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Old 02-12-2016, 07:10 PM
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Old 02-12-2016, 07:46 PM
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Truck Features for Build

 1/14 scale
 custom painted detailed Kenworth W900 cab/hood/fender/sleeper assembly with conventional cab-roof-level "windowless" sleeper unit
 precise scale build
 correct "KENWORTH" hood side emblems: correct size: correct placement on hood
 correct scale vehicle ride height
 rechargeable battery electric power
 detailed cab interior with black steering wheel and realistic cab interior colors
 driver figure seated at steering wheel: dog figure sitting in companion seat
 custom paint and decals
 this tractor is to be named "Old 45"
 opening cab doors, no side windows (side windows 'rolled down')
 built on Tamiya King Hauler chassis
 Tamiya MFCU installed in sleeper
 realistic windshield
 no visor
 cab/hood/fender hardware to feature non-functional windshield wipers, door handles, working roof marker lights, chrome horns, chrome mirrors, chrome air cleaners, working fender turn signal/flasher lights, working KW quad headlights
 chrome front bumper
 chrome W900 grille with KW logo
 frame rails/cross-members painted in flat black




Truck Functionality

 radio with enough channels for remote operation
 digital-proportioned steering
 precise speed control
 directional control, forward, reverse
 sound effects: including engine revs, starting engine, stopping engine, air brakes, horn, back-up warning bell
 working lights: headlights, running lights, flashers, cab marker lights
 multiple speed transmission
 speed controller
 functional spring suspension
 6x4 drive line with anti-spin differentials, front axle is not driven
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Old 02-13-2016, 12:13 PM
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There are many people that own that truck that you have spec. Minus the decal,color and grover. Why don't you make it easy on yourself and put up a want ad, it will save you time and money. You can add grover, paint and decals after.
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Old 02-13-2016, 12:29 PM
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JUST BUY A KING HAULER ALREADY!!!!
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Old 02-13-2016, 06:12 PM
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Where did you get the dog pic ?

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...ad.php?t=11233
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Old 02-13-2016, 06:14 PM
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The dog pic was from a Google search. That might not be exactly the model dog I use.
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Old 02-13-2016, 06:16 PM
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JUST BUY A KING HAULER ALREADY!!!!

That's what I had planned to do, but I still insist on a Kenworth cab and hood with the name "KENWORTH" on the sides of the hood.
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Old 02-13-2016, 06:18 PM
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There are many people that own that truck that you have spec. Minus the decal,color and grover. Why don't you make it easy on yourself and put up a want ad, it will save you time and money. You can add grover, paint and decals after.

I do want the challenge of assembling the truck myself.

I just need others to do the paint/decal/body/interior work for me.
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Old 02-14-2016, 02:45 AM
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if you contact SCALE ART with your list of specs they will make a kit for you even if the parts don't exist. exactly like how it should be in your eyes. KW everything.
Its going to cost in the range of $8000 to $15,000 dollars shipped loaded with all the bells and whistles. Including the dog. If you don't have that kind of money kindly stop with this hobby its not for you. Or you do as others do simply make it yourself, lock stock and barrel. The hardest part of this hobby is money how much can you put out. If your pockets are shallow and you have lint in the corners of them your wasting your time.

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Or he could contact Wedico, they already have US trucks in their line up so might be a bit cheaper than ScaleART

http://www.wedico.de/modelle-zubehö...ett-bausätze/
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Old 02-14-2016, 05:54 AM
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if you contact SCALE ART with your list of specs they will make a kit for you even if the parts don't exist. exactly like how it should be in your eyes. KW everything.
Its going to cost in the range of $8000 to $15,000 dollars shipped loaded with all the bells and whistles. Including the dog. If you don't have that kind of money kindly stop with this hobby its not for you. Or you do as others do simply make it yourself, lock stock and barrel. The hardest part of this hobby is money how much can you put out. If your pockets are shallow and you have lint in the corners of them your wasting your time.
Well, I contacted True Scale RC. I think something can be be made doable with a little help from them and to the delight of my eyes and ears for well under $8,000.

I can get a model dog for under $20 from amazon.com.

Where can I get a guy in a cowboy hat to sit at the wheel of a 1/14 scale rig?

Well, I can get the guy sans cowboy hat here...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-1-14-...3D381542392482

Now, I have to figure out how to make a cowboy hat to ft his head.
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Or he could contact Wedico, they already have US trucks in their line up so might be a bit cheaper than ScaleART

http://www.wedico.de/modelle-zubehö...ett-bausätze/
American trucks, yes

KENWORTH, nein! (NO in German)
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The dog pic was from a Google search. That might not be exactly the model dog I use.
Actually, this dog is sold at amazon.com but might be too big for 1/14 scale.
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Old 02-14-2016, 01:35 PM
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If I was looking for a scale sized dog or close to it as possible. I would check for model train accessories. That field is known for having scaled sized accessories. Or get one printed.
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Old 02-15-2016, 01:13 AM
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JUST BUY A KING HAULER ALREADY!!!!
i know ...all right already ...we get it
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Ertle has 3 different dog in 1/16 scale.
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We do, the problem is he doesn't
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I know how to get a licenced Wopper without a small fortune. Its the same method Im routing.

1/16 Monogram Kenworth W900A in either Aerodyne or flat top.

Now just add king hauler chassis and ta-da. An r/c Wopper thats actually easier to find scale accessories for.
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