Jürgen M.

Thanks Pal! Just trying to catch up with an old dog! 😉

Had to take off the bumper again. The cab didn't tilt far enough because I had positioned the bumper too far in. Now I can add the steering gear, shift tower, cab rest (which will be a challenge considering I used up lots of space installing the exhaust system) .... But that's one of the things you have to deal with when you design without looking at all the details on the real thing.

Nice and clean job Scott! I like those off set cabs. Maybe I should build one someday! I'm really enjoying those service truck builds! Garbage disposal, oil distributor, road maintanance, ... The closest I've come to that was probably my ACX with the shipping container but that's not really public service. Means, I might pick up one or the other idea if you guys don't mind!

That's the experience of an old modeller! 👍 Not only can old dogs learn new tricks, you can learn a lot from an old dog too! Thanks for sharing that idea Pal! 🙃

I'm sure you are! Keep going! 😉

Finally got the exhaust system finished and the cab and bumper lined up. Now the small issues begin. Horns, marker lights, mirrors, wipers, ...

I'm sure this will work out great Jeff! The fender style fits the truck perfectly!

Thanks Pal! Didn't expect to get so many compliments on this one! Thanks to all of you who commented so positively. Hope to get this done by the weekend!

First cab mock-up: Cab rest is still to be adjusted a bit but it's not far away!

Added the air intake hose and the radiator: Exhaust pipes to stacks didn't come out as I expected so I changed a few things and now they're in print again. Then cab gets hooked to chassis!

Thanks Brian, nice of you to have such confidence in me! 🙃 It normally does fit, yes, but I do tend to over see one or the other thing which may .... me when building!

Now the engine is installed. Air intake hose and exhaust connectors in print. Radiator is painted and drying. Next challenge will be the cab hinges and cab rests. Hope everything fits under the cab! 😬

Engine fits in. Still not completed yet though. A few more engine parts to print before final installation.

Got most of the engine parts printed in one swap: Still a few to print though.

That is such a cool idea, Bren! Thanks very much for giving me my own thermos and mug! I really appreciate it! Coffee's just run through so it's off to the bench! 😉