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This car was designed for the US market. It was designed by Jan Wilsgaard who also had designed the Volvo Amazon. The Volvo Philip was designed with a thought to the future, and included many new features such as automatic transmission, power assisted steering and servo-brakes. This six-seater car was powered by a 120 h.p. V8-engine which gave it a very good performance. The problem with Philip was that it was too modern. The Swedish market, which then dominated Volvo sales, was not ripe for large and comfortable cars during the 1950's. The average car buyer was not interested in an automatic transmission or a powerful V8-engine. It is reported that The Philip was constructed from early fifties Henry J and Kaiser Manhattan parts, right down to the Henry J "V" in the hood and trunk, to the tail lights, the "widow's peak" in the windshield and backlight, the bumpers, doors (The dip in the rear door is a dead giveaway), Even the color is classic Kaiser. According to Hemmings The Philip was a 1953 model and was presented to the public on May 22, 1953. Other sources like Secret Classics say it is a 1952 model. So both year are ok for me. The correct answers were sent in by: Ace-Garageguy gbtr6 TarheelRick Pete J. otherunicorn DonW VW93 Bainford ChrisR Richard Bartrop thatz4u jokar124 Congratulations well done

Time for a new One-off quiz Deadline Mar, 6., 2022 12:00 PM CET The rules for the Autoquiz and One-Off Build Quiz are No answers allow in the ongoing Auto quiz thread No comments in the ongoing Auto quiz thread that give any clues or suggestion to the car in question A PM must be sent to the one who has started the ongoing thread The PM must contain Year of production, Manufacturer and Type In case of violating the rules the quiz will closed immediately and no winners will be announced So please stick with the rules and don't ignore them.

This time I was looking for a Western Star Commander 7564F. Build in Australia using an ERF EC cab. The correct answer was sent in by Fabrux otherunicorn plastic trucker DRIPDROIT 71 Congratulation

I found some other Auslowe Mack rims that fit. They have the same number WD43 like the bigger ones. It seems that they are wrong labeled. Next will be a repainting of the cab with the slightly brighter yellow of the hood.

Last and final hint. The company is still in business and built today only conventional trucks. In the past they had build COE and conventionals and was established in the USA in 1968.

No problem with that. Here a little How-To for a Ford C600 steering. On other truck models the steering setup looks different. They have different drag links, pitman arms or tie-rods, but the principal of drilling and cutting is the same. Tools: fine saw (approx. 0.002" blade, not bigger. Otherwise you had to add some shims to the king pin) 0.03" drill (or 0.04 or 0,02, depending on size of parts) Hand drilling unit t Material: 0,03" copper or brass wire Steps: 1. Drill two 0.03 " holes in the axle where usually the king pin are located 2. Make cut through the king pin area to separate spindle from axle 3. Drill two holes through tie-rod 4. Cut through tie-rod 5. Drill holes through drag link and pitman arm. 6. Make cuts through draglink. Keep in mind that those cuts are nearly in the middle of the part. Check the width 7. Add wire to the holes and check mobility of the system. 8. Installation on truck frame Thats all. I hope this helps a bit. You have to drill first and then do the cutting. If you are lazy and want to spent some money buy movable die-cast axles either from CTM, KFS or Modellers Resource. Unfortunately they are mostly in 1/24 scale, but the Modellers Resource axle work also for 1/25 scale.

The one from the amt Peterbilt trucks are solid. I had to cut it into pieces and reassembly it so that it could move

Working on the front axle, it is now manoeuvrable.

New trucks from Italieri - ? Boring as hell

Last crossmember has to be relocated it interferes with the last axle. Rear of frame had been extended with 3d printed frame rails like in the middle. The braces in the cab will be removed after painting.

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The Pete will be a flatbed truck. I rear suspension will be a rubber block with Rockwell worm drive axle.

I had not decide yet if I use the DD 6V71 or a Cummins NH250. If I could get a P&H or Scott engine in 1/25 these would be my favorite engines for a truck from the late 50's / early 60's. The longer frame looks better even without a sleeper. But I want to do the Flatbed truck and yes I'm going to build a 2 axle flatbed trailer like in this picture from Tim Ahlborn

Let me give you a hint. This truck was build in Australia with a english cab by an US company

Maybe ? if I get a second one

Here three different options for my 351. I had added 1.772" to the frame Option 1: Sleeper (from Movin On KW) Option 2: Day cab Option 3: Flatbed (Kit from The Modelfactory - No longer in business) My preference is option 3, although the Page & Page suspension is then not visible. Other wise I could use a Hendrikson Rubber Block suspension with some Rockwell Worm drive axles. instead. Let me think about

I think it is time for another truck quiz. This time the manufacturer of this truck had use a cab from Europe to make it a bit easier The rules for the Truck Quiz are No answers allow in the ongoing Auto quiz thread No comments in the ongoing Auto quiz thread that give any clues or suggestion to the car in question A PM must be sent to the one who has started the ongoing thread The PM must contain Manufacturer and Type In case of violating the rules the quiz will closed immediately and no winners will be announced

Here we have a 1945 - 1954 Panhard Dyna K Break. Some said Dyna x and this is also new to me Dyna 110. This caar has a face that only amother could love. Cars from Panhard in generell looks odd compared to other french cars. The correct answers ( Dyna X, Dyna K, Dyna 110) were sent in by: Ace-Garageguy thatz4u DonW matthijsgrit Congratulation

The first intention was to build a 281/351 with Holmes 750 wrecker body single axle truck. I als thought about a 281 single axle truck . . Now I'm not sure if I build a tractor with or without sleeper or even a flatbed truck. But on the flatbed truck you don't see anything of the Page & Page suspension. Parts that I'm using for the model are: Strato Models: Peterbilt 351 Page & Page suspension American wheels and tires with hubs Rockwell worm drive axle CTM : Peterbilt interior set (parts of it) Turnsignal lights Taillights amt: Peterbilt 359 Wrecker Trailmobile Double IMC Flatbed trailer AITM: Hendrikson Rubber Block Suspension Regarding the engine I'm not sure if I will open the hood and install a detailed engine. or not. In case of an opened hood I'm think about to use a Detroit Diesel 6V71. But this engine could be to small for a tractor unit. Otherwise I could use Detroit Diesel 8V71 or the Cummins from the wrecker less the turbo. What is is a must is to lengthen the frame. The frame will be length by 1.58" behind the cab. Stay tuned

First paint on frame and cab. Still waiting for Intercooler conversion and correct Mack 6 spoke wheels.

I ha e decided to go with an intercooler set from Auslowe.

I will use 0.019" wire

All air line fittings are now installed and first layer of primer attached. Next will be the wiring job on the frame and the jinker. To be continued

Beside my Mack I would like to enter a second model. Peterbilt 351 based on a Strato-models Kit

Here the new quiz for this week. The rules for the Autoquiz and One-Off Build Quiz are No answers allow in the ongoing Auto quiz thread No comments in the ongoing Auto quiz thread that give any clues or suggestion to the car in question A PM must be sent to the one who has started the ongoing thread The PM must contain Year of production, Manufacturer and Type In case of violating the rules the quiz will closed immediately and no winners will be announced So please stick with the rules and don't ignore them.