German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

you all know, i have started a lot of buildings. But i will finished them all.

the original:


This truck was started some years ago and i stopped building because i was not able to construct a perfect cab. But now, i think its possible.

The frame is made in aluminum, axles are from Wedico, also the motor and gearbox. Both axles are driven, the wheels are from Veroma, because all of this heavy german trucks had Trilex wheels. But i must change them to combine with the Wedico axles.

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...gqsltijwzc.jpg

For dumping, i will use a screw drive (bought at Bianchi)

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...4lhgk76w9n.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...6qyikdu9ez.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...15kcdwyr4f.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...1tnf7ryzwa.jpg

Dumping body

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...fkb1it8e0l.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...bjhcka7r19.jpg


Bumper in brass:
http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...xtjc5niqvm.jpg

grille in copper:
http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...ov2r4fgm7w.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...0ayv41l76e.jpg

the hood in aluminum:
http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...lknrfeobmd.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...kfz9ws67xt.jpg

Excuse me, but i can't show you the drivers cab, its messed up.

In the next weeks, i will continue this truck with a cab made in copper. And the next pictures will be greater than these.

Best Regards
Wolfgang

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

sorry, forgotten: pic of the original truck. (not correct the same)

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...mnaft6vk9p.jpg

Best Regards
Wolfgang

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Wolfgang

Looks great! You've made some really nice models, and I like that you continue with a 'old-timer' theme. That screw drive looks interesting, I'd like to know more about it. Also will the truck be able to dump in different directions?

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Thanks.

Of course, it can dump both sides and back.

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

today i have built new grille and new fenders in copper. This parts were not correct.

And here are the first big pictures:

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...xv46jbfg9s.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...hnx6zop2ft.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...e2s8hkora1.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...ux7wer6b53.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...lrncmqovke.jpg

http://img3.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...8f04uq3gl2.jpg


Best Regards
Wolfgang

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Wow! I like it too!
Cheer's, Neil.

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

thanks for compliments.

Here are the first pictures of the cab and this typical massive hood:

http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploa...v2yig076pq.jpg

http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploa...ijs5yt84w1.jpg


Best Regards
Wolfgang

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

a pic of the original (version long distance traffic)

http://forum.bauforum24.biz/forum/in...magelayer=.jpg

Best Regards
Wolfgang

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

the screw drive

http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...ouxc9w4hky.jpg

http://img4.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...g9nh15z4rd.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Thanks for posting pictures of this screw drive, I appreciate it.

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Impressive!

Kerst

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

awesome !!!!

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

the cab is made in copper and soldered. Windows, doors and cooler will be open at last.

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...ok3w0in7rb.jpg

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...3gc64t5nr8.jpg

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...0gnmrl39sf.jpg

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...bcoyp9gi8m.jpg

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...b9m8q4xka0.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Cool! I like it.
Cheers, Neil.

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

thanks Neil,

here are the next parts, soldered the secon fender and opened the grille

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...5ma1y2vefs.jpg

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...87xz5f09pw.jpg

http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploa...8d92zxeasw.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Lookin brill great job:D

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

thanks fatcat,

i have made the Roof, now it looks like FAUN

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...n92g6x30wq.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

the Roof is made in copper and wood

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...n084bqmhxj.jpg

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...wf91iqazxt.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

hello all,

some pics in daylight:

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...prl496xwiv.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

hello all,

some pics in daylight:

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...kchixs789l.jpg

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...2t7ulwzpn0.jpg

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...5az6pbdu4t.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

next parts of this truck:

Attachment 4152

Attachment 4153

Attachment 4154

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...oiq18yk67u.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

i've opened the first windows

Attachment 4162

Attachment 4163

Attachment 4164

Attachment 4165

Attachment 4166

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...yseu2k4fw1.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Impressive work!!

How are you cutting off the hood and cab windows cut out?

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Thank you very much

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Thats the tool:

Attachment 4172

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

drivers door and pics in daylight


Attachment 4183

Attachment 4184

Attachment 4185

Attachment 4186

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...4k57yworlq.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

I like it :D:D:D:D
Cheers, Neil.

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Thank you, very much

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

A real craftman!

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

WOW double WOW You know how to do things that's for sure ;o) Like to se picture of your tools and work space...... just curious Sir.

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

German craftsmanship from the finest. This looks very good Seilbagger.

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Thank you very much

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Thank you very much. I can post some pics of tools, but they are all normal tools. Saw, scissor, drills, no cnc and no modern machine

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Thank you very much.

Some info about the real truck:

Built since 1951, this FAUN was one of the heavy germans like Büssing, Kaelble, MAN and Krupp. Complete weight 16 tons and able to pull a 24ton trailer. The most of them were used for long distance traffic. Motor was built by Deutz, 8 cylinders Diesel and 180 HP.

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Very nice custom work!

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Thank you very much.


This truck will get a 3-axle dumping Trailer and i have made the first parts

Attachment 4423

Attachment 4424

Attachment 4425

Attachment 4426

Attachment 4427

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...i27x13jgto.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

i have startd to build the Frame, mostly made in aluminum

Attachment 4428

Attachment 4429

Attachment 4430

http://img5.fotos-hochladen.net/uplo...dmbxerk1z0.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Hello all,

suspension of the double axle


the function in motion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERPumMEsZ2g


and the parts to get it:

Attachment 4497

Attachment 4498

Attachment 4499

Attachment 4500

http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploa...ag0hpm6t7j.jpg

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Great job on the suspension! I like it!
Cheers, Neil.

Re: German FAUN L8AK (1953)
 

Thanks, Neil


next parts

Attachment 4502

Attachment 4503

Attachment 4504

http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploa...h2mazl38bc.jpg

and the function in motion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeLIMqeIJpM