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1985 kenworth 08-20-2012 11:44 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...h/SSPX5464.jpghere is updated pics of the tractor optimus.extended the chassis 3" to accomodate the storage boxes and the reefer unit for the turning radius of the trailer

1985 kenworth 08-20-2012 11:45 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...h/SSPX5461.jpg

1985 kenworth 08-20-2012 11:49 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...h/SSPX5457.jpgi'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for me to make double j headlight brackets for this build .i am stumped on the best way to go about it .i am using the double round headlights from pmd but the bracket that is attached to these ones are the wrong ones i need for this particular build ...any suggestions ...anyone?

glorydays24 08-20-2012 11:55 PM

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Looks like you did a fantastic job on the rear fenders blending the tail lights.:) If you give Ric a call, he might be able to help you out. But it may be a few days until you can get hold of him...he's probably still getting situated after the Indy show.;):)

Big John

Stylin n profilin 08-21-2012 12:02 AM

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Dwayne...the perfect brackets are are the j brackets on pmd's single rounds ..you can take the single round off there then drill through the bottom of the bracket and into your double rounds and a little screw will work perfect..that's what I did on my roll off..I used the lights off the roll bar on the f350 high lift to give it the bigger headlight look like from a 32 ford :D..it's a shame to take singles off but they are perfect...:D

Diesel Demond 08-21-2012 08:45 PM

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cant waite to see the paint. your just pumping them out!!

dmess62 08-21-2012 09:00 PM

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I love the rear fenders with the lights built in. Looks sharp

dmess62 08-21-2012 09:02 PM

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by the forgot to ask where the fenders came from

1985 kenworth 08-21-2012 10:26 PM

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i got the fenders from steve stylin-n-profilin on the forum here

1985 kenworth 08-21-2012 10:31 PM

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thanks glory days i thought about that but was not sure .ric lists the single headlights as diecast and the dual headlights as plastic.i will give him a call and my i say lovin that kiss truck of yours.always been a big fan of them since high school .even cooler to see a theme truck of one of your favorite bands:cool:

1985 kenworth 08-21-2012 10:33 PM

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hey double d i'm finally getting my parts in i need to finish these builds so as fast as i get them .faster i can get them done although it seems like forever i have been looking at these unfinished projects

Supermario 08-21-2012 11:10 PM

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Another sweet looking ride man ! Keep it up and you won't bob tail to Clifford next year, you'll need a trailer for all the sweet rigs .... By the way, I'm ready for your b train dude;). Bring it on! :D:D. I can do it :rolleyes:

Dreamweaver 08-21-2012 11:19 PM

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Fenders turned out hot Dwayne. Good job

ryman 08-21-2012 11:39 PM

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Looks great. I tried to build an Optimus at one time but just never finished it now the cab is modified into something else I need to finish. I also cant wait to see the paint.

DuelTruckDriver 08-24-2012 08:03 PM

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Hey that turning out really freakin sweet!!:) I love me some T.F.'s. I like the blue anodized hub nuts also good match for Optimus.:D >Marty<

Stylin n profilin 08-24-2012 08:50 PM

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Hey Dwayne....I see a problem with the fenders...I don't have them.:p:p:p..so if you send them back I'll send you a new set:D:D:D..I have to do that with a set also but with square taillights:eek:

1985 kenworth 08-30-2012 08:32 AM

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no problem john...:p:p:p

PROBUILDER1964 08-31-2012 12:37 AM

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the problem sometimes with bondo ...guys it can eat or screw up the plastic ! i like to use a two part "epoxy sculpt" you just mix equal parts of the putty together smear it on...and it even can be fine smoothed with water ! once it dries to a super rock hard finish...you can sand it out to what you want. It never shrinks or hurts the plastic your working with ! once you try it and see how it works...you will never use anything else ! Also that green putty can bleed through your paint and you will have a dark shadow there all the time !

1985 kenworth 08-31-2012 07:46 AM

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where can you get this stuff from:).i did use the green crap until some members here informed me about the shrinkage:mad: so i sanded about 95% of it off ,i didn't use that much anyway.how long does it take to dry?

1985 kenworth 10-28-2012 06:05 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...1016-00817.jpghere are some updates on optimus .the flared swept look has been done on the front fenders and the intake hose hole has been covered so it will have the proper peterbilt breathers on it

1985 kenworth 10-28-2012 06:06 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...1016-00827.jpghere are the rear fenders finished with the detail work incuding the ridge that follows the lines of the fender

Goose19 10-28-2012 11:25 PM

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I may just have to send some of my stuff to your body shop, looks awesome!

tbtrucking104customs 11-01-2012 10:59 PM

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nice man. What kind of puddy you using? trying to figure what I should use

1985 kenworth 01-23-2013 09:14 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5fc0df64.jpghere are the rear doors for the transformers reefer trailer.i wanted the small square angled tile look for the rear doors that you normally see on the trailers so i used evergreen styrene to get that look now i just need to chrome them

1985 kenworth 01-23-2013 09:26 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2130ca86.jpgnot sure whether to use bare metal foil or go for that chroming paint i saw in another section on here.there is a shop close to me that does it apparently its a 3 step process and they can chrome anything from wood to plastic to metal etc

1985 kenworth 01-23-2013 09:31 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps586b642a.jpghere is the new reefer unit to replace the tamiya one on the trailer.this is a better replica of the actual unit on the transformers trailer,it appears darker but its the lighting and the picture is inside but it actually matches the blue on my trailer..its a slow process but i want this replica to mirror the actual truck and trailer..hope you like:D

buzzy16 01-23-2013 09:33 PM

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The trucks looking great, can't wait to see the finished product.

Goose19 01-24-2013 02:38 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth (Post 76081)
there is a shop close to me that does it apparently its a 3 step process and they can chrome anything from wood to plastic to metal etc

who are these people you speak of? I could put them to work for a week solid :D I would say send them atest piece, see how it turns out. if it works, chrome'em!

this trailer is coming along nicely, when can we see the truck? :D

1985 kenworth 01-24-2013 03:55 AM

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Hey loaded heavy yea the third part he has a trailer that carries his weapons.they show it a few times very briefly but if you google it they have photos of it.it looks like its a utility brand stainless reefer trailer.and goose i think someone on here posted a link on here somewhere about this chroming process and the video shows it being applied by a spray bottle
They put a coating on something and add something then they spray a solution and as it runs on and spreads it chromes whatever they are doing and its mirror chrome.its unbelievable and there is a place near me that does it and apparently they can do anodized chrome colours too.i went on the website and they have a video of the process.....wow.i will try to find it again and post it here or at least the name of it.i am thinking of doing it if its not too expensive

Goose19 01-24-2013 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth (Post 76107)
Hey loaded heavy yea the third part he has a trailer that carries his weapons.they show it a few times very briefly but if you google it they have photos of it.it looks like its a utility brand stainless reefer trailer.and goose i think someone on here posted a link on here somewhere about this chroming process and the video shows it being applied by a spray bottle
They put a coating on something and add something then they spray a solution and as it runs on and spreads it chromes whatever they are doing and its mirror chrome.its unbelievable and there is a place near me that does it and apparently they can do anodized chrome colours too.i went on the website and they have a video of the process.....wow.i will try to find it again and post it here or at least the name of it.i am thinking of doing it if its not too expensive

right on. i have some of the chrome paint here, ive used it, but really cant be bothered to get all the equipment needed for my airbrush to be able to do it myself.....that and my lack of patience LOL

whats the name of the shop?

1985 kenworth 04-13-2013 10:36 PM

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finally got the trailer to where i like it i will be posting pics shortly:)and hopefully in the next few weeks will have the paint on the optimus cab still waiting for 2 more goodies to come in the mail..i am still building this guys and gals.thank you for your patience

civic83 04-14-2013 09:44 AM

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can't wait to see it Dwayne, it will be a head turner for sure! have to get it and my G1 prime together for some photos

BRICKNICK 04-14-2013 03:35 PM

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The suspense is killing me LOL.....I'm sure it'll be worth it Dwayne.

kaptain Jack 04-14-2013 06:44 PM

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Bring it over when its done,we'll run it through the neighborhood!

1985 kenworth 04-14-2013 07:07 PM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps08c9d3c4.jpgjust abit of a teaser to show everyone i figured out how to get the ribbed look on my transformers trailer and keep it simple and light

1985 kenworth 04-14-2013 07:08 PM

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absolutely jack i will take you up on that invitation:)and bricknick thanks for the kind words and i am excited as all of you too it has been a loooooong slow process but being a trucker with the hours i work its tough sometimes .shawn ...absolutely we will need to get pictures with your truck also..if the weather holds up this year i will bring it to the burlington santa claus parade this year...if we are doing it again..there will be 2 surprises with this one.....

Mama Sue 04-14-2013 08:55 PM

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I like surprises. Just remember Clifford is just around the corner. :)

1985 kenworth 04-15-2013 12:22 AM

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trust me i know ...it should be ready by then ..just getting the last of my parts for it :D

1985 kenworth 04-29-2013 01:39 AM

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:D:D:D

1985 kenworth 05-17-2013 07:26 AM

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps52601910.jpghere is optimus about 3 weeks ago dry fitting parts before the paint


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