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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

Izzy
06-22-2014, 10:11 PM
Fricken awesome Travis!

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