Custom build Scania Hauler T580

[gismow]

Hi...

I'd like to show you my actual project.

The project bases on a standard kit of a Scania R620

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/knqp-gc-e6b4.jpg

But it will be modified to a T580 Hauler. Something like this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2876/11619597925_42e139187e_m.jpg

The modifications will be made by streching the frame and all needed custom parts will be build of styrene.

Let me show you some pictures of the creation until the actual state.

First I assembled the needed standard parts on a longer frame (plus 10.5cm) just to get an overview about the final size.

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Now the modification started. The upper part of the grill must be cut of.

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The lower part of the cabine must be cut off.

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The part I cutted of will not be thrown away, it will be the base of the to be modeled haule.

[gismow]

After that I started to build the splashboard (???)

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As next part I started to create the side plates.

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But now it's time to see the first glance of a hauler...

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[gismow]

Now it was the time to start to build the hood. Main challenge was to get the same curve in the edges as the bumber bar.

To get the same form of the edges for the hood I modified the deflectors

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After that they were cut down and glued to the cabine part I cutted off. In addition I added some styrene plates to stabalize the hood and to form the hood sides.

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[gismow]

Next challenge was to build to upper part of the hood.

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In addition I saw that the side plate was too short. I had to stretch it by 5mm.

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Next step was to add the side parts of the hood.

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Now I started the most hated part, sanding, sanding, sanding, sanding....

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And that's the state after the first sanding...

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A small video (click me softly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpHMJ_iaZAM))...

[gismow]

After a while I noticed, that the space between cabine and fifth wheel is too large...

Two possible solutions:
- New frame 5cm shorter
- Fill the space with something...

I decided to follow the second solution...

LONGLINER !!!!!!!!

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[gismow]

Step two: The roof

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This is the state not yet filled or sanded.

Next step was the second side plate

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The actual state

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[gismow]

Next step was to fill the gap between the cabine and the side plates.

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While they were drying, I started to make the air gaps in the hood...

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The position of the middle parts

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The first electric parts found their final position

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Actual state all parts in place

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[TRUCKMAKER]

Wow,nice styrene work! Looking forward to more updates.

[gismow]

Now I started to fill the parts.

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Today I started to build two boxes to place the electric parts while the rest is drying after the second filling and sanding job.

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OK, now you're up to date...

Good night... :cool: :D

[flatdeck]

Amazing build .. Always like the "T" cab..... can n ot wait for the rest...


Wayne

[aussietruckerguy]

Wow great re work :-) great modelling

[gismow]

Hi,

two additions came to my truck.

1. The fifth wheel got an automatic mechanism to open it.

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And a small video about the function (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztHELx_wygI).

2. The root got a bit of light.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/knqp-k3-d6c6.jpg

[gismow]

Hi,

let me show you the actual state in a video. It is temporary assembled.

*** Click me softly *** (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ6msKQe1DI)

[djcrabtree]

I'm really liking this scania buddy. You've done a nice job on the body work and looks very clean.

[gismow]

Hi...

Today I started with the lights for my truck. A time ago I saw a truck having daytime running lights and I decided to have this also in my truck.

First I made the drilled the holes

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After that I formed the fiber optic cables. They are surronded by a heat shrink tube.

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At the end a LED is placed.

And that's it...

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/knqp-ke-d142.jpg

[Roundabout]

That gotta be the best scratch build T-cab I've seen ;) not to mention the longliner part of it, looking good!

[Johns85mcss]

Amazing build

[gismow]

Hi...

Longer time ago since my last post, so let me give an overview what happened in the meantime.

The rear light have been extended fro 3 lights to 6 lights per side.

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During the build a colleague showed me his new lowbar. It was amazing, so I decided to build an own lowbar. After searching some brass, I started to build.

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After the form was made I decided to add some details and light.

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[gismow]

After some time of building with styrene and brass I'd like to change to the electrics again.

I started to build a new board to give the truck a more realistic behaviour. The main features are:
- Realistic speed up and engine brake behaviour
- Realistic brake behaviour with an emergency brake
- Realistic steer behaviour depending on the speed
- Slow steering if the truck is stopped
- Automatic cruise control feature
- Heavy load - The speed and brake is more slow in the same way as it happens with a heavy load on the trailer
- Gear mode (forward, neutral, backward)
- If gear mode changes, the truck stops automatically in a realistic way
- Providing a brake light and a reversing light
- steering up to 4 steered axle in correct propotional behaviour

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/knqp-kt-5751.jpg

After that I went back to the back lights, they got their LEDs.

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The center board for the back lights

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The center board to spread the lights for front and back

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[gismow]

Now it was the time to start painting

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[gismow]

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Painting the seats I tested a new mechanism by using flour to give them a bit of structure.

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Some last peaces are drying at the moment. Tomorrow I can pickup the frame, it's actually at the painter to be powder painted.

Keep you updated.

[brr5]

Great job. Love the detail with the seats.

[egronvold]

Nice color! Awesome that you're able to make your own electronic components. The festures will give the truck extra realism.

[gismow]

Hi

The frame is back from the powder painting.

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So I can start to assemble the truck again.

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[gismow]

The front bumper resp. grill is added

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[gismow]

Next milestone completed...

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[gismow]

Hi...

It's nearly done...

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[Rakthi]

Hi Peter, absolutely brilliant job! Followed the build on modelltruck.net too. Hat off to your skills!

Cheers!

Stephan

[The Wurst]

Great build. Thanks for posting so many pictures through the entire build.

[gismow]

Hi...

Today I made the last details on the back.

Here are some Fotos and two videos of the actual state.

The only thing I must do is to find a nice sun shield.

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Front

Front light functions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGjJm-I9jB4)

Rear

Rear light functions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E5TBI96M-U)

[flatdeck]

Peter Amazing build... Love the Scania "T"


Wayne

[gismow]

Hi...

Because of technical reasons I couldn't use standard IR technics to lighten the trailer. So I started to create an own solution with Arduino boards.

The sender board

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The receiver board

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The sender board placed in the truck

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And here's a video of the first ride in the living room.

First ride (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIH9CK9EGKk)

[Serviceguyuk]

Exquisite work.

Your attention to the smallest detail is a credit to you

I wish I had your patience

[Louisbaby]

Amazing build. I'm attempting one myself, so I might use some of your ideas to help me along. I have a question regarding how your cab is mounted. I assume the hood/bonnet hinges forward. But does the cabin remain behind? Or is that hinged too? I also want to build the long cabin, to house my smoke system and various other electronics, But I'm still stuck with how to access it.

[gismow]

Hi Louisbaby,

thanx... ;)

The bonnet is not mounted to the cab. It hinges to the front. It covers the main On/Off switch and also the charge connectors.

The cab is mounted in the front with two metal brakets. In the back I use the standard cab holder from the kit.

Here are 3 photos showing details:

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If you want to open to maintain your smoke system, you can replace the srews in the brackets by metal pins having a hole to plug in a metal cramo to keep the brackets un place so you only have to remove thre cramps (2 in the front, 1 rear) and you can pull off the cab.

[Louisbaby]

Thanks for the reply, what are the 2 positions on the switch for?

[gismow]

Hi...

Position 1, the battery is connected to the electrics
Position 2, the battery is connected to the charging connectors right next to the switch.

It gives me the possibility to charge the battery without removing it from the truck.

[gismow]

The truck is mainly finished, only a sun shield is missing. First I wanted to use the standard shield but I wanted to have some integrated lights. So I started to build an own shield.

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In addition many comments in my german threads were of the opinion that the rear mirrors are not really nice. They are not Scania like. So I started to build my own ones.

First I made the fixing for the cab.

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[gismow]

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After that I started to build the mirrors.

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[gismow]

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[gismow]

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[gismow]

Today the paint is dry and the mirros and the shield can be mounted.

The truck work is done...

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[gismow]

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A short video showing the light functions at the front...

*** Click me softly *** (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdOIO_ieob4)

[Louisbaby]

Very nice buddy. It came out great...

[Newcomer_2]

Hi Peter,

nice to meet you here. I think, I should subscribe to your building report, so I can improve my English. ;-)

Your SCANIA is very well built. You´re a expert for building with polystyrene. ;-)