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Yes, any day now:)

Here's the tandem axle cross stay bracket


http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps24536a41.jpg


http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps08ddc536.jpg

Re: Volvo A40F
 

Beautiful work as usual Ari. Where do you buy your scale hardware from?

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This is my source for scale hardware: http://knupfer.info/shop/

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Does any of you guys know the RAL code for the Volvo construction machine yellow ?
I think the color name is Taxi yellow and the Volvo's own number is 62.

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I got the axles joint with the balance beams:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps49ef66c0.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps96eab1e1.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psf738532b.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...pse221598d.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps9ac6b875.jpg

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Crazy progress ari, looks awesome as each update!

You can get Volvo paint from the local Volvo dealer, in different sizes and types of canisters if I don't got it all wrong, saw them last time at the Swecon dealer here in Sweden.

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nice - even got roller bearings on the balance beams :eek:

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Nice tires. Where did you got tires?

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They are from Premacon: http://shop.premacon.com/product_inf...roducts_id=472

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I started to make the suspension a-frames:

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psc806c2ca.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psfc3de15d.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psf5aa8666.jpg

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Wow...
Totally brilliant!

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I got the a-frame pivot brackets done.

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps3effa889.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps2a2f68ae.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps92f79f4f.jpg


It seems now that I must change the middle axle for the version that has raised
input/output shaft to get more clearance for the drive shaft:(
The original has that kind of middle axle too.
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps5a927bea.jpg

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Yeah, I was eyeballing your drawings & assemblies & was beginning to wonder what interferences there might be with the driveline. :thinking:

New parts to see everyday, you seem to be moving forward quite quickly. :cool:

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It's very hard to predict all suspension movements and it effects to the drive line before you actually build it:(
There's not much extra room there so there might still be a few nasty surprises to come;)

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Hey that diff in the last picture is what I am after! Well I need two I guess...

The suspension parts are looking great Ari! Did you ever get the TIG welding figured out?

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I'm still struggling when I try to weld thin plate to some thicker part, I can't get the thicker part hot enough before thin one melts away:mad:

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I had this same problem with my A30c 1/16 scale. Totally impossible to build as the real one.

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impressive metal work

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Beautiful truck so far!! Applause!

Using that new axle should make the truck much more durable. Since the shaft passes through the differential of the middle axle the current axle has to withstand the load of both axles.. The axle with the bypass (provided it actually is a bypass) distributes the load equally onto both axles. Should be much better for the drive train..

Cheers

Pip

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Have you considered something like muggyweld for the Un tig-able stuff???
http://www.muggyweld.com/
Cheers, Neil.

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I started to make the frame:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps50d301ec.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps1922fb63.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps62f07b27.jpg

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I test fitted the bogie to the frame. I don't have the new middle axle yet to see if the drive shaft have enough room:confused:
I think I start to make the a-frames front end attachment next. I going to use a ball joint there so that the bogie and axles can move freely.

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps6092b4a1.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps7a57ff8d.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps6901b749.jpg

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This is a nice build you have started. All the work is top-notch, just like your other builds. I enjoy watching how you design the parts and then machine all the pieces. Great work!!

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Differently going to have to take notes from the thread for when i start building one of those dump truck things. Very nice work, i will enjoy seeing how this comes along.:D

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That's true Pip.
I just got the the new middle axle and it really is a bypass axle:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps1f323ee8.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps3d2bbc0d.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps9eac7f53.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps45b5f197.jpg

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Hello Ari.

As always .. excellent work.
fast it is going to
Love the way you produce suspension on. quite similar to the original machine.
Looking forward to further build pictures ..:)

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The new middle axle does the trick, there's plenty of clearance around the drive shaft now:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps6e3c2d76.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps77e30f89.jpg

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I got the rear axle a-frame ball joint attached to the main frame

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps639dd81c.jpg

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Oh! I can't wait to see your next part

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WHere you buy these axles? Or did I miss that answer already ;-)

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They are from Rigidrc :http://rigidrc.com/shop/27-axle-housing

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I was waiting to see how that A frame was to be connected to frame... can I see a horizontal view plz? :)

We cdns still blocked from seeing the rigidrc site. :thinking:

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Can some of you Canadians try the Rigidrc site now, I ask them about it and they said that they will fix it:)

http://rigidrc.com/shop/27-axle-housing

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I can see it now! :cool:

Thank you very much Ari for contacting them. :)

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Fantastic job on the build so far!!!!! Looking forward to seeing more....keep up the excellent work!!!
( I wish I had your talent and skill )
KP

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Thanks buddy , I've seen your work and I can say the same for you:)

I got the axle cross stays attached to the frame.
The frame is still missing the sheeting that covers the frame rails and where all the brackets will attach.

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps403a3dfa.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psb3f962b4.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps970887ec.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psb7989419.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps1091469d.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps6010a0cb.jpg

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I got the frame bottom plate an few other parts done this weekend:)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psaa8f0b80.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psfb3ba8ab.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psf06a537b.jpg

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well done done , Ari

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Hello ari.

impressive work again.:-) This is getting more and more fun to watch.


I have sendt you 2 PM... do you have full innbox. ????

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That's strange, I haven't received any. There is room in my inbox:confused: