777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)

[RCP57]

Aluminum? That light weight cr@p????

Looks good! Get that MIG warmed up!..cheater...

[Trucker_Jo]

Hey now reg, people like me are just starting out on MIG Jokes aside the build is so clean and professional looking! Again good job I can't wait to get my dune buggy done so I can get back to modeling!

[DADSGARAGE]

Originally Posted by Trucker_Jo

Hey now reg, people like me are just starting out on MIG Jokes aside the build is so clean and professional looking! Again good job I can't wait to get my dune buggy done so I can get back to modeling!

Thanks.....I can't build stuff to scale so the next best thing is to make it look about right and keep it clean.....thanks again!!

I wish I could tig weld like Reg...actually I wish I could just weld period!!

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by DADSGARAGE

Thanks.....I can't build stuff to scale so the next best thing is to make it look about right and keep it clean.....thanks again!!

I wish I could tig weld like Reg...actually I wish I could just weld period!!

Nobody wants to TIG weld like me...I have a lot of room left for improvement trust me!

[DADSGARAGE]

Thought I was done with all the small stuff....not.....

Made the covers for the front struts, cut from .010" SS shim stock.

Also made the top cap to cover the shaft...used some brass and a 3/4" copper pipe cap....still need to solder it together....


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[DADSGARAGE]

Made the box pivot pins.....again still needs to be soldered together....


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[DADSGARAGE]

More welding and sanding....
-Cab
-Top deck
-Grill box

Mounted the side deck beside the cab and the hand railing....still need to solder one ladder together....


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Thanks for looking!!!

Hopefully some of the pics of this simple model will give you some ideas for your next build...hopefully!!

KP

[DADSGARAGE]

Originally Posted by RCP57

Aluminum? That light weight cr@p????

Looks good! Get that MIG warmed up!..cheater...

Haha.....(cheater??)

I may considering cutting a new frame from 1/2" Alm. later on to get rid of a few pounds...

(actually thinking of making another 777 truck to pull a belly dump trailer and or a heavy trailer to haul the D11 and the future face shovel around...that is once I get it built...LOL...)

[edwalsh18]

Originally Posted by DADSGARAGE

Haha.....(cheater??)

I may considering cutting a new frame from 1/2" Alm. later on to get rid of a few pounds...

(actually thinking of making another 777 truck to pull a belly dump trailer and or a heavy trailer to haul the D11 and the future face shovel around...that is once I get it built...LOL...)

Looking great! good job so far and thanks for posting up your build/sharing! I have been watching your vids on youtube since you posted your first couple dozer vids!! glad you made it over here to this site.

hey is it not possible for you to make the dump bed removable and have a fifth wheel type deal that can be attached/removed also to haul trailer/belly dump?

what you are doing is great, i am still wanting to get something built a lot like what you got going. just a matter of priorities... time and money... So, if you could keep the posts and videos coming it would be greatly appreciated! it really helps to see other ideas