Green Globe First Build
 

Here is my first build. The plan is to go basic at first and build on it from there as I have time.

The Globe arrived this past April. And the fun began.:D
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psye4hqcig.jpg

Thank you Tower Hobbies.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psdcojjxqa.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8zx2wwrk.jpg

Time to take over the dining room table.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8nturo2i.jpg

Setting up the work area. My wife will never miss just one muffin pan.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psdn9gess1.jpg

Putting the muffin pan to good use.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psgobvj9it.jpg

Getting the build started.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pswx8rsfvy.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psyj8nvvnh.jpg

More pics coming soon! :D

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Muffin pan.......Cool idea!

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I like the muffin pan idea too. I bought a fishing box because it has a lid, and I need that. It saved me more than once :eek: Keep the pics coming, always like to see new builds.

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I got the muffin pan idea from some of the guys here on the forum. It is really handy. It would be good if there was a lid that would contain the fasteners in case of a spill.

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Moving along.

The rear axles.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psi4gmazrq.jpg

Wheel assembly. The small magnetic tray worked great.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps31y6vkre.jpg

The front suspension.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psb6x2q3h6.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psolwxh1dp.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pss10dau6j.jpg

And the gearbox
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psjymbzxmn.jpg

I went with a 55 Turn Motor. I have ordered a 6T pinion gear. In the meantime I will use the stock pinion gear.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psxkgmzka7.jpg
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pse1gscyfd.jpg

Adding the stock fuel tanks.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pship5c2qj.jpg

Next step is paint. What color should I make it? I trolled through many photos online and used this great looking KW for my color inspiration.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pscxhvoymb.jpg

More photos later, with paint! :bounce:

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I like the muffin pan idea,, I eneded up using small little tupperware containers,,

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How about this.
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/x...oads/image.jpg

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Wow that is a beautiful truck. I don't think my first build will look like that! I do plan on making changes over time to the basic build. I need to figure out the best way to add stripe and graphics. Thanks 1strodeo for sharing!

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I like the green, and the second one the best!

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Saran wrap is good for a lid it will at least keep it all in the pan, mixed up but in the pan.

Travis

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Look forward to seeing it done. Inspired to Get back to work on mine so I can get it done and post some pics.

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GREAT pics with ongoing updates!

Keep'em coming.

-Terry

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looking good!! green is good!

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I like that long green K100. A bit of a different shade that what is normally used. Is that the color you are looking at using? Would make your truck different and stand out. The color of your magnet tray is a cool shade too.

Chris

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Thats a good idea Travis. I will take mixed up in the pan anyday of the week over mixed up all over the table and floor!

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The color closer to the magnetic tray. I chose what was available at the local hobby store.

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psev9ynbea.jpg

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Thanks Diesel Demond. I was trying to go with a color you don't see much of. Just to be a bit different.

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Thanks Terry. More will be posted soon.

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Thanks Animal. I have been inspired as well by the builds I see on here. I am excited to get it finished for Indy 2015!

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janderson, I like elements of each one of the trucks. I really like the paint scheme of the second truck but also like the simplicity of the first one. I will probably take ideas from many sources.