Dirt Demon Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Here's a few pics of my Volvo VN 780 that is going to be for my TSR Racing Hauler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Sparkly! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 That metallic black looks awesome. I really need to get a couple of these trucks. Very well done Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Demon Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks guys..... I did a few things different with the kit. Its to bad it doesnt have an engine, but I did modify the front axle and made it steerable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Hey, Buddy....You pretty much "threw" that thing, together....Looks awesome.....I was going to do that with my newest Volvo, as well (steering)....I had some old MB Actros rigs that I probably won't build that will, kindly, donate their front axles to a slightly more worthy conventional.......Also toying with stretching one and adding a drom, as well....These things were made for race hauling.....No mods needed in most cases....The trucks come off the line awesome.....Great job on this one, Man....Can't wait to see that trailer.....You've definitely inspired me....Don't be surprised if some of your ideas show up in some of my work...... Edited January 26, 2015 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic_Models Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Looks great; what paint did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Amazing job..very eye catching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Super sharp looking truck. Paint looks awesome. One to be proud of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I didn't realize that the front axle didn't steer on this kit. It's an Italeri kit, so I figured it did. How did you do it? Was it a difficult modification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Great job Bill...it looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Demon Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the kind words guys!...Jim... the front axle in this kit is a one piece design...the spindles are molded right on the axle, like the AMT kits are. here is a few picks of how I modified mine to be functional. I cut the spindles off the axle.....then used some small Evergreen styrene tubing and glued one to each end of the axle....then the others to the back side of the spindles, then put a pin down through the center so it will swivel. I then cut some small sq. styrene rod and 45 deg. cut , then glued that to the backing plate. Then glued two small pieces of the small styrene tube to the ends of that for the tie rod to connect to. Very simple......and does not take away from the looks of the kit parts. Edited January 26, 2015 by Dirt Demon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Well, that looks pretty simple. Thanks for the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Demon Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 I forgot to mention a few key aftermarket parts that I used on this build like some of my others...... Plano model products for the oval mesh stainless screen that is in the front bumper as well as Rhino truck products...aluminum stacks... Ryan makes great looking stacks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Demon Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Oh.... Christopher the paint I used on the truck is Alclad gloss black then several light coats of Testors multi glitter clear..... Then toped off with 2 part automotive urethane clear. Wanted to give the truck a little twist rather than just plain old gloss black that you see all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I agree with ya Bill. Ryan does make some awesome looking stacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic_Models Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Oh.... Christopher the paint I used on the truck is Alclad gloss black then several light coats of Testors multi glitter clear..... Then toped off with 2 part automotive urethane clear. Wanted to give the truck a little twist rather than just plain old gloss black that you see all the time. Thanks; I mostly build armour and wasn't even aware that Testors had a clear glitter, that would make for a most unstealthy tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Volsfan Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Excellent! Can't wait till you get started on the trailer. Wanting to do one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Demon Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thanks guys..........Mike I have the trailer just about built and ready for paint as we speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Successful, pity that the pictures is not very good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) Don't worry, Alain....That's just to add to the suspense.... Can't wait to see that trailer you're building hooked up to this bad boy..... Edited January 31, 2015 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Trucker Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Looks good like the metalic black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olomonster Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Dose anyone know how to get a hold of Ryan I've messaged him on here and on ebay. And can't seem to get a hold of him. I'd like a set of his 10" scale stack. Thanks in advance guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Demon Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 I just talked to him... send him a message on Facebook Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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