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Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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

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Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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

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After

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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.

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

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Now the grill can be screwed to the bonnet.

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Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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

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

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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.

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

Nicely done! looks good.

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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

The cab and sleeper are looking great!

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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.

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

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Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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.

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After that I started to assemble the parts.

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

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

That's it for today.

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

Job well done creating your own filters.

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

Nice work!! everything you have done is excellent!

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

I LOVE how the mirror looks

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Originally Posted by gismow (Post 159815)

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.

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

AWESOME work! Keep posting!!

-Terry

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Originally Posted by Zabco (Post 159849)

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.

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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.

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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Originally Posted by Zabco (Post 159857)

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.

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Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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Originally Posted by skeeter (Post 159863)

Here's the board on Evilbay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honeycomb-C...72.m2749.l2649

And here are the pins for the board
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Pack-Of-...72.m2749.l2649

Cool! Thanks for sharing them!
Cheers! Neil.

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

Doodlebug, YVW

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

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

Your creativity is amazing, fantastic job so far.

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

Hi...

a bit of progress here...

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

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

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The parts for one tank.

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

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

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Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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!

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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

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Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

Looking better and better :)

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

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

Re: Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain

Some very nice details