Project MAN TGX 26.540 Roadtrain

[mateau]

Gday all

Just wanna present u my new project. Based on a MAN TGX it should get a at the end a MAN TGX road train.
Here some impressions what things are done at the moment. I got heaps of ideas as u can see but no worries .....

cheers
mateau

[mateau]

by the way my project should be close to a truck from Dennis Transport http://www.dennistransport.com.au/
Port Lincoln SA. Are there any closer pics from this truck or some one has connection to Dennis Transport to get better details?

cheers for ur help

[diesel950]

****, had have read this earlier could have helped.
just home from a ceduna changeover and there was
one of theirs parked up next to the roadhouse,

[Smokin Joe]

Nice cab work! Joe

[mateau]

Cheers to u all.
@diesel 950 damned that would be great and helpful. Unfortunately with my best search friend G.... there are not really great pics out there.
Probably have to contact Dennis Transport to get some nice shots from his trucks.

mateau

[diesel950]

no worries, we have a truck go to ceduna twice a week.
i will ask them to take a photo if they see it again.
worth a shot giving them a call.

[Izzy]

nice fit for that die cast (??) motor - seen one at indy this year - their huge!

[mateau]

cheers mate, was a little bit of destroy and glue but it was it worth to do it. Unfortunately ive cutted the oil sump but ill find another solution...


mateau

[mateau]

hey all

tonite just a small update to show u how I've cut the engine. Nothing new but at the moment the job keeps me really busy.....

mateau

[mateau]

@diesel950 u got any news in regarding some pics from Dennis transport?

Cheers

[mateau]

Hey guys

Today after a long breaking time a small update.
Some changes done in painting chassis frame, building cabin floor and an case around the engine.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6452265/MAN%20TGX/IMG_3223.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6452265/MAN%20TGX/IMG_3227.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6452265/MAN%20TGX/IMG_3231.JPG

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6452265/MAN%20TGX/IMG_3251.jpg


cheers

[mateau]

Gday

Attached again a small update with the dash board.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/IMG_3335.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/IMG_3336.jpg

[cielo1889]

that looks nice and neat, i believe this truck will end up great :)

[glorydays24]

Very nice fab work, and I really like the engine.:D This is going to be a very sharp MAN when it's finished.:):D:cool:

Big John

[mateau]

Hey guys

Some small details bout the dash

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/b80a08ad.jpg

cheers

[aussietruckerguy]

Very nice dash :)

[dabears]

Your dash looks really good! Love the motor

[mateau]

Gday

@SANDCRAFT TRANSPORT c/o Tim

Cheers mate but as I'm standing outside of Australia ill never forget down under n create some trucks.

Sunday arvo n raining outside, what else to do?
Yeah going in the dungeon n get more details out of the dash...
Caution wet paint

Here the details

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/bfd89a0a.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/c7c363b5.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/61ad7aeb.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/d1d8cbc0.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/ec61fcde.jpg

More soon, have a good one

mateau

[glorydays24]

Really coming together:) This get's better and better.:D You know, when the MAN was released, I wasn't a fan.:rolleyes: But after seeing different builds, it grew on me, and maybe someday, i'll have one in my fleet.:eek: Keep up the great work.:p;):):cool:

Big John

[mateau]

@glorydays24
Yeah mate it is getting together, like a marriage but I'm few steps away from the finish...

Next might be engine n some mufflers, the fixing of the rotating bull bar. Yeah every details should be close to the original.:D;):eek:

[mateau]

Gday

Was thinking bout the hinges from the bull bar n see what I've created....

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/0f637425.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/cc8028e3.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/b49d4e35.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/3461ed1b.jpg

cheers

[glorydays24]

Very nice job on hinging the bullbar.:D I really like what you are doing.:):cool:

Big John

[mateau]

Hey guys

For those of u who wants to see detail, here the solution of hinge :-)

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/14f60174.jpg

The complet package will then fitted on the front metal part of the chassis frame.
Cheers

[mateau]

Gday all

After long time testing n trying to find a color code here an example as it looks, reckon really close to the original :D

Even engine was repainted to get more details in it, painted chassis n gearbox. So now everything looks shiny but i dont like that. Soon ill start with get some dirt on to make it more real....

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/IMG_6609.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/IMG_6622.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/IMG_6499.jpg

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/mateau/MAN%20TGX%20Roadtrain/IMG_6401.jpg

c ya next time guys

[MoRockN]

Very Nice work on the MAN, I can't wait to see the finished rig.

[mateau]

Hi guys

Does any one of u have some details how does it looks behind the cabine of the MAN in down under? Mr G...... wont show me some details, so pls if someone knows send me a PN for further information.
How bout fixing the exhaust? Double exhaust or just single one etc.


cheers all

[Quad-Dog]

You´ve definetally picked a nice one with the dennis transport MAN.
I like it!
Regarding the details behind the cab: have you tried out some second hand truck pages? They are full of those photos.

[HOMER.07]

Hi mateau,

I am in the process of building my MAN TGX 26.540, and I have had a look at your build.

There are a few questions about your interior build I have.

Are you using an MFC-01? I have an MFC-01 to fit into my build.

if you do have an MFC-01 where exactly have you mounted it and the vibration unit?

I am guessing in saying have you mounted the vibration unit in behind the left seat?

I was looking at your bunk platform in behind the seats and was wondering on the measurements of the styrene you have used.

Have you done any instrument cluster LED Lights?

I would be extremely grateful if you could help me out.

Or if there was anyone else out there who has a MAN TGX BUILD that are doing similar changes.

Regards

Gary