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here is a vid of part of the lighting i did on this truck and i have another vid of it running ill post up as soon as i upload it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfJ4...X45JFyHrDklkUA

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Speaking of MotorMaster, looks like he's in Transformers 4. Got a new look too:
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...1372404558.jpg

Also this truck, which may be a Dinobot:
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...1369858198.jpg

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looks like this will be bumblebee

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/cro...-1_1600x0w.jpg

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Dang.....to bad they don't just introduce Ultra Magnus and get rid of all these modern looking semi trucks! Curious about that old Marmon COE though. Looks like it would make a better Otpimus Prime then anything else I've seen so far.

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here is a vid of the truck running its not done but you guys can see it work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT_SxjCelA0

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That is one Bad A$$ truck for sure!! Great job on this build all the way around!!

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4ac165ca.jpgreceived the storage boxes for optimus in the mail today from the same guy who did the grille for optimus..

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I havent got mine yet, but i think they're going to a problem to mount with his mounting method.
The chassis rails i used (from Joe) arent quite the same height as the stock ones, they're a fraction taller. I had to grind my fuel tank mounts to fit them. If the mount for the boxes is the same, they may not fit.
And, with the C clamp style he's used, they will be in the way for mounting the headache rack. They'll raise it by several mm, which will put it past the top of the roof of the sleeper.

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From some of the pics of the small tool boxes, you can take the mounting bracket off and use its 2 mounting holes to mount it directly to the frame. Even add a spacer if you wanted.

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Ahh I didnt notice that it looks removable. Problem solved.

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yes like lynn said the c bracket is removable .i am removing mine and its easy to turn the c bracket around and use the holes as a guide to drill .i am mounting mine to the frame directly and eliminating the bracket altogether...i will be doing that some time today or tomorrow so i will post pics of it :)i am going to put a little slot on the holes as looking at the box the bracket is a little crooked and i want them to sit evenly

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9e346025.jpggot the storage box installed ,just have to put a spacer between the frame and the box like lynn suggested .it will make room to attach the headache rack and oh by the way i lowered the headache rack as it sat abit too high so now it is almost level with the bunk like it should be...its getting there:)

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The "new" OP is a Western Star (sister to a Freight-Shaker) :eek: :lol: :eek: :lol: :eek:

"..next level of innovation..." OMG :eek: :jaw: :eek: Are they kidding??:confused:??

God help us.... :thinking:

- RCT

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A LIL too Foo Foo for me, But I play in the dirt, not parking lot's:p:p:p
I like Western Star's, Just not this one.
Cheer's, Neil.

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Well, enough about the Western Star. Back on subject...

Dwayne, you've done a great job on the truck. I like how the boxes and the headache-rack seamlessly blend together. It's really a work of art.

- RCT

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that truck turned out great and lots of great detail. tool box is sick and i also think it matches the headache rack perfect. sweet stable of trucks you have

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LIKE Yes we need a like button or a thumbs up ..Really coming together good job Dwayne

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always wondered what a cascadia and a prostars offspring would look like. hmm. :lol:

kinda like the "rate this thread" button? Jus' Sayin!:D


Dwayne, O.P. is lookin better everytime i see him/it!

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here is another small panning video of optimus.currently the truck is back out in london ontario in the trusting talented hands of tuan(loose nutz r/c)and trevor(lyinlow)to get the remainder of the last custom parts and lights installed ..p.s i am still working on the trailerhttp://youtu.be/EZeF8CURog4

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psc0f6294f.jpghere are some updates to the trailer .got the proper reefer unit mounted by drilling and tapping the rear of it

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps450a0b04.jpgthe rear doors mounted and trimmed to fit the opening with the styrene tile for the rear reefer door look on the real trailer which is on alot of the utility and great dane reefer units.next will be to add the chrome foil to these and install the door hardware..:)

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Wow Dwayne the trailer is looking great, I'm dying to see this tractor and trailer hooked up .....epic build my friend.

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4229ea7b.jpghere is another shot of the trailer with the styrene (metal roof) sheets measured and cut and installed on the smooth sides of this trailer for that ribbed reefer look,next will be to install the mirror chrome wrap like whats on the front headboard of this trailer..more updates on the way:D

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One thing I noticed and im not sure if I can recreate it, is that the front corners of the trailer are actually rounded. Might make things difficult to mount though, may stick with square.

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yea i thought about that but i will leave well enough alone:eek: ...i am happy with this so far:bounce:if this was a scratch built trailer like you are doing it would be easier to do the rounded corners but this trailer is not even scale length and to do that means i would have to start all over again...and well ..i am not getting any younger...:rolleyes:hey bob are you going to do the rounded corners on your trailer?

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Im thinking about it. I found some quarter rounded plastic strip at the hardware store, but am pondering how to attach it and how it affects how the front end of the trailer is structurally built. Plus it might just look rubbish at that scale.

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Rounded corners on the headboard of a trailer are do-able. Stuart (Old Busted Hotness) did some on his scratch built 53' dry-van.

http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/...009/01/165.jpg
http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/.../2009/02/3.jpg
http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/.../2009/02/4.jpg

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

For more info, check out: http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/...r-scratch.html

- RCT

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And of course it hadnt occurred to me to bend a front piece to include the corners!

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that is a great idea that never crossed my mind ..oh well i don't really want to redo the front of the trailer..call me lazy but this build has had too many setbacks and taking way tooooooo long ,good for you bob ,i have been watching your trailer build...very nice work my friend:)

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Very nice thermo king

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Yeah bending a piece never occurred to me either until RCT posted that example!

And you think your build has had setbacks? lol, i think my body has more paint/primer/putty than plastic!

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Oh i know...i have been following your build the whole time and saw the frustration and setbacks you encountered :D

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Will get there eventually. Hopefully I can get it done this year! Lol

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps41119f6b.jpgjust got my custom peterbilt ovals from steve(inbuilder)wooo.hooo.i should be picking up optimus this weekend from london if all goes well and once i put these on ,this truck will be.....wait for it.....completed!!!!!!finally!!!!!.just have to finish the trailer then this entire build is complete.i will post updated pictures soon....:bounce:

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Beautiful rims :cool: Steve does excellent work. :D :D

OP is on great ride :drool: :drool:

- RCT

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9c8faa80.jpgsteves peterbilt oval aluminum wheels installed
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps29596677.jpg

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Lets go for a spin.

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yes sir i plan to come out shortly and take you up on the lessons for soldering brass and l.e.d....should i bring teacher an apple:p