Plasticfanatic Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 WOW...apart from the superb scrachtbuilt truck body and all the details, the the fact that it will be an RC operational unit make it even more impresive build, congratulations on a magnificent work and looking forward to more updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 WOW...apart from the superb scrachtbuilt truck body and all the details, the the fact that it will be an RC operational unit make it even more impresive build, congratulations on a magnificent work and looking forward to more updates. hey thnx fred. the brain is burning on this one. have to look 20 steps ahead for electronics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 i was able to prime top white and bottom greay. now i can see where i need to fix ###### guys , i goofed ! i put the vents on the lower panel well they look pretty good there time to start on the interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 i worked on the dashboard today i hand to keep in mind to make it removable. so it has 2x mounting screws through the front face plate this about all i can do for the interior untill i see where the electronics go but i would like to do door panels and seats. so if somebody has pictures of this .that would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 ive painted the dash red, i cant see painting it all black like the real one hopefully you guys like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddgass Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 This is one of the nices builb i have ever said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 ^^ What Derrick said. This is really starting to take shape man, looks excellent so far. I'm not familiar with this type of truck, but I would have to say, you are nailing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 ^^ What Derrick said. This is really starting to take shape man, looks excellent so far. I'm not familiar with this type of truck, but I would have to say, you are nailing it. hey thnx guys really appreciate the compliments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) Hey Joe..in your first post you were wondering if this belonged here? OH YEA.....over the line yes..also "outside" the box ETC.. if you looked up scratchbuilding, this would be the definition oh and I love fire trucks!..your gonna have to figure out some video of this when shes done...OUTSTANDING!.. Edited May 5, 2011 by bsoder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 The interior is looking Great!! Just needs some faces for for the gauges. Excellent work still!!. Thanks for sharing too... Can't wait to see it on the Move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Still outstanding ... each step of the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 on this truck theres alot of 1st ive ever done on a truck for as scratch building. being on this forum has been a huge inspiration. the talent here is incredible there some things i would like to make nicer,but its way to late for that. i do have some decals for the dash i found also i really appreciate letting me have this build here. thank you for compliments, it really helping me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 sorry for the delays installing sound and light kit. threres alot to to, just making sure i get everything right the 1st time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 received in the mfu (sound and light kit) im almost done wiring up the rear, might have some picture of that by tonight in the mean while as im moving along i paint the rear box and added a couple of detail peices and decals on the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 the top engine cover get 9 lights and lenses. im thinking there all running light im installing 7 amber and 2 red lenses heres a picture of the wiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 alright ! got alot done today was able to add top lenses but not bottom im getting there on the rear, still need to make rear bumper brackets, paint bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Man, this is looking waay kool Joe. Smokin' even.. May I ask the source/brand of the light kit you're using ?? They look pretty close to "scale accurate". May be a handy item at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Man, this is looking waay kool Joe. Smokin' even.. May I ask the source/brand of the light kit you're using ?? They look pretty close to "scale accurate". May be a handy item at some point. im useing the tamiya mfu 56511 kit. if you dont want sound then theres othere kit to buy. the lenses are from 1/14 scale tamiya semi tractor kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 finished the bumper had to go from a sliding cover to a hinged lift cover also must arround with bending diamond plate fo a step let me know what you think as i need to make more steps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 im useing the tamiya mfu 56511 kit. if you dont want sound then theres othere kit to buy. the lenses are from 1/14 scale tamiya semi tractor kits Thanks Joe. I better check them out, they look great. The build is progressing nicely too....I like the steps, they look very correct, great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Total genius my friend. I'm loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Continues to be amazing! Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 ive started on the bumper mounted cannon it does work left/right and up/down i need still have alot work with it. but the basics is started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 well ive had a hard time copying the 1:1 cannon, i tried to use a premade one, both didnt look right so i kind of went with some that looked like it would do its almost done, i just need to come up with some kind of mini bracket for the cable to operate up and down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 today ,ive added the rings arround the lenses and painted matt black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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