Bennyg Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Currently figuring out the chassis length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ben I am already envious just because you have a scale drawing.Where in the world do you find something like that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ben I am already envious just because you have a scale drawing.Where in the world do you find something like that ?I got it from Mack trucks Australia. Most truck manufacturers have brochures on there websites. I scaled the drawing up to 1/24 from a brochure/spec sheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 That's a handy tool for the build Ben, good stuff mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 That's a handy tool for the build Ben, good stuff mate cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Great idea Ben thanks for sharing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Got the chassis rails from Sour Krauts. Will be reshaping the front to look like r series chassis rails. The Auslowe Mack cross members fit perfectly. t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Bit of a mock up. Still figuring out positions for the battery boxes and fuel tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Ben, mock ups can really consume the time and test the patience level. Your frame is nice - nothing to have to file off or fill in. I really like those fuel tanks Edited January 31, 2016 by Old Buckaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 looks good benny ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Looking very nice indeed!! I too like those tanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Tanks are from auslowe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Great work Ben. I really like those tanks as well.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 R Series chassis rails in progress. Just need to tidy them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Ben,you've certainly planned this out and it's shaping up real nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 that wil be some fine lookin truckgreat fueltanksnice jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Ben, things are coming along nicely mate! Like the tanks, mine are the Auslowe old school pvc pipe with resin ends !! I'll just have to work with it because I'm on a tight budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Hopefully have the rails together tomorrow. The front suspension is going to be the most work. I plan to mould the r series front suspension and modify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Chassis rails are together. Front suspension will be scratch built from modifying an amt r series front suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Benny, really nice job you are doing on the chassis. I like the tanks as well. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 That's a nice truck. I can't wait to see your build of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 March Report. Nothing done except thinning the paint ready for the airbrush. I've got university studies and have to finish a couple of other builds (T904 KW and tamiya gullwing) on at the moment but will update you when I get a chance. Will feel good to get the other gear off the bench. Clear mind then to continue the project. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Ben, What you've done thus far looks good ! Good luck with you studies , Will be looking for next update. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 That frame is looking good! You're using the same frame rails that I am on my H model. I only wish that I would have ordered Auslowe cross-members like you did, that was a good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 That frame is looking good! You're using the same frame rails that I am on my H model. I only wish that I would have ordered Auslowe cross-members like you did, that was a good call.Auslowe do great stuff. I'm awaiting their 1/24 r series cab and Australian superliner bonnet/hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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