"Got Bacon??"

[Chi-Noos]

Well I just got into this hobby by acquiring a Tamiya Cascadia Evolution on Tuesday 8-19-2014. After literally 3.5-4 hours of unboxing the kit and assembling the transmission, I have one of the shifted plates backwards, I was hooked.
At this point the truck is just the basic kit, I need to invest in servos, esc, mfu, and batteries. I have a older Futaba skysport 6 six, 6 channel narrowband crystal radio unit and Futaba 7 channel receiver. Anyways here we go.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140820_025253_zps6f9adea6.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140820_025253_zps6f9adea6.jpg.html)
Ill upload more soon

[Trucker_Jo]

Welcome to the hobby! Everything is good with bacon haha. looking forward to see where that comes in :D

[Chi-Noos]

Welcome to the hobby! Everything is good with bacon haha. looking forward to see where that comes in :D

Well to be honest I'm not sure myself I just figured it would draw people in the the thread lol. I'm thinking that that might end up being the "name" I scribe onto the rear of the truck. Or get a box trailer and wrap it with a vinyl wrap made to look like bacon. The "got bacon?" Actually comes from a restaurant in birch run Michigan by the name of tony's where they specialize in bacon, blt's have a full pound of bacon. And it just stuck for me.

[Chi-Noos]

Well looks like I'll need to get onto a computer to continue with this. My phone won't do it.

[Chi-Noos]

Well lets try this again...
here are some basic chassis completion pics before and after a coat of Rust-oleum Kona Brown
before
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140820_131407_zpsa70f82cf.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140820_131407_zpsa70f82cf.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/10514426_848271001851721_4256877460247996283_o_zps 80e62ea2.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/10514426_848271001851721_4256877460247996283_o_zps 80e62ea2.jpg.html)
after
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_110400_zpsdf6b8d23.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_110400_zpsdf6b8d23.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_110425_zpsc3b9b4e1.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_110425_zpsc3b9b4e1.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_160652_zps9d092163.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_160652_zps9d092163.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_160706_zpsa8779d55.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_160706_zpsa8779d55.jpg.html)
you might ask your self why Kona Brown? well lets just say i laid down a really fine coat of Testors single coat lacquer Root-beer with no flaws but i wanted it protected so i laid some clear on it , when i came back it completely ruined the root-beer color, dulled it right down to a light brown... i also laid down a very nice coat of Testors One coat lacquer Inca Gold on the transmission cover.
the transmission cover-
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140820_222115_zps50ab4db4.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140820_222115_zps50ab4db4.jpg.html)

[Chi-Noos]

next i laid a very nice coat of Krylon Fusion Red Pepper on the body
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140820_230222_zps7d1396cb.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140820_230222_zps7d1396cb.jpg.html)

[Chi-Noos]

after that red pepper dried i laid down some Testors Gloss Black on it to break up the red and make the truck slightly different than all the others out there.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_013845_zpsf5edc700.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_013845_zpsf5edc700.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_092924_zps90cfcc45.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_092924_zps90cfcc45.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_092938_zps1e3ac505.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_092938_zps1e3ac505.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_183816_zpscf5eec1e.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_183816_zpscf5eec1e.jpg.html)
i absolutely hate chrome so i had to get rid of all the chromed peices up until this point, upper and lower grill, mirror fronts, wheels, headlight housings, side steps and hitch release plate were all either painted Kona Brown or Gloss Black depending on where they were located
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/10511663_848271141851707_7831237280969758954_o_zps 35f2d8d9.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/10511663_848271141851707_7831237280969758954_o_zps 35f2d8d9.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_013920_zps07bc544b.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140821_013920_zps07bc544b.jpg.html)

[Chi-Noos]

Well folks it's been a couple Months since I posted last, so here is a few updates. This truck has acquired a name for the build, "MAJOR HAULER", the company name will be "HOOK & HAUL INC." and will be dedicated to my retired police chief grandpa who passed away back in september with a title on the future headache rack being "ONE LAST RIDE". This is in the works to be a tri-drive heavy haul rig. At this point it is a completely custom one off build. So now for what you've all been waiting for, the updated pictures...

[Chi-Noos]

https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=919790294699791&id=100000064888288&set=a.304616489550511.82481.100000064888288&source=56&ref=bookmark

[Chi-Noos]

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895035183841969_zpshedvfosm.jpeg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895035183841969_zpshedvfosm.jpeg.html)
Prepping ! for modifications
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895063973839090_zpsdzws9mbh.jpeg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895063973839090_zpsdzws9mbh.jpeg.html)
Let the cutting begin...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895068783838609_zpsd4juw8ss.jpeg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895068783838609_zpsd4juw8ss.jpeg.html)
Showing the next cut...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895068850505269_zpsxvnjavav.jpeg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895068850505269_zpsxvnjavav.jpeg.html)
Wow shaved 4.5"...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895521613793326_zps3ajjlcdp.jpeg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895521613793326_zps3ajjlcdp.jpeg.html)
Wow quite a difference..
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895572273788260_zpsdcr5yh0w.jpeg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895572273788260_zpsdcr5yh0w.jpeg.html)
There is the next two cuts...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895075600504594_zps0ohlnwyz.jpeg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895075600504594_zps0ohlnwyz.jpeg.html)
There's the body on the chassis...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895589573786530_zpsza9yvuyp.jpeg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/received_895589573786530_zpsza9yvuyp.jpeg.html)
There's the start of the new roof line..
That's all I've got right now but there has slowly been more progress. Thanks for looking, please provide feedback

[Chi-Noos]

Sorry guys apparently when I moved all my photos to one album it changed the links, if you click on the pictures it should take you to the album feel free to take a look at it.

[Izzy]

Wow - major chop chop. :D

[Chi-Noos]

Wow - major chop chop. :D

Thanks izzy this build was very daunting to me, but thanks to Dwayne, 1985kenworth and Jakebrake I proceeded. It hasn't progressed much but it does now have a roof.

[Izzy]

Give it some time. Think on it and then give it some attention. Helps me often.

[Chi-Noos]

Give it some time. Think on it and then give it some attention. Helps me often.

Sadly I think it's been more of a money issue than a intimidation of the build

[Izzy]

I've been there plenty times too.

[Chi-Noos]

Well I picked up some cheap 1/2" inside diameter copper tubing recently and cut and bent some stacks for the rig for now.http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/0309151250_zpsf7o58dgc.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/0309151250_zpsf7o58dgc.jpg.html)
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/0309151250a_zpsx7mj5zzs.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/0309151250a_zpsx7mj5zzs.jpg.html)

[Chi-Noos]

Well I have a small update, I wasn't sure where this build would incorporate the title "GOT BACON", I have determined that now and have proceeded with it.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/0317151642_zps4uzftw30.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/0317151642_zps4uzftw30.jpg.html)

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/0317151642b_zpstxegafll.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/my%20heavy%20haul%20cascadia/0317151642b_zpstxegafll.jpg.html)

[Chi-Noos]

well guys, back in may i pawned this truck to keep myself outta jail. i recently got it back and wasted no time starting back on it.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/IMG_20150922_171822831_zpsv5zy0wgb.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/IMG_20150922_171822831_zpsv5zy0wgb.jpg.html)
i added a completely custom one off drop visor, and instantly fell in love with the look of it.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee376/Jerry_Boardman/IMG_20150922_171833010_HDR_zpsjt2zohhb.jpg (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/Jerry_Boardman/media/IMG_20150922_171833010_HDR_zpsjt2zohhb.jpg.html)
soon the truck will receive a third axle and a few more upgrades...
please dont be afraid to give your honest opinion thanks for looking :)

[Roundabout]

looks like at tough work truck

[Chi-Noos]

looks like at tough work truck

thanks alot roundabout, this truck in my mind is going to be a tri drive day cab heavy hauler. :D