ShakyCraftsman

So you found that last brain cell...lol 😆🤣😂🤣 Ron G

Great fix Buddy. Ron G

Hey all I have the frame assembled for this build. I also have the engine and both transmissions fitted (I decided to use the 5 by 4 trans from the kit). I still have a long way to go on this one. This view shows the 12V71-TT with both transmissions sitting in place. This view shows the cab and hood in place. I have to increase the length of the hood by a scale 15" in order to accommodate the turbos on the engine. This view shows the rear Hendrickson RS 1000 walking beam suspension from 3D Concepts. This view shows the gap between the hood and cab that needs to be filled in. A little mock-up with the W/T's. Well that's all for now be back with more soon. Ron G

Looking great Buddy!👍🏻 Ron G

Hey Pal It's pretty close to the kit engine in size and dimensions. There are a few differences between the 8V71 and the 8V92T. I had to rework the front engine mount so it would fit in the Astro 95 frame. But it wasn't much. Ron G

Hey all I have the frame assembled. Its almost complete except for the rear brake chambers, plumbing and a few other odds and ends. I also have the kit engine assembled, but I'm going to be using a Auslowe resin 8V92T. This view shows the frame with the rear and front suspension. This view shows the frame with the kit engine. This view shows the frame with the 8V92T. This view shows the front axle in neutral position. This view shows the front axle turned to the right. This view shows the front axle turned to the left. This view shows the frame with the fuel tanks in place. This view shows the frame with the tanks, fifth wheel, the 8V92T and radiator. Well that's all I have for now be back soon with more. Ron G

Be my guest Gary. Anything to help. Ron G

Hey all I worked on the Astro 95 today. I modified the front axle into a workable axle. I cut off the ends of the kit axle and replaced them with peices of 1/8" plastic tube. Using a 1/24 scale metal front axle as a guide on how long to make them. I glued the tubes to the part of the axle that was left. I used the rest of the metal axle parts to finish my axle. This view shows the metal 1/24 axle on top and the modified plastic axle on bottom. You can see the two tubes that were added for spindles. This view shows the finished axle. The brake drums are left overs from the flatbed trailer that I modified for the front axle. This view shows the front axle with the front W/T's added. This view shows the front axle turned to the left. This view shows the front axle turned to the right. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G

Thank God you feel better. I've been dealing with chronic back pain for over ten years, so I definitely know what you have been living with. Hope you are going to be able to fully recover. We all want to see what your next project is going to be. Ron G

Hey all I now have both trailers finished, almost. Still a few things to do like the plumbing, rub/load rails and painting. Front trailer. Dolly. Rear trailer. Both trailers and dolly. Well that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G

Thanks Gary They are coming along. Alot of repetitive work.😁😉 Ron G

Looking really good Buddy. Ron G

Welcome to the forum Bill. You picked a real dozzie of a kit to jump into trucks with, but it looks like your tackling it okay. If you need any help just ask we are here to help. Ron G

Thanks Brian

Thanks Jürgen Your build is looking good also. Ron G