Scaleart - assembling an Arocs 8x8 roll on roll off kipper

[Rakthi]

The raised exhaust etc. arrived 2 days ago. Today found time to install it.

Ordered the raised exhaust because there is no room for the Euro 6 one on this model. By putting up the raised exhaust at least I have an indication of one. Bit weird having a model without exhaust.

So here the bits. Will only install the support for now. The rest would just be in the way during assembling the rest of the truck. Will also have to come up with a way to pretend the exhaust goes under the cab. The curved bit supplied will not do for the purpose.



Bolted the little piece to the main upright before painting. Such a little piece would be too much of a hassle.



Main upright first. Goes here. Will have to replace 3 bolts with longer ones.



Bit fiddly but got it in place.



Other side goes in similar spot.



Before install bolted the crossbar to it. Would have no access afterwards.



And here I ran into a fitting problem! ... The frame from the hook mechanism is interfering.



After some diligent and careful filing/fitting and a bit of paint.



Got it to fit. (also filed the bottom nut down at an angle)



Installed. Will replace the screw holding the crossbar to the main upright with a M2 model bolt.



Had hoped for some more progress, but between the filing and waiting for paint to dry ...