semijoe Posted May 20, 2011 Author Posted May 20, 2011 the 1:1 truck has 4x side night lamps these will work and tilt
semijoe Posted May 20, 2011 Author Posted May 20, 2011 ive started on the center box today, drilled holes for the side lights and painted it i need help locating some pictures of the top of this truck,ive some pictures of the older model i know on this model the center tank steps down anybody have any ,please send them to maddhouse1@aol.com
Romell R Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Man! I just read though the entire build and I only have one word for ya OUTSTANDING!! or maybe SUPERB!!! or how about EXCELLENT!!!! ok thats three words but your free to choose which ever one you want. I cant wait to see this done! will you make a video of it in action so we can see it ? please do. Welcome to the forums and thx for sharing this with us.
semijoe Posted May 23, 2011 Author Posted May 23, 2011 Man! I just read though the entire build and I only have one word for ya OUTSTANDING!! or maybe SUPERB!!! or how about EXCELLENT!!!! ok thats three words but your free to choose which ever one you want. I cant wait to see this done! will you make a video of it in action so we can see it ? please do. Welcome to the forums and thx for sharing this with us. thnx for the kind words, i sure will make a video of it. i just hope everything comes together and works good
semijoe Posted May 23, 2011 Author Posted May 23, 2011 small update here ive added the screws, lenses and lights ive started working on the front box unit and the top lid for the center box unit
semijoe Posted May 23, 2011 Author Posted May 23, 2011 ive painted the front box and installed the rivets next is the lights
semijoe Posted May 24, 2011 Author Posted May 24, 2011 paint is on, have to do some clean up on it the roofs and top water cannon will be the last to make next is the lights, accessories and sound kit
semijoe Posted May 24, 2011 Author Posted May 24, 2011 had to add some color. to much red for me,also im adding a white stripe below the yellow one got alot done today
bandit1 Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 wow i wish i could "scratch" build something like that i would love to do a oshkosh water tanker!
semijoe Posted May 25, 2011 Author Posted May 25, 2011 the hose reel is added and the cannon is all painted up.
semijoe Posted May 25, 2011 Author Posted May 25, 2011 all side lamps are on and working. had to order more pin striping help! im in need of top picture of this model. i can find any thats clear. i cant do anything untill i fine some. please help guys still waiting on answer from oshkosh
RodneyBad Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 That is Looking Great. Cab is looking Great and so is the paint and light work. Front bumper looks Great too. Well, it all looks Fantastic. Cant wait to see it in action
Plasticfanatic Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 WOW....this IS truly a SUPERB project, I know I have say it before.....but great model work like this deserve it every time!
semijoe Posted May 26, 2011 Author Posted May 26, 2011 WOW....this IS truly a SUPERB project, I know I have say it before.....but great model work like this deserve it every time! hey thnx guys, its really coming out awesome. alot better then i thought it would. more to come
semijoe Posted May 31, 2011 Author Posted May 31, 2011 oooooooooouch! the suspension did collasped but i do have a repair in mind. right now she totally apart. sense i have it apart im going to do some changes. your will like the changes
semijoe Posted May 31, 2011 Author Posted May 31, 2011 new frame cut i went with a shorter leaf spring and with 6 leafs each this time i laid 30 pounds on it and didnt give also added 3rd axle with rear steer i need to remake rear fenders , outer tanker longer and make a 3rd box that goes behind the front box so this went from a t1500 to t3000. im hoping no body is dissappointed as i had no option for the upgrade i have an awesome surprize what im adding to the truck too
Romell R Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Joe This is Awesome!! When your done just send it to me!
semijoe Posted June 1, 2011 Author Posted June 1, 2011 Joe This is Awesome!! When your done just send it to me! no probelm, what your addy lol
semijoe Posted June 2, 2011 Author Posted June 2, 2011 i went through the whole chassis and cant see any issues i made rear fenders im going with a different motor and tranny for torque, this truck will be heavier then the 4x4, needing more power the engine compartment will be empty . i have the perfect solution for that area i just got word my water tank is ready tomorrow i should have fenders in paint and be back on track oh ya rear steer is hooked up and ready
semijoe Posted June 3, 2011 Author Posted June 3, 2011 mounted the cab,front box,lower boxes,added red rims,enigine cover ,painted and installed the rear fenders she grew alittle too lol shes at 36 inches bumper to bumper
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