Biggu

You’re welcome, Dan. Actually I had you in mind when I posted this as it is not a huge thing but it is a ‘niggly’ thing that could be a bit frustrating. Its a great kit but has a couple of things that needs to be watched.

So another little update. This is the little things that burns up time at the bench, which is good because it is good time at the bench. This is just a visual to ‘instructions are just someone else’s opinion’. Again for a young modeller may do this as the instructions show which is ok but. ……. As in most interpretations of the instructions things may need adjustment. Case in point are the hydraulic filters mounted on the rear transmission cross member. As can be seen on the paper work the filter brackets need to be off set. So being the good trusting modeller I am, I did install them as indicated. Went to fit them today and found the off set is still WAY too close and the fitment just wasn’t to par. So I cut ( gently ) the brackets of and repositioned them so the offset is much greater and when the lines are connected there will be room to hook them up. By turning and repositioning the brackets the connections will be a breeze and they will look better than being on top of one another. Like I said, nothing big, just some tome spent at the bench.

Wow. This turned out really sweet ! The color combo is perfect. What color is the cab? Yes , gold 🤭but what paint did you use? It layed down perfectly and is the perfect color along with the red frame. I have a set of those stripes and never thought they looked very good until now. They look absolutely perfect with the gold and brown fenders. I notice the front rims as well. Did you use rims from the snap kit as they are good looking Alcoa style. End result is just wonderful. Good job !

No worries , boys. All and any information is good. I have little expertise or anything of value to add, and all the freely given info and opinions help me too. Its all good. No highjacks here. Information is gold

No worries Bren. Its about sharing the good stuff that helps all. I appreciate you sharing your expertise.

Fabulous. !

Sanding can be a bit of a test but I scrape gently with a sharp xacto knife and that seems to clean up with little bit is needed. I haven't had much to clean actually. Just usually the support structures. Easy peasy.

I totally agree , Bren and those are like little jewels. They are perfect for heavy off road. Thanks again

Thanks Dan. I will look at that closely. I appreciate this

Thanks Dan , I never thought of that. I check the heavy equipment ads. And hey, if you need any pics let me know. I will share what I have with you. I don’t have very many but you’re welcome to what I do have.

Thanks. Not a lot of action lately and I totally agree. They are really sweet. Also could be used for old school trucks and off road logging trucks. They are beauties.

Thanks Brian. It sure is a challenge. I think the information is out there, I just need to narrow it down and get my finger on it.

Brian, your engineering and fabrication skills are off the clock. So interesting to watch and follow your methodical line of thinking and fabricating. Incredible skill set. You are nailing this one down perfectly.

Researching this rock truck is a very frustrating venture. With the internet being what it is , billions of photos and mountains of information on the most obscure subjects, BUT not on THIS subject. Maybe 30 photos and some rather generic information about the engine and a modest history. Thats it. At least that all I can find. My next step is to find some contact information for Terex in Ireland , where I can ask if by chance they have any old historical information or photos. Even that proves to be a bit of a challenge. Anyway a little tiny update, as this is still , in my mind , a long term project, there was more research than cutting plastic. I am trying to figure the brake system. I know it is air over hydraulic. Which is there is an air brake chamber that actuates a hydraulic cylinder that applies the brakes. Same basic internals as in the average car with the old school drum brakes… it is a complicated set up but has been used in the old days on some highway tractor trailer units. The challenge is to figure where to mount the air brake chambers and how the plumbing is located. There are a couple pics of the brake chambers but not a lot of photos of the plumbing. The photos of the air brake chambers are a bit ambiguous as they don't really show detailed locations and plumbing. The search continues. On the UP side, through the very kind generosity of a couple guys on this forum , I have an exquisite set of printed off road heavy duty air brake chambers for this build. My sincere thanks goes to Brian Kerr who built the detailed files ln his computer, taking precious time out of his world class build of the snow plow/ sander , as well as to Bren Adams who printed these little jewels, thanks guys for your incredible generosity. These little gems will find a secure home on this build as soon as I can figure where they go. These chambers are beautifully printed and look to be perfect scale and very well detailed. I am more than impressed. Thank you gentlemen!

Get well buddy. Truck is awesome ! Love the General battery boxes.

Excellent update. You’re making this look easy, which I know certainly isn’t. The mark of a true craftsman.

fabulous engineering and design work................. you got this for sure

Thank you my friend

Thanks buddy. Copying you I think. 😋

Man, this is a cool build. !

Will that give it a deeper color hue?

That looks really sweet. A worker for sure. I bet you will pull this off easily. Going to be fun to watch. Need lots of updates ..

That will look cool Dan. An oily engine with dust and grime really adds realism. I’m interested in seeing this come together.

I have an old Badger 150 and a 200 , nothing super expensive but bullet proof a d a long time usable old standard

Ok I will. I was kind of searching it out but seemed to be coming up dry. …. Off to the computer …