M26

[Hos1880]

Well I am going to try to rebuild my M26 dragon wagon thread here so over the next couple of days I am going to compile it again glad to see some names I remember.

Merritt

[Roadmasters]

Sweet, I didn't see the original so I can't wait for some pics!!

[fhhhstix]

Merritt have you done any thing with that trailer i traded you at StLouis yet.

Travis Biddle

[Hos1880]

Travis,

I have gotten the rear deck piece cut out and am getting ready to start the modifications as soon as I finish sanding the floors in my house. I will get some new pictures when i find my camera from the move.

Merritt

[Hos1880]

I finally remembered my photobucket password so i will post what pitcure i have of the M26 build here tonight.

Merritt

[CatdrvR]

Can't wait to see some pictures of this monster. How long did it take you to build the wagon?

Dan

[Hos1880]

Still not done but getting there alot of details to work out.

Merritt

[Hos1880]

Ok here are what picture i have:

this was the inspiration

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/id_m26_transporter_hollerman_800.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/dragon01.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/m26-dragon-wagon-2.gif

From there I set out to start building the chassis:D

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000573.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000574.jpg

at this point i realized that my rear axles were not right so back to work.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000577.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000579.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000576.jpg

now it looks better the issue i was having was i was and still am working off of a 1/72 scale model, the next point was to start securing it together.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000582.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000583.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000584.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000605.jpg

once i got all that figured out then it was time to start the front mounted winch.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000613.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000612.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000611.jpg

now that this was done I needed to start on the body and as Tamiyacowboy can attest I SUCK at body work and paint, so I got help.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/NewImage.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/M26-4.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/M26-3.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/M26-2.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/Dragon8.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/Dragon8.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/Dragon7.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/Dragon6.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/Dragon2.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/Dragon11.jpg

And at this point I started work on the rear of the M26 more pictures to come

Merritt

[sneaky-pete]

****:eek:,thats cool!
This makes me want to shoot somthing.:D

[SmallHaul]

Wow, great work!

[Hos1880]

Tanks guys and for some more pictures.

I started on the rear of the M26 with the 5th wheel plate and the A-arm for recovery missions.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000618.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000619.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000620.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000623.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000622.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/hos1880/IM000621.jpg

these are the last pictures that I have I will get some more of the newer stuff I have done ans well as some of the Trailer sections I have started. I did rework the rear A-arm mounting plate as I was not happy with it. I also will add pictures of the platform with the welding tanks and stash cubby as soon as i get them taken. What is taking me so long is the fact that i have to add two more winches at the rear and I want it to look right as well as be functional.

Merritt

[Bob From Downunder]

Hi Merritt,
Thats a nice rig you have built, nice detail. The transmission interests me? Would you mind telling me a what its made up of and the gearing please, your winch also if you don't mind.

Regards,

Bob

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Bob

That is the tranny out of the Tamiya F350 it is the same as the semis just has a T case built onto it..

[Hos1880]

Bob,

What TamiyaCowboy said and the front winch is from Wedico.

Merritt

[trucker n]

very nice

[Bob From Downunder]

Thanks guys, theres some real nice builds here - makes me drawl at mouth, can anybody tell me where to buy small scale aluminium like you guys are using. In Malaysia can't find....

Tks,

Bob

[Hos1880]

Bob

I get my frame rails from Paul (TamiyaCowboy) the rest that I use is from local hardware stores.

Merritt

[Bob From Downunder]

Thanks Merritt, I tried to find the F350 trans with no luck - do mind to let me know the shop that you bought it from and how much please?

Tks

Bob

[george]

Hello

I just found this build post and My jaw is still on the bench WOW! I don`t think you should put yourself down about your body work WOW. Sorry I didn`t see, what is the scale of your build?

Also about the truck and trailer, could you tell me the size of the aluminum rails and where you got them from? Is it possible for you to post a list of the parts sources you got your parts from? How did you get your measurements for the large scale build?

Thanks Again for Posting, Keep them coming PLEASE.

George

[trucked-in]

Hi all rc4wd has all tamiya diffs frt or rear f350 hi lift and ltl i used the ltl for my duce & 1/2 worked out great and they have the best prices f350 trans i got off ebay new 100.00 bucks or so and then added bearings alum. Frame rails you can get a nice set from semi joes hes got a lot of cool stuff for sale ck em out tim

[Hos1880]

well looking at what Travis and Lynn got going makes me want to rethink alot of this truck so, with some of the newer parts out I am going to redo the frame rails and re look at the front winch as well as rear suspension and of course rims and tires. Then the part that still is baffelling me is the dual winch on the rear cause I want this to have 3 working winches. so over time when I can work on this I will have to do some up dates.

Merritt

[tc1cat]

Merritt, 1 of the reasons I chose the soft top version is that I don't think I could compete with yours:) The rear winches are an ongoing concern of mine also. No problem getting a winch for the front but the 2 rear winches so close together is going to be a tuff nut to crack. Plus they are suppose to be run off of a PTO which I don't see happening on my version!!

[Hos1880]

Merritt, 1 of the reasons I chose the soft top version is that I don't think I could compete with yours:) The rear winches are an ongoing concern of mine also. No problem getting a winch for the front but the 2 rear winches so close together is going to be a tuff nut to crack. Plus they are suppose to be run off of a PTO which I don't see happening on my version!!

Lynn, I agree the rear winches are probably the hardest part. The other main thing I need to fix is the spacers on the rear wheel because they are so far out the ones I made the tires are not very stable. Will have to see how you do yours.

Merritt

[tc1cat]

Merritt, I am making the wheel spacers out of steel 12mm hex rod. :)