. I had to look up the grip on the internet before I started cutting. I figured that it was over 30 years old and might be a collectors item...thankfully, not so much...lol

Reg

[steamer]

Reg, the sound system is spot on for a Jimmy V12. All you gotta do is figure out how to throw some shifts in there and you got it made.

[john]

Wow that sounds great!! I do have to ask if you took a pic of the purring engine sound maker? I new at this but is it possible to hook up to the drive motor with a Parel circuit? Then with each shift it would rev up an idle down right? An as for running at idle tho may need to run an isolated/ dedicated circuit. Nice build!! I plan on reading the whole story tonight.

[RCP57]

Thanks John, You probably seen it but I think post 575 shows a picture of the noise maker.

I almost have the lowbed finished. I just need to make up some center caps for the wheels and it's done! I also had to take it for a drive this evening to test out the new tire foams and paint...http://youtu.be/B7A_0q11Z7c

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[diesel950]

that sounds cool! definitely a detroit

[Trucker_Jo]

SWEET:D:D:D
Okay check out this link I found. It has all the information you need for your next build :cop: http://www.vannattabros.com/iron20.html
My grandpa ran a line machine that was mounted on a off highway truck so it was a self powered chassis and he could literally "cast" or throw the grapples right onto the log within like 40 yards:jaw: and then yard it in and set it on the truck. If you ever want personal pictures let me know. Have fun:bounce::bounce:

[RCP57]

Thanks guys.

Trucker_Jo, Thanks for the link! I will have to spend some time looking at all the stuff on there. I don't think a line machine will be my next project but it is on the list and not too far down.

I spent a while trying to get the sound unit to be less 'idling or pinned'. It's a bit of a challenge because the sound unit motor always takes the same amount of throttle for a given rpm where as the truck always varies based on load. I did manage to improve it slightly and I think I am just going to have to be satisfied with how it works. I need to keep in mind that this was something designed for a small kid and a bicycle, not to replicate the sound of an Off-highway Kenworth.:rolleyes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep7Ub1RxKC0&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

The onboard shot picks up a lot of background noise from the driveline and also it was quite windy here today. I think if the camera was actually in the cab instead of behind it on the water tank it would sound pretty cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCbCD3J8J-Y&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Thanks for looking

[FlyingBeagle]

The sound unit sounds great. It is a definate improvement over the first videos.

Now its time to start loading it up real heavy and test those differential gears out with some long steep grades.:D It looks like a 350,000 pound load figures to about 350 pounds :jaw: so invite a couple of buddies over and take them for a ride.

[RCP57]

Don't encourage me! I don't need to break this truck...I might cry if I do:rolleyes:.

I finished up the lowbeds wheels yesterday... Now what?:confused::confused:

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2464_zpsbe3cf46d.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2464_zpsbe3cf46d.jpg.html)
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[Trucker_Jo]

Off-Highway dump truck. :lol:

[Mojave450rider]

This insane most awesome rig belongs in a museum! I dont have any words to justify the amazing craftsmanship...I am blown away!

[Supermario]

[QUOTE=RCP57;95729]Don't encourage me! I don't need to break this truck...I might cry if I do:rolleyes:.

You built it once, if it breaks, fear not. You can build it again! And don't forget to post pics:lol::lol::lol:;)

Mario

[FlyingBeagle]

Thats what we always say at the RC flying field. If your gonna crash one might as well have it on video.

[straightpipejakebrake]

Amazing truck! Love the plumbing on the frame with the hoses and the over all attention to detail. But I can't wait to see it on some "mountain roads"...great job though!

[Kingcam2]

Don't encourage me! I don't need to break this truck...I might cry if I do:rolleyes:.

I finished up the lowbeds wheels yesterday... Now what?:confused::confused:

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2464_zpsbe3cf46d.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2464_zpsbe3cf46d.jpg.html)
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Hi RCP57

did you buy those Rims on your trailer or did you make them, as I would like to put aset of them on the back of my king Hauler?

Regards from Cameron.

[RCP57]

Thanks a lot as always guys:D. Cameron, I made the wheels and if you look back a little ways you will see how I did it...Nothing too fancy but somewhat time consuming. I'm kind of in a weird place right now as I have completed everything that I had planned and then some on this truck. I have a couple of small projects on the go but really don't know what I want to do next. I guess I will have to start something new soon or I might wear out the 850 driving it around!

[RCP57]

?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2524_zpsd5ba9cc1.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2524_zpsd5ba9cc1.jpg.html)
oh OH!:cool:

[steamer]

Well Reg, one thing for sure we all know now how big the Kenworth is. The Volvo is going to be able to load that out with one bucket full. Are you making a screw drive or hydraulic for it.
Rob

[RCP57]

Oh come on, the Kenworth is just a tiny bit bigger.:D Judging by loading Jason's Autocar it will take about two scoops from the Volvo and it will be full! I'm thinking screwdrives but I haven't got that far just yet. I will do a build thread down the road for the KH.

Oh, Thanks for the email earlier Rob! Nice!:bounce::bounce:

[sparkycuda]

Reg, I have really enjoyed watching this truck come to life - and then to second life when the flatbed trailer was added! All the details, the craftsmanship, and the immenseness! Just an outstanding model.

Ken

[Lil Giants]

Well Now, that does put things into perspective as to just how big your KW is! :eek:

How tall is the KW at it's highest point?

Perhaps a side dump or belly dump for this beast could be next. ;)

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTNdiNCpSRE_2d8-if3MAxlMTeHIr-Vk9AdVvqhAHa80EchcvqnZw

[RCP57]

Reg, I have really enjoyed watching this truck come to life - and then to second life when the flatbed trailer was added! All the details, the craftsmanship, and the immenseness! Just an outstanding model.

Ken

Thanks very much Ken, Your Payhauler build was and still is a good motivator for me to keep with the details. Sure would be great to see an update on it soon...:p


Well Now, that does put things into perspective as to just how big your KW is! :eek:

How tall is the KW at it's highest point?

Perhaps a side dump or belly dump for this beast could be next. ;)

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTNdiNCpSRE_2d8-if3MAxlMTeHIr-Vk9AdVvqhAHa80EchcvqnZw

It is a big truck! I think it is about 13" to the top of the water tank. If I had built the truck with the pre-loader style setup using a fifth wheel hitch then I would consider building a belly dump like those ore trailers. I think I will call it good with this truck for now but plan on adding a little more detail to the interior and lighting up the clearance lights this winter. Right now my benches are full of other projects.

Reg

[smart racer]

Reg...happy to see/hear Mike helped out on the KH hunt...did you fab up the dump box? - Steve

[RCP57]

Reg...happy to see/hear Mike helped out on the KH hunt...did you fab up the dump box? - Steve

Yeah it worked out good for me to get a hold of Mikes truck. I was kinda impatient and was able to get Jason to persuade Mike to sell it. Hopefully in the near future I will stop by and have a BS with you Steve and thanks a lot for your time on the phone.

Yes I made the box. Still working on some details and then I will show everyone what I have really been up to!:cool:

Reg

[Espeefan]

Reg, you've done it again. Your trailer turned out awesome, and your twist throttle sound maker thing a ma bobber is probably the most convincing 2 stroke diesel simulator I've heard yet. That's really cool. Who would have thought? Thanks for the explanation on the turntable and trailer's lack of a 5th wheel pin. It makes perfect sense to me now.

[RCP57]

Thanks a lot Nate. Yes the sound thingy worked out pretty good! I wish I could get some shifts and air brake noise thrown in there but it sounds fairly authentic as far as the engine sound is concerned so I won't complain.

What have you been up to? Seems like you were missing for a while.

[DADSGARAGE]

?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2524_zpsd5ba9cc1.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2524_zpsd5ba9cc1.jpg.html)
oh OH!:cool:

Awesome job on the 850 !!! You need to add some pics of the truck with a pop can on the deck and tell us again the over all dimensions of this truck....most people don't realize and or appreciate the actual size of a 1/10 scale model....I thought 1/12 was fairly big but 1/10 is just WOW !!!

(there is something to said about building smaller scale models in that it is sometimes if not most times much harder to build tiny little parts compared to larger scale parts....but you just can't beat larger scale models...again great job on the truck !!! I will most likely be picking your brain for help..LOL..)

[RCP57]

Awesome job on the 850 !!! You need to add some pics of the truck with a pop can on the deck and tell us again the over all dimensions of this truck....most people don't realize and or appreciate the actual size of a 1/10 scale model....I thought 1/12 was fairly big but 1/10 is just WOW !!!

(there is something to said about building smaller scale models in that it is sometimes if not most times much harder to build tiny little parts compared to larger scale parts....but you just can't beat larger scale models...again great job on the truck !!! I will most likely be picking your brain for help..LOL..)

I think the truck is 42" long including the compensator hitch, bunks are 18" wide, add the low bed and the length is up to 87" I think. Truck is 36lbs, logging trailer is 11lbs... It's large...

I agree about the smaller models. My biggest challenge so far has been trying to deal with using thinner and weaker metals. I really don't like using bolts to hold together things that would be welded on a 1:1 but welding really thin metal doesn't come easy for me. The other thing is strength...I'm used to building things heavy and not worrying just like you do but the smaller stuff you have to be careful! My hats off to the guys that can find a way to jam all the goodies into a 1/14 model though!

Anything you need, just let me know. If I can help I will be glad to!

[Trucker_Jo]

Holy cow that thing is massive! I really wanted to build my yarder in 1/10 but the size would be outrageous with styrene. Maybe someday I'll learn to weld as good as you:D

[Fired up]

very nice. Your skills with metal are unreal love it

[RCP57]

Holy cow that thing is massive! I really wanted to build my yarder in 1/10 but the size would be outrageous with styrene. Maybe someday I'll learn to weld as good as you:D

Yes it is big! A model this size made of plastic probably wouldn't last long but building the body out of it would have been fine. Welding just takes practice. to some people it comes naturally...I am not one of those people!

very nice. Your skills with metal are unreal love it

Thanks very much. I very much enjoy the challenge in working with sheet metal.

[doodlebug]

Hey Reg, found a new project idea :bounce::bounce::bounce:
Think Big, Green, and 12 cylinders! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97r0NXNT8LA 82-80 Terex Dozer. :jaw::jaw::jaw:
Cheer's, Neil.

[RCP57]

Haha! Yes I have been twisting my brain between a D8k and a TC12. I want to do the Cat but I really like HiLite green:D!

I did a little size comparison today...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znDk6ACsav4&feature=share&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Reg

[RCP57]

One more update for the big Kenworth...

I bought some 3mm battery operated Xmas lights pretty cheap at a store a week ago. They aren't LED but I have to admit that in some situations I prefer the old school lights better anyway. While I was lighting the clearance lights up I also added the head and marker lights onto the same pico switch. Now all the lights can be switched off via remote...All of the lights are running off of a 6v BEC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro-MjhSbQpQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98LbLe6MPRA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_2875_zps250e38a7.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_2875_zps250e38a7.jpg.html)
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Thanks for looking!

[Espeefan]

Atta boy! Love the lights. I agree, in some cases the old fashion incandescent bulbs work and look better. Plus no resistors needed, if the voltage rating matches your battery pack. The warm white LEDs do, however, simulate the warm look of a white incandescent better then a cool white LED.

[RCP57]

Atta boy! Love the lights. I agree, in some cases the old fashion incandescent bulbs work and look better. Plus no resistors needed, if the voltage rating matches your battery pack. The warm white LEDs do, however, simulate the warm look of a white incandescent better then a cool white LED.

Thanks Nate. Now I need to change out those cool-white LED's in the headlights as they don't look very 70's vintage!

[Espeefan]

Could be the owner did a H.I.D. retro-fit! :D

[DADSGARAGE]

NICE!!! Funny how the "details" add so much....

SO.....have you starting building the shovel yet or what....??
(Back at ya.....:lol:)

[RCP57]

NICE!!! Funny how the "details" add so much....

SO.....have you starting building the shovel yet or what....??
(Back at ya.....:lol:)

Haha! No, I have something else in mind at the moment...

[DADSGARAGE]

"starting"??...oops I meant to say started...LOL....So what are you working on now...big or small??

[Trucker_Jo]

I agree with your decision and the older style lights on the 850. More yellowish headlights and then your set :D Are you leaning towards more logging equipment or are you going to look for a pal for the euclid.

[RCP57]

There's a couple bats flying around in the attic right now. When one makes it out of the cobwebs I'll let you guys know.

[RCLogger]

That is a great set of lights on your truck Reg..

Is your new Bride use to waking up in the morning and turning on the light switch and seeing the Kenworth light up and the motor start to puurrrr ! hahhahah

Merry Christmas Reg

[JAMMER]

Hay Reg that looks good all lit up. Ed

[RCP57]

That is a great set of lights on your truck Reg..

Is your new Bride use to waking up in the morning and turning on the light switch and seeing the Kenworth light up and the motor start to puurrrr ! hahhahah

Merry Christmas Reg

Haha. I had a comment about headlights and purring but I should keep that to myself... She did say that I could keep the KW in the house but I think she would find it weird if it was in the bedroom...\it does light things up pretty good though!lol


Merry Christmas to you and your family as well Greg! I hope to see you in a month or so.

[doodlebug]

Use it to deliver a fresh thermos of coffee!
Cheers, Neil.

[DADSGARAGE]

Those lights look awesome man!!!

I have a question....how did you attach the "glass" in the truck and your excavator ??? ( I have a "cab" and don't have a clue how to put the windows in it...:confused: )

[RCP57]

Thanks KP. I'm ready for next years Xmas parade now! I guess I should take the time to light up the pee-wee truck too...:(

The windows are just cut oversize and glued in place with the exception of the windshields on the Euc and KW. They actually use the rubber to hold them in with a little glue for added security. Pain in the @++ to put in though....

[DADSGARAGE]

Alrighty then....so it's a "good time" putting windows in (thought so)...that's a drag...LOL...did you use CA ??
( I knew I shouldn't have put window cut outs in the cab....LOL )
I really was hoping to avoid glue....but I also didn't want to see any fasteners either....what to do, what to do....not like you can see any fasteners on my stuff already...heehee...

[RCP57]

CA? cat's @$$? sorry, I'm either tired or stupid...Both?

[doodlebug]

Hey Reg, it's super glue. (ca)
Cheers, Neil.

[RCP57]

Hey Reg, it's super glue. (ca)
Cheers, Neil.

Oh OK...so that answers two questions...what CA means and...stupid..lol

Yes, some sort of super something...Zap it??? I forget... Just some glue I buy at the local hobby shop. It seems to be really strong as long as there is no flex or impacts.

[DADSGARAGE]

"CA"....Cyanoacrylate...("crazy glue")...works great for building balsa airplanes etc...(oops sorry forgot you weren't an aiplane guy)...not sure how it would work on metal

http://www.greathobbies.com/search/results/index.php?srchtype=AdvSearch&srchcat=GY&srchvendor=MER

[DADSGARAGE]

Hey Reg, it's super glue. (ca)
Cheers, Neil.

Ya...what he said...LOL

[RCP57]

I just looked up the stuff I use. It's called Zap...Guess what, It's a CA glue!lol Sometimes I overlook the obvious....

[DADSGARAGE]

I just looked up the stuff I use. It's called Zap...Guess what, It's a CA glue!lol Sometimes I overlook the obvious....

OK....glad we got that straightened out....lol

(I can't wait to ask you questions about the hydraulics you have in your excavator.....I'm may end up being your not so favourite pain in the "@$$" :bounce:)

[RCP57]

Getting ready for this weekends show in Campbell River BC.... Had to take a test drive!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqOOWUyQLyw&feature=c4-overview&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_3122_zps59a5796e.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_3122_zps59a5796e.jpg.html)
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[Supermario]

Never mind the great truck n hoe you built! Where the *^#% is the snow eh??

You call yourself a Canadian?! You lucky sob for two reasons, toys n weather ! :lol::lol:

[RCP57]

No snow here eh!lol Kind of scary actually. No snow in the hills around here at all!
It was warm here today for sure. Barely a breath of wind and sun, sun, sun! Too bad I was inside most of the day...well, come to think of it not really...I had a good excuse to be inside:D.

Haines Junction, Yukon was over 13C today. 9C warmer than Orlando FL(4C) according to the news at lunch. Strange weather for sure!

I hope the north island boys have a strong table to display this setup on!Oh yeah and it better be at least an 8 foot table too!

[steamer]

Looking good Reg. I'm going up tomorrow to set up the tables so we'll make sure that we have an 8 footer set aside for you and we can double plank it if you like. Are you here for both days or just one?
Rob

[Lil Giants]

With weather like that, why would you be inside on a table? :confused:

[RCP57]

Looking good Reg. I'm going up tomorrow to set up the tables so we'll make sure that we have an 8 footer set aside for you and we can double plank it if you like. Are you here for both days or just one?
Rob

Sounds good Rob. The truck, trailer and excavator are around 100lbs so I'm sure the table will be strong enough. The tricky part will be trying to fit it in our car...
I will only be there for Saturday. I had planned to stay for both days but I keep falling behind in the shop so I best get some work done on Sunday:cop:!

Joe, I have never attended this show before but I don't think anyone was thinking the weather would be this nice in January:jaw:.

[flatdeck]

Reg. Here in Toronto this morning -30c wind chill... I should be there for coffee in a couple of hrs..

Truck looks great would love to see it in person..

Wayne

[RCP57]

Reg. Here in Toronto this morning -30c wind chill... I should be there for coffee in a couple of hrs..

Truck looks great would love to see it in person..

Wayne

Haha, sounds good Wayne! You coming for a visit that is.... You best bring your shorts because it will feel like summer here compared to there! It has been quite dry here(roughly 40% less rain since October). They are already talking about water restrictions on the news. Very little rain and no snow is going to make for a very dry summer if things don't change. I'm not saying that I want to experience -30c though either!

[RCP57]

The weather was gorgeous here today so after spending a few hours working I had to take a bit of time for myself. Nothing too exciting but some playtime never the less...

http://youtu.be/9rDtClJkSvQ
http://youtu.be/8E0S9wWDqmQ
http://youtu.be/HwQlkwuhizw
http://youtu.be/kJxOtDluudo

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[Espeefan]

Great pictures Reg! Very realistic looking. It looks like you had some great weather to enjoy. I don't even see any snow. How is that possible, with you being in Canada?

[Trucker_Jo]

Hey we had some amazing weather today! Rare treat in the NW that's for sure. I need to get that yarder done it would look mighty find on that lowbed:lol:

[Lake10]

I remember going camping with my parents up the north end of the island and going on a logging road to a place called devils pond and coming around a corner and meeting a truck like this. Dad came to a stop so did the truck and we were looking at the font back axle of the massive truck. Brings back lots of memories love the look at the build. I sure got lots of ideas for my build
Andrew

[Supermario]

Great pics Reg. The right angle and depth.... So your great at fishing, a master tin basher and know good photography. It's gotta be that west coast air! :rolleyes:;):p keep up the great work and don't ever let this thread die off just because the build is done!

Mario

[RCP57]

Great pictures Reg! Very realistic looking. It looks like you had some great weather to enjoy. I don't even see any snow. How is that possible, with you being in Canada?

Thanks Nate, We haven't had any amount of snow here for a couple years now. It seems every time the rest of the island gets some it misses us. Don't tell anyone though because there's already too many people moving here...

Hey we had some amazing weather today! Rare treat in the NW that's for sure. I need to get that yarder done it would look mighty find on that lowbed:lol:

Yes it was a nice treat! Been pouring here since but looks to be clearing up again today. Get that yarder finished! Any updates?

I remember going camping with my parents up the north end of the island and going on a logging road to a place called devils pond and coming around a corner and meeting a truck like this. Dad came to a stop so did the truck and we were looking at the font back axle of the massive truck. Brings back lots of memories love the look at the build. I sure got lots of ideas for my build
Andrew

I remember doing a similar thing on the way back from Nitnat. Scared the crap out of us for sure! Big trucks for sure! I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Great pics Reg. The right angle and depth.... So your great at fishing, a master tin basher and know good photography. It's gotta be that west coast air! :rolleyes:;):p keep up the great work and don't ever let this thread die off just because the build is done!

Mario

Haha, yeah right! I don't think I am great or a master of much but I get by. I think you are right though, it all that salt air...

The thread won't die as long as people like yourself find it interesting to look at my cheesy pictures and videos.:rolleyes:

[RCP57]

I brought the real truck out today to haul around the toys.:rolleyes: I thought this was a good way to show the size difference. The lowbed isn't even as wide as it should be for scale width. I was a little nervous driving the Hayes on and off of the trailer but it was actually fairly easy. The Hayes goes slow very well...The KH, not so much.

http://youtu.be/Bf6u8ehkFWQ


http://youtu.be/w-yhnDTR_H0

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[Claus]

Awesome stuff Reg! Did you build the track loader too, I'm sure you did. Is there a build thread on that, did I miss something?

Love your outside photos and videos in the sun.

[RCP57]

I built the track loader back when I first started in the hobby. As soon as my Euc was finished I realized that having a dump truck with out a way to load it makes no sense....http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=2340&highlight=kitty

Yes, the weather was nice here today. It sounds like it will be really nice by the weekend. I think Mario and Wayne need to fly out...

[Trucker_Jo]

Wow what a fleet:D Can really see the size difference now. I can't wait until I get my mini buggy built so I can move onto the yarder:cool:

[RCP57]

Yesterday I decided to try and put a load on the big KW with the Volvo. I know loading logs with a thumb and bucket isn't really the way to do it but when you don't have another option you use what you have to get the job done. I changed the shape of the thumb slightly and it worked not bad but it still needs some more tweaking. I did however manage to bend it so i know it is squeezing fairly hard. At the end of the first video I struggle to load what they call a berry(a really big log). Patients pays off, and after a while I do get it on there!lol

http://youtu.be/zO83Xs9Cz80
http://youtu.be/er3WVjpFX6M

Reg

[FlyingBeagle]

Boy, I would hate to be a passing motorist if that big boy was to shift and fall off the top of the load. Great videos, I like that your not using any of those fake logs like the other Canadian Loggers tend to use.:D:D:D

[RCP57]

Haha! No cardboard tubes with bark glued to them in my operation. I did manage to cut a couple of cedars that were hollow though which does help. I modified the thumb a little on the excavator since and now it will pick up a full length log the same size as the short I am loading in the video. Now the problem is the machine tips over if I'm not lifting parallel to the tracks.... Always something!

[Lmackattack]

Wow...I had no idea how big the kenworth is compared to a king hauler....

Looks like you could haul 200 lbs on that trailer !

[doodlebug]

Hey Reg, found some 12 v 71 audio! http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/video/video-feature.asp?v=p4frzQdh6GE#axzz32DaGiZGB Towards the end!
Cheers, Neil.

[Stuff]

wow those photos really puts that truck into perspective!!

[avel]

Nice videos, and nice trucks.

[chaseracer]

Wow reg looks great , sorry been away from rc life for awhile other stuff in the way

[Espeefan]

I never get tired of looking at photos of your masterpiece models, sitting outside in a natural environment. Yes, okay, so the little trucks on the big trailer is not a good scale load or anything, but they still look great, and the size difference is awesome!

[flatdeck]

Reg. With the other two trucks in the same picture you have a better idea how big that KW is.. Love that big scale. would like to see it in person..


Wayne

[RCP57]

It's a big truck for sure. I really like the realism that the larger scale provides. Driving around a truck that runs empty without the trailer @36 pounds is pretty cool. Loaded with logs the truck and trailer way in at well over 100 pounds. The suspension works very well with that kind of weight and the tires have some scale squish to them too. My Hayes has some decent detail and I think turned out pretty good from a looks standpoint but it sure doesn't look very scale while driving on anything but smooth surfaces. Tire size has a lot to do with this as well of course!

Thanks to everyone for the compliments on the truck!

Reg

[RCP57]

I was looking through this thread the other day and it reminded me of all the effort it took to build this truck! This is definitely the most complex thing I have ever made and quite possibly always will be. It's funny how a year can go by and our memories of certain things start to fade. Anyway, I was thinking about again today and when I stopped for lunch I decided to see if I could make a video of the build pictures. It's hard to believe that over 6 months of work can be compressed into 16 minutes worth of pictures. It's kind of sad really!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLk5fN04P_k&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Reg

[flatdeck]

Reg.

That was amazing set of pictures and video.. It really show your building and fabrication skills.. You do set the bar very high when it comes to aluminum built RC's



Wayne

[Kaf343]

Reg,

Thanks for posting your build video. I can't say it enough, you skills are just amazing! I actually watched it twice and paused several times just to take in the detail and complexity of this project. You are the master of metal for sure.

[Supermario]

Don't sell yourself short Reg. You may not think it'll happen but.....something tells me there will be another epic build coming from the RCP camp in the future.
It's in your nature! You have to! :D:lol::bounce:

[PaulNZ]

Reg.

That was amazing set of pictures and video.. It really show your building and fabrication skills.. You do set the bar very high when it comes to aluminum built RC's



Wayne

Couldn't agree more, this is a great build and a nice way to show it off with your video

very nice!

[RCP57]

Thanks very much to all of you. I actually enjoyed watching the video myself because it made me stop and think about the process of making certain parts.

Thanks again to those that helped keep me motivated though out the build!

Mario, you are probably right. It may just be a while:D.

[DieselKid]

Wow, this is cool! That's a beast of a setup! Really puts things in perspective with both of those dumps sitting on the deck!!!:jaw:

Keep up the good work Reg!,

-Alex

[RCP57]

Thanks Alex! My wife and I spent some time over the weekend camping in an area where some real off-highway trucks still operate hauling logs. We passed a loaded Hayes HDX yesterday on our way home. I must say that you feel pretty small in a full size pickup with a camper when one drives by on a two lane road! With 15' bunks they own the majority of the road and you get what's left!:eek: I pulled over as far as I could and we waited for the truck to pass! There aren't many of these trucks in use anymore so the remaining drivers are the best of the best. No worries about them not knowing if they can pass or not!:cool:

http://youtu.be/y1UiiJOIzQk

[modelman]

That would be very scary coming down the road at you!! :eek:

[JohnStilwell]

Wow, I mean... have the road dude, it's all yours!! What's he grossing, 160 Tons or more? Cool vid Reg.

John

[RCP57]

Haha, One of our friends is a driver. He has a bumper sticker on the rad guard that says "As a matter of fact I do own the road". Very fitting I think. I believe the trucks were designed to carry 100+ tons of logs but of course when conditions are good and the roads aren't too steep they load on a lot more. Most of the places they are logging now have some nasty grades with a lot of switchbacks so the loads are more moderate like in the video. Even with a smaller load there is close to 3 highway truck loads on there! Very cool trucks in person.

I like this video on YouTube....http://youtu.be/7UHChCRe6hI?list=FLrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A These trucks are the real deal!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Thats insane, you definitely need your sea legs for that ride the way it sways back and forth.:jaw::jaw:

[JohnStilwell]

LOL, love it, yes, TOTALLY fitting Reg. :D
Agreed, INSANE. Imaging the feel of that 100+ ton 'push' going down hill, dang what a rush.
Sea legs and balls of titanium!!! like basketball size!

John

[PaulNZ]

On the other side of the world, Canada and New Zealand are similar in so many ways, climate etc, but it is the Logging Industry that is the closest, Canada and NZ are the only two in the world that Log big tree's, mostly because the trees come from Canada, Pinus Radiata (Pine) is the most common but there is also Redwood and Kauri Logging which is unique and demands very big gear, check the video link below to see some current Pine operations in NZ

http://youtu.be/YIXoZzfBJK0

[RCP57]

Interesting video Paul. You are correct that we have a very similar forest industry. A lot of good old BC equipment has found a new home in NZ. Even some of the manufacturers have set up shop there build yarders and log loaders. There was a big auction here on the island back in 2008 and a lot of the equipment was sold into New Zealand. At least that stuff was spared the fate of the scrap yard and has been put to good use.

[PaulNZ]

Yes, I spent many years working for Hitachi Machinery as a Diesel Mechanic, a lot of the crews had Hitachi and John Deere machines and I spent many days and nights working on their Madill swing yarders among others.

[Supermario]

in the past we have sold used 535 CAT skidders to Australia. We had to strip it right down to pieces and clean it and reassemble. If they found more than two hands of dirt at shipping, it was a major fine on us. Makes sense though, prevent introducing insects etc to a foreign continent .

[Rvjimd]

Reg,

I just stumbled onto the slide show video, wow!

I am trying to get started on the truck chassis under my NyLint dragline. I know with all your skill and experience this will be hard to answer but what did you use for plans or design ideas as you built the logging truck?

Could you say something about the drive train? I saw one picture that looked like an off the shelf gear going into the diff but is it a solid axel or a live diff?

What sort of mill are you using for this sort of stuff? I purchased a 10" lathe a few weeks back and of course now I realize I ALSO need a mill!

Thanks for the inspiration, now if I can keep away that overwhelming feeling I get when I think about working on my stuff.:confused:

Jim

[RCP57]

Reg,

I just stumbled onto the slide show video, wow!

I am trying to get started on the truck chassis under my NyLint dragline. I know with all your skill and experience this will be hard to answer but what did you use for plans or design ideas as you built the logging truck?

Could you say something about the drive train? I saw one picture that looked like an off the shelf gear going into the diff but is it a solid axel or a live diff?

What sort of mill are you using for this sort of stuff? I purchased a 10" lathe a few weeks back and of course now I realize I ALSO need a mill!

Thanks for the inspiration, now if I can keep away that overwhelming feeling I get when I think about working on my stuff.:confused:

Jim

Thanks Jim. I actually get some enjoyment out of watching that video myself. It reminds me of how much work it really was but also the processes involved to make each part. I didn't go by any plans to build it. I took a ton of pictures of the real trucks along with some measurements of critical parts. From there I just tried my best to make the model look like the real thing where I could. The rear ends were built using HPI Savage diff gears. I used the older style that don't have the drive cup attached and then made my own axle shafts to fit the side gears. Both diffs are open. The drive motor is from an 18v drill. I have a BF30 mill with a SINO DRO. Having a DRO is awesome for someone like me that doesn't know anything about machining. It's kinda like having the answers for a test you haven't studied for! Don't let yourself get overwhelmed! You will do fine, all you need is confidence because you already have talent! I am just about to start scratch building a pair of Rockwell 4640 diffs for a Hayes truck. I may need to read my own words of encouragement there to keep from giving up on them!lol The biggest problem for me will be trying to make 2 that are the same....

Reg

[Rvjimd]

Reg,

Not only do you have some exceptional talent you sir are also a diplomat! Thanks for the very encouraging reply! I'm heading out the the shop to see if I can put some of your encouragement to good use!

Jim

[RCP57]

Tried to do some logging yesterday. It wasn't much of a success. Truck driver parked it completely in the way and the skidder ran out of fuel... You just can't hire good help these days...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RTjqzbaBQQ&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Y6g9NBbRk&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

[RCP57]

I dusted off old 115 today and hauled some logs. My wife and I were out in the woods yesterday and saw a couple of off highway trucks hauling wood so I guess that's what got me motivated. The load on the truck is roughly 80lbs plus the 46lbs of truck and trailer. It hauled it like a champ and I think, looked good doing it.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5346_zpsxptl6tug.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5346_zpsxptl6tug.jpg.html)
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http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5351_zpscw32d3lz.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5351_zpscw32d3lz.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5352_zpstxsoprin.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5352_zpstxsoprin.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5354_zpsyidq5ckq.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5354_zpsyidq5ckq.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5356_zpsw7ijjdi8.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5356_zpsw7ijjdi8.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5358_zpsfqx49pw4.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5358_zpsfqx49pw4.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5359_zpszhh97qti.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5359_zpszhh97qti.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5360_zps0h4tsuqa.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5360_zps0h4tsuqa.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5361_zpsdbncjwwz.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5361_zpsdbncjwwz.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5355_zpsgmpzavvd.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5355_zpsgmpzavvd.jpg.html)

The tires get just the right amount of squish!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5362_zpsudrhch0n.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20Compound/IMG_5362_zpsudrhch0n.jpg.html)

Videos are coming.

[RCP57]

Videos from yesterday... This truck is so big that it needs every inch of the road. If you screw up you don't make the turns much like on the real logging roads.:eek:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBLDQ_PyfrI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAbzrzXLSR0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4A6dr_ilss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zou39Hi0ino
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQHYCNfxpKk

[Wiskybilt]

Reg, I enjoy watching all those videos. I even crack a smile on all the "N" scale commentary. That is still my favorite truck.

[Lil Giants]

Some great shots with the scenery Reg, the KW is your best ever masterpiece that I don't think you'll ever top. :cool:

But imagine if it had a gravel dump behind it, how much more use you'd get out of it instead of being just a pretty trk driving around? :D :p

[RCP57]

Reg, I enjoy watching all those videos. I even crack a smile on all the "N" scale commentary. That is still my favorite truck.

Thanks very much. I try to keep the commentary clean but every now and then some bad words leak out.lol

Some great shots with the scenery Reg, the KW is your best ever masterpiece that I don't think you'll ever top. :cool:

But imagine if it had a gravel dump behind it, how much more use you'd get out of it instead of being just a pretty trk driving around? :D :p

Thanks Joe. The KW is definitely my defining piece and I think you are right, I will never top it. The main reason I think that way is to be honest I doubt I could ever devote that much time to another build. It really was my full time job for several months and I became very emotionally invested in the story behind the real truck.

I know what you are saying about the dump option. As cool as it is to have an RC logging truck like no other it is not very practical. If however, I were to build a log loader that may change....:cool::D

[Mikem]

Great vids now my wife wants your blue digger thing ! Mike

[DieselKid]

Cool pics Reg!:cool: She's a beast!

Love those scale bridges of yours too, should have had you stuff one of those in the box with the dump trailer on its way down!:D

-Alex

[RCP57]

Great vids now my wife wants your blue digger thing ! Mike

Haha, buying that machine is the best money I have ever spent on a toy. It has saved us way more than what it cost just in excavating fees. Let alone it is sitting here ready to go when you have a job to do. It's a goofy looking machine because it's from Japan(grey market) but I am continually amazed by what it will do for it's size. You should want one too Mike!:p

Cool pics Reg!:cool: She's a beast!

Love those scale bridges of yours too, should have had you stuff one of those in the box with the dump trailer on its way down!:D

-Alex

Yes this trucks size can be a pain but when you see it loaded in person cruising around it is fairly impressive. It showed no signs of slowing down on the uphill grades but I am a bit worried about the gears in the diffs under that load as well as the drive shafts. So far so good and I do have spares. I just don't want to break my pride and joy!lol The bridges turned out not bad considering I just threw them together. It would have been nice to cut scale sized decking for them but I didn't want to devote that much time. I think the 1"x8" planks kinda look like concrete slabs so it's good enough. They are wide enough to pass two trucks in 1/14 and barely wide enough for the KW850.

[RCP57]

I had this old girl out today as well. When I built the truck I didn't know how long I should make the compensator hitch. It turns out that the length I chose wasn't enough so today I tried to fix it. I added a bit more to it but then had some binding issues as you will see in the video I am uploading. I took it all apart since and welded the added piece to the original so that there isn't a seem between the two. Should be good now but will have to wait until the paint dries. Apparently, heating aluminum to it's melting point burns paint... Who knew:confused::rolleyes:

This load is really heavy! The logs are large fir limbs with very tight grain. I would say that it is at least 100 pounds. I took the truck out into the field to pick them up and went as slow as I could coming back across the grass. It held together so I'm a happy guy! When I was done playing I hauled them right over to my wood shed!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_5633_zps6tvuvp4v.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_5633_zps6tvuvp4v.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_5634_zpsfzfjx1zy.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_5634_zpsfzfjx1zy.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_5636_zps9lzf8sjh.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_5636_zps9lzf8sjh.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_5637_zps8stvtonw.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_5637_zps8stvtonw.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_5635_zpsamsilfv9.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_5635_zpsamsilfv9.jpg.html)

Video to follow...

[RCP57]

https://youtu.be/RbBnTXciZfQ

[bigford]

reg post a pic with a king hauler and that monster together

[RCP57]

Here you go! I also got the compensator hitch working properly again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqqHnM7A4Xs

Not much size difference...:jaw:

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_5638_zpsipr26fwy.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_5638_zpsipr26fwy.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_5639_zpsbev80prl.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_5639_zpsbev80prl.jpg.html)

[bigford]

that is huge!! thing really are bigger in Canada

[RCP57]

Well the difference in scale is quite great obviously but the off highway trucks are much larger than their highway cousins in real life. For instance, 8' bunks on a highway truck vs 14'-16' on the off highway trucks. Hauling 100 tons of logs isn't uncommon. They are impressive to be around if you like trucks.

[Marquez81]

Hello
you can help me about bruder conversion?

[RCP57]

I had to dig back a couple of pages to find this old girl.

I decided that it had been a while since I went over this thing and lubed some stuff up so I better get at it! Xmas is coming and it will be up to me and this thing to roll out the lights.lol

It has been run around enough now that dust is starting to stick on the greasy parts giving it that "scale" look. I haven't had it on the bench for ages. IT'S HUGE!!!!:eek:

https://youtu.be/k2DzeBdq7Io

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_6267_zps047d6cru.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_6267_zps047d6cru.jpg.html)
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http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_6271_zpsg8zwd7yq.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_6271_zpsg8zwd7yq.jpg.html)
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[DADSGARAGE]

Man I like that big truck and all the details you put in it, I'll bet it looks big on the bench when you are working on 1/14 scale lately. Good to see the new pics of a great old build!!

[NORM]

SO SERIOUS

[RCP57]

Someone on YouTube asked me how the sound unit worked in this thing so I shot a quick video about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-yIAnhCZWI

[Supermario]

Someone on YouTube asked me how the sound unit worked in this thing so I shot a quick video about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-yIAnhCZWI


In my opinion, THE greatest off the shelf mod for a sound unit ever! Forget all those fancy a** computer programmed electronic systems!

If there was a RC hall of fame, that sound unit belongs there!:D:lol:

[RCP57]

Haha, it worked out pretty good to be a childhood hoarder in this case. I sure would like to find a spare!

[Northern Farmer]

It's the R-R-R raw power made by Ideal during the 70's. Part# 3390-2
http://i64.tinypic.com/10dy04m.jpg

[bigford]

thats LOUD!!

[RCP57]

Yep that's it Brandon. It's funny, I looked on eBay before I cut mine up to see what they were worth. At that time there was one on there for $30 and it wasn't selling. I was looking last night and the most current one sold for $69US. I cut up a collectors item!:eek::lol:

[Lil Giants]

Whenever I watch a latest video of KW logger, I usually mute it, that noise box so obnoxious... don't let me near with a hammer in hand, God knows what might happen :eek: :D :lol:

[Northern Farmer]

Pretty cool that you thought of using that to make the sound on the Kenworth most people would have tossed it away years ago! I myself thought you were using a sound module lol...the things creative people think of!

[Northern Farmer]

The sound is pretty close
http://youtu.be/AWoqq61WXGg

[RCP57]

Whenever I watch a latest video of KW logger, I usually mute it, that noise box so obnoxious... don't let me near with a hammer in hand, God knows what might happen :eek: :D :lol:

Well I guess it's a good thing you aren't nearby with your hammer or I would probably hurt your ears even more by discharging my shotgun.:eek::rolleyes: It does seem much louder on camera than in person. When side by side with the Hayes the sound level is not that different but it does have a more "metallic sound" for sure and I think that's why the camera picks it up more. Oh well, there's no volume control on this one so it is what it is. It needs to be loud anyway because Detroit's are famous for being obnoxious! That's why so many old timers are deaf.:lol:

Pretty cool that you thought of using that to make the sound on the Kenworth most people would have tossed it away years ago! I myself thought you were using a sound module lol...the things creative people think of!

The sound is pretty close
http://youtu.be/AWoqq61WXGg

It sounds similar at least. I think it's as close as the few Detroit Diesel sound clips I've heard guys load onto the electronic units. I would rather it be electronic as it would be cool if it had the air brake noises and stuff like that but it's also kinda neat to surprise people with what is actually making the noise.lol

[Lil Giants]

Well I guess it's a good thing you aren't nearby with your hammer or I would probably hurt your ears even more by discharging my shotgun.:eek::rolleyes: It does seem much louder on camera than in person. When side by side with the Hayes the sound level is not that different but it does have a more "metallic sound" for sure and I think that's why the camera picks it up more. Oh well, there's no volume control on this one so it is what it is. It needs to be loud anyway because Detroit's are famous for being obnoxious! That's why so many old timers are deaf.:lol:

...that might be a good deterrent not to do the unthinkable... :eek: :D :p

Yes, the camera does resonate sounds more than what they are... like the hyd pumps in my vids, it sounds deafening in vid, but the reality is it's just a light hum... the furnance when it starts drowns out the noise even.

[frizzen]

Oh well, there's no volume control on this one so it is what it is. It needs to be loud anyway because Detroit's are famous for being obnoxious! That's why so many old timers are deaf.:lol:

WHAT? Speak up.
:D

[RCP57]

...that might be a good deterrent not to do the unthinkable... :eek: :D :p

Yes, the camera does resonate sounds more than what they are... like the hyd pumps in my vids, it sounds deafening in vid, but the reality is it's just a light hum... the furnance when it starts drowns out the noise even.

LOL

Yeah I don't really understand why that is but it doesn't seem to matter which camera I use. I notice it when I am filming outside too so I can't blame it on being in an enclosed area. Oh well, that's why operators wear earmuffs isn't it?:rolleyes:


WHAT? Speak up.
:D

Exactly!

[Lil Giants]

What & how many cameras do you use to shoot yt film?

My GoPro is early 2012, it's starting to get glitchy to use & despite saving on Hi-Def from Window's movie maker editor, the picture still seems kinda blurry... I think it's 1080x720.

[RCP57]

I normally use an older Canon HD video camera. I think it's from 07-08 or there about. It takes very nice video as long as it is bright enough outside. It's nice to be able to zoom in and out but the field of view is narrow compared to a GoPro. I also have a first gen GoPro Hero HD. It works well but doesn't have a screen so I point it and hope it's looking at something relevant. I don't like using it much because of that and it also seems to take much longer to upload videos from it to YT. It's great for a helmet cam but not the best for normal shooting I find. I would like to get a new Hero 4 with remote but I should have charged Mark more for his trailer to make it happen.lol Oh well, next time...:rolleyes:

[Claus]

The sticker on your toolbox is too funny!
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_0118_zps465373f1.jpg

[bigford]

i knew they ate weird stuff in canada

[RCP57]

All part of a balanced diet I suppose.

I think it's funny that it took this long for someone to comment. The picture may have been "staged" slightly. All of this time I thought I was the only one with a sense of humor...

[Supermario]

All part of a balanced diet I suppose.

I think it's funny that it took this long for someone to comment. The picture may have been "staged" slightly. All of this time I thought I was the only one with a sense of humor...

Just goes to show how mesmerized you have us all with your metal work! Heck, I always like looking in the background but missed this one.:eek::lol:

[Bo Wallen]

I missed that one too.......:p:p Mario: "I always like looking in the background"....do You ? :lol:

[RCP57]

"looking" or "lurking"?:lol::lol:

[Bo Wallen]

Reg where is the handcuff..............hiding..........:lol::lol: Carry On Lurkin :)

[Supermario]

I missed that one too.......:p:p Mario: "I always like looking in the background"....do You ? :lol:


:lol: apparently not always :lol::cop:

"looking" or "lurking"?:lol::lol:

It's a bit of both I guess.:rolleyes: call it " loourking " :lol: