optimus prime transformers

[1985 kenworth]

here is another small panning video of optimus.currently the truck is back out in london ontario in the trusting talented hands of tuan(loose nutz r/c)and trevor(lyinlow)to get the remainder of the last custom parts and lights installed ..p.s i am still working on the trailerhttp://youtu.be/EZeF8CURog4

[1985 kenworth]

here are some updates to the trailer .got the proper reefer unit mounted by drilling and tapping the rear of it

[1985 kenworth]

the rear doors mounted and trimmed to fit the opening with the styrene tile for the rear reefer door look on the real trailer which is on alot of the utility and great dane reefer units.next will be to add the chrome foil to these and install the door hardware..

[BRICKNICK]

Wow Dwayne the trailer is looking great, I'm dying to see this tractor and trailer hooked up .....epic build my friend.

[1985 kenworth]

here is another shot of the trailer with the styrene (metal roof) sheets measured and cut and installed on the smooth sides of this trailer for that ribbed reefer look,next will be to install the mirror chrome wrap like whats on the front headboard of this trailer..more updates on the way

[kingbob]

One thing I noticed and im not sure if I can recreate it, is that the front corners of the trailer are actually rounded. Might make things difficult to mount though, may stick with square.

[1985 kenworth]

yea i thought about that but i will leave well enough alone ...i am happy with this so farif this was a scratch built trailer like you are doing it would be easier to do the rounded corners but this trailer is not even scale length and to do that means i would have to start all over again...and well ..i am not getting any younger...hey bob are you going to do the rounded corners on your trailer?

[kingbob]

Im thinking about it. I found some quarter rounded plastic strip at the hardware store, but am pondering how to attach it and how it affects how the front end of the trailer is structurally built. Plus it might just look rubbish at that scale.

[Radio Control Trucker]

Rounded corners on the headboard of a trailer are do-able. Stuart (Old Busted Hotness) did some on his scratch built 53' dry-van.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=TUVMMRkr9cc

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- RCT

[kingbob]

And of course it hadnt occurred to me to bend a front piece to include the corners!

[1985 kenworth]

that is a great idea that never crossed my mind ..oh well i don't really want to redo the front of the trailer..call me lazy but this build has had too many setbacks and taking way tooooooo long ,good for you bob ,i have been watching your trailer build...very nice work my friend

[bowtiebuba350]

Very nice thermo king

[kingbob]

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

that is a great idea that never crossed my mind ..oh well i don't really want to redo the front of the trailer..call me lazy but this build has had too many setbacks and taking way tooooooo long ,good for you bob ,i have been watching your trailer build...very nice work my friend

Yeah bending a piece never occurred to me either until RCT posted that example!

And you think your build has had setbacks? lol, i think my body has more paint/primer/putty than plastic!

[1985 kenworth]

Oh i know...i have been following your build the whole time and saw the frustration and setbacks you encountered

[kingbob]

Will get there eventually. Hopefully I can get it done this year! Lol

[1985 kenworth]

just got my custom peterbilt ovals from steve(inbuilder)wooo.hooo.i should be picking up optimus this weekend from london if all goes well and once i put these on ,this truck will be.....wait for it.....completed!!!!!!finally!!!!!.just have to finish the trailer then this entire build is complete.i will post updated pictures soon....

[Radio Control Trucker]

Beautiful rims Steve does excellent work.

OP is on great ride

- RCT

[1985 kenworth]

steves peterbilt oval aluminum wheels installed

[kaptain Jack]

Lets go for a spin.

[1985 kenworth]

yes sir i plan to come out shortly and take you up on the lessons for soldering brass and l.e.d....should i bring teacher an apple