Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

[gismow]

Hello,

today I'd like to start a thread about my custom build Kenworth C509 as australian roadtrain. I try to create a scale truck, but I can't promise.

The only difference will be that I want to add fuel tanks of a T909.

Because of my lousy english, I'd like to speak via pictures with some comments.

Actually the build is stopped to finish my rebuild of my Knight Hauler, but after it is done, the C509 will be continued with high priority.

When I started the project, I bought a King Hauler as the base kit. But after some changes to the cabine, I saw that the needed modification would be more work than building it from the scatch.

The base for the truck is a 8x8 frame.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-j-1f0e.jpg

So I started the cabine with the mud wings.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-10-1c38.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-14-d67d.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-15-d645.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-17-a1d0.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-18-17e6.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1a-6c83.jpg

Because of the fact that the bowl was round, the mud wings are not completely in parallel. :(

After this, I started with the hood

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1f-c0c7.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1b-d9d4.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1l-9f61.jpg

After that the saw was taken into action to cut off the part that will be fix at the cabine. The hood will be openable.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1k-b53b.jpg

After this was done I started to build the cabine. The doors will be openable.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1m-72b3.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1o-093f.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1r-44f6.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1u-fc49.jpg

Parallel I added the cabs for the lambs.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1v-3295.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-20-7cbb.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-2c-9778.jpg

After that I started to build the sleeper.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-2e-68d3.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-2g-93db.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-2h-c7e1.jpg

So far so good, the PS works were finished for that moment.

[gismow]

After the sleeper was finished in its format, I wanted to be able to open and close the sleeper doors. They will hide the On/Off switch, the charcher contacts, connection points for the sound module and custom build computer boards.

My first idea was to create lock bars moved by bowden cables.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-2x-6974.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-30-65b9.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-33-a3c6.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-34-2723.jpg

The doors were fastened with brass hinges.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-36-698d.jpg

The next step was the control block

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-37-7f6f.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-38-7327.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-39-5fd0.jpg

But the hinges set on the outside wasn't very nice, I wanted to hide them. So I tested other hinges that were fixed from behind.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-3j-c8ff.jpg

Horror !!!

Because of the fact the the PS plates are 2mm thick, the doors can't be opened with a standard hinge without a hige gap between sleeper and dor. So I started to design custom hinges that can open and the door can slide out a bit.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-3r-65de.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-3s-9fc3.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-3t-0252.jpg

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http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-40-1385.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-41-0f28.jpg

From the outside

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-44-0a09.jpg

From the inside

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-48-47d1.jpg

[gismow]

After finishing all the work I realized, that the bowding cables are having to much curves, it's not working easily. So a complete redesign was needed. In addition, the hinges are too flexible, the door is hanging down when it's open.

So I started to design new hinges.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6d-115f.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6c-bcbe.jpg

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And that's it after the complete redesign

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6t-555d.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6w-e4a6.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6v-f340.jpg

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That's it for today, tomorrow I will show pictures showing the build of the grill.

[glorydays24]

:jaw::jaw:WOW!!!:jaw::jaw: Your styrene and brass work is out of this world.:eek::eek::eek: And the cable and hinge design is fabulous.:D:eek::cool: Can't wait to see more updates, you are doing a fantastic job.

Big John

[TRUCKMAKER]

Amazing brass and styrene work. Keep the updates coming!

[Espeefan]

Incredible! You have so much patience! Everything is looking very good. I can't wait to see more.

[dabears]

Wow doesn't even cover it! This is looking to be the best scratch cab yet!

[Stuff]

looks amazing!!

[gismow]

Thanx guys ;)

Let me update you with the actual last part, the grill. Yesterday it was too dark on the balcony to go on typing.

The grill was my first project with bigger brass elements. Some parts could only be soldered with a flame. After finishing the frame we had a bit smokey smell in our living room. :D

First I folded the upper frame element to fit to the hood contour.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4g-1c9a.jpg

The edges are additionally fasteded with a thread rod.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4i-0640.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4f-2a79.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4l-bd4c.jpg

After the frame was finished I started to build the grill elements. Here's a picture of the procedure started from left to the right.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4p-9766.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4q-7e77.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4r-5878.jpg

In addition I started a sub project. The saddle plate handling had to be modified that way, that the mechanism can't be seen. So I tried to find a solution with a micro servo under the plate.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-66-45fb.jpg

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A short visdeo how it works (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AJPrGWFWsGM)

But after finishing I found out that the servo can't be hidden completely. If I create a brass plate to hide it, it would block the plate if it tilts to the front. So the road train will get the same mechanism as the Knight Hauler.

[flatdeck]

WOW you leave us speechless.... Amazing work...


Wayne

[RCKiwi]

WOW.....WOW.....and ......WOW, seriously outstanding work! It's great to see quite a fresh and innovative take on this kind of work ! Keep it up and keep them pic's coming!

Glenn

[crisis time]

WOW.....WOW.....and ......WOW, seriously outstanding work! It's great to see quite a fresh and innovative take on this kind of work ! Keep it up and keep them pic's coming!

Glenn

+1
Keep it up amazing work:jaw:

[Kingcam2]

Looking good so far mate, Can't wait to see more Pic of this build.

Regards Cameron.

[Espeefan]

Your grille looks amazing! Did you file and sand the grille surround's inner contour after it was soldered together, or before hand? You have so much patience!

[gismow]

Thanx to all ;)

@ Nathan: Yes, it was filed and saned after the soldering was completed. It was a job for round about 4 hours. After had my hands were no longer usable for the evening and my wife grumbled about the brass dust around my working table ;)

But it was definitely worth the work.

[Trucker_Jo]

Wow! Beautiful:D I hope to be able to work with sytrene as well as you someday.

[avel]

Thanks for sharing this with us.

[LOUIE 379]

great job mate, perfect truck to build a model of,
cheers Lucas

[Diesel Demond]

im enjoying watching this build and the problems you run into were i would give up but you just redesign it. patience is the key word which is why i will only be a kit builder with bolt on parts!! amazing job!

[robcakes]

amazing styrene and brass work , look forward to seeing more

[gismow]

Hi All,

after the last project "Black Devil" and Trailer is finished, I stepped over to the roadtrain again.

First I had a review of the work done so far and I got a shock, because the year on the sideboard wasn't good for the styrene. The front was distorted, the mud wings were no longer in shape.

So I decided to renew the mud wings. Last time I formed them using a bowl. The result were mud wings that are not really in the right angle.

OK, let's start, take the cutter and cut them off... :(

To make them new I needed a cylinder with the correct radius. So I took a paper roll and wrapped wall paper around it until it had the correct radius.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-f0-6942.jpg

Next step was to form a styrene plate around it...

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-f1-8542.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-f3-f4be.jpg

The front of the haule got another layer of styrene to make it more stable.

The roll of styrene is cut and sanded, the front is OK now...

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-f5-d64a.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-f8-df87.jpg

[gismow]

The next step was to correct the front of the cabine. The haule didn't fit to it anymore. So I removed the splashback (???) to insert a new one.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fc-5ea1.jpg

In addition I wanted to seperate the front windows. So I added a thin layer of styrene and glued the middle stay from the back.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fe-5737.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fg-16c2.jpg

The result:

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fh-7dcd.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fi-8144.jpg

During the work I saw that a glueline began to break so I had to glue a stabeling plate behind it.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fj-97e8.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fk-647b.jpg

While the stabeling plate was drying I had a look at the doors. I had the idea to set the glass by using window seals.

So I cutted and sanded a form from a CD cover and mounted it into the door...

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fl-ed26.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fm-c75b.jpg

I also added a new splashback.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fn-8d34.jpg

The seal in the dor looked nice, so I tested it in the front.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fo-ccb1.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fp-01f7.jpg

But I also tried an alternative. A window glass with a small black frame glued on it. The window was sanded exactly in the form of the frame so that I could set it into the hole.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fq-7f24.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fr-94c7.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fs-f387.jpg

What's your opinion ? Which solution shall I use ?

[gismow]

Next step was to place the doors in the cabine. I used the same technique as I did in the sleeper.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-ft-5e38.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fu-15de.jpg

A small video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS5y2vWNPG0)...

[gismow]

After finishing the review of the cabine I could assemble the haule with the cabine. It was needed to reconstruct the lower cabine part at the back of the mud wings.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fw-6e27.jpg

No I can start to reconstruct the sides of the mug wings. Glue a part, let it dry for a day, glue the next, etc...

It takes a lot of time but it gave a nice result....

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fv-11b9.jpg

The acutual state at the moment :

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fx-1bb9.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-fy-3a07.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-g0-a9a6.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-g1-58ae.jpg

Next step will be to glue the lower parts of the cabine to the backside of the mud wings. The cover for the headlights must be set again.

After that I can cut the mud wings at the front and the back to bring them to the correct side. Than I can seperate the mud wings into the haule part and the cabine part.

Let's wait and see, I'll keep you informed.

[crisis time]

Looking great
I really like the bonnet and guards
PERFECT

[gismow]

Just a small update. The mud wings got a finish at the front. It's absolute parallel, I'm absolute happy about that.

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-g2-4e4b.jpg

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-g3-8eef.jpg

[FabOne]

Looking GREAT!! What did you actually use for your black "window seal"?

-Terry

[gismow]

Thanx crisis time,
thanx Terry,

the real seal is a 4mm seal in H-format ***Click here*** (http://knupfer.info/shop/index.php/deutsch/details-beschlage-2/mehr/fe-pr-01.html). The shop also offers 2,5mm thick seals, but they are too small. My cabine is 1,5mm thick and the 2,5mm seal only works up to 1mm thickness of the window frame.

The fake seal is a 0,5 Millimeter thick frame of styrene painted black with an edding and glued on the CD cover piece.

But this is only a test, the final window will be made of clear styrene (1 Millimetre) and a 0,5 Millimetre styrene frame. On the clear styrene my glue will hold the frame.

The CD cover plastic does not react on the glue.

[Trucker_Jo]

I think the H-seal looks great in the door windows. As for the front it seems a bit out of proportion and I like the black frame much better. Other than that amazing work on this so far! I have been doing a lot with styrene lately and am jealous of your skills great job Gizmow!

[froggy]

THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE! GREAT WORK!! B-)

[jack van]

you are doing an awesome job wish i could do it keep it up cant wait to see it done and up for build of the month awesome

[gismow]

Thanx :)

Today I'll try to place it back on the frame.

[NORM]

WOW, i love this.

[hammer]

This is one insane build your styrene work and attention to detail is amazing. This is why I love this hobby
you go and look at all these different builds going on and the amount of talent out there when you finally decide to build another rig there are so many crazy ideas out there that there is no way you shouldn't be able to nail an insane build.... Hats off to you outstanding build keep up great work..

TONY

[Cre8rc]

That is one unbelievable build. Nice work and great ideas you have. Can't wait to see this rig finished and the mechanisms functioning.

Keep posting those pics. Loving it!!!

[gismow]

Hi...

The build is delayed, the frame parts are used for other projects. The Styrene parts are waiting in the cellar for future usage.

[aussietruckerguy]

Unreal work. What a model. 😎😎

[jared31]

That is amazing

[Templar]

it's f***king awsome !!

[gismow]

Hi...

After 3 years sleeping in the cellar, I decided to reactivate the project again. I hope I can finish it this time.

The sleeper is no longer usable, the sides of the sleeper are buckled. I'll rebuild it but first I adjusted the hood. It's now fitting to the cab.

The front of the cab had to be rebuild, it was too thick. The new plate I'm creating at the moment is 1mm thick so that I can use smaller seals for the windows.

some pictures:

The stencil for the new window cut outs

http://up.picr.de/30643554mg.jpg

The position

http://up.picr.de/30643556sf.jpg

Drawing the actual size

http://up.picr.de/30643557ug.jpg

The old plate has been removed, the styrene was no longer usable.

http://up.picr.de/30643558sa.jpg

[skeeter]

I LOVE the attention to detail you've put into this so far. I'll anxiously be watching this build!

[gismow]

Hi...

The new plate is cut out, glued and a bit sanded. An additional styrene piece is glued behind the middle part so that it is more stable.

Now it must try completely to be able to finish the sanding and the cut out of the windows.

http://up.picr.de/30673790lb.jpg

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[gismow]

Hi...

2 little steps.

1. I want to use smaller seals for the side windows, but I need something to give them the possibility to hold the window.

Before

http://up.picr.de/30693697yh.jpg

http://up.picr.de/30693700qt.jpg

After

http://up.picr.de/30693755xb.jpg​

2. I wanted to fix the grill at the bonnet. It's planned to fix the grill from behind.

I drilled holes and threaded them.

http://up.picr.de/30693694su.jpg

After that small pieces if brass are solded into the outside of the holes and sanded until it's no longer seen.

http://up.picr.de/30693695aj.jpg

http://up.picr.de/30693687bn.jpg

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Now the grill can be screwed to the bonnet.

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[TRUCKMAKER]

Looking good Gizmow! Glad to see you back at this.

[gismow]

Hi, I've masde an inlay for the grill, now it's looking more complete.

http://up.picr.de/30758557bh.jpg

[skeeter]

That's a sweet looking ride you've got going on there! I wish my build skills were talented enough to pull off something like that.

[gismow]

Hi...

During the last days I've rebuilt the sleeper. My english is not the best, so I'll just present the pictures of the steps. If there are some questions, just post and I try to answer.

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[skeeter]

Nicely done! looks good.

[frizzen]

Das ist prima!
Your english is much better than our deutche.

The cab and sleeper are looking great!

[gismow]

Hi...

many thanx for your reply... ;)

While the sleeper is drying, I had a look at the lower parts of the fenders. They were mounted as one piece directly to the frame, but I want to have them split and mounted to the floor of the cabine, so that I can adjust them individually.

I assume, the work brought the wanted result.

http://up.picr.de/30815715ed.jpg

http://up.picr.de/30815716ss.jpg

http://up.picr.de/30815720vn.jpg

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Another advantage is, that I do have more space on the frame for the electronic components.

http://up.picr.de/30815724mz.jpg

[Hostile]

Excellent work!!

[skeeter]

nicely done

[gismow]

Hi..

At the weekend I found some King Hauler parts and I decided to use the air filters for the C509, but they must be modified, because it must have air pipes with air entry parts (I don't know the englisch word) on the level of the roof of the cab. The pipes shown on the pictures are not the final part.

I only have 8mm brass tubes and 6mm round full brass rods. So I created 2 pieces that will be soldered on both sides of the pipe.

To get the holes centered in the rod, I took a piece of the 8mm pipe to get the drill centered. On one side I made a 3mm thread, on the other side a 4.5mm hole to place the "nose" of the air entries in.

http://up.picr.de/30880184bl.jpg

http://up.picr.de/30880185kp.jpg

http://up.picr.de/30880190du.jpg

After that I started to assemble the parts.

http://up.picr.de/30880194qb.jpg

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http://up.picr.de/30880197qk.jpg

http://up.picr.de/30880202hl.jpg

Final position (please keep in mind, the pipes will be longer in the final version.

http://up.picr.de/30880212aa.jpg

http://up.picr.de/30880181xj.jpg

http://up.picr.de/30880182vx.jpg

Later I will remove the chrome, all "chrome parts" will get the same color.

That's it for today.

[egronvold]

Job well done creating your own filters.

[crawler07]

Nice work!! everything you have done is excellent!

[gismow]

Hi...

Next step was the new bull bar. Here are some pictures of the build

http://up.picr.de/31051785lg.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051789wr.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051791mi.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051793ac.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051779rn.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051795gh.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051797tz.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051798ym.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051800re.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051803bw.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051804ig.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051811ki.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051825zd.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051830uq.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051839tl.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051841yb.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051843ce.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051850ey.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31051855oi.jpg

And some video to show the functionality

Clapping the bull bar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYWhh8P8ae0)

[gismow]

Next steps are the driving mirrors

http://up.picr.de/31052191tg.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052192ni.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052194yz.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052195lx.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052197nb.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052198pp.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052200oy.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052182ed.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052183mi.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052184gd.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052186xr.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052187tg.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052188vc.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31052190lf.jpg

During the next days the right one will follow.

[skeeter]

I LOVE how the mirror looks

[Zabco]

http://up.picr.de/31051793ac.jpg



Your assembly/soldering jig is terrific. Who makes it or what is the brand name? I want to see if I can find something similar here. Very nice brass work.

[FabOne]

AWESOME work! Keep posting!!

-Terry

[gismow]

Your assembly/soldering jig is terrific. Who makes it or what is the brand name? I want to see if I can find something similar here. Very nice brass work.

Hi,

I made it. The profiles are 8x5mm and the tubes are 5mm full metal brass.

I only took some pictures fron the internet and built a bar as I want to have it, no brand name.

[Zabco]

Sorry for misunderstanding, I was asking about the white block with all the little holes in it that is lying under your bull bar assembly.

[gismow]

Sorry for misunderstanding, I was asking about the white block with all the little holes in it that is lying under your bull bar assembly.

Hi...

It's a solder board were you can fix pieces to solder them.

I bought it some years ago in a german online shop, but the shop doesn't exist anymore.

I'll try to find it in another shop and will post the link if I find it.

[skeeter]

Here's the board on Evilbay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honeycomb-Ceramic-Soldering-Board-Jewelers-Third-Hand/352197062040?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

And here are the pins for the board
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Pack-Of-Metal-Pins-For-Honeycomb-Ceramic-Soldering-Blocks/301494019075?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[gismow]

Hi...

A bit more progress. The second mirror is done.

http://up.picr.de/31164574xk.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31164651tc.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31164653ao.jpg

Also I tried to build some sidepipes. The gaps will be filled with a grid after painting them.

http://up.picr.de/31164619pr.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31164620vi.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31164622ck.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31164625gx.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31164627na.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31164628dr.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31164618vt.jpg

[gismow]

Hi...

Today I decided to allemble the truck with all parts I build so far. Just to see if everything can be assembled without blocking each other. It works, here are some pictures of the actual state.

http://up.picr.de/31198513ap.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31198514xh.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31198517oa.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31198518yo.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31198522bk.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31198523gk.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31198524ew.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31198529za.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31198530ad.jpg

[markturbo]

Great work!

[doodlebug]

Here's the board on Evilbay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honeycomb-Ceramic-Soldering-Board-Jewelers-Third-Hand/352197062040?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

And here are the pins for the board
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Pack-Of-Metal-Pins-For-Honeycomb-Ceramic-Soldering-Blocks/301494019075?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Cool! Thanks for sharing them!
Cheers! Neil.

[skeeter]

Doodlebug, YVW

That thang looks amazing! I can't wait to see it finished.

[bigpipespete]

Your creativity is amazing, fantastic job so far.

[gismow]

Hi...

a bit of progress here...

I started to build the rear fenders. I want to make a sort of Flexiguard system.

http://up.picr.de/31333873ae.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31333874pv.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31333875tk.jpg

While I'm waiting for a machine to fold the rear bumber I started to build the tanks.

http://up.picr.de/31373529ts.jpg

The parts for one tank.

http://up.picr.de/31373530qt.jpg

And after gluing them: Sanding, sanding, sanding...

http://up.picr.de/31373532ng.jpg

And that's the result (with 100er sanding paper)

http://up.picr.de/31373537jd.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31373538wb.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31373539np.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31373540zo.jpg

[skeeter]

I LOVE how the rear fender is coming together! It's looking good.

[the Dutch guy]

Very Nice Build.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Love the brass work gismow, I need to make some mirrors for a build, bought the brass haven’t tackled it yet this gives me some ideas!

[gismow]

Hi,

during the last days I worked on the fastening of the tanks. Here are some pictures of the actual state.

http://up.picr.de/31477138wr.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31477139sv.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31477142jb.jpg

[egronvold]

Looking better and better :)

[holland trucker erik]

Great build

[markturbo]

Great work on the scratch built parts, will look good when its all done.

[NORM]

SO COOL.

[bruce]

Some very nice details

[jearbear0927]

NICE...

[gismow]

Hi...

Since my last post the Truck went on. Here are some photos of the actual status.

http://up.picr.de/31759072le.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759075zg.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759083ic.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759084wv.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759085al.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759086hb.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759087kb.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759088sn.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759089fb.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759090xl.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759091uo.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759093gl.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759095un.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759096ej.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759098pu.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31759099ge.jpg

[Hostile]

Thats looking awesome. Cant wait to see it finished! 10/10

[skeeter]

looking good, sir. I wish I had your metal working skills!

[blitzk]

That is simply amazing!!! Great work!!

[gismow]

Thanx... ;)

Now the last piece of the cab is done.

Last steps will be the winker on the front venders, the fifth wheel and the electronics.

http://up.picr.de/31819934il.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31819937wq.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31819941kc.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31819943nb.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31819946lw.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31819951ht.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31819955zf.jpg

[Lil Giants]

Your hard work is showing in spades Peter :cool:

What's the wheelbase?

[gismow]

Hi Joe,

thanx ;)

The distance between middle of the front axle and the first rear axle is 334mm.

[gismow]

Hi...

Another small piece is done, the front winker. Small pieces but round about 6 hours of work.

Here are some pictures

http://up.picr.de/31870130mp.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31870136pu.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31870146cj.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31870151ss.jpg

[ramjetexpress]

Un freakin believable

[skeeter]

That's AWESOME :D

[gismow]

Hi...

Thanx... ;)

During the last days I worked on the fifthwheel.

It will beopened by a servo and a switch is added from the MFC so that my own board is able to detect the connect.

The modified fifthwheel

http://up.picr.de/31951317fx.jpg

The carrier (??? correct word ???)

http://up.picr.de/31951291jg.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31951294zs.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31951297tt.jpg

Mounted fifthwheel

http://up.picr.de/31951301vf.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31951302ed.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31951304pm.jpg

Its place on the truck

http://up.picr.de/31951307dt.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31951308eg.jpg

http://up.picr.de/31951315by.jpg

[PrimeRigg]

Amazing work, Sir.

[jack van]

that is great work i have 1 question do you have locking diffs ?

[gismow]

Hi...

One axle has a self made lock activated by a servo and I must test it on the Track. The second axle will be modified if it works.

[skeeter]

AWESOME! If it works, will you be posting video, &/or pics of how to do the diff locking mod(s)?

[skeeter]

Mine are currently locked permanently. I used the old trick of adding an extra gear into the rear diff to do it. There are times I wish I was able to lock, & unlock without taking the diff apart!

[markturbo]

She's all coming together. That's a lot of dedication!

[Izzy]

Awesome brass work! I wish I had that skill

[ittigger]

Coming along really nicely.

[crawler07]

Great looking rig, all your hard work showes in the amazing details. Thanks for posting

[Wombii]

I can't believe I hadn't seen this thread until now. I've studied every picture and love everything you've done. Looking forward to seeing those rear lights light up.

[skeeter]

Inquisitive minds are anxious to know................How did the diff lock mods work out for you?

[gismow]

Thanx... ;)

In the meantime I finished the truck.

It's done....

https://up.picr.de/34396960qw.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396966tc.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396973vo.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396979sw.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396985qg.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396991nb.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396997fq.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396931ss.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396935ot.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396940xb.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396944eq.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396949pp.jpg

https://up.picr.de/34396954da.jpg

[skeeter]

NICE ride you go there!

[tylor]

and what do you choose to power for these? lipo or nimh? I just want to buy some lipo batteries from ovonicshop (https://www.ovonicshop.com/). don't know if it can fit or not.

[skeeter]

and what do you choose to power for these? lipo or nimh? I just want to buy some lipo batteries from ovonicshop (https://www.ovonicshop.com/). don't know if it can fit or not.

LiPo can be used, provided the ESC has LiPo cutoff, OR that a LiPo screamer is used.

[gismow]

It's powered by MiMH-

[moogie]

I know this is an old thread, but where did you get the tops for the air cleaners ?
You have amazing skills, the truck turned out great.

[gismow]

Thanx... ;)

The tops were made by a colleague, they are unique items.

[gismow]

Some month ago I've build the interieur and a dashboard.

https://up.picr.de/36598264ir.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598265yb.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598266nz.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598267lh.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598268wl.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598269ba.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598270gs.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598271bn.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598272zs.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598273li.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598274ut.jpg

[gismow]

Currently I'm working on 2 flatbed, 1 b-double and a dolly.

https://up.picr.de/36598302te.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598303lz.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598304ak.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598305qb.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598306en.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598308xh.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598310ls.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598312mc.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598313dp.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598330hd.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598331uc.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598333ts.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598334yh.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598336wl.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598337ue.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598338sy.jpg

https://up.picr.de/36598340js.jpg

[skeeter]

That interior, as with the rest of the project is one of a kind, & looks AWESOME! Nice work on the converter dolly as well.

[Cammo]

What a great build, very impressed

[Faintgoat]

All your work is amazing! Good job and thanks for posting.

[MatadorIan1976]

This is an inspiring project! I like your hinge system and the brasswork is as good as that I have seen on model boat projects.:)

[FarmPastor]

OK. SO I have a newbie question for y'all. Where does a guy find the plans and dimensions for the builds? I have looked high and low and got nothing for it. Is there some place to go to bu or download the plans?

[Beetlemankurt]

Hey Farmpastor, great question and one I am struggling with too. In fact I’ve just emailed Kenworth Australia directly last week with a request around where best to access plans and will see what they say.

I’m picking that you have faced the same issue as me in that there are plenty of downloadable ‘blueprints’ available on the internet but none seem very accurate from what I’ve seen. The drawing used at the start of this thread that the OP has worked from is the type of quality I am after so I’m interested in their reply to your question too.

I’ve actually just ordered a 1:25 Revell plastic W900 model kit to scale up measurements from in combination with photo references off the net. I’ll use these as a base for my custom build.

To the OP, The truck in this thread is such an inspiring build and some great craftsmanship shown. Very nicely done!

Cheers, Kurt.

[frizzen]

That's always the tricky part!

Sometimes you can find a manufacturer or upfitter that has scaled drawings or blueprints posted somewhere on their site.
Sometimes you can do an image search of something like "ambulance drawings" or "ambulance blueprint" ''ambulance vector"
Other times ya just find some inspiration pictures you like, and make it up as you go. It's your world, madbe it needs some happy clouds

In RC customizing, rather than getting too hung up on this MUST be exactly 1/16 or 1/14 scale (or 1/13.5) it's usually a lot easier to start with picking a tire&wheel or a whole donor vehicle that looks or acts about right. Then adjust scale of the entire build to the wheels, or track width, or whatever makes sence with what you have available.

Nobody will get too uptight about the 1/10 Suzuki Samurai being larger than the 1/10 Chevy Suburban when they're both using the same chassis.

Start up a thread in like 'general rc' or 'body work' with a range of what you're looking for, somebody might be able to help ya track it down?

[Zabco]

A good source of information that I use is to obtain what are often called "Body Builder Manuals". These are published by the various truck manufacturers and are full of drawings and dimensions of the trucks made by that manufacturer. These manuals are principally used by the makers of aftermarket bodies and equipment that will be mounted on those trucks. The manuals for modern trucks can usually be downloaded for free from the truck manufacturer's web sites. Manuals for older trucks were usually printed in bound books that often can be found for sale on line on sites like e-bay.