Nick's 379 build

[Snowman]

Thanks Neil, not sure I have the space for one but I'll see. Certainly not the Tamiya ones, they're just too cumbersome.
Thanks Troy, hehe. It's taking me ages so far, still lots to do yet!
Thanks Ed, you're right about the wheels, they look great. Essential for the custom look. I'm having trouble fitting them but Steve's gonna help me out. In the meantime they're sitting on a shelf lookin' purdy...

[Roadmasters]

Hey nick, I really like those mirror brackets, but I went on their site and couldnt find any prices or how to order them.

[Diesel Demond]

I seen you smileing in the bumper during you updated video! that is sweet and you just made my heart skip a beat when i saw your rims!!!! still waiting on mine! nice truck

[hammer]

Nick,
Love the truck man you nailed the whole Pete look outstanding love how you made the bumper work alot better then what I did so I had to redesign mine ( lol ). Good luck with the truck and can't wait to see the finished machine.

TONY

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by Roadmasters

Hey nick, I really like those mirror brackets, but I went on their site and couldnt find any prices or how to order them.

The website has changed since I got my mirror brackets, I hadn't looked at it until now. I can't remember my German so can't really help you there. I think the best strategy would be to post a new thread about that website to hopefully catch the attention of the German guys on the board, they will probably be able to help.

Originally Posted by Diesel Demond

I seen you smileing in the bumper during you updated video! that is sweet and you just made my heart skip a beat when i saw your rims!!!! still waiting on mine! nice truck

The rims are sitting on the shelf waiting to go on, there was a problem with the hubs so waiting for a new set of hubs to be sent out. Shouldn't have to wait much longer.

Originally Posted by hammer

Nick,
Love the truck man you nailed the whole Pete look outstanding love how you made the bumper work alot better then what I did so I had to redesign mine ( lol ). Good luck with the truck and can't wait to see the finished machine.

TONY

Thanks, I had the idea going round my head for a long time before I finally figured out how to do it and found small enough hinges.
Hey, how about a thread all about your truck? I'd love to see more pictures of it!

[hammer]

Nick,
I have to figure out how to post pics not much of a computer tech. I will try and get some pics up in a month or so have some ideas for my pics.

Tony

[Snowman]

Tony, if you can engineer a bumper flip I am certain posting photos of your truck will not be too difficult!
I think there may be a tutorial somewhere here explaining how to do it. I hope you persevere and give it a try, I would love to see more of your truck and trailer

[dabears]

LOVE the stance on your tuck! ive always love the look of the lowered rigs. Maybe cause each one is unique and different. Either way your build is looking nice!!

[Dairyland Trucker]

Low and long the only way to roll!!!!

[Snowman]

Very brief update, I have not had any time to work on my truck this year. Got some new hubs from Steve so have been able to mount the wheels. I have one of Brian's excellent peterbilt grills I need to polish up and mount. Also been working on fixing the rake of the truck. Here's a sneak peek:

[sneaky-pete]

You tease

[dmess62]

You really captured the Peterbilt look. What did you do to reshape the top of the sleeper

[MACK Daddy]

How tall are you that you cant reach the top shelf?



Alfy

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by sneaky-pete

You tease

Heh heh sorry. I'm even more frustrated I haven't done much work on it this year. Been out there trying to get work

Originally Posted by dmess62

You really captured the Peterbilt look. What did you do to reshape the top of the sleeper

Sorry for the delay in my response. I spent hours and hours sanding the top and building it up with layers of styrene to get the correct shape. I finished it off with some two part auto body filler. Believe me, it was a royal pain in the, er, neck!

Originally Posted by MACK Daddy

How tall are you that you cant reach the top shelf?

Hehe I was sitting in my armchair when I took that picture, honest

[bigford]

pull her down and post some pics!!!!!

[Bigrigger]

Excellent truck man! It is looking less like an RC and more like art! You are a very skilled builder! Keep up the good work.

[Kaf343]

Nick, looking great. I like the stretched tanks and the way the truck sits. Nice work on the fenders. Subscribed.

[scalepaintn]

NICE!!! had to bring this up TO THE FRONT PAGE! hows this thing going or is it gone. NEED AN UP DATE

[PROBUILDER1964]

Wow....great work ! but I think you have taken this truck to every room in your house...according to the pics you posted... I think we've seen the the kitchen ,living room , the bathroom and a dinning room even the back porch ! ? Wife gotcha moving all over the place huh ? We men never can get a break !!!!! LOL

[Snowman]

Hey guys, sorry, I haven't been ignoring your posts and thanks for the kind words. This year I haven't had the time or resources to finish this truck sadly so it is sitting in my office/workshop waiting for such a time when I can get back at it.
At the moment the rears are off and waiting for me to find the best way of lowering the back to match the slammed front.
I'm sorry this is the only update I can give for now