Jürgen M.

No, it's part of an AMT kit! The parts were all in the original bags, still closed and in good shape!

Looks what arrived today! My Ford cab! Over a week earlier than expected! 🥳🥳🥳 Now the show can go on!

Thanks Pal! Hope it will. I chose to use some chrome to make it look a bit more noble!

I had an idea which I immediately turned into reality and it worked: I made two sockets (printed) ... (I forgot to take pictures of the parts so I'm showing the drawings) These sockets go into the ends of the tag axle. Then I made hubs ... ...and put little brass rod pieces through them with the wheels in between! The rims are from a formerly knocked down Volvo F12 Globetrotter from Italeri. The tires are old AMT ones! Now you can see the lift function of the axle:

Tag axle is painted ... ...and fits in perfectly: Now the wheels have to be attached. Needs a bit of brain now to make an attachment that let's them turn too. Since the rims are different than the ones I used on the Louisville I can't take over the brake drums.

That's only partially so Gary! Otherwise I would have just designed and printed the C800 cab. It's quite complex though. More than I had expected. Now I'm waiting Just like you! 😊 But yes, I must admit, concerning most parts you're right. But looking at your builds I would say it's always worth waiting. You make fabulous builds in quality and detail far ahead of mine. I really enjoy watching and learning!

I know the feeling! I'm waiting for the Ford cab till probably Monday in a week at least. 😱

The tag axle is assembled: I printed the parts last night! Assembly was easy and quick since I have done it before, not long ago. Now it has to be painted and attached to the chassis.

Thanks guys for your honest opinion. I wasn't sure if trucks like this one even had tag axles! On the other hand I built a tri-drive Superliner. Never was built that way I think. And I'll have something to do till the cab arrives!

Actually I was thinking of adding a tag axle here too. I noticed that I located the drive axle a bit far to the front. It's only a little bit off the middle of the box. Of course the weight of the cab and engine would keep the real thing from tipping but it does look a bit 'risky'! Since I have enough time till the cab arrives I might print a tag axle just to see how it looks!

Thanks Jeff! Actually they're Italeri 1/24 truck tires. I like them cause they're a bit flexible concerning rim size and they look good. Hope the cab gets here soon. As far as I know it was shipped out of Illinois this morning!

Here's a mock-up of the box on the chassis. According to tracking the cab will arrive sometime between 14 and 22 Dec. Means there will be a longer break! 😢

Did some work on the chassis ...and on the box

Sometimes things show up twice, sometimes not at all. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Anyway, the fifth wheel of the R.D. Mack was put all the way in the back to make the trailer and the rig look longer.

Made some progress on the chassis: I used the Louisville fuel tanks. The steering gear is a bit different than the original but it works: VID_20251202_211658.mp4 And the holiday feeling is coming up!