PimpedMobility 51 Posted August 30, 2019 Hey everyone. I've not built a RC truck in about 10years and now that I've got rid of the Mrs and paid off all the debt she left me in, I've decided to build a new one. My plan is a 6x4 box truck with a knight hauler body and Beier SFR1 electronics. I will also make a matching trailer. It's going to take me a while as I'm disabled and have severe joint damage, but I'm hoping to do all the work myself. Even though I currently have a cast on my hand after recently having surgery. This is all I've got done so far, I struggled at first to drill the holes in the chassis. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 30, 2019 Lovely all looking up JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted August 31, 2019 I love a good truck build - subscribed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PimpedMobility 51 Posted September 7, 2019 Today I've started making the base for the box section on the rear. I'm making it using 2mm styrene sheet and 6mm box section. This is where all the electronics will be. Huge thank you to 4D Modelshop who laser cut the panels to size for me as my arthritis makes it hard to cut straight 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PimpedMobility 51 Posted September 13, 2019 Started work on the interior. I'm using 1.5mm styrene sheet from 4D Modelshop 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 14, 2019 That’s great details JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted September 14, 2019 I’m liking that so far. I’d love to build a camper van with detailed interior one day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PimpedMobility 51 Posted October 1, 2019 Got the cab painted, I'm really happy with it as it's my 1st time. Struggling to source the chrome bits 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted October 1, 2019 I'm not into trucks at all but that one looks really interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9147 Posted October 1, 2019 Love the attention to detail, subscribing for more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 3, 2019 That’s looking great, it looks like a factory colour. Lovely finish too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PimpedMobility 51 Posted October 3, 2019 I've decided to use King Hauler tanks instead as in my opinion they looks a lot better. Started spraying the chrome parts too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 9, 2019 Yeah, the chrome’s a good shout. A truck like that needs a LOT of chrome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PimpedMobility 51 Posted October 9, 2019 All the chrome bits will be black lol. Trucks always have chrome but I like to be different 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 10, 2019 Believe it or not, i’m not a chrome guy. I would rather have satin black in place of chrome so i think that’s a good choice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PimpedMobility 51 Posted October 22, 2019 The past few days I've been busy drilling the chassis and painting all the chrome parts then rebuilt. Really happy with it so far 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 24, 2019 That’s looking great JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6207 Posted October 24, 2019 I'm just waiting for some beast to appear around the rocks or at least @Metal -maro's JP12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metal -maro 30 Posted October 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Busdriver said: I'm just waiting for some beast to appear around the rocks or at least @Metal -maro's JP12 More like a large sea creature I assume? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6207 Posted October 25, 2019 just noticed the little fishes, thought it was a terrarium!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 25, 2019 @PimpedMobility, what is the rear box going to be modelled on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PimpedMobility 51 Posted October 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Kevin_Mc said: @PimpedMobility, what is the rear box going to be modelled on? A picture in my head lol, this entire build us just something I've pictured in my head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 25, 2019 All the best things are, that’s how i work as well. Is it going to have any sign writing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PimpedMobility 51 Posted October 30, 2019 It's going to have the logo of a company that's a local legend lol. Henderson's Relish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 30, 2019 I like your style Share this post Link to post Share on other sites