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6x6 Peterbilt 379 tractor build
OK so I bought this as is and plan on finishing it. I went on ebay looking I was wanting all metal drivetrain like my Lesu 8x8 dump truck, but I wanted an american truck. I have a tri-drive King Hauler that I bought off ebay custom built and really didn't like it because of all the plastic. I love the aluminum wheels, driveshafts, and the rearends on my Lesu and I was wanting a shapeways Peterbilt or Kenworth so this was exactly what I was looking for. Here it is.
https://flic.kr/p/YY1FsJ https://flic.kr/p/Yh4djo https://flic.kr/p/ZhwxN3 https://flic.kr/p/ZmUZNr https://flic.kr/p/Zhwxo5 https://flic.kr/p/ZmUZAH https://flic.kr/p/Yh4Nxy https://flic.kr/p/CfGA6G https://flic.kr/p/ZmV12H https://flic.kr/p/CfGAn3 Last edited by trucker1970; 10-12-2017 at 02:31 AM. Reason: pics |
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Wow, I never thought I would know of someone buying one of these beasts. It has to be massive!
So, what's to become of that tri-drive King Hauler you "really didn't like"? |
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It's sitting at home and become a VERY expensive shelf queen without a shelf haha I overpaid for it. If it had everything metal I wouldn't feel that way. It does have the MFC-01 sound and shaker in it which is close to $400 by itself I think and I thought the tri-drive was pretty cool, but it really needs a gear reduction... so yeah it's just kinda doing nothing sitting beside my first hydraulic excavator I don't use...
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Pretty sweet looking
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What do ya mean "Cars are neither Trucks or Construction"? It's still scale, and i play fairly well with others, most of the time... Last edited by frizzen; 10-12-2017 at 06:36 PM. |
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Thanks frizzen, I just ordered a few things for it today. I've never built one it's half built hope I can finish it haha
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Looks great! I think you need a trailer to pull. Oh wait.... I meant another trailer😃
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😂😂😂 Hi Reg!
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Have you hooked the trailer up yet???
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here you go Reg
https://flic.kr/p/ZpPbG4 https://flic.kr/p/Z1ZWeG https://flic.kr/p/CiE6Fm https://flic.kr/p/Yk3XLC https://flic.kr/p/Z1ZW7N https://flic.kr/p/Z1ZW6f https://flic.kr/p/CiE6LG Last edited by trucker1970; 10-13-2017 at 09:24 PM. Reason: pics |
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Nice for sale signs.
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I can't seem to make pics appear I do it both ways just in case they don't appear you can click on the link I can see 3 of my first set of pics in frizzen's post, but none are showing up in mine just the links.
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I had them on at the show and a couple people inquired about it. I love it I really do But I want a vertical rib WITH a tarp and a third axle.
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[IMG]new trailer & new unfinished truck by Frank Smith1970, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG]new trailer & new unfinished truck by Frank Smith1970, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG]new trailer & new unfinished truck by Frank Smith1970, on Flickr[/IMG]
Just a little help. Like the Green truck with RCP unit. |
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I see you're using flicker, so I can help you post them pics to show. When you want to post the pic, finf it in your flicker album. Click on it. It SHOULD bring up the pic in a different screen with some options. Near the bottom rhs there should be something that resembles an arrow. Click it, then select BBC, & MEDIUM IMAGE SIZE. Now select that BBCode it providers you. When you want that pic to show, just paste that BBC into your post here.
HOPEFULLY that makes sense. I know it does to me, but I wrote it, & already know how to do it. |
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Is it still post-whoring if i am fixing pics / reposting how to do it, or am i ok?
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What do ya mean "Cars are neither Trucks or Construction"? It's still scale, and i play fairly well with others, most of the time... |
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It IS a very nice looking truck. Heck, both are very sweet!
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No problem Frizzen. You are helping everyone here letting us see the pics.
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Hi Frizzen,
Great looking setup! I was thinking of getting some of the Peterbilt parts from Shapeways, and was wondering if they are smooth and can be painted ok? It says they are a little grainy, can a person sand and fill so they are as smooth like the stock parts are, so when they are painted they look shiny smooth and glossy? Thanks for the help! Darwin |
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Darwin,
I have used two Shapeways cabs. Yes you can see faint lines from the 3d printing process and they can be somewhat grainy. With that said, use a good "high build" primer, multiple coats, lots of patience and fine sandpaper and they can be made smooth, but don't go into it expecting a smooth injection molded surface right out of the box. It will take "sweat equity" to achieve a glossy finish. But it can be done and the results are well worth the effort. |
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Thanks, Darwin |
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