Tamiya Cowboys Projects Kenworth Rig & 379 Pete

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Ok here is the new rig in the fleet.. ;D I went down the KS to do some biz and met up with Ed and picked up some parts and another rig from him. The body is the best hand made body I have seen it is a perfect match to the kenny right down to the molding around the windows.

Here is a list of what is on it.

Custom made poly Kenworth body
3 racing full alloy rims
Custom made kenny steps
Custom made tanks
Custom made rear light plate
Custom made grill
EBH air ride
EBH fenders
PMD 4:1 Alloy gear reduction
Doc Gear sound unite
Futaba 6EXAP remote
PMD Blank
PMD Swan
PMD Drive Shaft
Custom Lights and Stacks

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And custom curtain side trailer with lift axle and 3 racing rims PMD rear bumper, Alum fenders, Lights, and Taz trailer frame rails..
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With the lights on.
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I am not going change much I am just going to wet sand and reclear coat the body add the light bar back on the roof change out the PMD drive shaft for 2 punisher shafts with a pillow block and some wiring not to much..

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[McFig]

WOW! Thats one **** of a truck! :omg:


Love the trailer:first:

[Pete359]

Real nice rigs you got yourself there! :first:

[McFig]

So, can you lower that lifted axle?

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Hey thanks guys for the comments.

I will post picks of all my trucks as I get time just pretty busy right now. On the trailer and the Pete the lift axles are run by a servo and a lever so yes you can raise and lower the lifts and are run by a switch on my VG6000 radio and they do hold weight.. :Tamiya1:

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Ok I have been working on the K900 the last 2 days and I got the frame all built and mocked up so as soon as the RC4WD Punisher drive shafts and then I can paint the frame so here is the picks..I used some of my own stock of longer frame rails and made the frame rails 2" longer than the last set.

Frame 2" longer now
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Deck plate now covers the screws that hold the light plate
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4:1 tucked in the frame rails and pillow block
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Shows length between the K900 and my other trucks
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[McFig]

Great work on the truck. Are you going to tie those exhaust tubes into something?


DANG! Thats one heck of a collection.

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Them stacks are junk they are going in the can I have SS ones I have to cut and no not going to tie them together as you need to remove the body

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Well since I am waiting on my punisher drive shafts I went ahead and started my rebuild of my first truck. I still have to do the back light plate and deck plate and punisher shafts before I can paint the frame. Then I am going to install the MFU and put the body back on it while I modd another new body for it. I am not sure if I am going to change the tanks and steps I kind of like that old school look on this one..

BEFORE

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AFTER

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[tc1cat]

NIce collection! But I have a question for not just you but for a lot of the mini trucker out there: Why does everyone think that they have to add extra axles or stretch the frames on their tractors now? It just makes them harder to drive in my opinion.

[Pete359]

Because it just looks so much better.
And the trend now is "wheel base" :LOL:
http://www.rudshogda-rcklubb.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/normal_10003-pete_363.jpg

And with a small adjustment to the steering, it's not so bad to run.

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Don't know why others do it but I have always driven real trucks with longer wheel base plus to have a stock tamiya is sort of boring to me anyone can build a kit but not all can make it look real when it is done and I only add a extra axle if it is needed unlike another guy that puts a extra axle on every truck for no reason. And I have 2 of my 9 trucks stock lenght and one that is shorter than stock.

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[tc1cat]

If you are making a tractor after a real version, I have no problen with stretching. But to just lengthen the frame for appearence is kind of a waste. After watching guys try to drive the stretched rigs around compared to normal length tractors, there is no comparison. The shorter tractors are much easier to manuever in all respects. Especially if the builder has put in a gear reduction unit to slow the truck down to closer to true scale speed. Tamiya has a pension for making all of their trucks race cars for some reason. I finally put a reduction unit in my military King Hauler and boy what a difference! Now you can manuever it like a real truck!

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Yes I tey to build my trucks to look like a real truck. Does not make since to build these off the wall trucks like we see that you would never see a real one of. And you are right about tamiya and there gearing. I use 2:1 and 4:1 that I build then also use 55 turn motors and you still have a pretty good top gear to boot.

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[Nightmare]

That is so cool!! I love them all!! Great looking trucks!

-Derick

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Thanks Derick :welcomeani: to the board..

Today the Punisher Shafts came in for the K900 and the Pete so now I can tear down the K900 and start painting this weekend and as so as it is painted I will paint the Pete..

K900
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Pete
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[brokenb4]

I work for a CATERPILLAR deler that works on semi trucks so I get to see alot of trucks and talk to the drivers I also get to dive the trucks to test them after repair. Longer trucks ride better and the extra axles (tag axles any axle other than drive axles) are for weight transfer to meet DOT laws. Some say a longer truk is easier to back a trailer because a shorter truck makes it easier to over correct. Just to add this supper singles are cool on the front of a truck but they are for floatation in offroad apps not on road traction. This is why most over the road trucks do not have them. For the ? why. Why put a C18 3408(18L V8) in a real semi when most use a C14 or C16 inline 6 because thay can. I mostly work on rental equipment The cat line of equipment, JLG airial, and dump trucks.

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Very good point.. I should of added that but other than looks a longer truck rids a ton better on the open road and when you do 1000 mile runs in a stright line 95% of the time you deal with the 5% you are turning or backing up.

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[brokenb4]

Very nice trucks by the way. I am trying to get some good pic's of mine to put in the gallery.:Tamiya1:

[T@miyA Cowboy]

I got tall the frame work and body painted this weekend I still have 2 more coats of clear to do next weekend on the body I was not able to get it on there with the rain that came in today.

I have alot to do still but comming along nice I think. I is hard to get good picks of it with the flake in the paint and the shine on the body..

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[Pete359]

Looks killer!
Love the color! :yourock:

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Thanks Pete

I am really liking how it is going so far.

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[T@miyA Cowboy]

Well Boyz the wife went out of town for 4 days and I got a lot of work done on my trucks and also did a rebuild on another one for my 9 year old son I was not planing on..

This here is my son Hong Kong Hauler you all have seen these yes they are junk but do have some good body parts on them,More on that later.I took his truck and gutted it and put in a traxxas remote,receiver,and esc out of one of my parted out traxxas trucks and and dropped them in with a traxxas servo and a 7.2 witch was all pretty easy. Then we just took the truck and trailer and went all army on it and came up with a truck my son really likes and drives pretty nice.
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Ok so then I also got the paint work all finished up on my KW900 and got some of it back together and am now just waiting for the MFU to show for it. I put bird screen on the stock air cleaners and also put PMD tank straps on the tanks, built some new stacks and then took the chrome KH dash out of my some Hong Kong Hauler and also the clear glass out of his truck and put it in the KW with a GI Joe ghuy at the wheel and then made some mirrors out of King Hauler to fit the KW. So here is what I ended up with today..

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New Dash and mirrors and driver with the windows rolled down.
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I still have to paint all the window trim and put in the smoked lexan windows in the sleeper plus wire the MFU and extra lights control

I also got the frame work painted on the green pete and I am putting it back together right now and the MFU came in for it as did the punisher shafts. Stay Tuned.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Tamiya1.gif

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Well after and good wait my white bone trailer showed. I asked Rocky to build this trailer to match a friends trailer for hauling my crawlers around.

The trailer is 36 inches from tip to tail dove tail with flip ramps. Also rocky added rub rail landing gear and adjustable hitch. The rims and tires I sent to him and he did the rest and did a great job..

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[dkvmatt]

Whats The Weight Of That Trailer?

[T@miyA Cowboy]

I dont realy understand your question

[dkvmatt]

The White Bone Trailer How Much Does It Weigh

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Ok the trailer weights 6 pounds it is made out of alum and is tig weled.

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[dkvmatt]

Looks Good
Any Vids Of It In Action?

[T@miyA Cowboy]

No way of doing vids and I just got the trailer today and I need to finish the f350 ..

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[McFig]

Whitebone does amazing work with those trailers. Very scale and built very well.

My buddy has one and it looks great.

It looks like he did another great job with yours too.

[ironman]

Hi Paul
I checked out your thread. Love the pictures ... Your fleet looks awesome.
Would love to see a group photo.. Is it even posssible ?? Is there enough floor space LOL

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Glenn I will get a family photo over thanksgiving and post it. But I have 4 unbuilt trucks and one more trailer so it will be missing a few..

Well I have not posted anything in a long time so I will drop a little line so you guys can see the picks of my new trailer I just got finished other than paint and lights..

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I will get some finish picks of my green pete up soon I am still waiting on my MFU and and speaker box to finish up the KW900.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Tamiya1.gif

[ironman]

I would love to see more pics of the curtain flat bed trailer on the back of your W900

[T@miyA Cowboy]

LOL Yeah i know Glenn I was sick most of the weekend if I was not sick i would of got it for you but I will get them just for you and you alone.. :sorry:

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Well I got the trailer wrapped today all that is left is the door winch and the 100's of LEDs I am not looking forward to doing but is well worth it in the end. Here is the picks of the wrapped trailer..

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The color matches the trailer pretty good in certain lights but it is imposable to print a mono chrome color but we were not trying to match it to a T anyways...
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[blwn71]

man i'm jealous

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Thanks much for the comment I am real happy with the way it is turning out I am hoping to get the rear tailgate working this weekend..

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[Pete359]

The trailer looks awesome with the, is it vinyl?
You done one h##l of a job on it, and cant wait to see it all lead up

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Thanks for the great comment Scale Trucker

[McFig]

Dang, thats tight.

Your car seems a little small for that truck. Or should I say that truck dwarfs that car.

[T@miyA Cowboy]

:What: Car and truck are the same scale 1/14 but the truck is a monster at 5 foot 5 inches of over all length might be the truck and trailer make the car look smaller...:LOL:


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[ironman]

Looks awesome Paul Nice man

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Just Finished today is the newly rebuilt Green Pete.This is a truck I first got 6 years ago as a basket case. I have made new stacks, Bird Screen in the air cleaners, Air Clean lights, New light plate in the rear, Custom 4 inch stretch with smooth deck plate, Front fender mud flaps and Brass CB Whips, Rear sleeper window and sleeper lights, Also cattle guard 2 Punisher shafts with carrier bearing and GI JOE "Cowboy" at the wheel, Full Tamiya Alum Rims, Truck has Full MFU all in the cab with extra street glow lights. All paint is Mono Chrome PPG with PPG clear.

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Top Row Parking Lights Middle Row Parking and Break Lights with the 2 outside lights amber Blinkers and Bottom 2 Rev Lights
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[McFig]

Sweet truck and great details. But whats up with the red lights on the air intake filters?

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Thanks Mcfig

Not sure what is going on there they are orange but are showing up a goofy red in the picks


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[smoke stacks]

This truck looks great i like it.

[glorydays24]

Love the King Hauler, it turned out very sweet.

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Ok so it did not make it to Indy..Had issues with the stripe with bleed threw on the fine line but it is all better now. I just have to fine line it out with the gold around the Tangello orange. I have to rebuff the front bumper and 2 other small spots but other than that the body and paint is finished and the wiring has begone..

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[T@miyA Cowboy]

I got the gold pin strip around the orange color the last 2 day I think it really sets it off nice.

I am going to start wiring it now I am trying to decided if I should use the Servo Naught sound and light unit or if I will go with the tamiya MFU pretty tight on space with the motor under the hood so the tamiya mfu is sort of losing out. I also have to make mirror brackets and rear light plate.

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[McFig]

That is very nice work. Love the engine.

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Ok I got the truck all together body wise now it is time for wiring but I could not pass up the chance to get some good out door picks of it today.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0092.jpg
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Ok then at INDY Ed and I did some dealing again this year and I picked up his BAD KW day cab. I am not doing much to it just reworking the wiring to fit my needs and I put some of my new 1/2 stacks on it also putting a full polished deck on it and new tail lights and I wet sanded and polished the tanks and front bumper out to.
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[T@miyA Cowboy]

Well Boys been gone a long time from the board..I was just ordering some parts from Tamiya USA and was told to update my stuff as we started talking about my new builds. So here is the end of the black truck. It is all finished with MFU fitted and running Lipo 7.4 too boot..

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[T@miyA Cowboy]

Ok here we go with my new build it is a King Hauler crossed with a TLT and a CR01 to make a KW oil field truck.


I deiced to over haul my 6x6 rock crawler and go with something more scale. I try ed to have it done for Indy this year but the black truck was being to much of a pain in my rear. So while I was waiting for my supplys for the fire truck build I deiced to get it back out of the closet and get going with it.

SO here it is I am going off the KW 963 family of trucks. Witch there is many different ways you can order one of these monsters this is the one I liked
most.
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I started with a new frame 26 inches long with FH12 frame rail tips.
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Next to shorten the sleeper by a 1 1/4
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Then I cut the fenders off and angled the nose down and I lowered the sleeper to match the roof of the cab.
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Now to start filling the hood back in.
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[T@miyA Cowboy]

Now to build the fenders, I built them out of 1/8 to make them good and strong.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0434.jpg

Now I had to modd some stock KH air cleaners to match the ones on the real truck.
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Air cleaner on the fender.
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[T@miyA Cowboy]

Now i built the tire rack for the back of the cab and I got building and did not take picks but here are some afters. All alum sheet and angle taped and screwed together with a chain rack on the passenger side.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/downsized_1116092113.jpg

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Now to build the drum winch. I am not going to make the winch itself work but it will work. :-/

Heres teh parts we need..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0442.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0443.jpg

Ok here is how I am making the winch work. i am mounting one of the good scale German winches. the winch that started all the other winches nice thing about these is they will pull ALOT of weight with out breaking.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0444.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0445.jpg

Then I mounted a fair led in the top of the deck for the cable to come threw and wrapped the cable around the drum. So when you run the winch teh drum will turn .
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0446.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0454.jpg

Now i still have alot of detail to go plus the trailer still needs to be built.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0451.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0453.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0452.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0449.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0447.jpg


:Tamiya1:[/B]

[T@miyA Cowboy]

I got a little more detail work done late last night on the rig. I made a movable 5th wheel and 5th wheel ramps.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0456.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0455.jpg

And as you can see in the picks above I also added a RC4WD King Kong hook.

Then I added a edge for the chain box out of brass angle.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0458.jpg

Then I made square blinkers out of 3/8 square tube and cut the King hauler amber light to fit. And I also added brush guards out of brass over the blinkers.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0460.jpg


:Tamiya1:

[T@miyA Cowboy]

got the tranny mounted. I used some milled shock mounts for the F350 they were the perfect size and hole pattern.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0462.jpg

I also got 2 of the 3 drive shafts in my other one did not show yet.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0461.jpg

Then I got the steering done. I used bigger alum tie rods and emaxx ball joints and I added alum black drive hubs and junked the plastic ones. I also used a 645 for the steering and a 5626 for the shifting.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0464.jpg

Then i thought a set of these were fitting since it would be 11.4 Lipo and a 55 turn with a 8 tooth.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0465.jpg

And the rig is getting a full set of custom milled hubs

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0466.jpg

:Tamiya1:

[T@miyA Cowboy]

I got a little time this weekend to start on the trailer of the Oil Field Rig. Stock tamiya flat bed trailer with F350 leafs and CR01 wheels and tires I have added a rub rail and the roller on the nose of the trailer I still have the rear plate and roller left to do and leg and lights.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0485.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0486.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0484.jpg
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:Tamiya1:

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Lynn made me some new hubs for the beast and I must say WOW :o I was blown away when I opened the box and seen them I could not wait to get them on the rig..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0490.jpg

How they look in the wheel.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0497.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0496.jpg

Full View

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0491.jpg

They really finish off the look of the wheel I am very happy with them and the quality of them is 2nd to no other..

Greg wanted some side by sides so here you go Greg keep in mind teh body will be about 1/4 high when mounted.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0498.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0500.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0501.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0499.jpg

:Tamiya1:

[McFig]

All I can say is WOW. That is impressive work. Looking forward to the final product. :omg:

Those hubs are very nice. Who is this Lynn and any chance they will make 1/10 scale crawler hubs? :bangin:

[T@miyA Cowboy]

All I can say is WOW. That is impressive work. Looking forward to the final product. :omg:

Those hubs are very nice. Who is this Lynn and any chance they will make 1/10 scale crawler hubs? :bangin:

Thanks for the comment. I dont want to give his info I am not sure he wants to do anymore he did this as a fav for me he is in are mini trucking club..

:Tamiya1:

[T@miyA Cowboy]

I got the back plate made on the trailer last night it came out perfect I just have to do some finish work to it to clean it up and mount a brace on the back side for when I am winching loads up.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0509.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0510.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0512.jpg

Here are some picks of how they winch onto the trailer..the trailer lay's down on the ground perfectly just like it should.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0515.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0517-1.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0519.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0518-1.jpg

And a few other picks..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0504.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0502.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0521.jpg

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Hey guys been gone a long time sorry I have neglected this forum but time to catch up.

I got a little paint and decals on the Oil Rig trailer a week ago just did not have time to get picks up so here they are..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0711.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0713.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0712.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0714.jpg

[T@miyA Cowboy]

I also got a new King Pin Plate milled out of derlin that lynn made for me I am trying it out for him. They are just perfect and there is much less friction between the trailer and 5th wheel also the derlin wont mark up the painted 5th wheels like the alum plate does.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0715.jpg
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[T@miyA Cowboy]

I am finish up the KW 396 Oil Rig Prime mover. I finished up the front bumper and the grill so the chassis was off to paint. I got the hole frame tore down and etch primed and then base prime then 4 coats of single stage paint on top. Then I was able to start putting the chassis back together so here are some picks.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0919.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0920.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0921.jpg
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[T@miyA Cowboy]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0924.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0925.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0926.jpg

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Here is a few updates I am working on 3 trucks right now so First here are the picks of the KW Cab.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0932.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0939.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0940.jpg

[T@miyA Cowboy]

Now for the final picks of the KW Oil Filed Rig she is all done but a few details I need to do mirrors for it and step extinctions for it some KH wipers and PMD dual square head lights and a crystal for the RX and my KW hood emblems. But here we go with picks..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0943.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0945.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0947.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0948.jpg

[T@miyA Cowboy]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0954.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0955-1.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0956.jpg

[T@miyA Cowboy]

I got a few outdoor shots of big red today i am waiting on a crystal for the reviver and Ill have it running..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_0999.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_1002.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_1000.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_1001.jpg

Here is a pick of the log trailer I rebuilt for it.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/IMG_1392.jpg

[T@miyA Cowboy]

I had the Prim mover at are clubs rock crawlen get together this last weekend I a dove it into the crawler area some it was to tight to drive in most area but Mark go some picks of her..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/septembercrawling010.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/septembercrawling015.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/septembercrawling018.jpg

[McFig]

Impressive. Very scale and very cool. Love the look.

[bruce ss]

that is one sweet looking kw.