Hi,
at first some few Words about what and why.
I've build a Russian Mining Dump Truck called Belaz 7540.
It is the smallest Model with 30 tons payload. In 1/10 that is 20KG weight and 30 kg payload.
btw: wich measurement is usual in this forum, metric or imperial?
Anyway.
Why? Simple. I was tired of my small skills in handling plastics. So i've tried to handle metal. After many errors my skills has risen and little by little i've bought a lathe and a mill for widen my possibilities.
So I've learned machining. And I've don't learned something called metal shaping. i.e. with a english wheel.
By that, I have to look for simple shaped, edgy Bodies.
And here it is
Looks simple but it will be complicated in details.
Key features: Hydraulic Steering, Rear Drive, two telescopic lift cylinders.
Latest Tool in my Shop is a Lampert M280 micro tig welder.
And now the build starts.
Fortunately i've found a very good parts catalogue with many sketches. Without any sizes but from the tire-size upwards i've take all needed sizes to start.
Material will be stainless sheet metal .3 und .5 mm thick.
First greater parts are the Backplate and the frame.
![](https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/belaz/img_4052.jpg)
The frame are just four sheets without any additional internal structures.