anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 any hints on how to build custom sleepers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) This may be in the wrong section, but.... I'm no expert, but I've put a few together....The biggest thing that helped me, is once I've built the sleeper walls and gotten them assembled, I built the interior modular style, if you will....I build everything in sections that will just drop in....Here's what I did with my 1/16 scale Pete 379.... I need to work on building them with rounded corners, but you get the general idea.... Remember....Most custom sleepers are just that...Custom....Lay it out any way you want..... And make sure you have a cutting mat with a grid on it.....It's very important to get the sides squared up just right.... Edited May 21, 2015 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGrowly Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) How big? What do you have going? Do you have a reference pic for people to look at? Something you'd like to shoot for? Or you could listen to JT. Edited May 21, 2015 by GrumpyGrowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 its'1/25 scale and it's going to be about 8 inches long to scale thats just over 16.5 ft. long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 How big? What do you have going? Do you have a reference pic for people to look at? Something you'd like to shoot for? Or you could listen to JT. it's for the amt peterbilt 352 and I'am adding in a storage locker behind the tanks plus other set of tanks to give some scale of the stretch I'am doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 it's for the amt peterbilt 352 and I'am adding in a storage locker behind the tanks plus other set of tanks to give some scale of the stretch I'am doing also I dont plan on doing anything on the inside for now do to the fact this is my first custom sleeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 oh yeah what did you use for the windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/36/19/45/361945bd1355cc2071e8282fd27defa1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/36/19/45/361945bd1355cc2071e8282fd27defa1.jpgI've seen this model, before....That's a 1/32 scaler, and it looks awesome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) oh yeah what did you use for the windowsOh, yeah....Just some clear plastic you can get from various packaging....My favorite is the ones from the deli at Walmart....I get to eat the cookies and cakes for bonus....And if you're only going to do the box, then a gridded cutting mat is a must....Hobby Lobby sells some decent ones for about $16....That's about $10 with a 40% off coupon.... Edited May 21, 2015 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 I've seen this model, before....That's a 1/32 scaler, and it looks awesome.... I think thats bigger than 1/32 bc its sitting on a 2x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Oh, yeah....Just some clear plastic you can get from various packaging....My favorite is the ones from the deli at Walmart....I get to eat the cookies and cakes for bonus....And if you're only going to do the box, then a gridded cutting mat is a must....Hobby Lobby sells some decent ones for about $16....That's about $10 with a 40% off coupon.... okay, what about the frame around it just plastic stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Steven, I'm not trying to discourage you but that 8" sleeper would be a 200" sleeper on a real truck. That is a motor home. Try searching for custom sleepers to get some ideas. Even the sleepers that JT or myself are doing are only 100" 1:1. The frame really needs to be reinforced also for the weight. Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 its going to have to more drive axles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I say go for it. Build it as long as you want. It is your model. Andnobody said it has to be an actual replica or even a possiblility in 1 - 1. I would use .030 - .040 sheet for the walls.And if you if you want to do rounded corners. Put etra plastic strip on the inside ofplastic on the inside of each corner . I would also highly recomend some sort of solvent to bond the plastic. As opposed to super glue or epoxy.And you might want to add some lateral strips on the inside to prevent bowing. Especially since you aren't planning on doing the interior yet. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 okay think you and I'am actually building it for a friend and those are the measurements he gave me and I've figured the truck is to be some where around 3 feet long one front axle and four drive axles but thanks for the tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 this have a 190 inch sleeper so not much bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I've seen this model, before....That's a 1/32 scaler, and it looks awesome.... I think thats bigger than 1/32 bc its sitting on a 2x4 Gotta go with JT on this, it's a 1/32 scale snap Pete cabover (Monogram). The wheels/tires and fifth wheel give it away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I agree with hater do it how you want to do it, also agree with Kenny B. That's huge, I have a 1/16th on the back burner that is scale 144" my first also. All I can say is I like the .030 & .040 because it is more rigid. Remember haste makes wastes, save your self tome and money and plan your moves before using your knife. Good luck, cant wait to see pictures. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I hate auto correct that was supposed to be Gator not hater....sorry Gator. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Check out Indiana custom truck website and gallery some good reference pics if you decide to do interior. They also have a 230". Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Steven, Check out this Large Car Old Diamond Rio. Ken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=S5WJWvJpEAg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I hate auto correct that was supposed to be Gator not hater....sorry Gator.RichLaughing my butt off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarximis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Steven, Check out this Large Car Old Diamond Rio. Ken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=S5WJWvJpEAg wow that pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Steven, Another Large KW 900L Ken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=WV0moGxlmfs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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