Freightliner FLC

[plow jockey]

Originally Posted by Supermario

Fred, the shaker is looking awsome!
I'm just learning too. I managed to stuff a standard size Futaba servo into my truck for the fifth wheel release, no room for error.
Now I learned to go with a micro servo on Sue's truck. Way easier to work with
If you go with a lever system for the drop axle.would a linear servo work well for room and strength?

Thanks for the pics and the updates

Mario

Thanks Mario!!I think a linear would be bigger then a servo.I'll have to look in to that, good idea.And I havent even thought about the 5th wheel yet,I might have to take a look at your build for some Idea on that.I'm learning as I go.

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

Can't say enough about your Freightliner, stunning build, very nice.
I to have a lift axle under construction, plan is to put my fifth wheel and lift axle servo in the sleeper and use aircraft control surface cable for actuation. Should be able to hide it pretty well in the rails and if you get the style that runs through plastic tubing it'll look like air lines.

Thanks Buddy!! I have thought about the cable as well.My concern was the cable binding up or sticking due to dirt getting clogged in it.I thought with linkages it would be direct for 1 or more axles.Of coarse I would have a shock in between the axle and arm so I would still have suspension and would not lift drive axles of the gound.There are many ways to do it, but I guess We all have to pick one and try it and go from there.

[TRUCKMAKER]

I didn't think about the dirt issue, the only time I had my planes in the dirt was when I'd auger them in. LOL!

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

I didn't think about the dirt issue, the only time I had my planes in the dirt was when I'd auger them in. LOL!

Lol. you forgot to mention it was probably a " high speed auger" into the dirt lol
the beauty of RC trucks I guess... The worst that can happen is run into something or go off the road...

Mario

[plow jockey]

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

I didn't think about the dirt issue, the only time I had my planes in the dirt was when I'd auger them in. LOL!

Originally Posted by Supermario

Lol. you forgot to mention it was probably a " high speed auger" into the dirt lol
the beauty of RC trucks I guess... The worst that can happen is run into something or go off the road...

Mario

LOL!!! Or collecting to much dust from being a shelf queen.

[Kaf343]

This truck keeps getting better and better, love the whole thing. Awesome job.

[PROBUILDER1964]

Wow....this rig is looking soooooooooooo sweet Fred...I wish I had it back ! lol The white wheels really set it off and give it that construction site look !!

[plow jockey]

Originally Posted by Kaf343

This truck keeps getting better and better, love the whole thing. Awesome job.

Thanks Keith!

Originally Posted by PROBUILDER1964

Wow....this rig is looking soooooooooooo sweet Fred...I wish I had it back ! lol The white wheels really set it off and give it that construction site look !!

Thanks Rick! Naa,I think I'll keep it, just build another one better

[plow jockey]

I finally got a lowboy trailer, some of you have seen it around at some time. Here are some pics of it with a bruder on the back.

[Kaf343]

Very nice job Fred, looks right at home with the lowboy. Looking good.

[plow jockey]

Originally Posted by Kaf343

Very nice job Fred, looks right at home with the lowboy. Looking good.

Thanks Keith!!! I got some wheel's from Steve that I need to get mounted.And when my lockerbox gets here I'll be ready for business.

[Dairyland Trucker]

The trailer looks great I think I have seen that one somewhere before, looks great behing the freightliner too!!

[plow jockey]

Originally Posted by Dairyland Trucker

The trailer looks great I think I have seen that one somewhere before, looks great behing the freightliner too!!

Thanks Bob!! There is a good chance you might of seen it.lol.I think it's a perfect fit behind the Frieghtliner.Thanks again Buddy!!

[Trucker_Jo]

Very cool Freightshaker! I love the style of the rims with that cab. And the lowboy looks great too.

Jarrett

[rockNmayhem]

Wow that truck and trailer look great in those shots. Any lights goin on this rig by chance?

Tyler

[plow jockey]

Originally Posted by rockNmayhem

Wow that truck and trailer look great in those shots. Any lights goin on this rig by chance?

Tyler

Thanks Tyler!!Lights yes.Wanting to put in an MFU,just not looking forward to cramming everything in,on a day cab.Been checking out some threads for the best way to do it.

[Supermario]

WOW Fred. That set up is looking absolutely awsome I remember the days of seeing that very style of truck hauling a lowboy into our yard with a CAT hoe on the back.
Have fun with the MFU . It is possible , just seen a thread the other day.... Fit above the motor and servos under the hood.

Mario

[plow jockey]

Originally Posted by Supermario

WOW Fred. That set up is looking absolutely awsome I remember the days of seeing that very style of truck hauling a lowboy into our yard with a CAT hoe on the back.
Have fun with the MFU . It is possible , just seen a thread the other day.... Fit above the motor and servos under the hood.

Mario

Thanks Mario!!There is a blue FLC with a lowboy and hoe here in town,I need to get a pic of that oneday. Waiting on a locker box.Was plannig putting whatever I could in that to free up some space.Guess I need to just bite the bullet and do it

[plow jockey]

Originally Posted by sharkey

mate thats such a great looking truck!

Thanks Adam!!!

[plow jockey]

Originally Posted by sharkey

really is, love the colours, wonder why?!

Originally Posted by sharkey

i really like the classic look on American trucks like yours, nice and simple and clean

Our trucks have the same colors just reversed. The colors go good together.This truck is my favorite. I want it done, but I want it right.

[plow jockey]

Small update.I changed the drop axle from single to dual wheel.And I got my wheels from Steve.They are worth the wait!!! Just waiting on a few more parts so I can finish this up.