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