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Old 10-12-2017, 02:07 AM
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Default 6x6 Peterbilt 379 tractor build

OK so I bought this as is and plan on finishing it. I went on ebay looking I was wanting all metal drivetrain like my Lesu 8x8 dump truck, but I wanted an american truck. I have a tri-drive King Hauler that I bought off ebay custom built and really didn't like it because of all the plastic. I love the aluminum wheels, driveshafts, and the rearends on my Lesu and I was wanting a shapeways Peterbilt or Kenworth so this was exactly what I was looking for. Here it is.





















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Old 10-12-2017, 06:40 AM
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Default Re: 6x6 Peterbilt 379 tractor build

Wow, I never thought I would know of someone buying one of these beasts. It has to be massive!

So, what's to become of that tri-drive King Hauler you "really didn't like"?
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Old 10-12-2017, 10:22 AM
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It's sitting at home and become a VERY expensive shelf queen without a shelf haha I overpaid for it. If it had everything metal I wouldn't feel that way. It does have the MFC-01 sound and shaker in it which is close to $400 by itself I think and I thought the tri-drive was pretty cool, but it really needs a gear reduction... so yeah it's just kinda doing nothing sitting beside my first hydraulic excavator I don't use...
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Pretty sweet looking
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Old 10-12-2017, 07:09 PM
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Thanks frizzen, I just ordered a few things for it today. I've never built one it's half built hope I can finish it haha
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Looks great! I think you need a trailer to pull. Oh wait.... I meant another trailer😃
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Looks great! I think you need a trailer to pull. Oh wait.... I meant another trailer😃
😂😂😂 Hi Reg!
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Old 10-12-2017, 11:32 PM
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Have you hooked the trailer up yet???
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here you go Reg



















https://flic.kr/p/ZpPbG4

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Nice for sale signs.
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I can't seem to make pics appear I do it both ways just in case they don't appear you can click on the link I can see 3 of my first set of pics in frizzen's post, but none are showing up in mine just the links.
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I had them on at the show and a couple people inquired about it. I love it I really do But I want a vertical rib WITH a tarp and a third axle.
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[IMG]new trailer & new unfinished truck by Frank Smith1970, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG]new trailer & new unfinished truck by Frank Smith1970, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG]new trailer & new unfinished truck by Frank Smith1970, on Flickr[/IMG]
Just a little help. Like the Green truck with RCP unit.
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I see you're using flicker, so I can help you post them pics to show. When you want to post the pic, finf it in your flicker album. Click on it. It SHOULD bring up the pic in a different screen with some options. Near the bottom rhs there should be something that resembles an arrow. Click it, then select BBC, & MEDIUM IMAGE SIZE. Now select that BBCode it providers you. When you want that pic to show, just paste that BBC into your post here.

HOPEFULLY that makes sense. I know it does to me, but I wrote it, & already know how to do it.
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Is it still post-whoring if i am fixing pics / reposting how to do it, or am i ok?



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It's sitting at home and become a VERY expensive shelf queen without a shelf
It IS a very nice looking truck. Heck, both are very sweet!
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No problem Frizzen. You are helping everyone here letting us see the pics.
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Default Re: 6x6 Peterbilt 379 tractor build

Hi Frizzen,

Great looking setup! I was thinking of getting some of the Peterbilt parts from Shapeways, and was wondering if they are smooth and can be painted ok? It says they are a little grainy, can a person sand and fill so they are as smooth like the stock parts are, so when they are painted they look shiny smooth and glossy?

Thanks for the help!

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Default Re: 6x6 Peterbilt 379 tractor build

Darwin,

I have used two Shapeways cabs. Yes you can see faint lines from the 3d printing process and they can be somewhat grainy. With that said, use a good "high build" primer, multiple coats, lots of patience and fine sandpaper and they can be made smooth, but don't go into it expecting a smooth injection molded surface right out of the box. It will take "sweat equity" to achieve a glossy finish. But it can be done and the results are well worth the effort.
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Darwin,

I have used two Shapeways cabs. Yes you can see faint lines from the 3d printing process and they can be somewhat grainy. With that said, use a good "high build" primer, multiple coats, lots of patience and fine sandpaper and they can be made smooth, but don't go into it expecting a smooth injection molded surface right out of the box. It will take "sweat equity" to achieve a glossy finish. But it can be done and the results are well worth the effort.
Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. So glue will stick to it also, so a person can modify it a bit? Any issues with paint sticking to it? I usually use automotive primers so hopefully that would work on this stuff to.

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