Mercedes Actros 2558 6x2

[Actros861]

I started a Mercedes build for about a month ago, that old SK from Tamiya is a little to old for my taste so i bought the Actros cab from RigidRC.

Started with the chassi, just a small euro version with 2.90m/9.5ft (1:1 scale) in wheelbase.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P6093656.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P6143683.jpg

Got to have some parts.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P6143675.jpg

Fenders and sideskirts is all in one piece made of styrene.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P6153686.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P6153687.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P6153688.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P6153692.jpg

Light is very important, 455 LED's from LED-Switch.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P6283695.jpg

This week the cab came in, it is better then i have expacted.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7063700.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7063706.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7063707.jpg

Biggest miss is this "frontplate" that is a bit straight.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7063705.jpg

Lover front,

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7063702.jpg

that i cut some more holes in.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7073709.jpg

A little paint is nice.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7073712.jpg

Some aluminium parts was in the kit. Can't figure what the big "L-pieces" is for?

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7073708.jpg

[Actros861]

The cab cost 370 Euro.
http://www.rigidrc.com/shop/option-parts/126-benz-actros-mp3-kit.html

I also think its to the cab but i can't figure out where to put them, there isn't any obvious place for them i am really confused right now ;)

Well i think i just make my own mount of the cab, probably much less head scratching :)

[Actros861]

Little more made on the truck today :)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7083716.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7083717.jpg

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[Actros861]

Worked on the rear today, not finished yet but soon it will be :)

Rear lights with 3 chambers in form of an arrow,

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7143723.jpg

with a line between the arrows ;)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7143725.jpg

[Actros861]

A little bit more done today :)

Rear light panel prefitted, a bit messy due to some sloppy measurements ;)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7143727.jpg

Left fender and sideskirts in place.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7143730.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7143731.jpg

Shelf for electronics.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7143733.jpg

Aluminium that hides...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7143734.jpg

two big boxes.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7143736.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7143739.jpg

Low groundclearance.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7143741.jpg

[dabears]

Wait 455 leds? Are they all going on the truck? Great work so far

[Actros861]

Thanks :)

Nja probably not all 455, but i think there will be around 120-130 :D

[dabears]

HAHA i was going to say thats a lot for a cab! Its shapeing up nicely though!! cant wait to see more

[SWAGGER]

Lovin this build Actros, looking great already. That's a really mean looking cab, much more modern than the old Tamiya one.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I really like the look of this truck and where you are going with it.. Keep up the great work!!

[Actros861]

Thank's everybody much appreciated :)

[Actros861]

Got a few things today.

Extra lights, airhorns and varnig lightbar.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7303800.jpg

Twin speakers.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7303801.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P7303808.jpg

[dabears]

Looking good! That's going to be alot of lights

[rockNmayhem]

I'm kinda assuming he may have a little fear of the dark? The truck does look great though.

Tyler

[Actros861]

Looking good! That's going to be alot of lights

Thanks :)
Yes it is, but what can i say, i like to see the road i'm driving at ;)

I'm kinda assuming he may have a little fear of the dark? The truck does look great though.

Tyler

If i had a dollar for every time i heard that today i would be for dollars richer :p
Thank's :)

[Actros861]

This truck got it's own trailer now :)

Goldhofer STN-L3 with yelow chassi, red sides and loadingramps.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8113890.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8113891.jpg

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http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8113898.jpg

And a little load on it.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8113900.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8113901.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8113902.jpg

[dabears]

I'm jealous of the trailer and the loader lol. Looks good

[ryman]

It looks great. Keep up the great work.

[AzItalian]

nice work...finally some custome european truck

[Diesel Demond]

yeah im not familiar with that style truck but it looks labor intensive which will be nice to see it done. the trailer and load look awesome !

[andy]

nice lookin truck you got there mate looks like my dads truck

[Actros861]

Thanks everybody :) :)

yeah im not familiar with that style truck but it looks labor intensive which will be nice to see it done. the trailer and load look awesome !

No it isn't easy, but compared to the other one i built it is. A 4-axle T-cab Scania dumptruck with crane, what a pain in the... that is :(

Anyway this one is planed to be finished next weekend, dont now how but thats the plan :confused: I'm going to a truckmeet weekend after so it better be done ;)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8153904.jpg

[Actros861]

It's been a while since I did anything with this, couldent decide how i want it.
After a lot of thinking i decide to make the frame longer, made it to a 6x4 and put a 12V TruckPuller motor in it so i can run it on 3S LiPo :D

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8035083_zps852cd77d.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8035083_zps852cd77d.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8035081_zpse4b1dd3c.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8035081_zpse4b1dd3c.jpg.html)

[thercfreak2012]

More pics please

[Actros861]

So finally time for a real update on this truck. I decided to make it a light heavy hauler.

First is the cab mount, used the parts from the MAN TGX.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8245136_zps974efcd9.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8245136_zps974efcd9.jpg.html)

Made an adapter for the bumper, three pieces of 5mm/0.2in styrene and it got into right position.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8245138_zpsd16959de.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8245138_zpsd16959de.jpg.html)

So here is the cab on it's right place with the right parts for the first time.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8245140_zpsa875fdb8.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8245140_zpsa875fdb8.jpg.html)

Holder for beacon ramp.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8245142_zps4011c02e.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8245142_zps4011c02e.jpg.html)

With paint on it.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8245146_zps1e66bd27.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8245146_zps1e66bd27.jpg.html)

On it's place again.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255149_zps0c0e25cb.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255149_zps0c0e25cb.jpg.html)

Fenders of aluminium.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255151_zps8ceee48a.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255151_zps8ceee48a.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255159_zps611fc238.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255159_zps611fc238.jpg.html)

Electronics and battery boxes on both sides.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255148_zps86f4ac65.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255148_zps86f4ac65.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255150_zpse734b81c.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255150_zpse734b81c.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255154_zpsc3ee4108.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255154_zpsc3ee4108.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255156_zps06c7a37f.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255156_zps06c7a37f.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255155_zpscb37342a.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255155_zpscb37342a.jpg.html)

Got to have a couple of stacks on the back of the cab.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255161_zpsf67ee962.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255161_zpsf67ee962.jpg.html)

[Actros861]

Tested with electronics in the left box :)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255162_zpsc53299ec.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8255162_zpsc53299ec.jpg.html)

Painted most of the parts :)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265168_zpsb95b8b47.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265168_zpsb95b8b47.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265171_zps8d03c98b.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265171_zps8d03c98b.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265173_zps96500ec5.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265173_zps96500ec5.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265174_zps92406abd.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265174_zps92406abd.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265175_zps9eca460f.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265175_zps9eca460f.jpg.html)

Cab masked up for a little bit yellow, not the best work but it will do :)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/actros861/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265167_zps6f7b7397.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/actros861/media/Mercedes%20Actros%202558%206x2/P8265167_zps6f7b7397.jpg.html)

[thercfreak2012]

wow she looks nice do a video

[Giuseppe]

Not impressed, for the painting.Try harder!!!!.lol.No offense.