View Full Version : Nitro, why because I had the parts and I could.
fhhhstix
06-22-2014, 01:02 AM
The start of my Nitro truck. I will bet this wont go over well at INDY but it would sure draw some attention.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Nitro%20Semi/IMG_0536_zps44532852.jpg
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Nitro%20Semi/IMG_0537_zpsc14bd31a.jpg
And a short video.
http://youtu.be/AwzzlZ8aqdw
I will try for a video of it driving tomorrow.
Thanks for looking.
Travis
Kausekaos
06-22-2014, 02:22 AM
Lol that's creative
glorydays24
06-22-2014, 04:22 AM
Travis I haven't seen many gas big rigs. But I'm sure YOU won't disappoint. I like "why, just because".:lol:
Big John
Lmackattack
06-22-2014, 08:22 AM
Will it have a 1000:1 reduction unit in it ?lol
That will be cool
Snochaser
06-22-2014, 10:06 AM
Sweet!!
TRUCKMAKER
06-22-2014, 10:20 AM
This will be interesting.:eek:
Espeefan
06-22-2014, 12:27 PM
Reminds me of this one, from long ago.
http://www.rccaraction.com/blog/2014/06/06/kevs-bench/
fhhhstix
06-22-2014, 05:33 PM
Lol that's creative
Travis I haven't seen many gas big rigs. But I'm sure YOU won't disappoint. I like "why, just because".:lol:
Big John
Will it have a 1000:1 reduction unit in it ?lol
That will be cool
Sweet!!
This will be interesting.:eek:
Reminds me of this one, from long ago.
http://www.rccaraction.com/blog/2014/06/06/kevs-bench/
Thanks Nate and ya I have seen that one and the guy from Japan with the International.
Thanks guys and here is a video of it running.
http://youtu.be/w27i-c0jDq8
TRUCKMAKER
06-22-2014, 06:22 PM
Nice, what cab are you going to use?
Espeefan
06-22-2014, 07:08 PM
Not bad. I expected it would be a lot faster. What kind of transmission are you running, Travis? Might make a cool pulling truck with that nitro engine.
Kaf343
06-22-2014, 08:21 PM
Awesome job as usual Travis, very cool.
fhhhstix
06-22-2014, 08:29 PM
Nice, what cab are you going to use?
Well I am thinking it is going to need to be a Globe cab. Now to find a used one.:D
Not bad. I expected it would be a lot faster. What kind of transmission are you running, Travis? Might make a cool pulling truck with that nitro engine.
I am using an axial crawler trans and if I work the plumbing right for the stacks I can add a front powered axle as well.
Awesome job as usual Travis, very cool.
Thanks Keith and I have another Nitro car in the works as well and it will be a multi engine.
fhhhstix
06-22-2014, 08:34 PM
This thing would sure draw some attention at Indy. If i richen it up good I may be able to give those smoke generators a run for their money.:D
Tamiya Cowboy
06-23-2014, 05:32 PM
HAHAHA!!! Sweet!!
dabears
06-23-2014, 08:32 PM
gives me ideas for truck pull races...
spudd
06-23-2014, 08:44 PM
now you all know why we call him Corky
TRUCKMAKER
06-24-2014, 11:12 AM
now you all know why we call him Corky
I thought that was "Quirky"?:lol::lol::lol::lol::D:D
fhhhstix
07-04-2014, 10:05 PM
Ok here are some update pics and a new video. It is a good thing having neighbors you get along with that have paved driveways. :D I made my new exhaust 1/2" copper from the manifold to the 3/4" copper exhaust stacks and crossover.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Nitro%20Semi/100_2370_zps6caa46ad.jpg
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Nitro%20Semi/100_2369_zpsa0f83845.jpg
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Nitro%20Semi/100_2371_zps2f9f0e7d.jpg
Video
http://youtu.be/VYhkr6PD5-4
longhairRandy
07-05-2014, 12:50 AM
Love the smoke, as for the sound......sick air-raid siren comes to mind. It's coming along great man.
JAMMER
07-05-2014, 09:38 AM
Travis great job sounds,runs and smokes like an old 238 Detroit. Ed
TRUCKMAKER
07-05-2014, 11:19 AM
Great job on the exhaust system Travis, I agree with JAMMER definently old school Detroit!
FlyingBeagle
07-07-2014, 05:10 PM
Travis,
You may already be aware of this, but you may be able to convert this engine to diesel with a little work. Diesel used to be fairly popular fuel in a lot of the older RC airplane engines. There is still a bit of info out there on the airplane forums telling how to build a kit to get the compression just right. Diesel and castor fuel also smells a lot better when running.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pCgOL6zRqQ
Dairyland Trucker
07-07-2014, 06:23 PM
WOW looks like you got a still going there lol! Moonshine anyone...
bigmudbronco
07-07-2014, 08:46 PM
Looks awesome! What about reverse?
fhhhstix
07-07-2014, 09:21 PM
Travis great job sounds,runs and smokes like an old 238 Detroit. Ed
Great job on the exhaust system Travis, I agree with JAMMER definently old school Detroit!
Thanks Ed and Kent and it is a two stroke.
Travis,
You may already be aware of this, but you may be able to convert this engine to diesel with a little work. Diesel used to be fairly popular fuel in a lot of the older RC airplane engines. There is still a bit of info out there on the airplane forums telling how to build a kit to get the compression just right. Diesel and castor fuel also smells a lot better when running.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pCgOL6zRqQ
That is a thought but this is one of the best running nitro engines I have ever seen. It starts on the first or second pull and it will runn out a whole tank at almost an idle.
WOW looks like you got a still going there lol! Moonshine anyone...
Shhhhh how did you know about my still.
Looks awesome! What about reverse?
It has a manual reverse.:D
Thanks to all for looking.
Travis
Stuff
07-07-2014, 10:04 PM
much better job then that tandem steer merc box truck on ebay uk for several thousand.
Lmackattack
07-07-2014, 10:31 PM
Will it pull any weight or is the clutch to small? Never messed with gas R/C stuff
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