105 replies to this topic

[manman]

Hey Dave,
Love your work. I'm a Dutch modeller building RC and static models in 1:24 scale. We ( my dad and me ) don't use donor models, but our models are completely scratch build. To build them we use brass profiles te build the frame work. We create all the parts we need by hand. I have some pictures includet to show you what we have done until now


this is a chassis of a MAN TGA includig a hand build diff

the diff


this is a picture of the chassis of a Western Star



and some of te parts for the front and rear axles



to give you an immage of the completed models these pictures of the MAN from below



and the Western Star



keep up the good work, hope to see you again

Sjoerd

[catd11rpusher]

I have to really compliment on the job you did, the work was really well thought out. KUDOS is all I can say!! you are a true artist and it shows. Thank you for sharing the progress I learned a lot from the picks.

[Thundercat]

That is so, so cool. I would love to cruz one of those down my street (with a trailer).
I do see a lot of room to light up those side lights in LED.
Great job, to you and your dad.

[rcdave]

Hey Dave,
Love your work. I'm a Dutch modeller building RC and static models in 1:24 scale. We ( my dad and me ) don't use donor models, but our models are completely scratch build. To build them we use brass profiles te build the frame work. We create all the parts we need by hand. I have some pictures includet to show you what we have done until now
keep up the good work, hope to see you again

Sjoerd

WOW, trying to show me up on my own thread, I will allow it this once because they are impressive. j/k
I was going to say you should post a thread but I guess this isn't really a R/C forum.

[manman]

@ Thundercat

I'm busy building not one single trailer but a b-double. The first one is a 1675 cu four axle Polar dry bulk with a fifth wheel. The second one is a 1330 cu tree axle Polar dry bulk.


All seven axles have forced steering, chassis are build out of brass, tank is styreen



It took me several years tom come to this. I hope you all like it

Sjoerd

[jekylljr]

very nice sjoerd!! amazing work

[Thundercat]

Very impressive.

[manman]

Hey Dave,
How about an update on building your Pete

Sjoerd

[Hessel]

Hé Sjoerd,

Why not start your own topic with updates of your rig. I think people across the ocean would love to see your and your dad's work.

Hessel

[Cool Hand]

Some very impressive scale engineering and craftsmanship going on into your build Dave.

Here I was thinking the mods and custom work im doing my Peterbilt was challenging,but you mate are on a whole other level when it comes to a challenge and executing it with some serious skill.

Top class work keep at it.
.

[Helix]

Amazing work Dave

[rcdave]

It's been about 3 months since I have posted an update because I don't usually work on these builds during summer/fall but there was a few days of rain and I couldn't resist. The rear fenders are cast resin from P&P Vintage Kits and I made mounting brackets from styrene and they are attached to the frame with 6 screws for easy removal.

[Doobie]

Thats cool

Doobie

[griffin]

Great project and nice fenders, i saved your pics for my next project.
I could nowhere find the way these fenders are attached to the frame.

Gr christiaan

Edited by griffin, 06 October 2012 - 08:37 AM.

[BigBad]

Nice fenders! Thanks for showing the way you installed them. This is going to look good!

[XJRV8]

Hi Dave,

A great build with this truck. Some very clever construction with this scale.

I have shipped your wheels and grill. I will mail you,

[Thundercat]

I agree. That's really awsome the way you attached the fenders to the frame. Great job on the whole build. I couldn't do it.

[swampyankeejames]

this is gona be one awsome ride!

[rcdave]

Thanks for the comments, glad you guys like it.
On the front wheels I drilled out where the lugs go and cut up some aluminum nails and polished them then glued them in place. I really like the result and surprised I havn't seen anyone do this before. I want to do this to the rears and trailer but thats 80 more little peices of nail. Don't know if I can commit to that.





For the rear wheels I glued on a peice of styrene for the drive pin.

[rcdave]

I have alot of time into this build and I'm just now getting to the cab. Decided I wanted a bigger sleeper so I cut off the stock one and added a 60" sleeper I bought on ebay. Next I added more styrene to the firewall and cut holes for the air cleaners, added some styrene strips around the bottom and glued the bed in.