scania T-Cab big heavy
 

Hiya,

Thought i'd share my build. Its a scania T-Cab with palfinger crane. Twin steer lifting axle.

The crane will be fully hydraulic with 5 extending sections. What you see at the moment is a prototype of the crane to size it up.

This will be from which the conversion kit will come from that I'll make available.

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps4217fe40.jpg

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...psf004c194.jpg

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...psae39d394.jpg

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Looking good. Can't wait for the updates.

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Welcome back! Glad to see yer still building them!
Cheers, Neil.

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wow, amazing build. Can't wait to see him ready, okay i know its a lot of work til the target. Very nice truck

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nice build, will be looking forward to your updates, love the twinsteer axel.. where did you get the T-bonnet??

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Hiya, just a little update.

The bonnet I made myself, i,m hoping to make it into a sellable kit.

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps85832fd0.jpg

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Nice work I like the way its coming out

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Looking great

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Little more done.

The bonnet is now hinged and good to go.

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...pse8611cde.jpg

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps651cd776.jpg

Re: scania T-Cab big heavy
 

Looks good

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who made the cab??...nice job

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Hiya,

Thank you, the bonnet is my own build which I am selling copies of and the main cab is tamiya original.

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I like the lift axle!

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Thank you.

I cut it out of aluminium plate.

Took a while but managed it.

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I really like the conversion to a T cab, and just bought ones of your bonnets from eBay. It is much nicer than anything I could have built. Are you also planning to make the smaller 'fairings' shown in your photos, and whatever steps or body parts that might be needed under the rear of the cab sides?

Thank you. -Mike

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Thank you for your compliments.

Yes I am, the steps under the cab are more or less done. I'm not sure if I am happy with them though. The steps under them are also on the cards along with the original style of grill. The lower part of which is nearly done.
The cab wall hasn't been started yet but will also be made.

I decided to get the bonnet out there as there are builders out there who may find that the only issue for them is the bonnet it self but are more than happy to do the rest. It also allows me to raise some money to make the whole project a success.

Your bonnet is in the mould as we speak.

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wow that's looking really good keep up the good work

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This is a great start! I love this style of crane truck! Keep up the good work!

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Wow what an amazing model you are doing a fantastic job....

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I just received the bonnet I bought from you on Ebay. I have to say that you did a wonderful job on it - no air bubbles or imperfections whatsoever. I think it's the most difficult part in the conversion, and is much nicer than anything I could have built myself. I'm very happy with it; thank you again for making it. -Mike

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hiya,

I am so glad it arrived ok. I had two go missing before yours went out.

the time I spend on it to get it right is some what lengthy. I don't like air bubbles but from the mould I do tend to get some these I spend a while filling and sanding which can take a few times to sort out.

it is indeed the most difficult part. most don't realise that there is a slight curve in the bonnet and is not truely flat. the two channels are that wide but you will see some thin ones around. hopefully I will get the rest of the kit done soon.

thanks again. if you need anything else bespoke or want any help please let me know.

regards

becky