martinfan5 Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 I can start my builds now, picked up the sheet plastic needed for the trailer, the lonestar has been ordered.
martinfan5 Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Here is what I am building, this is a Featherlite race car transporter.
highway Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 Well, we now have 50 members in this build!! Also, again, if you notice me dropping the trailer so to speak, let me know and I'll get the problem fixed. P.S.: Clayton, I have your name on the list but not your build, I missed what you were building somewhere along the way. Please let me know the make and model of the tractor your putting your custom sleeper on.
Willie Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Hello guys some very nice work going on here i was wondering if it isn't too late to join in i have a Kenworth W900 i've been working on only about 20% or less done just let me know and please keep up the work i'm seeing here Thanks, Willie
Nick Winter Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) After Starring at this doghouse trying to figure how to fill it I deceided I would fully plumb the engine bay, made heater and rad hoses (there painted and drying) and added well dip sticks (Trannsmission and Engine oil), Added fuel lines, added brake lines to the master cylinder, made battery cables (also drying) and will add a wiper motor and wire it, also thinking of adding a wiring harness. Will add brakelines, fuel lines and a parking brake cable underneath soon as well. Nick Edit:Forgot to mention I know the trans dipstick should come out to the left not right and that the brake lines are sideways, and that I forgot a fuel filter, I didn't even notice till it was glued and painted. Edited August 29, 2011 by Nick Winter
martinfan5 Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Nick- nice work there, what did you use to make the dipstick
martinfan5 Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 The sides of the trailer's are done, here it is mocked up
highway Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 Hello guys some very nice work going on here i was wondering if it isn't too late to join in i have a Kenworth W900 i've been working on only about 20% or less done just let me know and please keep up the work i'm seeing here Thanks, Willie Not a problem at all Willie, I'll get you added to the list.
clayton Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Well, we now have 50 members in this build!! Also, again, if you notice me dropping the trailer so to speak, let me know and I'll get the problem fixed. P.S.: Clayton, I have your name on the list but not your build, I missed what you were building somewhere along the way. Please let me know the make and model of the tractor your putting your custom sleeper on. I'm building the lime green/Jade green 378 with LARGE sleeper. Yeah I've lost the build post my self a few times. Have not been able to paint due too the heat wave index of 110 to 112 and 75%+ humidity so just toying around making or rounding up extra parts. Now we got hurricane Season(live on the east coast) so paint will be on hold for some time.
Willie Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Well heres what i have going on its the Revell Kenworth W900 i have already stretched the frame 4 inches added two to the sleeper made a custome rear "bumper" added hood fairings modified a set of custom rear fenders made a headache rack it will have a bunch of aluminum parts such as breathers, fuel tanks, front bumper, stacks, wheels. I will add a trailer as well a drop deck type this will be a working show truck type of build heres a couple of pics to kinda show whats going on these are just mock ups so not everything is lined up exactly Thanks for looking, Willie
Nick Winter Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Nick- nice work there, what did you use to make the dipstick some small craft wire. Nick Can't remember where it was bought.
scale trucker Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 thanks danno.im trying to get it done by the 18th for a show in mass..but the foil is drivin me nuts
martinfan5 Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Trucker- the lonestar is looking good. Here is a small update, getting the interior of the trailer done, It didnt turn out as good as I wanted it, I was going to detail more of the interior, but decided not to. So I did light detail. The inside of the trailer is painted white , I know its hard to tell. I still have a long way to go , and then start the lonestar when it gets here.
highway Posted September 1, 2011 Author Posted September 1, 2011 Looking nice Gordon and Willie! I'm hoping while I'm off work the next couple days I can get working on the Ford so I can get it finished for Pittsburgh on the 18th!
W-409 Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 I have painted that front clip of the body from both sides now. Also added decals. Some of them went nicely on their places, but some of them were really hard to install right. I had to shorten two of them and used lots of Micro Sol to make them look better. They aren't good now, but I must clear the body next week and then I can fix those decals with white paint.
bandit1 Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 is those decals provided with the kit or where did they come from i would love to get a set like that for a peterbilt!
clayton Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 here is a up date, got the inside done and added tool boxed.Last night made tiny oil cans photos soon.
martinfan5 Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 Made a little more progress on the trailer, I think the way its going I might get this done before the Lone Star kit gets here , I guess its takes a while for things shipped from Canada to get to the states . To be honest its not coming out as good as I was hoping, if I could cut straight lines that would make it a lot better , I have the lift gate done, well close to it, I need to do a couple of small things to it. The interior is ( work area) is almost done and as good as its going to get.
martinfan5 Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Here is the roof, with the A/C and a Sat dish cut out made Here is the compartment door that's between the axle's , hinged Here is the front part of the interior, yes I know a part of it looks crooked, its not finished and I have to get the top part of the cabinets on the right side in. Here is the view with that top piece off, its hard to see, but there are steps done there that are for the lounge ( still need to get that built) Edited September 4, 2011 by martinfan5
W-409 Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 is those decals provided with the kit or where did they come from i would love to get a set like that for a peterbilt! Yes, they are from the kit. The boxart shows only the "Lightning Express" decals, but those are included.
bandit1 Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 Yes, they are from the kit. The boxart shows only the "Lightning Express" decals, but those are included. Yes, they are from the kit. The boxart shows only the "Lightning Express" decals, but those are included. cool! ill have to pic one up!
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