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Stuart
01-31-2016, 12:55 PM
Not posted anything for awhile but been busy working on a new project: Actros SLT 8x4

pictures:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/2015-09-25%2018.49.38_zpsetcz6fcq.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/2015-09-25%2018.49.38_zpsetcz6fcq.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/2015-09-25%2018.49.30_zps4trr4r2e.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/2015-09-25%2018.49.30_zps4trr4r2e.jpg.html)

Twin steering servos:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/2015-09-29%2019.07.16_zpsxqhdki9a.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/2015-09-29%2019.07.16_zpsxqhdki9a.jpg.html)

Steering linkage:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/2015-10-03%2016.58.55_zpsmzdylnc3.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/2015-10-03%2016.58.55_zpsmzdylnc3.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/2015-10-03%2018.00.57_zpsiywseaq7.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/2015-10-03%2018.00.57_zpsiywseaq7.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/2015-10-03%2018.00.45_zpsenqvfjxx.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/2015-10-03%2018.00.45_zpsenqvfjxx.jpg.html)

Rear end and deck plate:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/2015-10-06%2019.04.40_zpsvc8cfwok.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/2015-10-06%2019.04.40_zpsvc8cfwok.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/2015-10-28%2018.30.40_zpscmk9tslo.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/2015-10-28%2018.30.40_zpscmk9tslo.jpg.html)

Finally the cab with some paint, still a lot to do though!

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0037_zpsq7ej41qy.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0037_zpsq7ej41qy.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0041_zps64xamvy1.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0041_zps64xamvy1.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking

Stu

TRUCKMAKER
01-31-2016, 02:09 PM
Hi Stu, truck looks great, what RPM is the geared motor that you installed? I have one for a different application and thought about using it in a truck.

RCP57
01-31-2016, 02:40 PM
That's a lot of wheels for such a short truck!!! Nice and simple underneath though and I like it!

Another motor question... Where did you source it from and how much did it cost if you don't mind me asking.

Prop Shaft
01-31-2016, 09:59 PM
Nice! For some reason I have a thing for 4 axle trucks. This is one of the more unique configurations for sure. Awesome.

Stuart
02-01-2016, 01:58 AM
Thanks guy's

The motor is 450 rpm@12 volts, its a Servonaut GM32U450 (http://www.servonaut.de/shop/product_info.php?info=p115_servonaut-gm32u450.html)

Not the cheapest I'm sure but so smooth and quiet and all the German builders seem to use them so must be good!

Stu

TRUCKMAKER
02-01-2016, 12:15 PM
Thanks for the info Stuart, it looks just like the geared motors from Servo City.

Stuart
02-01-2016, 01:26 PM
Thanks for the info Stuart, it looks just like the geared motors from Servo City.

No worries, agreed they look the same but looking at the specs they're not, the Servonaut one has more power and torque, I looked at mfa motors too but in the end went with the Servonaut one as like I said its been proven in all the German trucks you see running around.

Rakthi
02-01-2016, 07:32 PM
Hi Stu, a nice clean build and an interesting colour choice for the Actros! Love it.

Where did you get the trailer? Looks the business.

Cossett
02-01-2016, 10:08 PM
Stephan the trailer looks like a Carson Goldhofer

Rakthi
02-01-2016, 10:58 PM
Thank you Tracy!

Bobby
02-02-2016, 04:56 AM
Splendid truck. Color scheme is great.

Stuart
02-02-2016, 01:16 PM
Hi Stu, a nice clean build and an interesting colour choice for the Actros! Love it.

Where did you get the trailer? Looks the business.

Splendid truck. Color scheme is great.

Thankyou, yes it is a Carson Goldhofer, it will be receiving some mods soon.

It was going to be white but in the end wanted something different so had my local car repair shop mix the gold for me, was my first time spraying a water based paint system but happy with the outcome.

Still un-decided on whether to paint the rear fenders gold and the wheels black, any sugestions???

Rakthi
02-03-2016, 03:56 AM
Hi Stu, thanks for confirming on the trailer.

As for paint ... why not do rear fender same colour as the chassis rails?

Wheels black ... might be a tad too much black. Did a quick photoshop of it so you get an idea what it would look like. (I just copied and sized the black front rim so perspective might be a tad weird)

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/Rakthi/Misc/IMG_0041_zpsxckht0ie.jpg (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/Rakthi/media/Misc/IMG_0041_zpsxckht0ie.jpg.html)

Stuart
02-04-2016, 12:52 PM
Hi Stu, thanks for confirming on the trailer.

As for paint ... why not do rear fender same colour as the chassis rails?

Wheels black ... might be a tad too much black. Did a quick photoshop of it so you get an idea what it would look like. (I just copied and sized the black front rim so perspective might be a tad weird)

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/Rakthi/Misc/IMG_0041_zpsxckht0ie.jpg (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/Rakthi/media/Misc/IMG_0041_zpsxckht0ie.jpg.html)

Thanks for doing that Stephan, certainly gives an idea of what it might look like.
Although I was thinking of gloss black for the chassis and wheels and then gold for the fenders with maybe gold hubs on the wheels, is that something you could photoshop up??

In the meantime a little progress:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0059_zps9b0ea9dt.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0059_zps9b0ea9dt.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0061_zpsummbrjex.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0061_zpsummbrjex.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0067_zpsowu4g2op.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0067_zpsowu4g2op.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0072_zpshog5hoo2.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0072_zpshog5hoo2.jpg.html)

Stu

Rakthi
02-04-2016, 10:35 PM
Thanks for doing that Stephan, certainly gives an idea of what it might look like.
Although I was thinking of gloss black for the chassis and wheels and then gold for the fenders with maybe gold hubs on the wheels, is that something you could photoshop up??


Will see what I can do, but my super duper computer with tablet etc. is history and the powerbook with trackpad is a poor substitute ...

Nice job on the cabin interior!

Stuart
02-18-2016, 02:16 PM
Will see what I can do, but my super duper computer with tablet etc. is history and the powerbook with trackpad is a poor substitute ...

Nice job on the cabin interior!

No worries and thanks, decided to go with gold fenders anyway, will post pics soon, in the mean time a little test video at my local model club: Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWk-luMCD9w)

Stuart
02-22-2016, 01:48 PM
Pics:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0093_zpsd2xullvh.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0093_zpsd2xullvh.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0094_zpssk1qnoo3.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0094_zpssk1qnoo3.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0095_zps5s3lmmwl.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0095_zps5s3lmmwl.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0096_zpsomjqlvoo.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0096_zpsomjqlvoo.jpg.html)

JD Transport
02-22-2016, 05:09 PM
Looks great. I loved your 4X4 Merc tipper. You do really nice work. :-)

Rakthi
02-22-2016, 10:17 PM
That gold and black combo looks really good!

Stuart
02-23-2016, 01:54 PM
Looks great. I loved your 4X4 Merc tipper. You do really nice work. :-)

Thanks JD, appreciate the complement.

That gold and black combo looks really good!

Thanks Steph, who needs photoshop when you have an Anest Iwata and some paint!

Stuart
04-06-2016, 01:51 PM
A couple of pics from last Sunday's expo in Mayenne:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0130_zpsiyiqa0lw.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0130_zpsiyiqa0lw.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0131_zpslgminf7x.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0131_zpslgminf7x.jpg.html)

Started on the new ramps for the Goldhofer, with some help from my 9yr old daughter!

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0133_zpstbpgggdm.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0133_zpstbpgggdm.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0134_zpsk1gdwvo0.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0134_zpsk1gdwvo0.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0136_zpsragtjcbf.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0136_zpsragtjcbf.jpg.html)

Stu

egronvold
04-06-2016, 06:20 PM
Truck's looking good :)

Rakthi
04-08-2016, 04:55 AM
Truck is looking really great and so do those new ramps you machined!

kaptain Jack
04-08-2016, 08:07 AM
So,that's how its done...child labor!!

Stuart
04-09-2016, 11:32 AM
Truck's looking good :)

Truck is looking really great and so do those new ramps you machined!

Thanks guy's

So,that's how its done...child labor!!

Yep, that was after she'd swept the chimney, lol

Got the ramps mounted:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0137_zpsqdk66reh.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0137_zpsqdk66reh.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0138_zpsrl2qpou9.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0138_zpsrl2qpou9.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0139_zps4k91zs7y.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0139_zps4k91zs7y.jpg.html)

And started on the roof bar:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0140_zps11pjqpqe.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0140_zps11pjqpqe.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0141_zpslwhbzb1s.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0141_zpslwhbzb1s.jpg.html)

Still needs a little tweaking but taking shape.

Stu

Rakthi
04-09-2016, 08:25 PM
Hi Stuart,

Those ramps look the business, are you going to operate them manual or are you planning an electric or hydraulic system?

Stuart
04-10-2016, 07:25 AM
Hi Stuart,

Those ramps look the business, are you going to operate them manual or are you planning an electric or hydraulic system?

Thank you Steph, I'm going to try hydraulic, I've ordered some rams to try but they may be a bit big in diameter will have to wait and see....

Rakthi
04-10-2016, 10:14 PM
WOW, looks like we will get some interesting updates on this :)

AzItalian
04-15-2016, 09:08 PM
Beautiful truck but you're trailer looks way to short behind it...

Stuart
04-16-2016, 12:25 PM
Beautiful truck but you're trailer looks way to short behind it...

Thank you and yes your right, it could do with a stretch, maybe in the future, at the moment I'm trying to get it ready for our clubs expo in June.

WOW, looks like we will get some interesting updates on this :)

Here's the first one:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0162_zpslozzg48t.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0162_zpslozzg48t.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0163_zps81mlxd8r.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0163_zps81mlxd8r.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0164_zps6m3wsutv.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0164_zps6m3wsutv.jpg.html)

Now I need to decide on whether to put the pump and valves on the truck or trailer, pros and cons for both...

Cossett
04-17-2016, 02:46 AM
Id put it on the trailer so any truck can use the hydro ramps on the goldhofer

tc1cat
04-18-2016, 09:21 AM
Nice machining. You have a promising machinist helping you! I would put the pump on the trailer as Cossett suggests.

Stuart
04-20-2016, 01:42 PM
Nice machining. You have a promising machinist helping you! I would put the pump on the trailer as Cossett suggests.

Thank you, yes she loves helping daddy in the shed! think I will go with what you and Cossett suggest, see how it goes.

Got the other ramp done:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0179_zpspsmeddba.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0179_zpspsmeddba.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Low%20Loader/IMG_0178_zpsu6ro4usw.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Low%20Loader/IMG_0178_zpsu6ro4usw.jpg.html)

Stu

Stuart
04-27-2016, 01:31 PM
Got some more done to the light bar:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0189_zpsnmg2ikkr.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0189_zpsnmg2ikkr.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0190_zpsxbvsjvzk.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0190_zpsxbvsjvzk.jpg.html)

Stu

Rakthi
04-29-2016, 05:21 AM
That is some nice work there! Way above my skill level! :) Must have been a trifle difficult to get the supports for the rotating lights so exact.

I guess you are going to run the electrical cables through the support?

Stuart
05-02-2016, 01:33 PM
That is some nice work there! Way above my skill level! :) Must have been a trifle difficult to get the supports for the rotating lights so exact.

I guess you are going to run the electrical cables through the support?

Thank you Steph, there were a few choice words whilst soldering them on I can tell you!

All painted and mounted:

A little video: Beacon Test (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIo7RtXvJ-M)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0197_zpsrfyosw7o.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0197_zpsrfyosw7o.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0196_zps6ikijr9p.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0196_zps6ikijr9p.jpg.html)



Stu

Stuart
05-11-2016, 01:58 PM
Started on the equipment rack, decided to put the pump and valves on the truck, the 3mm pipe seems very flexible so we'll see how it turns out, waiting on quick couplers now...

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0210_zpsnisnpl61.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0210_zpsnisnpl61.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0211_zpshez9drgh.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0211_zpshez9drgh.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0239_zpsnswdz4ll.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0239_zpsnswdz4ll.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0240_zpskosizsvo.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0240_zpskosizsvo.jpg.html)

Stu

TRUCKMAKER
05-11-2016, 02:06 PM
I like the brass rack, nicely constructed!

buff69
05-11-2016, 02:37 PM
Well well smart mate ��

Rakthi
05-15-2016, 04:06 AM
Hi Stu. Great idea to stuff the hydraulics in there, this is going to look really neat once finished.

buff69
05-15-2016, 06:24 AM
Hi mate do you solder or braze the rack if you soldered it do you use an iron or blow torch what size metal is it please mate many many thanks. Lee ( very very nice motor )

Stuart
05-16-2016, 01:27 PM
Thanks guy's, appreciate the comments, some pics from this weekends expo in a place called Larchamp, I borrowed a fellow club members Goldie as mines not ready yet:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0253_zpsbh4djnd2.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0253_zpsbh4djnd2.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0254_zpsbwrvfcxe.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0254_zpsbwrvfcxe.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0256_zps7wlh40rm.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0256_zps7wlh40rm.jpg.html)

Lee, I solder the brass using an oxy/propane set with a fine torch and use plumbers flux with electrical solder, the smaller brass square tube is 5.55mm external, the bigger stuff is 5.55mm internal, its a perfect fit inside. Its made by Albion Alloys and can be found on ebay.

Stu

buff69
05-17-2016, 04:32 AM
Thanks Stu I hope mine turns out as good as yours fella I'm still building it started the rear mud guards and stopped as I'm not sure whether to paint them or leave erm but please keep the pics coming it's a beautiful motor mate. Cheers Lee

Stuart
05-19-2016, 01:21 PM
Thanks Stu I hope mine turns out as good as yours fella I'm still building it started the rear mud guards and stopped as I'm not sure whether to paint them or leave erm but please keep the pics coming it's a beautiful motor mate. Cheers Lee

No worries Lee, to paint or not to paint that is the question! most people leave them black but I wanted something a bit different, are you building a 4x2 or a SLT like mine?
Have you started a build thread on it?

Stu

buff69
05-20-2016, 06:13 AM
It's a 6x4 and will be turning it in to a 6x4 SLT I think they look a lot better as for a build thread no I haven't I'm to much enjoying the build but I should really. I'm still stuck on paint,I've built up the air tanks/battery box and fuel tanks and got to spray them when I checked out the price I nearly fainted. I'm going to put the wheels in oven cleaner overnight to take the Crome off then spray them something like a Matt Alu/Crome I don't like the shiny Crome they don't look right on a euro truck cheers Stu. Lee

Stuart
05-24-2016, 01:56 PM
It's a 6x4 and will be turning it in to a 6x4 SLT I think they look a lot better as for a build thread no I haven't I'm to much enjoying the build but I should really. I'm still stuck on paint,I've built up the air tanks/battery box and fuel tanks and got to spray them when I checked out the price I nearly fainted. I'm going to put the wheels in oven cleaner overnight to take the Crome off then spray them something like a Matt Alu/Crome I don't like the shiny Crome they don't look right on a euro truck cheers Stu. Lee

Price of what?

Quick couplers arrived today, nearly ready to test the ramps

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0273_zpsvgtk46zu.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0273_zpsvgtk46zu.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0274_zpsh0vhqmdw.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/Actros%20SLT/IMG_0274_zpsh0vhqmdw.jpg.html)

Stu

buff69
05-25-2016, 06:35 AM
Hi Stu I ment the price of the paint I just read my post and when I put 6x4 SLT looks better I ment SLT over the stock Actros the 4 axle SLT are the best but I don't want to do to much messing around with mine just yet as this is my first build and il change things over time
Now if only I had a work shop like yours Cheers Stu. Lee

Stuart
05-29-2016, 02:24 AM
Hi Stu I ment the price of the paint I just read my post and when I put 6x4 SLT looks better I ment SLT over the stock Actros the 4 axle SLT are the best but I don't want to do to much messing around with mine just yet as this is my first build and il change things over time
Now if only I had a work shop like yours Cheers Stu. Lee

Ah I see, what paint you using Lee?

Got the ramps working: Ramps test (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuyMNbPKlqM)

Stu

buff69
05-29-2016, 05:48 AM
Hi I'm using Tamiya I know you can use halfords paint but the kit is a lot of money and I believe that model paint is made for models especially metallic paint smaller flakes ? And didn't want to spoil it with the paint job as I'm no good at it but it's just my theory. Tamiya paint more forgiving I think it goes on thinner but I could be talking a load of ******* lol. You defiantly got a great motor there mate ��

Jolipe
06-04-2016, 05:43 PM
Lol...

Rakthi
06-13-2016, 05:33 AM
Got the ramps working: Ramps test (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuyMNbPKlqM)

Stu

Hi Stu, only now noticed your little video of the ramps. Neat job that!
How did you run the hydraulic lines underneath the trailer?

Hofabooz
06-13-2016, 10:36 AM
Hi Stu

Great build loved the ramps could watch that video many times looks great.

Regards

Mrark

Stuart
06-14-2016, 01:26 PM
Hi I'm using Tamiya I know you can use halfords paint but the kit is a lot of money and I believe that model paint is made for models especially metallic paint smaller flakes ? And didn't want to spoil it with the paint job as I'm no good at it but it's just my theory. Tamiya paint more forgiving I think it goes on thinner but I could be talking a load of ******* lol. You defiantly got a great motor there mate ��

Thanks Lee, I know what you mean, paint is a bugger to get right!

Hi Stu, only now noticed your little video of the ramps. Neat job that!
How did you run the hydraulic lines underneath the trailer?

Thanks Steph, I threaded the pipes down each side of the trailer underneath, I'll take a pic when I get the time.

Hi Stu

Great build loved the ramps could watch that video many times looks great.

Regards

Mrark

Thanks Mark (Mrark?)

Some pics from the weekends expo at my model club:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/MCF%202016/IMG_7097_zps68r330mk.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/MCF%202016/IMG_7097_zps68r330mk.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/MCF%202016/IMG_7095_zpsakrtrart.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/MCF%202016/IMG_7095_zpsakrtrart.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/MCF%202016/IMG_7106_zpstnafxy96.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/MCF%202016/IMG_7106_zpstnafxy96.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/MCF%202016/IMG_7103_zpsevdg1nsh.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/MCF%202016/IMG_7103_zpsevdg1nsh.jpg.html)

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/MCF%202016/IMG_7113_zpsxc6ntxkp.jpg (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/ovj99/media/MCF%202016/IMG_7113_zpsxc6ntxkp.jpg.html)

Stu

buff69
06-15-2016, 04:24 AM
Excellent

crawler07
06-17-2016, 10:27 PM
Wow what a schweet rig...

buff69
06-23-2016, 05:57 AM
Hi Stu where did you get the cab exertions bits from please

Stuart
06-23-2016, 01:22 PM
Excellent

Wow what a schweet rig...

Thanks Guy's

Hi Stu where did you get the cab exertions bits from please

Hi Lee got them here: SLT Deflectors (http://www.rcbrmin.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_82&products_id=924)

Stu

buff69
06-23-2016, 05:05 PM
Cheers mate

buff69
07-08-2016, 01:02 PM
Hi Stu I need some tap and die set with a 3mm tap any recommendations mate ??