ShakyCraftsman

Thanks everyone, but I got a bunch from Paul at ST Supply. Ron G

Thanks Randy Yeah, she's going to be something alright, as long as I can get everything to work together.😉 Ron G

Yes they are. Ron G

Hey all Small update. I have both front drive axles mostly complete. I also have been working on the front wheels prepping them for all the bolt heads (10 per wheel) and planetary hubs. This view shows both front axles with there connecting drive shaft. This view shows the wheels as they come in the kit. These are my scratch built bolt head plates. They will also have the planetary hubs mounted to them. This view shows the plates in the wheels. This view shows the whole front assembly. This is a front twin steer kit from KFS via Paul at ST Supply. I hope to use these portion of the KFS kit for this build. I'm still investigating weather this is going to work or not. As a bonus I got two 1/24 metal front axles. This is how the KFS steering is supposed to be set up. Still investigating if this is going to work also. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates. Ron G

Hey Ken Looks great. I just finished mine. Here is a picture. Ron G

Okay buddy Updates, updates we're dying here, no seriously any further progress Jeff. 😁😁😁 Ron G

Isn't that actually a DM600? Ron G

Nice! You are making a very cool rig. I hope mine turns out as nice. Ron G

No,it's on the shelf of whoo...😒 Ron G

Hey Gary Thanks 1/25 AMT USA 1 monster truck kits (two) Ron G

Hey all I know. I know not another build. Yupp, It's going to be a 1/24 scale Peterbilt 378 Alberta oilfield bed truck with a 400" W/B. It will have a Cat C15 6NZ compound turbo with a 3D Concepts Eaton Fuller 18 spd transmission. A headache rack from Paul at ST Supply with winch. Also it will have another winch from 3D Concepts. It will have a complete scratch built 14" tall x 4" wide x 3/4" thick frame. It will have 66" tall x 43" wide Terra tires, actually AMT monster truck Wheels/tires. It also has the monster truck planetary axles with aftermarket "U" joints and drive shafts. It is going to be a twin steer with hydraulic steering cylinders. I made the front steering axles by kit bashing two KFS front drive axles to make the monster truck axles steerable. I'm scratch building the front suspension springs (4 of em) from plastic strips. It will have custom front fenders made from (HO) scale diamond plate (it's closer to 1/24-25 scale). It will.have a 24' - 26' long scratch built bed, gin poles and deck surfaces. There will be many more items added along the way. Right now it's pretty much in the design stages. I plan on finishing the Payhauler and "Bill Signs" Peterbilt first, but will be working on this off and on along the way. So, here are some pictures for yous all to look at. Side view of the bed truck. This is just the mock-up frame. I'm building one for this. Front wheels and tires. rear wheels and tires. This will have a custom one off Hendrickson RS walking beam suspension from 3D Concepts with a 78" (1,982mm) center to center of the axle bushings and axles. This is the winch headache rack from Paul at ST Supply. This is it together. Custom made front axle. Turned to the left. Turned to the right. Top is the AMT kit axle. Next is my custom made steer axle. Bottom is the center of the KFS drive axle. I can still use it as a regular drive axle. Front drive axles with there drive shafts and "U" joints. Rear drive axles, drive shafts and "U" joints. Kinda of an over all veiw of the drive set-up. This view shows the custom front fenders. These are made from scratch from Plastsruct HO diamond plate. Closer view of the front diamond plate fenders. There is a TON of work still left to do. Thanks Ron G

Hey Scott I tried that, it still hit when you turn the wheels. Ron G

I know that, but because the way that Revell did there steering axle. The chambers ran into the steering arm, so I moved them to were they are. I'll go back and look to see if I can fix this problem. Ron G

Yeah I know, but it's the only way I could get them to fit with the way the steering on this Revell kit works. Ron G

Okay Randy, I have you figured out. You have invented a shrink ray machine and these are actually real parts shrunk down to look like model parts. So, how much for this technology. Come on talk!!!! Really, HOLLY you know what! This is freakin amazing. Super quality work. I'm still recovering from the shock.😱 Ron G

Thanks Russell

Hey all Anyone know what the diameter for the AMT 1/25 scale monster truck tires is? Also how wide are they? Ron G

WOW! Scott this is really looking righteous! Great job. Ron G

This is a cool build. I need to make one of these for my construction company fleet. It is looking amazing and keep up the good work. Ron G

Looking good Scott Ron G

She's looking real good Scott. Ron G

It all depends on what the part is printed in. Filament is strong, but has a rough surface that is difficult to sand, but doable. Resin has very fine detail, usually, but is very delicate, easy to break. Just my two cents. Ron G

Wow! Looking great Lee. Ron G

HOLY C☆♤P! That's what I call detailing!!!! 😱 Ron G

She's starting to look like a great little Mack! Ron G