Custom build of a Kenworth C509 as autralian roadtrain
Hello,
today I'd like to start a thread about my custom build Kenworth C509 as australian roadtrain. I try to create a scale truck, but I can't promise. The only difference will be that I want to add fuel tanks of a T909. Because of my lousy english, I'd like to speak via pictures with some comments. Actually the build is stopped to finish my rebuild of my Knight Hauler, but after it is done, the C509 will be continued with high priority. When I started the project, I bought a King Hauler as the base kit. But after some changes to the cabine, I saw that the needed modification would be more work than building it from the scatch. The base for the truck is a 8x8 frame. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-j-1f0e.jpg So I started the cabine with the mud wings. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-10-1c38.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-14-d67d.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-15-d645.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-17-a1d0.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-18-17e6.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1a-6c83.jpg Because of the fact that the bowl was round, the mud wings are not completely in parallel. :( After this, I started with the hood http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1f-c0c7.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1b-d9d4.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1l-9f61.jpg After that the saw was taken into action to cut off the part that will be fix at the cabine. The hood will be openable. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1k-b53b.jpg After this was done I started to build the cabine. The doors will be openable. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1m-72b3.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1o-093f.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1r-44f6.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1u-fc49.jpg Parallel I added the cabs for the lambs. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-1v-3295.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-20-7cbb.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-2c-9778.jpg After that I started to build the sleeper. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-2e-68d3.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-2g-93db.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-2h-c7e1.jpg So far so good, the PS works were finished for that moment. |
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After finishing all the work I realized, that the bowding cables are having to much curves, it's not working easily. So a complete redesign was needed. In addition, the hinges are too flexible, the door is hanging down when it's open.
So I started to design new hinges. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6d-115f.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6c-bcbe.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6f-d1c3.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6g-9cfd.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6h-705f.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6i-74db.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6j-57ae.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6k-6da9.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6m-be83.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6n-e165.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6q-0116.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6r-539f.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6s-ac1d.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6o-289d.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6p-577e.jpg And that's it after the complete redesign http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6t-555d.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6w-e4a6.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6v-f340.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-71-38db.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-72-3cec.jpg That's it for today, tomorrow I will show pictures showing the build of the grill. |
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:jaw::jaw:WOW!!!:jaw::jaw: Your styrene and brass work is out of this world.:eek::eek::eek: And the cable and hinge design is fabulous.:D:eek::cool: Can't wait to see more updates, you are doing a fantastic job.
Big John |
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Amazing brass and styrene work. Keep the updates coming!
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Incredible! You have so much patience! Everything is looking very good. I can't wait to see more.
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Wow doesn't even cover it! This is looking to be the best scratch cab yet!
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looks amazing!!
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Thanx guys ;)
Let me update you with the actual last part, the grill. Yesterday it was too dark on the balcony to go on typing. The grill was my first project with bigger brass elements. Some parts could only be soldered with a flame. After finishing the frame we had a bit smokey smell in our living room. :D First I folded the upper frame element to fit to the hood contour. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4g-1c9a.jpg The edges are additionally fasteded with a thread rod. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4i-0640.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4f-2a79.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4l-bd4c.jpg After the frame was finished I started to build the grill elements. Here's a picture of the procedure started from left to the right. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4p-9766.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4q-7e77.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-4r-5878.jpg In addition I started a sub project. The saddle plate handling had to be modified that way, that the mechanism can't be seen. So I tried to find a solution with a micro servo under the plate. http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-66-45fb.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-64-ca46.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-65-3b8a.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-67-63dc.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-69-c0e1.jpg http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/knqp-6a-ec8c.jpg A short visdeo how it works But after finishing I found out that the servo can't be hidden completely. If I create a brass plate to hide it, it would block the plate if it tilts to the front. So the road train will get the same mechanism as the Knight Hauler. |
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WOW you leave us speechless.... Amazing work...
Wayne |
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WOW.....WOW.....and ......WOW, seriously outstanding work! It's great to see quite a fresh and innovative take on this kind of work ! Keep it up and keep them pic's coming!
Glenn |
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Keep it up amazing work:jaw: |
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Looking good so far mate, Can't wait to see more Pic of this build.
Regards Cameron. |
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Your grille looks amazing! Did you file and sand the grille surround's inner contour after it was soldered together, or before hand? You have so much patience!
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Thanx to all ;)
@ Nathan: Yes, it was filed and saned after the soldering was completed. It was a job for round about 4 hours. After had my hands were no longer usable for the evening and my wife grumbled about the brass dust around my working table ;) But it was definitely worth the work. |
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Wow! Beautiful:D I hope to be able to work with sytrene as well as you someday.
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Thanks for sharing this with us.
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great job mate, perfect truck to build a model of,
cheers Lucas |
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im enjoying watching this build and the problems you run into were i would give up but you just redesign it. patience is the key word which is why i will only be a kit builder with bolt on parts!! amazing job!
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amazing styrene and brass work , look forward to seeing more
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