T800 logtruck

[bucshott]

this is the build of my T800 log tuuck
the cab was lifted a little and moved forward.


the bunks, cab guard and chain box are brass.


the trailer is brass , the axles are stanless steel rods with a grooves cut into them. push the rods in to the eye of the spring to the grooves of the axle shaft to lock inplace


The rech is fully adjustable, and a 7 inch compensatior with lock.


the box has the on/off switch and a plug to charge the battiery that is in the cab.


the mirrors are brass rods painted chrome silver.


made the chain hangers from brass, the lid is aluminum.


almost done. the stripes were done by the paint striper at work.

[Dreamweaver]

Beautiful job Rick. I have to admit the first few times I saw this truck as your avatar I just glanced at it and thought it was 1:1 till I saw it in a post and realized it was sitting on a porch railing.

-Mike

[Justinside]

That is a great truck, thanks for the pictures.

Could you show how axles go together, I just don't see how that works?

Also I presume this started life as a King Hauler?

I am new to the hobby.

Thanks again

Paul

[Justinside]

Rick

Not to worry I figured it out.

But where did you get the Pintle Hitch?

Thanks

Paul

Looks real good.

[Brian in PA]

A true masterpiece Rick! I love your attention to detail.

Brian

[chaseracer]

great looking truck, the details are wonderful, really like the color. can wait to see it working

[Espeefan]

Rick, thanks for posting this build! I was really looking forward to it! All I can say is this is the best looking T800 I've ever seen anyone build out of a King Hauler. Just flat out fantastic. The mirrors, the grill, the headlights, and the dovetailed frame is just awesome. I always thought this truck in your avatar photo was a highly detailed 1/25 scale kit from Ertl/AMT or something, but I was blown away when I saw you post the big pictures of it in the sticky thread for day cabs! Paint job is really nice as well. I'm sure if you posed this truck on a logging road somewhere, and had the camera angle right, no one would know this isn't a 1:1 truck! Definitely one of my favorite builds.

[sparkycuda]

Just flat impressive! Details, workmanship, paint - absolutely great. And your camera angles and background selection, as Espeefan noted, make it as real as the 1:1. Awesome job!

Ken

[bigpipespete]

Hello , thats a very nice build . Once i get to know a few guys and find out where to buy parts i plan to build a logger too . Michael

[bucshott]

Originally Posted by Dreamweaver

Beautiful job Rick. I have to admit the first few times I saw this truck as your avatar I just glanced at it and thought it was 1:1 till I saw it in a post and realized it was sitting on a porch railing.

-Mike

Thanks Mike, most people i show the picture to thanks it is real till i point out the porch railing.

Originally Posted by Justinside

That is a great truck, thanks for the pictures.

Could you show how axles go together, I just don't see how that works?

Also I presume this started life as a King Hauler?

I am new to the hobby. Rick

Not to worry I figured it out.

But where did you get the Pintle Hitch?

Thanks again

Paul

Thanks paul, yes it is a king hauler, the Pintle Hitch is from garden trucking

Originally Posted by Losiassociated

Looks real good.

Thank you Losiassociated

Originally Posted by Brian in PA

A true masterpiece Rick! I love your attention to detail.

Brian

Thank you Brian, trying to keep up with your awsome peterbilt's

Originally Posted by chaseracer

great looking truck, the details are wonderful, really like the color. can wait to see it working

Thank you chaseracer

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Rick, thanks for posting this build! I was really looking forward to it! All I can say is this is the best looking T800 I've ever seen anyone build out of a King Hauler. Just flat out fantastic. The mirrors, the grill, the headlights, and the dovetailed frame is just awesome. I always thought this truck in your avatar photo was a highly detailed 1/25 scale kit from Ertl/AMT or something, but I was blown away when I saw you post the big pictures of it in the sticky thread for day cabs! Paint job is really nice as well. I'm sure if you posed this truck on a logging road somewhere, and had the camera angle right, no one would know this isn't a 1:1 truck! Definitely one of my favorite builds.

Your welcom Nathon, Thank you for the complements.

Originally Posted by sparkycuda

Just flat impressive! Details, workmanship, paint - absolutely great. And your camera angles and background selection, as Espeefan noted, make it as real as the 1:1. Awesome job!

Ken

Thank you Ken

Originally Posted by bigpipespete

Hello , thats a very nice build . Once i get to know a few guys and find out where to buy parts i plan to build a logger too . Michael

Thank you Michael

[Dreamweaver]

Ok Rick i got to know.. What and or how did you make the grill. the insert I can see how ya made the shell.

-Mike

great mods, shes a beauty

[bucshott]

Originally Posted by Semi Joe

great mods, shes a beauty

Thank you Joe!

[roadranger]

Awsome looking rig! Really nice job on it.

Especially like you quad headlights... custom built, or did you use Tamiya parts?

Also the signature KW cowl mounted mirrors you built - nice touch - I've not seen them done elsewhere.

[tracksntreadslou]

Hey Rick thats and awsome truck..The mirror brackets look great .We have a hauling contract coming up this spring on vancouver island...Have to bring her up and greg and I will wood it down...Cheers lou

[RCLogger]

That truck is a one of a kind, great job. Can't wait to see your next project...

cheers
greg

[SmallHaul]

Sharp Rig!

[bucshott]

Originally Posted by Dreamweaver

Ok Rick i got to know.. What and or how did you make the grill. the insert I can see how ya made the shell.

-Mike

Mike,
the gril screen I use is made by plano model products. part number 201. I get it at my loco model railroad shop.
Thanks

[bucshott]

Originally Posted by RCLogger

That truck is a one of a kind, great job. Can't wait to see your next project...

cheers
greg

Thank you Greg. you need to see the W900A truck that I'm buildin to.
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...read.php?t=387

Originally Posted by SmallHaul

Sharp Rig!

thank you shorthaul

Originally Posted by tracksntreadslou

Hey Rick thats and awsome truck..The mirror brackets look great .We have a hauling contract coming up this spring on vancouver island...Have to bring her up and greg and I will wood it down...Cheers lou

Thank you Lou. your hauling contract sounds fun