ShakyCraftsman

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

Hey all I did a little more work on the dolly. I added the safty chsins. And boy what a pain in the you know what! This view shows the chains with hooks, attached to the dolly. It also shows where they will hook up to the back of the front trailer. This view shows the bottom of the dolly. The rings at the rear of the dolly yoke were where I had all the trouble. Hooking up the chain ring, the chain and trying to connect everything involved alot of bad words! But I did get them attached. I'm working on the second/rear trailer right now. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G

Hey all Small update. This view shows both trailers & dolly hooked up. There 30.25" (a scale 63' 1/25") long. This view shows the front trailer done and ready for paint & plumbing. Still have to do the rear trailer and truck to do, long way to go yet. Ron G

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Hey Gary St Supply has them in sets if 10 has 11 sets left. Ron G

Coils, made from a steel colored heavy paper I have. They will be 72" diameter x 24" I.D. x 48" wide. Approximately 49,000 lbs. Each x 4 = 198,000 plus the truck and trailers. Ron G

Hey all Not an update just a few paint schemes that I might use. Metallic Red and Black. Metallic Turquoise and Black.

Hey all I got a little more done on the front trailer. I added some air & electrical lines. So here are some pictures for yous to perose over. This view shows the rear lower bumper. It also shows the chain hooks and working pintle hitch in the open position. This view shows the pintle hitch in the closed position. This view shows the items I'm using to plumb the dolly and trailer air and electrical connections. These glad hands actually work, so I can hook up and unhook them. This view shows the glad hands and electrical plug (in the middle) on the front of the trailer. This view shows the same on the rear of the trailer. This view shows the trailer sitting on the dolly with the air & electrical lines connected. This view shows the dolly turned to the left and that the lines have enough slack. This view shows the same thing turned to the right with enough slack. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates. Ron G

Sites acting up again. Wouldn't let me comment on my last post.☹️ Ron G

Hey all Well today I got one of the flatbed trailers cut down from 40' long to 28' long. I also modified two of the dual axle suspension systems into a tri-axle suspension system. Still alot more to do, plus I found out when converting the suspensions that I need another flatbed trailer kit (that makes four total😱). Here are some pictures for yous to perose over.

Thanks everyone I did a little more work on this today. I have the dolly almost completely done. It needs some more plumbing & fittings and paint. 😁😉 This view shows the dolly. I made this from an extra set of AMT trailer suspension, extra fifth wheel and AMT tires to match the tires on the two trailers that go with it. Bottom view shows the start on the plumbing. The neck pivots for road changes. I used some 3/8" foam cord to fill out the tires on the rims, now they fit good. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G

Hey all I know have the Wheels and Tires permanently mounted on the truck. I still have along way to go on this, all the fiddly detail bits, plus painting the cab and hood, weathering,etc.😁😉 here are so.e mock-up pictures.

Hey all Well I finally have the frame, wheels, grill guard, front fenders, fifth wheel and headache rack painted in the Tamiya X-15 light green. Most of it is still drying in the paint booth but here is the frame and wheels. Ron G

Hey all Well the "Buzzin Dozen" showed up today from Auslowe in Australia. This is a nice casting from Auslowe, but they did short me the air compressor.🤔 I replaced it with one from the parts box. It's going to be a squeeze to fit it in the A.H. Kenworth, especially with the twin turbos. 580 H.P. / 1,450 lb-ft torque. Ron G

Thanks Warren I will definitely let you know. Ron G

Hey all Like I said this is a future project. Back in 1980 I almost bought one of these to go out on my own O.O.😁👍 But, alas it didn't happen, so I'm going to recreate the truck I almost owned in miniature. It will be a Michelin double. A dual flatbed trailer set-up for hauling Suicide Coils. Right know I'm collecting the things I will need to complete this build. I need two to three AMT Fruehauf flatbed trailer kits, an extra fifth wheel, load binders, etc. I have the Astro 95 kit, a resin DD 8V92T, the materials I need to make the steel coil loads (steel grey craft paper) to simulate the rolled steel coils. This view shows the overall concept of the whole rig. This view shows the truck. This view shows the wheels and tires. Another view of the wheels and tires. This is the kit I have. This is the Auslowe resin D.D. 8V-92T. It will be awhile before I start on this I'm still working on the Autocar, plus everything else I have going on. I'll be back with more soon. Ron G

WOWZZERS! Scott thats sweet. Ron G

Thanks Brian It's just the primer the final color will be Tamiya X15 light green for frame and wheels a d X5 for cab and hood. Ron G