777 HAUL TRUCK (1/12 size)

[modelman]

Truck looks fantastic!!! Your attention to details and just the way you built everything makes the truck look like it was factory made. You can be very proud of this build. Great job!! If you make another video or just pictures would you put something in the picture to show the size of the truck.

[DADSGARAGE]

Originally Posted by modelman

Truck looks fantastic!!! Your attention to details and just the way you built everything makes the truck look like it was factory made. You can be very proud of this build. Great job!! If you make another video or just pictures would you put something in the picture to show the size of the truck.

Thanks!!! The truck is the second build for me and I did try and get a few more details in this build than I have in the dozer, I still have more details to add to the truck...exhaust, air cleaners and maybe some details in the cab, but for now it will just be open space ( great for mounting the GOPRO inside)

The pics I took outside the other day are really more about actually having some nice pics of it with the fresh paint job....I don't see it be that "shiny" ever again. I did put the radio in one of the pics to help get some size reference but that isn't always helpful.....So here are a few more size/reference pics.

Thanks again...glad you like the "Tonka" !!!

[DADSGARAGE]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Really enjoyed your videos. I watched some of the others as well. The 110 pound load and incline test was pretty impressive! You did a nice job putting this model together, that's for sure. It doesn't seem to lack any power! Maybe you could even gear it up a little for a touch more speed.

Glad you like the vids....I'm also impressed with how much power that little motor/gear box has too!!! (almost scary ) time will tell how long it will stay together, it does like to strech that #25 chain...should have used #35 but for now I will run it with the #25 and see what happens. Your right it could be geared up a bit to get more speed , but first I want to see how it will handle a big load driving in the dirt/grass and not on a concrete floor ( that sounds like a good reason to make another video...LOL )

Originally Posted by JDH429

Great Job! Watching it come together using the painted parts really puts a smile on your face ill bet. The actuator speed and power is perfect. One of the coolest dumps here. Congats.

Thanks!!! Yup....I think every builder has a smile on their face the first time they get to see the model taking shape with all the newly paint parts!!

The actuator does work well in this application and was a very simple way to replace using telescopic hydraulic cylinders.... however it does in this case take away from the looks of the truck box , doesn't look great but it does work...LOL

Not sure of it being the coolest dump truck on here, but I'll bet it's one of the heaviest!!! Thanks again !!

[sparkycuda]

Wow! Very good job with your truck. Paint and details do make a huge difference, and it operates very smoothly. Big enough to do yard chores!

Ken