B.R.B.O Revell Alaska Pete tridem dump july update I'm out

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great! I like the steel disc rims in the first pictures better. Looking forward to seeing more.

This brings me to a question. I have seen several very nicely done model trucks with spoke wheels on the steering axle and disc or Budd type on the drive axles. This is some thing that I have never seen in person. I have seen plenty of spoke drive and Budd steers on the same truck. I've even converted an R Model Mack from spoke steer to Budd steer that still had spoke drives on it. So my question is: is this more of a western thing, or maybe a northern or even Canadian thing? Where is this set up commonly found?

[gatorincebu]

 

    Gino, Brian,

                   Thanks for your input . I am kinda leaning towards the blue resin and the white disk in the front. The Italeri wheels  Can go on another truck.

 

 

    Be Well

    Gator

[10thumbs]

The way I see it, a tridem is not a flashy rig, but a rugged working truck.  I like the more rugged wheels and tires, especially since this rig would handle serious loads.

[Canso65]

Yeah, I would agree the resin wheels and tires look best.

As Michael has said, rough and tough!

Rob

[landman]

Yeah, I would agree the resin wheels and tires look best.

As Michael has said, rough and tough!

Rob

I second this motion.

[cowboy rich]

I agree with the resin tires and wheels, the others just look to.....wimpy for what you got going.

Rich

[gatorincebu]

Looks great! I like the steel disc rims in the first pictures better. Looking forward to seeing more.

This brings me to a question. I have seen several very nicely done model trucks with spoke wheels on the steering axle and disc or Budd type on the drive axles. This is some thing that I have never seen in person. I have seen plenty of spoke drive and Budd steers on the same truck. I've even converted an R Model Mack from spoke steer to Budd steer that still had spoke drives on it. So my question is: is this more of a western thing, or maybe a northern or even Canadian thing? Where is this set up commonly found?

           I am not sure about that. It may just be modelers license. People building what they think looks cool ? I do know that the spoke wheels were called Chicago wobblers ,

   For good reason. Hence the newer disk or slotted wheels on the steer axle.

    But you pose a very good question . That I do not really have an answer for !! :-))

 

    Be Well

   Gator

Edited April 9, 2016 by gatorincebu

[Chu]

I like photo #1 too!!  The five hole wheels look great!!  I just curious if you instead of disk rims use six spoke rims From AITM.

Saludos se ve mu bien tu progreso.

Jesus

[gatorincebu]

Rob , Rich, Michael Thanks for your input! It is greatly appreciated !

I like photo #1 too!!  The five hole wheels look great!!  I just curious if you instead of disk rims use six spoke rims From AITM.

Saludos se ve mu bien tu progreso.

Jesus

            Muchas gracias Amigo !!

     I am getting ready to order some of the six spoke wheels from AITM . I have a  thing for that rugged heavy duty look. 

And have several heavy duty type trucks in  mind to build.or

 

 

      Be Well

        Gator

[Chu]

            Muchas gracias Amigo !!

     I am getting ready to order some of the six spoke wheels from AITM . I have a  thing for that rugged heavy duty look. 

And have several heavy duty type trucks in  mind to build.or

 

 

      Be Well

        Gator

I'm looking forward to see your progress!!!

[Tesla]

            Muchas gracias Amigo !!

     I am getting ready to order some of the six spoke wheels from AITM . I have a  thing for that rugged heavy duty look. 

And have several heavy duty type trucks in  mind to build.or

 

 

      Be Well

        Gator

If your thinking what I'm thinking...great choice 

[gatorincebu]

If your thinking what I'm thinking...great choice 

            Dennis,

                     I would bet we are on the same page on the wheels ! lol

 

 

      Be Well

        Gator

[jacobus]

gator that wil come,s nice

have here several wheels from aitm and that wil be a good choice [ i think ]

wil see how its come together

jacobus 

[gatorincebu]

gator that wil come,s nice

have here several wheels from aitm and that wil be a good choice [ i think ]

wil see how its come together

jacobus 

           Jacobus,

                        you are right about the wheels from AITM. And that is exactly where I am going to get them.

The ones in the pictures will go back on the other  Snap Pete tridem build , and other projects.

 Think big wheels and very rugged heavy duty looking ! lol

 

 

     Be Well

     Gator

[gatorincebu]

 

    Just covering the bases here As I am anxiously awaiting  a package from the States ( thanks Dennis  for your help ) . Hoping the new wheels and tires will get here before the end of the month.

 

 

 

 

       Be Well

        Gator

[extmcdriver]

I am looking forward to more updates, keep up the good work!!

[10thumbs]

Hi Gator, man I feel what you're going through.  Waiting for parts makes my hair more gray.  Sometimes from the States the best is 8 days to Germany.  I have though waited 3 months.  Can we say Customs in Europe?  Yep!  Read we want no US stuff over here.....oh no, that's political.  Sorry guys.

[gatorincebu]

Michael,

          Between Homeand Security and Customs in the US and the Postal system over here. Customs have gotten so anal about things. They said a circular saw blade for a Dremel tool was considered a weapon and it couldn't be sent through the mail . I figure I have another two weeks to wait .

This guesstimate is based on past experience. So for right now I am not worried about it getting here.

 

   I may still get something done on the project, but I have some other things on the bench as well.

 

 

    Be Well

    Gator

Edited May 21, 2016 by gatorincebu

[jacobus]

gator i know what waiting is

sometime from out the states its been here in 5 ore 6 day,s

if the found something in the hole freight the let it over there for about 4 weeks

and than come,s everything  clearence by the customs [ in the mean time the figured out where and wich person must have the drug,s ore what the send ]

the guy,s thats make the delivery,s said : THAN WE DRIVE IN 2 DAY,S LIKE FOOLS TO DELIVER TO EVERYBODY

and the last couple of years the crazy about the money for import taxes

hope that everything comes fast for you

but keep up the nice work for this nice dumptruck

jacobus 

[cowboy rich]

Saw blade for a dremel is a weapon??? Are you serious? Are you secretly a samurai?! 

[Mopar - D]

Hang in there Gator I'm sure sooner or later you will get it. 

[gatorincebu]

gator i know what waiting is

sometime from out the states its been here in 5 ore 6 day,s

if the found something in the hole freight the let it over there for about 4 weeks

and than come,s everything  clearence by the customs [ in the mean time the figured out where and wich person must have the drug,s ore what the send ]

the guy,s thats make the delivery,s said : THAN WE DRIVE IN 2 DAY,S LIKE FOOLS TO DELIVER TO EVERYBODY

and the last couple of years the crazy about the money for import taxes

hope that everything comes fast for you

but keep up the nice work for this nice dumptruck

jacobus 

Saw blade for a dremel is a weapon??? Are you serious? Are you secretly a samurai?! 

Hang in there Gator I'm sure sooner or later you will get it. 

  Thanks guys for your support, I ain't givin up the ship yet!!

 

 

       Be Well

        Gator

[gatorincebu]

 

         To all those people that supported me in this project .I thank you. I have decided to withdraw from the B.R.B.O. There are several reasons for this.

One, my planned build does not really fit in to the Class of trucks for the BRBO. Two, Due to poor prior planning and other things. I will take this build in another direction.

Three , I have another tridem build that I am working on. The Snap Pete tridem tractor. Which is part of a three Pete build.

I would like to place an order for the calendar!

 

 

Be Well

  Gator