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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-04-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Well, I think I have a bit of good news. I did some experimenting with the assortment of Lipos I've got and came up with a solution....I think. :D I'm pretty confident I can fit a battery and...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-02-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Here's a trailer attached showing the interference with the toolbox. On flat surfaces it's fine, but any kind of incline and the trailer gets into the box, especially when turning....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-01-2021, 05:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Yessir! Regular cab with a full interior doesn't leave much room!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-01-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Ugh. So despite making the battery box as low and short as I could it's simply going to interfere with the nose of the trailer on anything, but the flattest of terrain. And since this thing is 4...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-01-2021, 12:04 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

https://photos.smugmug.com/Hobby-Stuff/Scaler-Pics-and-Videos/Zil-130/i-9Btq7wV/0/9eac266d/L/IMG_1545-L.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-30-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Since space in this thing is rather limited and I plan on running a Beier sound unit, I ran out of space for the battery. I was hoping to avoid it, but I had to resort to building a "toolbox" to...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-25-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Thanks, y'all! Now I'm looking for some small die-cut graphics and then the body will be done and it'll be on to other things to finish....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-23-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

It still has a long way to go, but here's some progress pics of the "International"....
https://photos.smugmug.com/Hobby-Stuff/Scaler-Pics-and-Videos/Zil-130/i-rBk7gBK/0/75b7262d/L/IMG_1517-L.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-04-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

That's definitely one of the color combos I'm considering....with white wheels......and maybe a white roof? :)
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-03-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Okay, gents, give me your suggestions! Below is the essentially paint *scheme* I'm going with, but the colors are TBD. There will be a bottom color (everything below the hood) and there will be an...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-03-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Thank ya, sir. I'm quite pleased. I think I may have to take a drive to the hobby shop to see if any colors speak to me... It's been raining cats and dogs down here, so I guess there's no rush to...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-03-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Wet sanding and body work is all done....finally. Just needs a quick cleaning and it's ready for primer. Now I've really gotta nail down the colors for this thing!! :confused:...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-02-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Frizzy?? ;)

I have a bit more wet sanding to do, but I think the bulk of the body work is now done....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 06-01-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Roof progress:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Hobby-Stuff/Scaler-Pics-and-Videos/Zil-130/i-s7L9XPv/0/9a3daa3e/L/IMG_1391_HEIC-L.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-30-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Maaaaaaaybe? :) I'm honestly still not sure on the color, but the paint scheme is pretty much set now. I've also started working on cleaning up the roof. What a dusty job!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-29-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

I agree about the scallops so they'll very likely remain. But nope, it won't be green and white, mainly 'cause green is too close to blue. I want to mix is up a bit and that's what will happen. In...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-29-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Well, modifying the hood didn't take long! :lol: Removed the peak from the hood and also started the nose modifications to make it look more like a '56 binder. The scallops on the side of the Zil...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-29-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Why must I continually torture myself? So the new hood from Asia Tees showed up and it's perfect. And then I was doing some research on 2 tone paint schemes and I think I have a plan. Well, that's...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-28-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

I'm no upholstery guy, but I figured as stiff as the suspension is on this antique, my driver deserves a wee bit of comfort!...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-28-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Yeah, I'm still not exactly sure how to get the look I'm after. And I'm not confident that I'd be able to mask the paint scheme cleanly enough, especially with all the curves on this front end. ...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-27-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

I appreciate y'all's input! It sounds like we're all pretty much on the same wavelength. :) My initial plan was to replicate this truck's paint, possibly with a bit more white:...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-24-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

A couple pics of the chassis painted and assembled. Still need to get a drag link in there and I may tweak the spring rates a bit more, but so far I'm liking what I'm seeing. The suspension is a...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-21-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

True!! :D
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-21-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Asia Tees, yes. King Kong RC? Eh, maybe not so much.:lol:
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-20-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Thanks very much!
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