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Re: Volvo VN780 king sleeper made in France
Hello all ,
I wish you an happy new year 2013 .......... The roof modification : http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/5...6876604190.jpg manufacturing new fenders : http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6...2203205499.jpg Things to look ................ |
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Yes, Yes, Yes... This is so beautiful. Please keep the updates coming. It's so cool to see it from the '2D' stack of parts to the '3D' version so far !
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I have long considered this build and will be interested to see the headlight lens production. Looks great so far!
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wow!! beautiful , some fab skills here
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You are the most amazing custom cab builder I have seen your wor on all your cabs is flawless.. Thanks for finally posting this thread up hear I have seen this build on other boards over the last month or so..
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I agree with you tc i have seen this on other boards also.the work so far is phenomenal.. truely a one of custom masterpiece
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Incredible! I just don't have the patience, or skills, to pull this kind of work off myself, but your friend is truly talented! It's going to be really nice, when finised. You'll have a one of a kind truck. Beautiful.
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Thanks all ,
Fenders construction , continues : http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2623/photo1118.jpg http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/1406/photo1119o.jpg http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/9449/photo1120.jpg http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/4048/photo1121.jpg .......... |
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Today, putty, sanding & Primer of the cab:
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7691/photo1128p.jpg http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6513/photo1129.jpg http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/1160/photo1130q.jpg A good primer layer to see defects : http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/9986/photo1131.jpg Once the lift frame : http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/580/photo1132z.jpg With the fender also passed in primer : http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8863/photo1133w.jpg Here with his visor roof and front grille http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2104/photo1135.jpg Things to look .............. |
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Looking good! I like it.
Cheer's, Neil. |
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Well it has been awhile since i put something on here. Wow this thing is looking awesome so far. It is making me want to start one from scratch and i have the perfect subject.
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This rig is looking great, every the I check it out its gets better and better. Needless to say but keep the updates coming on this one and your others. Phenomenal job so far.
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Thanks Neil ,
Kenworth , you're welcome on this post to take all the info you want for your project . Dan , i replied to your message .... if you are interested, I can make a resin kit of the Volvo cab but his a have cost that I must calculate before .... Stéphane |
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I think i will try a new kenworh.
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unbelievable!!!:eek::eek::eek: A true one of a kind piece.
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Thanks Brian ...
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Your skills are second to none, and a volvo.:eek::):cool: Maybe tamiya should look into this...:D;):) Excellent craftsmanship.:D:D:D Can't wait to see more.
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very nice and yes it looks spot on in my book. i also am excited to see how the head lights come out. great truck just like your other ones
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Yesterday evening I started headlights, never won yet .....
Recovered, a locker briefcase.... ;) ) http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/6849/photo1138t.jpg After a few shots dremel targeted, I find myself with two small parts that will have to work better. Thickness = 2mm translucent, it's big but the advantage is that it's tough (seen drivers on the track ......) and especially I can heated with heatgun to give good shape http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/8216/photo1139.jpg After one hour of work: cutting, sanding, heatgun , several times by small strokes, is the result, I succeeded in keep the exterior angle of the wing and the curve ........ . pfuiiiii , more to make the left side ....... http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/9813/photo1140mp.jpg http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/6236/photo1141.jpg Things to look . |
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Nice work on the lens!!! I cant wait to see this one done!
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excellent work! great detail on the body and those lenses look spot on.
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Boy, I knew those headlights were going to be a difficult part to make. Glad to see you figured something out for them. It looks good. One more to go!
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I think you've conquered this challenge!! Way to use your head on those lights.
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Thanks all ,
I just finished the second lens : http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/3003/photo1147i.jpg http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8254/photo1148.jpg http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7646/photo1146u.jpg I also made the long-range lens : http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4286/photo1149.jpg http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/5944/photo1150u.jpg http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5039/photo1151j.jpg http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4028/photo1152t.jpg I will now manufacture the windshield and door windows...... Things to look .... |
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Looking good! Nice detail on the light's.
Cheer's, Neil. |
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Thanks Neil ...
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Oh, that's awesome! I can't wait to see this truck all painted and complete!
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nice! pure amazement on the lenses!! cant wait to see some paint on her. we need a video of these trucks running!
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Thanks guys ,
it will have to be patient friends, but I think he will ride mid February even if it will be very far from finished .. |
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Thanks Sharkey ,
manufacture of windshield : http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9281/photo1153e.jpg Then the glass doors, I trace with the cutter in the plexi and after cutting and sanding dremel here is the result: http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/6316/photo1154.jpg http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3026/photo1155.jpg http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/2299/photo1156r.jpg http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/9997/photo1157p.jpg http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6702/photo1158w.jpg The complete set of windows and headlights .....: : http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/633/photo1163f.jpg i Manufactured a new sun visor more rounded with a custom note at the same time http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/8241/photo1159.jpg http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/8841/photo1161.jpg http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2113/photo1160.jpg http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/5900/photo1162.jpg Things to look ... |
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Hello ,
New front grille made from a Knight Hauler calender ... http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5...7526458378.jpg http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4...7526298374.jpg http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/755...7526018367.jpg Zincou |
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wow those pieces are coming together nicely. great job on windows. i want a model r mack but always saw the glass as a problem and you make it look easy.great job
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Grill came out great!!!!
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Very nice work! As already mentioned, you make making windows and lenses look so easy. Sooner or later I will faced with the same challenge. I too, need to make windows, although mine will be a little easier, being flat panes of glass, rather then pieces that are curved. The visor turned out nice.
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B U tea full !!!!!!!! the grill is perfect. love it!!
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Thanks guys ,
That's a lot of time to manufacture all those parts that are not in the trade, but what happiness ... Have a nice day |
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Hi guys ,
New engine CAT C15 twin Turbo for this truck: http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/8848/photo1334r.jpg Manufacture of sleepers before the frame to fix the bumper and the hood with its hinges: http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/3308/photo1335m.jpg http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/3263/photo1340l.jpg http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6144/photo1341y.jpg http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/9314/photo1342m.jpg http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/4439/photo1339.jpg Have a nice day |
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Start of the paint truck
http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/3834/photo1395.jpg http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/2848/photo1396.jpg http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/6492/photo1397d.jpg http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/8819/photo1398.jpg http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/6999/photo1399s.jpg http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7524/photo1400.jpg |
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The volvo is really turning out beautiful.:) I like how you mounted the transmission, and a great color choice.:D Your time and effort is really paying off.:D;):):cool: Do you have any close up pic's on the rear suspension? That is interesting.:cool::cool::cool:
Big John |
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