S&M Trucking open for bizz nizz !!!

[WhiteWolf McBride]

Mario:

Did you find any shrink? You might want to check to see if you have an 'Active Components' outlet in town, they have electronics stuff in-store. The other option is the paint-on electrical tape. Would have shrink beat by a mile. OH... in a pinch, dollar store nail varnish!

If you canna find any, and ~really want shrink, I've got an Active Components down the street, I'll check what the smallest diameter they have, and I can always mail it to ye!

Let me know. I'm going to need some anyway, for when I rig my Tamiya flatbed, Goldie lowboy, and the King Hauler/Globeliner cabs. Plus I owe the group a few favors by now...

Wish someone would post a DIY for the SMD-LED beacon lights. I'd love to see how they sequence 'em - 555 timing chip, or what? I ask as I made a 'scanner' setup years back when i was going to make a KITT replica in 1/8 scale, one that could talk back to kids by using a voice-actuated walkie-talkie setup. Still got the first one, and probably most of a second. Dunno what I did with the build/wiring diagrams though.

WhiteWolf

[Supermario]

Thanks everyone for the comments.

Hey Whitewolf, I did find some shrink tubing at a local electronics store but thanks for the great suggestions....nail polish? I never would've thought but I believe you, that would work

So I made a quick, random drive around with the truck and lowboy..... You know you live in a small house when..... You ain't got the room to turn your rig in less than a 4 point turn!


Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/syL3Wi4XMh0


Mario

[glorydays24]

The lowboy look's good hooked up to "BLACK PASSION". You and Susan should be proud, beautiful truck.

Big John

[Mama Sue]

Originally Posted by glorydays24

The lowboy look's good hooked up to "BLACK PASSION". You and Susan should be proud, beautiful truck.

Big John

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Great video Mario! The lowboy and truck are a very good combination together! I love watching the rear suspension soak up the uneven carpet to floor transition.

Now, do something about that VCR blinking 12:00 in the video! Ha ha.

Thanks Big John. Mario gets all the credit. I just picked what I wanted and he is seeing to the details. LOL .I have to agree it's beautiful.

Espeefan from what I hear, my trailer is going to look even better hooked up than any trailer we currently have. Didn't look close enough in the video but the receiver should've been blinking "muting"... LOL

The build is coming to an end which will mean, playtime. Hopefully Mother Nature will allow.

[Supermario]

Hey everyone. Need to pic your brains...... You may notice the cab marker lights are brighter than the sleeper lights ( some is camera glare but they are bright) compared to the sleeper which are more of a "soft" look led. I would hate to have to replace and redo the lights and trying to come up with options on how to possibly mellow the lights out.??

My first thought is candle wax perhaps? I figured if it doesn't work, at least it's not permanent and can be cleaned out? Maybe a dab of paint? What color to use?
The lights are recessed quite a bit on the plates and not a flush or protruding mount. There is depth , maybe 3-4mm.

Any help is always appreciated and thanks everyone for all your comments and support through this build, it's been a great experience

Mario