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Post by JEFF on Nov 24, 2018 23:15:52 GMT
Nice progress, Dude. I like your idea.  |
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Post by Boots on Nov 24, 2018 23:38:17 GMT
Cheers matey.............somat different i thought (won`t be doing the trailer tho  ) |
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Post by CarlRF on Nov 25, 2018 0:20:04 GMT
Nice assembly so far . Where you going to get the fifth wheel from ?
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Post by Boots on Nov 25, 2018 0:24:23 GMT
I`ll have to scratch one mucker  ............i`ve only got them in 1/25th scale  Thanks Nuncie Carl  |
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Post by Robbo on Nov 25, 2018 14:19:14 GMT
Another Boots truck, Love the idea of chopping it
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Post by Boots on Nov 25, 2018 14:24:00 GMT
Cheers Robbo................just in the process of shortening the chassis as we speak, need to remove 17 mm out of the center rails and rejoin, then i can shorten the drive shafts |
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Post by Boots on Nov 25, 2018 15:22:28 GMT
Ok chaps......as above so i`m hoping i can get a pic or two up later
This is a terrific little project and i`m lovin` it..... |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 25, 2018 15:58:47 GMT
Now this I do like the sound of . Are you going to scratch the wee trailer unit too  ? |
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Post by Boots on Nov 25, 2018 16:01:40 GMT
Err........NO!!  |
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Post by Boots on Nov 25, 2018 18:58:04 GMT
Ok fellas....... The basics for the re-worked chassis are there..............the 2 small pieces are what i took out the middle to make it shorter, i still have a bit more bracing to add but she is all square and level
Also some of the basic interior stuff fitted in the cab
The next pic shows the driveshafts etc.........you can see how much will be removed to allow it to fit in it`s various locating points on the chassis rails......i`ll need to remove about 17mm
I would like to make the steering moveable on this so i will be losing the front part of the driveshaft and replacing it with a pivot able axle, however i only have a 1/25th scale one, i may have to butcher it to size if i can`t locate a 1/35th scale one...
Next up i will hopefully have all the bracing stuff finished on the chassis and the shafts adjusted to fit
Thanks chaps
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Post by SteveM on Nov 25, 2018 21:47:46 GMT
Nice bit of chop work Boots buddy  Looks like a fun project |
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Post by JEFF on Nov 25, 2018 22:01:22 GMT
Yes Sir. That's getting after it, Buddy. Very nicely done. |
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Post by mack on Nov 25, 2018 22:09:14 GMT
Just caught up, tip top job so far fella.
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Post by Paul B on Nov 26, 2018 8:55:53 GMT
Those first steps went well indeed . |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 26, 2018 19:31:55 GMT
Excellent mate, should look ace |
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Post by Robbo on Nov 26, 2018 20:20:02 GMT
Fine work Mark.
What are them home made white things on your bench? Glue bottle holders?
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Post by CarlRF on Nov 26, 2018 22:29:12 GMT
Looks to coming along just fine mucker |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 27, 2018 4:10:52 GMT
Flawless shortage my friend. So glad you did this without encountering more issues.
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Post by Boots on Nov 27, 2018 16:22:10 GMT
Thanks very much indeed my fine friends Robbo..........no fella, they are just some little trays i made up to keep small parts in during building so`s i don`t loose them Guybro....thanks my good buddy, i would like to have made the steering pose-able but unfortunately it won`t work.....so straight ahead facing it is ...........the 5th wheel coupling is gonna be a blast |
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Post by Boots on Nov 27, 2018 18:14:53 GMT
Ok chaps........some more, Front axle and driveshafts fitted, `Donk` fitted, front bumper,radiator and a mock up of the cab.......also the cab running boards plus the remaining brace for the chassis...........i swapped the winch bumper for the plain one as the 6x4 tractor never carried a front winch so i didn`t need the other one.......this meant chopping back the winch frame mounts so the front bumper sits nearer to the front of the chassis
 
The fuel tank will have to be re-sized and a tool box scratched for the other side, i will also make up the mount for the 5th wheel coupling and i need to add some angled runners which are used to assist connecting when backing under a trailer...............stay tuned
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