Volvo VN780 king sleeper made in France
 

Hello All ,

I present to you my new construction based on the Volvo VN 780 .Look at the pictures :

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this is my friend Christian Chapson that me manufactures the body .

Christian Chapson reproduces American trucks in 1/24 scale. some of you certainly know ...

Here is his facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/christian.chapson

to follow ............

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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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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 :

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Today, putty, sanding & Primer of the cab:

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A good primer layer to see defects :
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Once the lift frame :
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With the fender also passed in primer :
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Here with his visor roof and front grille
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Things to look ..............

Re: Volvo VN780 king sleeper made in France
 

Looking good! I like it.
Cheer's, Neil.

Re: Volvo VN780 king sleeper made in France
 

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.

Re: Volvo VN780 king sleeper made in France
 

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.

--Dan

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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.

Big John

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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.... ;) )

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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

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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 .......
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Things to look .