Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 6-13-11
 

coooool

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 6-13-11
 

Look's great Brian, can't wait for more pics.

I was wondering does the 1.2 rivets look more to scale? I think i used the 1.6 on mine.

Mike

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 6-13-11
 

wow absolutely amazing build... talk about talent

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 6-13-11
 

Thanks fellas!! Mike I chose the 1.2 rivets because they were real close the tamiya molded rivets.

Brian

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 6-13-11
 

Thanks Brian i was just wondering, the 1.2 rivets really do look nice:D


Mike

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

Well guys, I was able to get the frame painted, finally! I also got the tanks and battery box mounted. Thanks for looking! Enjoy.

Brian
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Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

looking good!!

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

Brian that's sweet .

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

I really like the tank steps. I've been thinking about how I can get some machined up for my Wedico. I like that they are different. Most of the time you see the battery box steps, but tanks are a nice change. Your's turned out great.

The only problem I see is the frame is not yellow. :D What happened?

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

Looks awesome Brian :D.It looks mean just sitting there.Keep it coming.

Ed

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

Looking good so far Brian. I'm sure it will look amazing like all your other builds!

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

Thanks for the compliments guys! Nathan I decided to put down the yellow paint for this build, I'm going with a true tribute to my Pete.

Brian

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

looking just awesome Brian...cant wait to see more:D:D:D

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

What no yellow....:eek:.Your truck is coming along nicely!

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

The tank steps look great, did you make them yourself? Nice work.

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

Thank you gentlemen! Nick I did make those myself, it was a real pain! they didnt come out too bad, I just wish I coulda used smaller screws, but oh well.:cool:

Brian

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

hey Brian those a/c's sit a little higher then what I usuallty make ? looks like it :confused:

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

Please feel free to shoot me down in flames if I'm wrong, but maybe the aircleaners look higher or at least different because it's a 357 rather than a 379, so I believe the hood slopes compared with the straight hood of a 379, and it may be shorter too. Maybe that's why it looks different??

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

Nick you are correct about the hood being shorter and sloped. The 357 is the same as a 379 short hood except for the 357 is fiberglass instead of aluminum as found on both 379's reg, and ex hood models. My truck had the Donaldson breathers instead of the Vortox ones. The Vortox units are alot bigger but sit lower on the cowl for some reason. The Vortox AC's also go down to the bottom edge of the cab an most of the trucks I have seen.

Brian

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/7/11
 

Hey Brian! You're doing a unbelievable job!!! It looks awsome! I was wondering how you mounted the uprights down the side of the dump body?

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

Thanks! I mounted them from the inside using screws.

Brian

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

Small Update! I got my cylinder in from Ralph on Monday.:D:D:D this thing is sweet! I machined a plate to mount it on. thanks for looking!

Brian
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Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

AWESOME:eek::eek::eek:More pictures please.

Ed

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

with the right camera angle, that could pass for the real thing, dam fine job

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

Looks good

Is the cylinder custom made ??

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

Great job Brian. Good to see your going with Hrydo's instead of a screw drive. Its so much more scale looking. What pump are you going to use? I need to find a mini pump for the folding disc i been building.

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

Yet again, looks great Brian!!

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

I'm Speechless thisis some Build, can't wait to see more, Just Awesome

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

This is a true Master-piece! Only one problem! Where's the flippin vid??
Can't wait to see this thing of beauty in action.
Super nice job there Brian!
FGD

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 9/05/11
 

thanks fellas for the kind words. The cylinder is a modified Wedico. It is shortened and has a stage added to it.. Fred I will get a vid up as soon as the electronics arrive.:D:D. Here are some new pics I got my GRU installed. and got my light bars made for under the cab. enjoy guys!

Brian
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Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

Jeremy, I am using the UMS pump. Its real cheap and works great for this application.

Brian

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 9/05/11
 

Amazing detail Brian......she's coming together nicely!:eek:

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 9/05/11
 

Brian, I really like the tank steps. Did you cut the vertical step uprights by hand?

That gear reducer fits pretty well. Glad to see it was the answer to your problems. I read your other thread, asking about it, with interest.

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 9/05/11
 

Nice rivet work Brian!

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 9/05/11
 

Man oh Man Brian, excellent work on the dump can't wait to see her finished, and your rivet work is outstanding!!!! You sir are the King of Rivets:D Excellent work Brian!!!

Mike

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 9/05/11
 

Brian;

I looked for the other thread on your gear reducer but could not find it. Is it for spur gears or belts?

Ken

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 9/05/11
 

truck is coming out great brian and the rivet work isn really nice and straight , what size rivets do you use ? thanks neil

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 9/05/11
 

Here you go.

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...ead.php?t=2734

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 9/05/11
 

Thanks Troy
Nathan, thanks, I cut those by hand, but I cheated. I found some material that already had the circle cut in it, so all I had to do is cut out the step bracket from it. It was a very time consuming task! I'm still not completely happy with the screws but I had trouble drilling/tapping anything smaller, so that will have to do... for now.


Thanks.

thanks Craig!

Thanks Mike! You actually inspired me with the rivets on your truck.

It is geared

Thanks Neil! The rivets are 1.2 from Scale hardware.
Thanks for the link Nathan.

Re: Pete 357 tri-axle dump update 8/24/11
 

Could you please tell me the source of the UMS pump? Joe