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Don't have one, but have always loved the ridiculous amount of detail and realistic features of those trucks!! Definitely post some pics (and video) if you get your hands on one!
 
Build will soon to start
Waiting for

Fast eddy bearings
Rc screwz( always like the looks of those bling bling screws)
2 reg. Servo for steering amd shifting
1 micro servo for the trailer
Onxe i get those the build can start

Waiting for other parts then ill start with the build
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Servos rc screwz fast eddy bearings arrived
Now to start the build

I painted the chassis blue fav color
I'm thinking since this is an american trucking company ill paint it
Red top
White mids
Blue bottom
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I have a problem with one of the gas tanks
Theres a small piece to screw it in
It was broken
Nwed to get a new gas tanks for it
 
Its ok just ordered aluminum tanks from ebay
Much better looking tanks
Plus i plan on going full on aluminum at a later time
 
With the new tank
Its a half inch long er than the stock
And i can open both emds you can hide stuff inside

Now i feel like getting the side step also hahah
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Thankx guys
Ita my first build semi truck
Waiting for the side step aluminum

Trying a dip paint job
Hahah i can't make up my mind about the paint job
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I'm guessing that's the fenders? I like the blue you had going but that red white and blue swirl looks awesome!
Maybe the dip as an accent to the solid blue you had going? Either way, the good ole red white and blue is the way to go!!
 
I messed it up really bad
When you dip it you have to do it slowly not just drop it in there and let it sink
In

Still dont know what design but itll be blue
 

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