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Old 01-01-2012, 12:55 PM
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well guys here it is. my first king hauler and first build thread. after 2 years of wanting one i finally got one for Christmas! i have to say this is the most addictive RC i have ever had!

i am a pretty big Kenworth fan, so im hoping to build something that resembles this:





this was the first attempt at the fenders:







i didnt like the way it was sitting, so i flipped the cab mounts around to raise the cab up, and tweeked the hood some:









i added 8mm of "height" to the hood by lowering the fenders down after matching the hood to the higher cab. also moved the axle forward, and the fenders forward so they're flush with the grill.

i plan on making it a scale 244" WB, with a 3rd lift axle and some other lighting goodies.

thanks for looking, hope you like!
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Old 01-01-2012, 01:08 PM
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Nice job on the headlights, like on my king!! I really like the work you did on the hood, good idea! I like the daytime-cab too, could be a future-project for mee, looking forward to see more pics!
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Old 01-01-2012, 01:15 PM
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looks excellent so far ! i like every single adjustment you made to the truck so far to make it look like a K Whopper! I love my kenworths also so this will be a build i watch till its done! the third axle will be neat to see!
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Is this your first truck? Wow, great work, it looks awesome!
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Old 01-01-2012, 05:39 PM
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yes i love the kenworths too i did the same double headlight on my king hauler using the rear lighted bumper that comes with the trucks also
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Old 01-01-2012, 08:43 PM
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Good work on this build. Keep up the good work. I will be watching this build for sure!!
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Old 01-01-2012, 09:04 PM
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Nice job on the styrene. Relocating the axle forward gives it a great scale look too. Keep up the good work.
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Great Looking Build Goose! Keep the picks coming and I am glad to see you over on the board.. Welcome To RCTC
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thanks everyone, i appreciate the feedback, makes me want to get it done now! lol

ive ordered a few goodies off ebay (semi joe's and buddy zimms stuff) cant wait to get that stuff, and the driveline is stalled until my bearings come in. im having a bit of an issue finding stock chrome rims, i can only find one pair of duals for the lift. and of course, i forgot to order the rear hub covers for it!

i also would like to find another stock KH grill. joe had one up until i went to buy some stuff and just my luck, it was gone!
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for your first build your sure jumping right in! Keep up the good work
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for your first build your sure jumping right in! Keep up the good work
tell me about it!!!! i got part way through cutting the hood off and asked "what did i just do!?!?!?!" lol

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Old 01-02-2012, 04:06 AM
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Looking real nice I can't wait till I get one.
Hopefully soon.


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Old 01-02-2012, 08:57 AM
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Good start! Looks great. That 1:1 is a sweet ride too. Keep it up
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awesome! just ordered mine before the new year. soon to be enjoying the build time.
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GREAT start Goose! For your first build, it's awesome. Keep us posted.

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Old 01-02-2012, 11:18 PM
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thanks guys i appreciate it!
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Old 01-04-2012, 11:27 PM
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for the lift axle why not try the super single tire/ wheel...just a suggestion
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Old 01-04-2012, 11:29 PM
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Default Re: First Build - King Hauler

i might have a set of duals rear drives ....i can check and get back to you do you need the tires also or just the rims
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i might have a set of duals rear drives ....i can check and get back to you do you need the tires also or just the rims
pm'd ya. thanks!
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What Scale is that rig?

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