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Second truck build

Building a new semi to eventually pull a lowboy trailer. First time trying a custom build with stretched frame.

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Got my a few cab parts the other day and made my headlights using the stock chrome parts from the grand hauler kit and the duel lenses I got from shapeways.

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Originally Posted by Claus (Post 153227)

Looking good!!

Thanks Claus.

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Sorry, that was just the smart *** in me coming out. Clearly your pictures are not here. not sure if you know but you have to load your photos to an outside website like photobucket.com or one of the others to get them on the internet then cut and paste them over here using the Landscape box. Don't get discouraged, it's not that hard to do.

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Originally Posted by Claus (Post 153303)

I wondered why I couldn't see them. New to posting on here and didn't know.

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Building a new semi to eventually pull a lowboy trailer. First time trying a custom build with stretched frame. http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...4/IMG_2145.jpg

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Got my a few cab parts the other day and made my headlights using the stock chrome parts from the grand hauler kit and the duel lenses I got from shapeways.
http://s208.photobucket.com/user/mad...g.html?filters[user]=44521263&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=2
http://s208.photobucket.com/user/mad...tml?sort=3&o=4
http://s208.photobucket.com/user/mad...tml?sort=3&o=0
http://s208.photobucket.com/user/mad...tml?sort=3&o=2

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So I'm looking for a light controller and sound unit. Have the Tamiya multi function unit in my Knight Hauler. And am thinking of trying something different on the Kenworth build. Looking for a light control that's going to be more realistic than the Tamiya unit.

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Thank you for adding those pictures Claus. I will figure out this stuff one of these days, still trying to learn how to post stuff from my phone.

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Good looking cab.

You want your text to look like this.
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http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...4/IMG_2170.jpg

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Truck is really coming along well. Got the frame rails drilled and tapped for everything I have so far.
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/...h=480&fit=clip
http://rs208.pbsrc.com/albums/bb263/...h=480&fit=clip

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Love it. That visor looks mean!

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Looks really good.

Chris

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Originally Posted by Hostile (Post 154286)

Love it. That visor looks mean!

Thanks Hostile. My wife said I need to put teeth on the front of the truck because it looks evil.

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Originally Posted by up9018 (Post 154295)

Looks really good.

Chris

Thanks Chris

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Looks good! Nice work.

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dude this trucks gonna be one sexy ride when done i love the grille where did you get that at if you dont mind me asking thanks.

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Originally Posted by thebat (Post 154460)

dude this trucks gonna be one sexy ride when done i love the grille where did you get that at if you dont mind me asking thanks.

All of the cab and hood parts came from truescale.com in their body shop section. https://www.truescale-rc.com/

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Love what you have done so far!

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Sweet build! I love the visor.

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Originally Posted by Just_Build_It (Post 156291)

Sweet build! I love the visor.

Thanks Just Build It. I'm loving this truck the more I drive it and work on it.

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Originally Posted by egronvold (Post 156293)

Looking good!

Thanks egronvold.

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Originally Posted by speeedy8305 (Post 157118)

If you have a chance Sal C he has a KW that your truck resembles

Great build, that's a nice looking truck!

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If you have a chance look up Sal C he has a KW that your truck resembles

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Originally Posted by drooker (Post 153729)

What size drill bit, & tap did you use? I'm going to have to fetch me one for my upcoming project.

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Originally Posted by skeeter (Post 157119)

What size drill bit, & tap did you use? I'm going to have to fetch me one for my upcoming project.

I always keep a good supply of 2.5mm for drilling holes before using the M3 tap . along with a M2 tap and 1.5 drill bits for the chassis , along with 1/2/3/4/5mm and ect drill bits , a 6mm deburing bit for cleaning all hole or even when I need a counter sink hole as they come in handy for other holes on the chassis or cabs or custom stuff...
And two size sliding squares to mark the holes, then a centre punch so they are in the same location

Cheers Tracy

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Looks like I've got more than one to fetch. LOL! I'll be acquiring a few before I start to build.

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I've just ordered on Ebay, 4@ 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, & 4MM drill bits, plus 2@ of 2, 2.5, 3, & 4MM taps, plus also ordered one each of 2, 2.5, & 3MM dies, as well as the 6mm debur/sanding tool

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That thing looks bad@ss. Nice job