ScaleART - Assembling a MAN TGX/XL 6x6 tractor & Trailer

[Rakthi]

Got over my "paint bump" today and succeeded in putting primer on the frame and the suspension parts.

With the Arocs I had all bits and pieces hanging from a string, this time I choose another approach. Slower, but I feel I have more control.





After 30+ minutes I could turn the pieces over and paint the other sides. The little bits on the upper right side didn't need the bottom painted. They get bolted to the axles.



Now waiting for 24 - 48 hours for it to dry, then some more light sanding and the final layers can go on.

Meanwhile I can start prepping the other bits that need primer. Figured I do it in "batches" to keep parts together.

[Rakthi]

Finally some real progress to report ...

Painting went OK and I let it all sit for a couple of days to harden out.

Did the rear pendel suspension today. Didn't take that many pictures as it is already well documented in the Arocs thread starting at page 3 post 48.
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...t=10313&page=3

Here painted bits and pieces:



All bits sorted in approximate position of assembly.



First bolt the bits to the axles. Making sure to put Loctite on the screws.





Next up, the attachment for the A-frame.



Here I changed the order of assembling vs the Arocs. I remembered what a pain it was to attach the A-frame to the axle with the A-frame already in the chassis. So this time I attached it to the axle before bolting it in the chassis. Way easier to do!



Adding the bits and pieces needed to attach to the chassis. Needs grease and Loctite.



Once bolted to the chassis - making sure it still can move up and down - attached the tracking rods. Was a bit worried that the paint would make the fit difficult, but did not encounter any problems.



And last parts the actual leaf spring packet. Because I decided the truck would be "off-road" I used the lower attachment point.



That's it. Now waiting for the Loctite to set and then a bit of touch up on the nuts and bolts with red paint.

[Prop Shaft]

Love it. The paint really makes the chassis detail pop!