semijoe Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 the pockets have ran dry for the next step on my firetruck. so in the mean time ive been wanting to build a small crane / hiab for the back of a big rig truck. this will be in a 1/14 scale , completely scratch and close to detail as picture allow me. so if any body out there has clear close up pictures it would be to email with them , especially over sea trucks . i started at the bottom with the base frame and cross members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 next i had to make the main pivoting shaft so i know what to base the compartment arround it next i made one of the braces to attach to the compartment . added the mounting screws and primed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Off to a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 i'll be watching this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Looking very good, so far....Man...A Hiab crane....I'll be watching this one, too.... Edited June 1, 2013 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 This is looking good need one at work to help move a motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Nice! I'll be following this one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Off to a good start. Nice! I'll be following this one as well. so far im really happy how this is coming out . still doing research on more pictures of one . i want to ut all the screw and hoses in the right places. also working on the truck to put it on , thanks for watching guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 next peice to build is to cut pieces for the outrigger casting primed and done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 ive built the main compartment and prefitting the pivot shaftheres the back view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 thanks everybody for watching people are asking what im putting the crane on , i really wasnt going to make the truck, but what hell, might as well. the truck wont be scratch but will be alot of modding so while the bottom half is drying from painting it, i will get started on the truckim going to do an 8x4, twin steer k/w, 26 inches , agressive tires in the back, chrome 2 holes bud rims, not sure on motor and transmission yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 so the base is done and painted , but i need to find some decals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 i took an old shock that looks like a hyrdralic tube, the tube was the right size but not the out shaft. the shaft was 3mm but i needed 6mm. ive als add to hydralic lines . the main is also made and ready for primer and paintheres a sneak peak on the truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 main shaft is built and painted , tomorrow i will start on the boom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 main boom is almost done , i need to make hydralic mounts for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 while the main boom is drying , i modded a shock where it is 190mm long, also added some hyrdalic lines and a valve box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 main boom is built, painted, and done . next is the swing arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That is very cool, and a great idea using the shock for the ram, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 That is very cool, and a great idea using the shock for the ram, im glad I had these shocks laying around. it makes it look real, thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I like it, excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcay Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 what a job!!!I like too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 extend the back and mounted it , not sure on the bumper yet next is the out riggers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 out riggers are done , lines are ran , tomorrow i will get back on the boom, there is still the knuckle boom to build and the extension boom to build, long way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 today i worked on the knuckle and added the top hydralic lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semijoe Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 i made the arm today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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