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Well after a fantastic trade w Sam I Am , I acquired a project oil field truck someone had previously started...well let's have some fun and build it ! I ve never built one, but heavy construction trucks appeal to me..so follow along , feel free to add suggestions or constructive feedback along the way ! 

Heres where it all started.. these are Sam's photos..

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I decided to build a " winch / bed " truck, since they all appear custom built I could just fly by the seat of my pants and build something crazy..so its gonna have a 6x6  driven front axle , off road tires , a couple winches..and of course a 12v71 T mated to an Allison auto.

So far I have the front steering axle , random tires and hubs from KFS and an insane Hardbar suspension from AITM..unsure of the rating on that baby 

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I REALLY wanted to use KFS' Terra swamp tires,  but after mocking up,  I didnt have an acceptable amount of clearance under the hardbar beam..drats ! The photo has the axle incorrectly mounted under the beam..

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so I stubbornly decided to check a taller option..and it worked ! 

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Something else I stumbled on was how close the trunnion would be without adding a spacer..looked like a top fuel dragster from behind..lol

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I used a 1/4 inch spacer , finally deciding on 1/8 gave a good width. 

Last up the frame gets stripped and add fishplates to stiffen everything up...sanding off the rails before adding 040 strips 

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yes..the frames staying that long..adding a decent size twin  winch tower , and scale 24 ft bed works out ! 

 

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This is just totally cool!! Instead of oil field truck, I'm picturing a massive off road log truck complete with loader. Something like a forwarder. I'm not telling you to change your build plans, I'm just saying that your work so far has inspired me, like I need another project planned. :D I really like those terra tires too. I've been wanting a set myself. Did you order directly from KFS?

I'm looking forward to seeing more of this build!

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1 hour ago, Sam I Am said:

Alright! This should be incredible looking when you're finished with it.  

Thanks Sam ! It's really well built , not the gopher snot glue normally seen on older builds ! 

 

1 hour ago, NothingAsFineAsaW9 said:

Here comes a monster build should be interesting. 

Taking a queue from dr Kerry and just building something wild using numerous photos for ideas..one shows a water tank being winched off bed I'm definitely interested in 

Hey Brian ! Yeah I ordered right from Harold, fortunately he still had them. Their listed as discontinued when sold out...

The whole package arrived a week after ordering , very pleased . Course now those tires aren't being used on this build..lol

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12 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Thanks Sam ! It's really well built , not the gopher snot glue normally seen on older builds ! 

 

Taking a queue from dr Kerry and just building something wild using numerous photos for ideas..one shows a water tank being winched off bed I'm definitely interested in 

Hey Brian ! Yeah I ordered right from Harold, fortunately he still had them. Their listed as discontinued when sold out...

The whole package arrived a week after ordering , very pleased . Course now those tires aren't being used on this build..lol

Tell you what, those tires sure make it look different!!! Go nuts on it Jeff, you can't go wrong either way!!!!

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1 hour ago, Jim B said:

That things a beast!  Is it going to look like the picture you sent me 

Oh the excavator riding? Haha probably just a  water tank now ..but that would've been sick

Heres kinda the direction I'm going..subject to change

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8 minutes ago, gotnitro? said:

Oh the excavator riding? Haha probably just a  water tank now ..but that would've been sick

Heres kinda the direction I'm going..subject to change

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I know the Gentleman this Dio. His name is Claus Klever, from Germany. A lot of his models are Oil Field theme. Most of his kits are Scratch Built. at one time he was selling to cabs. Claus's work, is just unbelievable, the details and all the extras he puts in his models. Good luck on the build and I will be following it.     

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Ronnie Burns - thanks for answering the question about the builder of the oil field truck,  it took me awhile to realize it was a model it's very convincing! 

Thanks for following along

2 hours ago, Pete68 said:

Wow that’s going to be one huge truck! I may have to build one of these in 1/87 scale I like it but not the room it will take up 

Its gonna be a very long truck for sure ! I'm sure after all the major parts are added I'll need more shelf space lol

 

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 Yeah but every inch of the shelf space will be worth it you have a beautiful model on your hands my problem is I’ve ran out of room for 1/25 Scale so now I’m downsizing taking out some of my old builds in 1/87. I like your idea of the twin winch you’re really getting the mojo flowing to  pull out  one of my 1/87  KW C500 trucks.

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22 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Ronnie Burns - thanks for answering the question about the builder of the oil field truck,  it took me awhile to realize it was a model it's very convincing! 

Thanks for following along

Its gonna be a very long truck for sure ! I'm sure after all the major parts are added I'll need more shelf space lol

 

No problem Jeff, Klaus's models remind of Mark Savage, who in the 70's and 80's was the king of Oil Field Trucks.  Klaus has built, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Foremost, Pacific, Mack, and others.  Have you thought about extending your house, for the model?:D  

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On 4/19/2019 at 4:00 PM, gotnitro? said:

 

I'll just have to get creative rearranging furniture,  I know better than leave a model on the wifes China cabinet 

:):):)

You have learned WELL!!!!   It's a LOT easier to sleep with BOTH eyes closed!!!!  :lol:    You're making great progress!!!!  I see a lot of those type of rigs in our part of Texas.....

DJ

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