Plum Crazy Semi Truck Build

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I wish I had half that much imagination. Looks great Whoda!
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Thank's for the kind words Scrollsawer!
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Whoda, KENWORTH needs to hire you. That is BEAUTIFUL !!!!
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Thanks Speedster!
I'm not even done with it still in the painting stages glade you like it.

Hope to finish it up soon.


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Wow... I love the way you repurposed existing materials for the smoke stacks.
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I continue to be amazed at the level of wood working talent that exists on this site. Amazing......
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Thanks Darin.
I have been looking for a way to drop the weight out of the fuel tanks.
Thinking the aluminum tubing in a larger size with the wooden screw plugs on the ends would work well for this.



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Thank you as well bird dog.



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birddog wrote:I continue to be amazed at the level of wood working talent that exists on this site. Amazing......

This.
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Hi Gtdhw. Thanks!

Worked on the door stripes and adding the 2nd set of air canisters to the truck.
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Also worked on some seats, dash & steering wheel and gear shift for the cab.
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here it is just sprayed 1st coat.
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Alright paint & body guys chime in
How did i do using all brush paints and rattle can clear?

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For making the clearance lights seen the cab.. there ends off of tooth picks.
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Looks sweet! I love all the detail that you put into your builds. :bigups:
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Thank's Randy!
If it helps a father and son team out with design ideas or with some details.

Then I'm just sharing a craft I enjoy doing making semi trucks.

Been thinking of making some cab overs as well


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Well guys what do you think is this a good cog for a 19 inch long frame semi truck?
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Looks great. I am surprised that you could get the COG that far back.
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