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Old 03-16-2013, 11:47 AM
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Hey guys,

Started this build about a week ago, after collecting parts for quite some time. The truck is 1:10, I was trying to do a 1:14 in the beginning, however, parts for the larger scales is so much easier to work with. Anyways, started off with a cheap Rc body that I got off Ebay and bought and modified a trail finder chassis to go under the body. I'm shooting for a some what realistic stance and height on this one, hopefully I can get something close. Eventually I would like to get a sound unit for this, I think a diesel would be pretty neat.

Here is where I'm at now with the build:

Here is the modified chassis. Had to cut off an inch or two off the end, and move the rear axle up about the same. Since the original chassis has so much flex in the suspension, I decided to put some small shocks on it to restrict the travel, but still give it some articulation.









After getting the stance about right, I couldnt stand the look of the bed of the truck. It had the molding from a roll bar that was on it previously, so I went ahead and cut it out and began to make a new one from styrene. I'm just waiting for the putty to dry now so I can get to sanding it down.









Thats where I'm at now, should have some more tonight. Thanks for looking and suggestions are more than welcome!
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Looks good! Keep up the good work
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Nice, J.D.! The right manufacturer too. The stance is right on. What about a headache rack, fuel tanks and tool box? It would give it the work truck look. Keep it up!

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Nice, J.D.! The right manufacturer too. The stance is right on. What about a headache rack, fuel tanks and tool box? It would give it the work truck look. Keep it up!

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Thanks Ben! I have the tool box down, but I dont know about the other two


Basically finished the body and rolling chassis. The body work is no where near perfect but its a work truck so it wont matter. Now I have to wait for the motor and ESC to get here, then possibly some sound I still need to finish the tail gate but that is no big deal and can be done whenever. The next step on this build is to build a after market tow package. I think I will build it from brass or I might try out the one from Rc4wd first and see if it works.... Here are some more pictures. I also put it next to my Pete for a size reference Sorry about some of the pictures.... they didnt turn out too well....

















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That is one cool truck! Projects like this are really cool; turning bits into a sweet ride!
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Old 03-17-2013, 06:54 AM
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That is one cool truck! Projects like this are really cool; turning bits into a sweet ride!
Thanks for the compliment! I had this body sitting around for months. Then I bought the axles and they sat together for a few more months haha
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Here is just an idea why dont you make the sweet 1500 match that sweet truck of yours good work
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Here is just an idea why dont you make the sweet 1500 match that sweet truck of yours good work
Thats a good idea! I might look into pin striping some yellow down the side. Maybe I should make black and yellow my fleet colors
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JD that truck looks great. It looks like a quick build and lots of fun. Now it's time to get it dirty.

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Very nice trucks.
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nice trucks. you did a great job on the bed
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nice trucks. you did a great job on the bed
Thanks guys!

Have a bit of an update. Nothing has actually been done to the truck yet, but I started designing something new and will use my new piece of equipment that I bought for my birthday to build it

Here is just the start of what I'm building but its far enough to tell what it is. haha Since I work for a snow removal company I thought it would be pretty neat to make a miniature Western snowplow. I'm not replicating a single plow, this one is a bit of a hybrid between a few plows that we run. It would be extremely hard to replicate the mounting system on the new plows, so it will be similar to the older style mounts. The rest of the plow should be pretty close, however, I wont be using hydraulics. I'm going to use a winch for practical purposes, and a servo to turn the plow. Hopefully you guys like it!


Here is the plow assembly as it sits now:



Here is the plow mounting kit that I designed to fit on the pick up:



Here is the new piece of equipment





I figured why not? I've watched the KW body attempt and thought it was pretty awesome so I thought i would give it a try. The Afinia unit is very user friendly and I have had no problems this far.

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The truck turned out nice JD, but this going to be fun watching this plow "grow", and it will be neat on the truck! Keep posting updates!
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That's pretty AWESOME

Post pic's as you go, JD

I like the truck. Any other plans to modify the truck?

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truck turned out great! love the 3D printer! very cool...
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Post pic's as you go, JD

I like the truck. Any other plans to modify the truck?

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truck turned out great! love the 3D printer! very cool...
Thanks Guys!

Have a bit of an update today... Mounted the snow plow mount and the adapter for the tow package. Going to rework the tow package so it sits snug to the bottom of the bumper. Here are some pictures:









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Nice job J.D., lets see the plow now.
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Thanks Ben! No plow yet, but have some more progress.

Have the winch and light carriage done. took 3 tries to get it perfect. Here are some pictures. Next will be the plow articulation and plow roll over mechanics. Waiting on a package from servo city with a bunch of 2-56 bolts and a servo to make some more progress







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Have another update for you guys. Was able to get the main plow support made about a week ago and last night I printed the roll and pivot pieces. Also did some brass work to pull it all together. Got a video of it functioning

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Wow, that's an impressive snow plow! I would like to play with 3d printing someday.
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