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Post by Boots on Dec 1, 2018 20:54:52 GMT
Yus mate......the trailer coupling  , it`s sometimes known as the 5th wheel over here............that was when you only had trucks with the 2 rear and 2 front wheels...........hence 5th wheel coz it`s round, now days a lot of trucks have 2 or 4 front and sometimes 4 -6 at the rear.....kinda blows the 5th wheel option outta the window now  |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 1, 2018 21:16:23 GMT
Aha, so I wasn't that slow after all . Should be easy enough, a little more whiteage I see coming  . |
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Post by JEFF on Dec 1, 2018 21:19:41 GMT
Nice update, Bro. and thanks for the snacks. Paul, you got it right.  |
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Post by Boots on Dec 1, 2018 21:20:57 GMT
Yeah i got an idea of how to do it.......hopefully, it`s just getting the shape/dimensions right  ...........ypu, more whiteage |
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Post by Boots on Dec 1, 2018 21:21:33 GMT
Thanks Jeff...........glad ya liked the snacks |
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Post by SteveM on Dec 1, 2018 23:05:34 GMT
Storming along now fella  Grey... storm... see what I did there? .. coat then?  |
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Post by Boots on Dec 2, 2018 20:14:02 GMT
Don`t forget ya scarf and gloves mate......gettin` colder out there
Ok......had a good session with some more white-work, took me a little while but it was enjoyable
Made up the tool box using the front of an old box and built around it using styrene sheet.........basically the front is kit the rest is scratch , added some bits around the coupling mount and built up a pivot point for the plate, i just made some release springs using some very thin rod and 0.3mm green wire wrapped around it......this is purely for interest so`s that area don`t look too bland with just a blank plate , i`ve added a wooden board section (it has been wood-grained but don`t show in the picks).......i`ll stick some junk on this at a later stage of the build.
Then i bit the bullet and tackled that 5th wheel/coupler............it ain`t perfect and it weren`t particularly easy to do  , took me 3 attempts just to get sizing and shape right  .......once i got a piece of card shaped that i was happy(ish) with i then cut out 3 more by using the correct one as a template........i then just laminated them together to give a bit of depth and cleaned it up once dry.
It`ll do for me and once weathered in should look exceptable
 
This still needs a couple of bits doing to it to finish it orfe but it`s a big chunk done and outta the way............next up i need to scratch a spare-wheel holder which sits at the rear of the cab wall
Onwards and sideways 
Cheers folks |
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Post by JEFF on Dec 2, 2018 22:20:35 GMT
That's doing it for Me, Matey. Well done.  |
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Post by SteveM on Dec 2, 2018 22:30:47 GMT
Looks spot on to me buddy |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 3, 2018 8:58:27 GMT
You see, it wasn't that difficult after all . Lovely workings there Boots |
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Post by The Kernel on Dec 3, 2018 11:46:51 GMT
looking suitably good mate!! bill |
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Post by Boots on Dec 3, 2018 13:15:25 GMT
Cheers guys... Paul..........it was for my brain!! |
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 4, 2018 1:14:06 GMT
That is really shaping up nicely, especially with the mods you made. Nicely done, indeed.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by Boots on Dec 4, 2018 14:53:55 GMT
Thank you Ian |
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Post by Boots on Dec 4, 2018 15:01:38 GMT
Will try and get some primer down this evening.................just had another all nighter drive to Scotland and back  |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 4, 2018 18:47:11 GMT
The more white I see the better it looks, ace build !
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Post by Boots on Dec 4, 2018 19:46:13 GMT
Thanks Guybro ..........just added a wee bit more............the last piece of the jigsaw |
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Post by Boots on Dec 4, 2018 20:15:01 GMT
Ok chaps...........didn`t get the primer on as it`s a bit to cold and damp.......i`ll do it tomorrow
In the meantime......the last remaining bit of white-work done, the spare wheel holder was easy enough and i added some brass air-line connectors, 5th wheel had the catch pin added and a release handle. This is the chassis complete now..........the only thing left to do is paint the inside of the cab and bang it together.....then i can attach it permanently , then it`s colouring in time and i wanna add some stowage, i`ll see if i can find some value gear suitable for this.
   
More laterz |
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Post by SteveM on Dec 4, 2018 21:24:09 GMT
Superb bit of white work Boots buddy you’re on a roll here I see |
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Post by Boots on Dec 4, 2018 21:42:45 GMT
Thankee very much Steve .............yeah it`s tickin` over rather nicely |
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, it`s sometimes known as the 5th wheel over here............that was when you only had trucks with the 2 rear and 2 front wheels...........hence 5th wheel coz it`s round, now days a lot of trucks have 2 or 4 front and sometimes 4 -6 at the rear.....kinda blows the 5th wheel option outta the window now 
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...........ypu, more whiteage 
Grey... storm... see what I did there? .. coat then? 
, took me 3 attempts just to get sizing and shape right 
.......once i got a piece of card shaped that i was happy(ish) with i then cut out 3 more by using the correct one as a template........i then just laminated them together to give a bit of depth and cleaned it up once dry.
