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Those turned out great Steve. Kind of looks like the Wedico hinges, but better. :D

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thanks brian (LAMO) , Nathan

If you like those you'll like what I cooked up tonight :p I remember Joe lil Giant saying to make the 5th wheel plate in aluminum . Soooo I did just that but all ready to take It off the mill . well lets say it got 2 slots cut in it and a recess cut out on the under side . I'll Post a pic tomorrow ;)

IHB

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Here you go
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0416.jpg
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0415.jpg
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0414.jpg

yea the bottom is ugly but It's just the primer and not finished yet
thanks for looking
IHSteve

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Steve, You really have picked up using the milling machine. You are going to make me look like a rookie if you keep it up!!

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i wish i knew how to make one of these you guys make it look to easy

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I don't know lynn you guys have cp's and DRO all I do is follow the lines I mark . when I get to that I fear it'll be learning it all over again .

IHSteve

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Don't worry Steve. I will be in that same position when I can upgrade my CNC Sherline to new computer and software! It is more of a relearning process than you think. I think the biggest thing is learning the CAD software.

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cant waite to see it all done. i also like the fact that it is diff then a ken or pete but that hood tranformation is great and the grill. red and black pop in my mind for a heavy haul for some reason!

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Lynn dose the cad software run on the same basis as auto cad ? Just wandering because I use auto cad a lot ,well not now because I went to mac and notice I'll have to get pc for the cnc operation . :mad: well got to get these air bags made so I can get the first color on .;)

IHSteve

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[offtopic] I love my mac. Did you see that autocad is coming back to the mac; no more parallels needed. [/offtopic]

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about freeking time :eek: yea I learned on apple before gates and jobs split . Since getting a used powerbook g4 I will not go back ( no viruses :) ) stinking windows was always get bug up there azz .

IHB

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Nice Steve! A sliding 5th wheel. Cool! I'll tell you what. Just using DROs on a mill makes life a lot easier! I play with the mill at work once in a while, and it's all manual, but the DROs are so nice. I plan all my dimensions on paper and then just watch the DROs. Parts come out perfect, as long as your dimensions are perfect too. :D

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thanks nate I know , I'm starting to train myself to read the dials .

who said some thing about color ? here you go
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0417.jpg
med jade met. u-tec sys. 200
next will be forest green for fenders and frame . next wknd. so I can mask . (co. colors :rolleyes:)

thanks for looking
IHSteve

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Steve the color looks good. Is that a sliding fifth wheel you made? Ed

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Two tone green is going to be sharp as a tack! What kind of primer did you use on the chassis? How well does it stick to the frame rails and plastic parts?

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dupont etch primer from the auto body shop .

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well here's what I did while I could not stand on monday, put the truck back together :) have to paint the darker green on the fenders and top of hood and readjust it so it sits right .

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0421.jpg
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0422.jpg
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0424.jpg
my sig in the lights :D (if you can see the pic)
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0423.jpg

thanks for looking

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Steve, I think that most of the CAD programs run about the same. Bob Cad and Auto Cad are similar but different- can't have 2 programs work the same:rolleyes:. I am in the same boat as you on CNC computer. The 1 I have now is DOS only- dinosaur!!- because the CNC program is in DOS format. You can still buy this!! They make a system for Windows but then I still need a new computer for it. 1st CNC system I had used Windows and would run from a laptop. Like a dummy, I sold it after not using it for 2 years. Not going to tell you what that system would cost now but it is about twice what a system from Sherline would cost.

Truck really looks nice. Hope to see it in St. Louis!!

Lynn

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Steve, that thing is so sick! I mean that in a good way. The truck is looking totally awesome. The cab, the grill, the rims, the headache rack....one of a kind! :D

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wow that looking good keep up the good work!!!

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Steve that thing is insane!!!!!!!!! you hit the ball out of the park with this one! Now how about selling that cab and hood in kit form;);)

Brian

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Really great looking truck! Like the small details - like the hood hinges- makes the thing real...
Keep up the good work!

Ken

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one of the best trucks i have seen yet.

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Sweet, looks really nice!

Ben

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That looks incredibly cool Steve ! Great color choice, and will look even better 2 toned..

The only thing about it that I see that I don't like......... is the fact that we can't see it. Buy yourself a dang camera already !! :DLMAO:D

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Damm!!!!! Stevie...Holy c#@# man...That thing is sick!! Bravo IH master...:p:p:D

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LOL , if some one would wait 6 months for one and the brand it :p

[The only thing about it that I see that I don't like......... is the fact that we can't see it. Buy yourself a dang camera already !! LMAO]

thanks ,Rick , maybe a tri-pod or block of wood so I do not hold the cam :huh: :o
how about these ?
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0431.jpg
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0427.jpg
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0426.jpg
1 with the single drop do not mind the tonka wheels :o wheel shop is backed up :p
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0425.jpg


thanks every one else :) still got lots to do :(

IHSteve

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Wow. That's all I can say Steve. Love the new photos. Whatever you did to take the latest photos, be it a tripod or block of wood, it worked. With the trailer, she's going to be a killer looking combo. I can't wait to see it finished. Two tone will be incredible!

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thank you Nate , when I'm sick I shake even more so I have to learn to rest the cam on some thing . Also take the pics outside when I can also have the shuter on delay so when i push the button you don't notice the shake . I actually have the detachable to pull with it thats why the sliding 5th wheel . Have to have it back to clear the rear of the truck . The single drop looks better slid fwd . I'll tell ya just like real life for me the longer the easier to back up :p I still can't hitch a short single axle to a tag in 1 shot but my long tandem 1 shot not even lined up .
God I hope I get over this flippin cold soon to much to do :mad:

IHSteve

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Great job Steve the truck looks amazing.

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Very unique and original build, the whole thing looks tremendous but I especially like the tag axle, very realistic. The colour sets it all off and the metal front grille is very well done too.

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thank you , Nick

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Yeah buddy, that's what i'm talking about !! Great pic right there, as were the rest of them.

My apologies if you took my comment too serious. That wasn't my intent. :o

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Wow,wow,wow:eek:,I think this is my favorite truck now.:D

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I agree with Troy very nice and well done.

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nah I know I got pic taking probs . for some reason I shake it's even hard for me to work with bolts smaller than 2mm or 2-56

now come on it no pete :p thank you I'm real happy it's coming out nice :D

thank you ,Greg

looks like I fig out the multi quote :p:rolleyes:

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Everyone needs to so we can keep threads neat and tidy. :p :cool:

The outdoor pics are much better. If that is the same camera used for the inside shots, then definitely use a perch/tripod and the delay. Truck looks fantastic.

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Nice work Steve, man you got alot going.

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thanks Matt I still remember the tips you all gave me on GT ;)

tell me about it :p finishing this 1 and the pay star then the pans before I get started on a td 8E wide track :shhh::D

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Your picture taking abilities have improved a thousand fold Steve, it's great to see clear photos of your unique talent of model engineering. You are truly in a realm of your own with your abilities of a 100% scratchbuilt model building. Well done Sir! :cool: