Arnd Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Hallo all After a longer brake I started again with modeling. I decided to pick up an older project. It is my1988 Ford L9000 Aeromax. It will be a tandem axel truck used for pulling logging trailers. Most of the parts are from some old trucks and from the spare boxes. The hood is from Italerie and I cut so that it fits to the AMT cab. There is still a lot of work to be done, filling and sanding but for the moment to see how it fits is it ok. The frame was shorted and reworked to fit with the tandem rear axel. The axel which is from AMT was updated with resin brake parts and some bolts and nuts. Just have a look, pictures say more than words. Still a lot of work to be done but it is a lot of fun. So long Arnd Edited March 17, 2017 by Arnd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Working the old stuff can be more fun than building something new, especially if it is a unique rig! Nice combination of parts from different sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Nice start with lots of detail already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Arnd, Welcome back to the bench ! I see you have taken an old project out to work on. And are doing quit a bit of modifications and kit bashing.I like what you have done thus far ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 This will make a great logging truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel_tiger1 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Where did the resin brake parts come from. I need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnd Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hallo all Just a little update. I added the front parts for the frame to make it a bit longer. The cab holder on the frame were reworked. I did the same with the cab and the interior so that everything fits a bit better and is easier to work with. As far as I want to use a Cummins I reworked the firewall and made the doghouse a bit wider. The steering system and the linkage were reworked and added to the frame and front axel. The masters fort he resin parts are originally from Revell I reworked and changed them so that I can cast them for my own trucks. I have a question for you guys out there, I want to use cast spoke rims on that truck. Can I use rims with six spokes on the front axel and rims with only five spokes on the rear? Or do I have to use the same number of spokes on the front and on the rear axel? Thanks for your efforts. So long Arnd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonye66 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Great work! I'm interested in doing something similar now having seen your work. Gives me an idea for what I can do with a stalled Ford project I've had on the back burners for several years. Regarding the spokes, certain versions of the AMT Mack come with 6 spoke steers and 5 spoke drives. sure it was common at one time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Looking Great!! I always enjoy watching your builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Great detailing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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