FatManScaleDesigns Posted July 25, 2012 Posted July 25, 2012 I decided to dig into the stash and pull out a pickup someone had already started. I decided to do a muscle truck but gave it a few different touches. 22" front wheels, 24x16 rear rims. The truck will have air Ride suspension but also will be sporting a full custom engine bay along with a turbo 6.0 from an escalade. I also swapped dashes, seats, door panels with a Escalade. The trucks in a very rough stage right now, this is pulling it straight out of the box as I recieved it and started to mock up a few things. Decided I'd show ya where I am starting at and hopefully tonight ill be able to do a nice update. Again I just was testing it laying frame and seeing if the rear wheels would tuck. Truck will have two tone paint of some sort... I know its not up to par with a lot of your build threads or builds in general but I feel like ill really turn this truck around.
Olskoolrodder Posted July 25, 2012 Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) DANG that's gunna be killer!!! :D I'm VERY interested to watch you make it lay frame (or close to it),I been hankering to do similar with a few builds in my head,but haven't ever modded the suspension that much,this will be awesome! Edited July 25, 2012 by Olskoolrodder
91blaze Posted July 25, 2012 Posted July 25, 2012 Looks like a nice idea, I'll be watching this for sure. This is similar to what I'm doing with an S10, so I might be able to help with any suspension issues.
tooltas Posted July 25, 2012 Posted July 25, 2012 i layed one on a set of 24 by8 and 26by 14s not to long go its cool to do a s10 is a hard to lay on big wheels hoppin hyro's wheels work the best on s10 91blaze
91blaze Posted July 25, 2012 Posted July 25, 2012 i layed one on a set of 24 by8 and 26by 14s not to long go its cool to do a s10 is a hard to lay on big wheels hoppin hyro's wheels work the best on s10 91blaze The wheels I'm using are only 18's, so it's pretty easy. I still had to cut out the inner fenders and part of the bed like this truck here.
FatManScaleDesigns Posted July 25, 2012 Author Posted July 25, 2012 well ran into my first problem with it... I need to strip the paint off the cab... what's the best way to do so?
91blaze Posted July 25, 2012 Posted July 25, 2012 There's some sort of cleaner called "Purple Power" that people use to strip paint. I've never used it, but many swear by the stuff.
Scuderia Posted July 25, 2012 Posted July 25, 2012 There's some sort of cleaner called "Purple Power" that people use to strip paint. I've never used it, but many swear by the stuff. What he said. I use it, and it does a wonder. I usually soak my mess-ups and rebuilds for about a week. I usually have enough going on where i'm not in a rush so it gives time to do well. I like this idea on the truck so far. i'll keep an eye out.
MachinistMark Posted July 25, 2012 Posted July 25, 2012 91% rubbing alc if you used lacquer paint. Purple wont touch lacquer.
FatManScaleDesigns Posted July 25, 2012 Author Posted July 25, 2012 I don't know what was used. I just dropped the cab into the purple power to soak. we will see if something happens. if not, ill have to do aloft of sanding...
JamesW Posted July 25, 2012 Posted July 25, 2012 91% rubbing alc if you used lacquer paint. Purple wont touch lacquer. Actually, the PP will strip laquer. But I usually sand it in a couple spots first down to bare plastic, that lets the PP get under the primer. It usually takes 2 days for me to strip a body.
MachinistMark Posted July 26, 2012 Posted July 26, 2012 it has NEVER worked on lacquer for me, not even a little.
FatManScaleDesigns Posted July 26, 2012 Author Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) Minor update, I haven't spent much time but I did soak the cab in purple power and stripped it. I have been doing small amount of body work in between my other projects. Here's a couple pictures. ill keep chopping away at it. Starting the frame once I get my hands on styrene. Edited July 26, 2012 by FatManScaleDesigns
91blaze Posted July 26, 2012 Posted July 26, 2012 If you haven't already, get some .060 x .156 strip styrene, it's the perfect size for building a frame. It's lookin good so far, keep it up.
FatManScaleDesigns Posted July 26, 2012 Author Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks for the info John that was going to be my next question. I have to build a full frame, suspension arms etc for the truck. Thank you!
91blaze Posted July 27, 2012 Posted July 27, 2012 Not sure if you know yet, but you can use o-rings for the airbags. I got a 10 pack the other day for $2. They are 9/32" outer diameter, 5/32" inner diameter, and 1/16" thickness. They look pretty real: And as for the frame, I found these tutorials: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42482&hl=frame http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42483&hl=frame Good luck with the build.
FatManScaleDesigns Posted July 27, 2012 Author Posted July 27, 2012 Picked up some brass tubing round and square. ill be soldering this together. Truck is going to get a fully custom frame with custom built control arms and 4 link.. This is gonna be a dedicated build but will take a lot of trial and Error.
tooltas Posted July 27, 2012 Posted July 27, 2012 what kit did get the fat tires for back i got mine from the revells caddy donk kit and the caddy uptown kits
FatManScaleDesigns Posted July 27, 2012 Author Posted July 27, 2012 I bought these 2 rc cars from walmart for 13.00 a piece just to pull the tires off. I got another set left I just need to figure what to use them on.
JasonFL Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 Looks good all laid out on them rims. Can't wait to see it all done up with the frame
gautreau Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 Great looking build so far.Keep the progress coming.
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