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#1 ·
Big Rig build

This is the first time I am doing a build blog. It is also the first time I am building a truck. Please let me know if their is a better way to build the rig. This build is being done in sub assembly.
I started with the wheels, axles and rims.
Wheel Tire Wood Circle Automotive wheel system

purchased as part of the kit.

Tires are stained ebony, 2 coats, light sanding between. Rims and axles will be high gloss poly.
Wheel Automotive tire Wood Rim Automotive wheel system
 

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#2 ·
Big Rig build

This is the first time I am doing a build blog. It is also the first time I am building a truck. Please let me know if their is a better way to build the rig. This build is being done in sub assembly.
I started with the wheels, axles and rims.
Wheel Tire Wood Circle Automotive wheel system

purchased as part of the kit.

Tires are stained ebony, 2 coats, light sanding between. Rims and axles will be high gloss poly.
Wheel Automotive tire Wood Rim Automotive wheel system
That is a very good start with the detailed lugs on the rim. I have never built one but that looks like the right approach!!

Jim
 

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#3 ·
Big Rig build

This is the first time I am doing a build blog. It is also the first time I am building a truck. Please let me know if their is a better way to build the rig. This build is being done in sub assembly.
I started with the wheels, axles and rims.
Wheel Tire Wood Circle Automotive wheel system

purchased as part of the kit.

Tires are stained ebony, 2 coats, light sanding between. Rims and axles will be high gloss poly.
Wheel Automotive tire Wood Rim Automotive wheel system
You are on the right track.The difference between a "toy" and a "model" is the extra detail you add to a kit.
 

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#4 ·
Big Rig build

This is the first time I am doing a build blog. It is also the first time I am building a truck. Please let me know if their is a better way to build the rig. This build is being done in sub assembly.
I started with the wheels, axles and rims.
Wheel Tire Wood Circle Automotive wheel system

purchased as part of the kit.

Tires are stained ebony, 2 coats, light sanding between. Rims and axles will be high gloss poly.
Wheel Automotive tire Wood Rim Automotive wheel system
Way cool start!

More more we want more. LOL
 

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#5 ·
Big Rig build

This is the first time I am doing a build blog. It is also the first time I am building a truck. Please let me know if their is a better way to build the rig. This build is being done in sub assembly.
I started with the wheels, axles and rims.
Wheel Tire Wood Circle Automotive wheel system

purchased as part of the kit.

Tires are stained ebony, 2 coats, light sanding between. Rims and axles will be high gloss poly.
Wheel Automotive tire Wood Rim Automotive wheel system
looks really nice …...... have a ? ......... Why did you put 2 coats of stain on them ? ............ curious minds need to know …....LMAO
AND DEFFINITLY need more pictures …..... LOL
 

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Wheels and glue up

Wheels are done.
Automotive tire Tire Automotive lighting Wood Rim


I glued up the sleeper and engine block. Used purpleheart and pine. The block has the firewall attached.
Wood Rectangle Tints and shades Wood stain Hardwood

The purpleheart bleed into the pine. I will use tape to cover the purpleheart and lightly sand the pine to clean it up. Was this from the resins?
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Gas Flooring

That is it for this weekend back to work in the morning.
 

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Wheels and glue up

Wheels are done.
Automotive tire Tire Automotive lighting Wood Rim


I glued up the sleeper and engine block. Used purpleheart and pine. The block has the firewall attached.
Wood Rectangle Tints and shades Wood stain Hardwood

The purpleheart bleed into the pine. I will use tape to cover the purpleheart and lightly sand the pine to clean it up. Was this from the resins?
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Gas Flooring

That is it for this weekend back to work in the morning.
Your wheeling right along!

I do think that some finishes can bleed around like that!

The wheels are looking fantastic, I am going to enjoy the rest of the build!

Much finer detail that I will even attempt! You sorpass me by far on patience and skill levels.
 

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dressing up the inside

I stayed out of the shop the last few days. Got back this afternoon. Looking at the plans for the Rig, I realized that the interior was going to be totally empty. searching in the scrap pile, I found some wood and created a few things. They are all in need of sanding. But the idea and size seen to work
Wood Metal Engineering Gas Composite material

Gas, break, and clutch peddle are red ceder. The seats are walnut with ceder, the gear shift is maple, turned on a drill press, and cut with a sharp screwdriver. The housing is ceder. The dash board will have a ceder glove box and maple gauges ans switches. The steering wheel is maple, now if I could only fit a 60" flat screen.
 

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dressing up the inside

I stayed out of the shop the last few days. Got back this afternoon. Looking at the plans for the Rig, I realized that the interior was going to be totally empty. searching in the scrap pile, I found some wood and created a few things. They are all in need of sanding. But the idea and size seen to work
Wood Metal Engineering Gas Composite material

Gas, break, and clutch peddle are red ceder. The seats are walnut with ceder, the gear shift is maple, turned on a drill press, and cut with a sharp screwdriver. The housing is ceder. The dash board will have a ceder glove box and maple gauges ans switches. The steering wheel is maple, now if I could only fit a 60" flat screen.
Looking like a real interior Good ideas.
 

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Back from vacaion

The wife and I were away for a few days getting in some vacation time. I went back to the shop last night and did some work on the interior. Walnut dash with a ceder glove box, dowels for gauges, maple steering wheel and maple and ceder gear shift. the seats are walnut and ceder. The scale is not correct but I think it is close enough for the people I know.
Wood Wheel Art Outdoor furniture Wooden block


I started to work on the radiator. My plan is to do a purpleheart insert. The radiator is walnut 1/4" the purpleheart is 1/8"Friday will be sanding day . Is their an easy way to do this? I just can not get it to fit square. I have made a bunch more scrap. To take a break I am working on a licence plate for my motor home.
Rectangle Triangle Paint Font Tints and shades


This one is on the front of my truck.
Vehicle registration plate Motor vehicle Bumper Automotive exterior Automotive lighting
 

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Back from vacaion

The wife and I were away for a few days getting in some vacation time. I went back to the shop last night and did some work on the interior. Walnut dash with a ceder glove box, dowels for gauges, maple steering wheel and maple and ceder gear shift. the seats are walnut and ceder. The scale is not correct but I think it is close enough for the people I know.
Wood Wheel Art Outdoor furniture Wooden block


I started to work on the radiator. My plan is to do a purpleheart insert. The radiator is walnut 1/4" the purpleheart is 1/8"Friday will be sanding day . Is their an easy way to do this? I just can not get it to fit square. I have made a bunch more scrap. To take a break I am working on a licence plate for my motor home.
Rectangle Triangle Paint Font Tints and shades


This one is on the front of my truck.
Vehicle registration plate Motor vehicle Bumper Automotive exterior Automotive lighting
I don't know how your radiator looks like.

But maybe this helps;
http://lumberjocks.com/Dutchy/blog/48929
 

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#21 ·
Making parts

I made a few parts today things went smooth. Air cleaners are done, bumper with 2 extra lights, working on the fifth wheel and exhaust.
Wood Font Gas Tool Art

I gave up on making the cuts from the T & J plan for the lower pipe and made and made a 45.
Road surface Asphalt Flooring Wood Tar


I made an air horn from a dowel. Thanks Ryan for the idea. It was done on a drill press with sandpaper.
It still needs some work and need to make another one.
Road surface Asphalt Sand Soil Concrete

Purple Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring

Thinking about a small lathe, only a few problems with that, wife thinks I have to many tools, would need a good place to fit it, never used one, and did I say wife thinks I have to many tools.
 

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#22 ·
Making parts

I made a few parts today things went smooth. Air cleaners are done, bumper with 2 extra lights, working on the fifth wheel and exhaust.
Wood Font Gas Tool Art

I gave up on making the cuts from the T & J plan for the lower pipe and made and made a 45.
Road surface Asphalt Flooring Wood Tar


I made an air horn from a dowel. Thanks Ryan for the idea. It was done on a drill press with sandpaper.
It still needs some work and need to make another one.
Road surface Asphalt Sand Soil Concrete

Purple Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring

Thinking about a small lathe, only a few problems with that, wife thinks I have to many tools, would need a good place to fit it, never used one, and did I say wife thinks I have to many tools.
1 piece at a time …... its starting to take shape …....... looks good
 

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#24 ·
just about finished

Starting to glue on the rest of the parts. Just the fenders, wheels and a few things I have been thinking about.
Tire Cabinetry Wheel Automotive tire Wood

Wood Flooring Hardwood Office equipment Automotive design

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Vehicle Truck

Some finish sanding in spots that I missed. A few day off to do some work around the house then I can start the trailer.
 

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#25 ·
just about finished

Starting to glue on the rest of the parts. Just the fenders, wheels and a few things I have been thinking about.
Tire Cabinetry Wheel Automotive tire Wood

Wood Flooring Hardwood Office equipment Automotive design

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Vehicle Truck

Some finish sanding in spots that I missed. A few day off to do some work around the house then I can start the trailer.
Coming along fine. Will you be putting on some of those chrome mudflaps with the shapely girls on them??

Jim
 

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#29 ·
BIG RIG DONE

I have finished the assembly of the rig. a few spots to sand and a coat of sanding sealer. Then a few coats of polyurethane gloss. Things I learned in this build. Finish the interior before putting on the roof. Should have put purpleheart strip on the doors. After reading all the How To on making wheels I will try that next. Use other plans to add items to customize the build.
Purple Wood Door Rectangle Hardwood


Automotive tire Tire Motor vehicle Shipping box Wood


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle


Wood Automotive tire Automotive design Motor vehicle Floor
 

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#30 ·
BIG RIG DONE

I have finished the assembly of the rig. a few spots to sand and a coat of sanding sealer. Then a few coats of polyurethane gloss. Things I learned in this build. Finish the interior before putting on the roof. Should have put purpleheart strip on the doors. After reading all the How To on making wheels I will try that next. Use other plans to add items to customize the build.
Purple Wood Door Rectangle Hardwood


Automotive tire Tire Motor vehicle Shipping box Wood


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle


Wood Automotive tire Automotive design Motor vehicle Floor
Looks good, l like how you used the contrasting woods.
 

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