King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Hello Guys,

I would like to show you my current project:

Those are some photos of my Tamiya Vovo FH12:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6534303630.jpg


http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6233373865.jpg

A normal, boring, European truck, as one very often sees it in model building meeting. But i wanted however a model which one see not so frequent. I like the American Trucks with its long hoods anyway most of all and thus was born my new project.

First I bought a King Hauler cab with all attachments:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6265326231.jpg

The Servos I put lengthwise into the front of the chassis. The front axle was turned, so that the tie rod behind the axle is:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3366613263.jpg

I used only the tanks and omitted the entrances, since the chassis is shorter of the Volvo than the chassis of the King Hauler:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3833396338.jpg

The fifth wheel was moved also somewhat to the rear and sits now nearly over drive differenzial:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6532376364.jpg

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My problem: Where with the accumulator?

For a deep emphasis to reach I built the accumulator lengthwise into the chassis. I removed two tie bars from the chassis and fixes the accumulator with the safety device lever from the "old" accumulator box in the chassis:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3863356234.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6133333936.jpg
Sorry for the bad image quality

The chassis got a cover from Diamond Plate:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6633306233.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3935323863.jpg

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A good friend in Germany build some Custom Parts for me:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6634386334.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3731333332.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3964643061.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3461376663.jpg

and now this Parts on my Truck:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3563636135.jpg

From the frontside:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6430383965.jpg

At Detail:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6166323335.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6539346162.jpg


The backside:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6464646138.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3961656335.jpg

At Detail:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3834613038.jpg

The last Picture is´nt up-to-date. I shifted the Diamond Plate a litle to the rear, thus that the Diamond Plate directly in the T-bar turns into.

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I have now also an idea for the airbrush topic of the truck:

The cab becomes black and the chassis remains red.

This one go on the backsite of the cab....

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3334336536.jpg
...for a big Representation klick on the picture

...and that on the hood:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3836356337.jpg

Both pictures are adapted to each other from the style

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At present i wait for my Airbrusher to do his paint job. He has many jobs to do at the moment and i meet him Saturday on the Intermodellbau in Dortmund.

So i have time to build some litle accesoires for the cabine:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6538363832.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3362373635.jpg

Ok thats an american Truck and "Tchibo" is a german Company, but i think thats ok - Mc Donalds gives it also in "good old Germany" and i am a coffeejunkie :D

In addition I has trie to copy my good old "Lehnert HS-120" in 1:14,5 (and this with my very big Fingers :eek:)

The Original:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6662313333.jpg

...and my "Big Fingers Copy" :D

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6163363533.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3561386433.jpg

On a shopping tour my wife found a litle dog and she means that this is a good "Shotgun". Ok i love my girl and so "Lucky" come on my "Shotgun Seat":

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3738656436.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3561386433.jpg

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Awesome project....... The artwork looks great!

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

This truck looks cool, i have to agree with you about the "boring euro style trucks". Those custom Chrome goodies look great, who made em?

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Great looking truck! It can only get better after the paint! Make sure you post lots of pictures when complete:D:D

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Thank´s a lot for your coments - that´s give me new power to work on :D

The chrome goodies are polished alu and steelparts and they are from "Custom Model Trucks and Parts"

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Yes of course - i will show you all :D

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Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Thank´s Cowboy

I found a generator for "License Plates" (http://www.acme.com/licensemaker/) - their you can generate also older licenses - bring it into the correct size - print it - and cover it with clear (self adhesive) foil

....and here is the License for my Truck:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6661636139.jpg

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Cool site :cool: , will add another touch of realism! Keep on your great work, we can't wait to see it complete :)

Salutations,

Gaetan

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

So Guys, now i can have a look on the "Backdoor" of the Convoy :D

My new Mirror Holders:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6463633561.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6233653331.jpg

Locking much more better them the tamiya holder and the mirrorarms are adjustably

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3538663361.jpg

After my easter holidays i paint the holder looked like alu and you get new pictures with holder at the cab.

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Them are some fancy little mirror holders. Who made them they look amazing.

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Wow, what a great looking project. Those mirrors especially! They look like perfect replicas of real truck's 1:1 mirrors.

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Thank´s Guys for your positive feedback.

The mirror holders are from "LKW Modellbau Berlin" (http://www.lkwmodellbauberlin.1a-shops.eu/)

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

That's a VERY nice truck! These trucks are just like the real ones, that you can change and customize parts. I'm ADDICTED to them! Great job!

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Those mirror supports are the best I have seen so far, just another detail for me to add to the list.

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Sorry Guys,

when i have post the link to "LKW Modellbau Berlin" i don´t think about the language of the site (it is in german) and that somebody can´t find the mirror holder there :eek::eek::eek:

So here is the direct link to the productsite:

http://www.1a-shops.eu/cgi-bin/shops...6&subid=154426

The holders for Wedico Scale are the second Product (from the top) - in Tamiya Scale are the third Product (from the top)

I hope they supply the products also overseas, but i don´t know.

And by the way - i don´t work at "LKW Modellbau Berlin" and also i don´t get money to link the hompage :D:D:D

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Hey I spotted those mirrors a while back on the modellbau berlin site, keep meaning to get them. They look really good.

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So guys here are the picture i have promise you:

The mirror holder at the cab:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3633653663.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6561613139.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3762616462.jpg

I thing its loocking realy "fat" :D

After my easter holidays, i found some time to build new details:

My selfmade batteriebox on the driversite (to put in main switch and load sockets):

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3164373231.jpg

...with folding function:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3266666136.jpg

My pressure air chamber on the shotgunsite. Its from the Volvo FH12 and i spend him a inlet to the brakes ;

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6132313335.jpg

Driver- and Shotgunsite in profile:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3033316662.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3130626364.jpg

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

That's a slick looking truck! I like all the small details you put on it. Keep up the great work!:D

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Thanks will

Guys i need your help.

Actually i want to paint my cab black with the wolferine airbrush on the backsite:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3334336536.jpg

But know i am sitting in front of my Truck and see this red chassic and the nearly white cab. At the moment i have a idea of an oldscool painting like this one:

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...0cab/020-1.jpg

But my coulors are white at the ground and for the tender and the roof darkblue.

And on the backsite this one:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6363623464.jpg

At the moment is the "Texas Outlaw" my favorite, because the rustical style of this fits better to the style of the rig.


but what do you think? "Wolferine" or "Texas Outlaw"?

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

The wolverine is cool, but I'd go with the classic rebel flag. I think it will fit the overall theme and style of your truck. Great work by the way. The mirror arms look very realistic.

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Yesterday i found some time to work it out..

I don´t have a "Tamiya Cockpit Decal". So i have to build the Cockpit by other Parts and in 3D. I know it isn´t 100% scale - but i like it.

And here are the pictures of the cockpit:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3338346161.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3237393263.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6263363464.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3431633262.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6365333466.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6563633238.jpg

The used effekt of the cockpit is intended :D

Also i have paint my cab with primmer to see where i have to do over again with filler

In purchase on painting i decided for the "Texas Outlaw Theme". And here the final design of the "Texas Outlaw Theme":

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6132303431.jpg

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Good job on the dash, and the rebel theme is going to fit this truck like a glove.

Big John

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Thanx John

Today i have paint my cab in white - around to see like the decals (i will make myself) affect to the cab, i made a photo assembly at the PC

and that is the result:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6337376536.jpg

behind the grill then the confederate battle flag comes - this is to be lit up indirectly:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3966313430.jpg

and on the backside the "texas outlaw theme"

What did you say?

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Yes indeed;):cool:

Big John

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So Guys, i´ve done my job :D

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6435333933.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3636643631.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3539623266.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6263333065.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6235663139.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6236343237.jpg

Now i have to work out the rc-parts, main switch, load sockets and lights - then i´ve finish- i like my litle outlaw and the decision for the "Texas Outlaw" was exactly correct.

Wat do you thing about my "Texas Outlaw"?

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

That is one sharp looking truck, I love it. :D:D

Big John

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

That will be a lot of fun with the short wheelbase. The mirrors look really good.

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Nice

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

cool man i love the extra chorme stuff.

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

so Guys, here are some new Pictures what my "Texas Outlaw" looks like actualy:

He get some new Decals and a "The Outlaw Appearance" (you can see some "Dust" at the tank and the bumper) :D:D:D

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3466623261.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3537313733.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6365643363.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3362393662.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3663323666.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3033646165.jpg

I´m sorry for the Quality of the Detail Pictures - i think i need a new Camera :eek::eek::eek:

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After a long time in Hospital (nearly 9 Weeks), i´m back home.

I´ve build a Transportingbox for my Texas Outlaw:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6566383164.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3065366531.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6464343133.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3063393931.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3334336332.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3766333263.jpg

Now i´m working out the lights and i build a race Transporter based on the bruder lowloader like this one:

http://www.rc-truck.com/images/camio...cing_truck.jpg

... but the race truck must be an american truck (based on a Hua Peng King Hauler) like this one :

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...RCtruck001.jpg

New Pics comming soon.

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

awesome!

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Hi
I hope you are fine!
I just asked me where you are.Heard nothing from you for a long Time.
Michael

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Yes Michael. I am fine now. And you can see - i am working again ;)

Re: King Hauler Daycab on Volvo FH12 Chassis
 

Glad you're home buddy, hospital stay's suck...I've had my share.
Keep the sunny side up, and the dirty side down.
Hope all goes well for you.

Big John