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Westernstar 6900 oilfield bed truck
ShakyCraftsman replied to yh70's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Westernstar 6900 oilfield bed truck
ShakyCraftsman replied to yh70's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks Swamp Dog. Any info, pictures, drawings of the bed of a oilfield truck would be greatly appreciated. I live in Michigan, and we don't have anything like these trucks down here. I'm looking for info on the sub-frame structure under the actual bed itself. What's it made of? How many cross pieces? Etc.,etc. Ron G -
Hey all I now have the front suspension about 80% done. I still need to do some things, but it's coming along. This view shows the finished spring on top. The other three are the start of the rest. This view shows the bottom three after adding the spring eyes. Made from 3/32" plastic tubing. This is a kinda mock-up of the bottom showing the front axles and drive shafts. More of a direct view down. This view shows the front axles without the tires. This view shows the springs and their perches. Top right is what they will all look like when done. This view shows the front suspension looking down on it. This Mock-up view shows the Cat C15 6NZ and the winch/headache rack with two winches. There not the final ones. I have to figure out how to get the ones I'm going to use to fit. Ron G
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MACK SUPERLINER HEAVY HAUL
ShakyCraftsman replied to Swamp Dog's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Hey Dave This is going to be a great build. I really like Mack Superliners. Ron G -
Westernstar 6900 oilfield bed truck
ShakyCraftsman replied to yh70's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Hey Swamp Dog Cool 😎 I was hoping to get some info from you to use on my build. Check out my 1/24 Big S.O.B Alberta oilfield bed truck build. I went a little more crazy then you.😁😉 Ron G -
KW Aerodyne
ShakyCraftsman replied to TopherMcGinnis's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Hey Topher I have the other 1/16 scale Kenworth kit, the red one. Here is what I'm doing to mine. A few pictures for inspiration. I'm not trying to take over your post, just showing what can be done with these big kits. Ron G -
Did some work on the winch/headache rack. I added some more tubing for the second winches protection. This closeup view shows the tubing that I added. I also added a riser frame for the headache rack to the frame. This view shows it sitting on the added frame. The main winch will be on the upper part of the headache rack and the second winch will be on the lower part. This view shows it's relationship to the cab. Ron G
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Westernstar 6900 oilfield bed truck
ShakyCraftsman replied to yh70's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Any updates on this build. 🤔 Ron G -
Okay, hey all Small update. I've got 4 of the planetary hubs done. I also started on making the scratch built front springs. This view shows the 4 hubs with the bolt heads added. This view shows the right side front spring. It is going to be mostly styrene strips with one brass strip for strength. This view shows the spring with all 10 leafs added, there is more to do to complete it, plus I have to make 3 more identical copies.😱 well that's as far as I got today. Ron G
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Western Star Classic heavy haul
ShakyCraftsman replied to Biggu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Yeah, but you can do it, now post those pictures of the headache rack...😁😉 Ron G -
Hey all Okay, I got the transfer case moved back to the correct spot. The transfer case is now moved back to make room for the front drive shaft. I still need to add a slip joint to it. This view shows the rear drives shaft. There needs to be a couple more joints in it to fit. closer view of the new transfer case position. This view shows that I have to make modifications to the engines oil pan so the "U" joints will clear it. This has been a difficult build. It seems for every step I take forward it's two steps back. But like they say "Old soldiers just keep pushing on and on and on...😆 🤣 😂 Ron G
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Western Star Classic heavy haul
ShakyCraftsman replied to Biggu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Let's get with it Buddy! Updates. updates. I know you've been working on this.😁 Ron G