ShakyCraftsman

Hey all Small update today. I changed out the 18spd transmission for an Allison Automatic trans. Because the cab sits so high up on the frame trying to make the manual trans shifter work was impractical, so it now has a Automatic. Drivers side view of the engine & trans. Passenger side view of the engine & trans. This view shows the fuel tanks that I'm going to use for this build. There from model truck forum. This view shows the fishing line I'm using for the winch cables. That's a lot of cable, 985.5 feet of it!😱😱😱😱😁😉 it's 1.2mm diameter which works out to 1 1/4" in 1/24 scale. That's it for now I'll have more later. Ron G

This is assume Jim! Love that big 12V71N! I just got my R685ST kit, but I won't be going crazy with it mostly stock, just W/T's and a few do dads. Ron G

Hey all Don't panic, this isn't another build post, not yet anyway. I got this from Paul at ST Supply along with a few other items. As of now I'm still in the design mock-up stages. I still have to do alot of investigation on this truck. Colors, equipment, engine, transmission, etc. I'm hoping for all of you guys help...hint...hint...lol This is the kit AMT Mack R685ST. This view shows the batteries from Paul at ST Supply. This are the wheels and tires I'll be using. Side view of the tires. This is kinda what I'm shooting for. This view shows the front float tires I'm going to use. I modified the front wheels from Paul into floats. The tires are Italeri 385/65 R 22.5's at least that's what it says on the sidewalls. They are more like 24.5's or 25's which is how I'm using them. This is a mock-up of the truck. Not sure if I'm going to use the square or round tanks yet. Front view of the floats on the axle. I'm going to add rubber fender mud guards (half round) I also have a CTM metal front workable axle coming from Saurkruts. Well that's it for now I'll be back with more updates when I find time to work on this. Ron G

Hello Everybody I have been working on the rear suspension and I now have it almost done. I just need to add a few nuts and bolts and paint it black and it will be complete. This view shows all the holes I drilled in the mounting bracket. I had to replace the top portion on both sides because the resin broke when I tried to drill it out. This view shows the bolts that I used for the mounting brackets. They are from Paul at ST Supply. This view shows the bolts added to the bracket. This view shows the rear axles and drive shaft mounted to the walking beam suspension it also shows walking beam mounting bolts. This view shows the scratch built axle mounting brackets and there bolt heads. This view shows the set-up with the wheels/tires added. This view shows the front torsion rod installed. This view shows the rear torsion rod installed. This view shows the bolt heads added to the torsion rod mounts. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G

Yes, I still have alot of fittings, pipes, valves and caps to add Gary. Ron G

Hey all I have the oil field tank almost finished. This view shows the tank with the top installed. This view shows the bottom of the tank installed. This view is a mock-up of the tank assembly and a figure for size comparison. This view shows the side skid and ladder of the tank. This view shows the bottom of the tanks skid. This is the bottom skid. This view shows the ends where you hook the winch cable around. This view shows the side skid. This view shows the skid ends where the winch cable attaches. This view shows the ladder and safty cage. A veiw looking down through the safty cage. Still have to add all of the piping and valves, etc. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G

Small update. This view shows the brake chambers added to the backing plates. Closer view of the brake chamber. This next five pictures are some items that SwampDog (David) sent me to put on this build. He just sent them, no charge, how nice is that!😇 Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G

There made by a guy on Facebook named Brain, but I got them from Paul at ST Supply. He ran out and shorted my last order, waiting for them to come back in stock so he can fill it. Ron G

Hey all Got some more work done on the rear drive axles and wheels/tires. Still a long way to go. This view shows the brake backing plates added to the rear axles. The brake cans will mount to these. This view shows the brake drums. Painted them a rusty color. This view shows the rear wheels painted an off white. This view shows the brake drums in the rear wheels. This view shows what the finished wheels/tires will look like. Another view showing the planetary hub better. This view shows how the brake drums fit to the backing plates. This view shows both W/T's on the axle.Bottom view of the rear suspension, rear axles and the drive shafts. This view shows all the rear "U" joints. Well that's all for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G

6" is there largest size tube Gary. Ron G

Hey all Not really an update. I found some items from Plastsruct to make a load for this rig. A 6" (12.0' 1/24 scale) diameter dome top and tube. ABS clear dome top 6" diameter. This is a 6" diameter by 18" long ABS grey tube. This view shows the final size of the oilfield tank in scale it's going to be 12.0' diameter by 20.0' tall. A 400 bbl capacity tank. I still have to scratch build the ladder, skids, plumbing, valves and gauges. I'll be showing it hanging off the back of the Oilfield bed truck. Ron G

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Whoo hah! The bolt man has struck again...😆 🤣 😂 Ron G

Well, I'll be a monkeys uncle. Jeff is doing a truck with an Automatic transmission! Mister I would never do a truck with an Automatic! Just messing with my buddy.😁😉 Sounds cool 😎 I'll be in the front row watching. Ron G

Hey David Your not going to get to far with the brake chambers caged. Ron G

Hey Ulf The purpose of a headache rack is to stop a load that comes loose from going through the cab and killing the driver (severe headache!) And I don't think there is a law prohibiting the use of one in the US. Ron G

Hey all Today I worked on the rear suspension. This is a custom print from 3D Concepts. It's an elongated Hendrickson RS suspension. This view shows the suspension as I received it from 3D Concepts. This view shows the inside of the main mounting bracket and walking beam. This view shows the outside of the main mounting bracket, walking beam and the thr frame mounting bracket. The black thing is a rubber block. Another view of the suspension. This view shows the distance between axle pin centers. It's 5' 10" (it was supposed to be 6' 6", but I can work with it. This view shows the suspension mounted to the frame. As you can see I have to alter the torsion rod lengths. Side view of the rear suspension. This view shows the whole frame rear and front. Ron G

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Mostly for strength. There will be alot of weight on this. When painted they won't be noticeable. Ron G

Thanks Swamp Dog. Any info, pictures, drawings of the bed of a oilfield truck would be greatly appreciated. I live in Michigan, and we don't have anything like these trucks down here. I'm looking for info on the sub-frame structure under the actual bed itself. What's it made of? How many cross pieces? Etc.,etc. Ron G

Hey all I now have the front suspension about 80% done. I still need to do some things, but it's coming along. This view shows the finished spring on top. The other three are the start of the rest. This view shows the bottom three after adding the spring eyes. Made from 3/32" plastic tubing. This is a kinda mock-up of the bottom showing the front axles and drive shafts. More of a direct view down. This view shows the front axles without the tires. This view shows the springs and their perches. Top right is what they will all look like when done. This view shows the front suspension looking down on it. This Mock-up view shows the Cat C15 6NZ and the winch/headache rack with two winches. There not the final ones. I have to figure out how to get the ones I'm going to use to fit. Ron G

Hey Dave This is going to be a great build. I really like Mack Superliners. Ron G

Hey Swamp Dog Cool 😎 I was hoping to get some info from you to use on my build. Check out my 1/24 Big S.O.B Alberta oilfield bed truck build. I went a little more crazy then you.😁😉 Ron G

Hey Topher I have the other 1/16 scale Kenworth kit, the red one. Here is what I'm doing to mine. A few pictures for inspiration. I'm not trying to take over your post, just showing what can be done with these big kits. Ron G