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Hey Mike, there are programable servo's available. http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-SPMDSP.html This is one of many.
Hope some of our friend's will chime in!

Lookin Good!

Cheer's, Neil.

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Thanks Tyler. I'm going to need a servo with a little bit longer shaft on it as well. I assume they have those?

Thanks Paul

I did it mostly for looks Mario, but I figured if I took the time to make a working steering box then I could also make the release handle move as well.

Thanks Neil... That stuff is still all Greek to me.

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nice lookin truck mate , where did you get the spiked wheel nut cover from

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Mike, i'm happy to see some progress on this.:D:);) Your idea's never fail to impress me. Great job on what you have done from bumper to bumper.:D:eek::);):cool: How close are you for paint?

Big John

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Thank You... The lug nuts came from Steve (ihbuilder)


Thanks John... That depends on money... If I had some it would be soon, but in my case your guess is as good as mine.

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hey mike i have been looking at this build and wow did you ever put alot of work into this and it shows with what you got so far ,its unbelievable .call me crazy but i perfer those west coast california wheelbase tractors,keep up the awesome work my friend :D:D:D:D

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Okay Gents and Ladies...

Here is an UPDATE that I am REAL happy to post.

http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/s...6061902050.jpg

I love the speed I think it's just right.

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2 thumbs way up! good to see it moving, awesome job on her!

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It moves! Looks awesome running! That's Gotta make you happy to be able to run it

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This is very detailed work, Mike. If you need some help getting answers to some of your questions, I’d suggest asking Stu (a.k.a. Old Busted Hotness). He scratch built several different scale projects over the years, including a 53’ dry-van with sliding tandems and an International to pull her with. They were both very detailed, excellent replicas. :)

http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/...r-scratch.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUVMMRkr9cc

It’s a good looking trailer. Keep up the good work and post pictures as you get more finished. :D :D

- RCT

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Where you get that visor and grille? this is the most detail rc truck ive seen

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Way to go Mike, "IT'S ALIVE":D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

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Good to see it rollin, Mike ;) great job

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Thanks

Oh YA!!! still a long way to go though.

Thanks.

Both the Visor and the Grill came from Brian in PA

Kind of... Stole the radio gear out of the kids Traxxas. but hey!!!

Thanks Steve.

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The Shak looks great Mike:cool: and congrats on reaching the rolling chassis stage! :D
Incredible build , one of the first trucks I saw when I joined the forum last November, it still amazes me and hope to one day see it in person at a show:D:)

Mario

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Thanks Mario

That it is Paul...

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Just a little update.

I got the linkage for the fifth wheel finished. While I don't have a servo for it yet, when I move the rod by hand it works perfect. and the best part... Ya can't see anything non 1:1 when looking at the truck.

http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/s...6575851614.jpg

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hey mike..outstanding work ...this has got to be the most detailed realistic tractor i have ever seen so far since being in this hobby ..between the motor with the air to air and the fifth wheel pull pin ....you will need a purple and white pin puller hook to put in your side tool box:p..keep up the great work and purple is my favorite colour also ..i am watching this build every chance i get:D

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This build is truly amazing Mike, you should be very proud. Any idea how long until we will see some color on this masterpiece?