Biggu Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 This is SO cool................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 This is going to be a real treat to watch and learn from, another great project on the way, you can always tell when models are going to look right, even at this stage it looks just right, looking forward to seeing this come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Looks great so far Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Have been totally tied up at the gun shop all summer with all that is going on........working harder than we ever have in these unprecedented times and uncharted waters. Absolutely no time to do any building. Teaching safety classes at night and falling asleep as soon as I get home. Only good part is the addition of a new toy to the garage.....a 95 Corvette. But no time to drive it! Hoping soon to find time and energy to return to the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Man... This thing is going to be HUGE!! I'm on the edge of my seat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Looking forward to seeing you back working on your crane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) FINALLY found the time and energy to get back to work on this build. Roughed in the front and rear suspensions and all of the crossmembers. Also roughed in the engine mounts and the creeper transmission and mount. Got down to take some photos of the real one as well. My gun shop is going crazy right now, and added to deer season, available time to work on this is about non existent. Add that to a nasty bout of builder’s block and its sure been a while! Hope to keep it going now. Need to figure out tandem front axle steering next Edited December 16, 2020 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Tom I’m really glad to see you back working on this truck crane. Your frame is coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Tandem steering should be easier than the steering on your last project. 4 tie rods: 90 degree wheel knuckle with tie rod left to right and then tie rod from front to back. You might get away with just three tie rods. The Revell Simba crash truck has tandem front steering. greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Will check out my Simba kit.......THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Now that is a heavy duty frame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Very nice! Love these tandem steering trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Hey, Tom can I make a suggestion: Get either some aluminum or brass tubing, make two bearings for the walking beams and then slip the next size down tubing in as the connection between the two sides. As you build, the weight is going to get more and more on the plastic rods you are using now and could in time deform or break. I'm liking what I see for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Tom, I like what you've done thus far. You know how we talked about this build . I Think you will get your groove back . And in the end you will have another very impressive model. Be Well and Stay Safe Marc AKA Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 This beast is looking real nice... Too cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) On 12/17/2020 at 11:30 PM, Chariots of Fire said: Hey, Tom can I make a suggestion: Get either some aluminum or brass tubing, make two bearings for the walking beams and then slip the next size down tubing in as the connection between the two sides. As you build, the weight is going to get more and more on the plastic rods you are using now and could in time deform or break. I'm liking what I see for sure! That’s a great idea Charlie..........will convert to metal axles and bushings shortly!!!! Thanks! Edited December 20, 2020 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Pretty much all of the frame is done, and all crossmembers are in with all of the rivets (166 of them), that hold it all together. Lots of tiny bits!!! Edited December 20, 2020 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/18/2020 at 3:44 AM, gatorincebu said: Tom, I like what you've done thus far. You know how we talked about this build . I Think you will get your groove back . And in the end you will have another very impressive model. Be Well and Stay Safe Marc AKA Gator Yeah, feels great to be back at the bench!!!! Thanks Gator, you and yours be safe as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Steering knuckles in place.......Also got creative with the turntable for the upperworks. Using an old Boy Scout Compass with a few modifications! Edited December 21, 2020 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 1061 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Superb work so far. I think we're all gonna learn something watching this come together. Will be following this for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) My fingers hurt just counting all those rivets !! Exceptional work detailing the frame rails , and cool trick w the compass face ..now the operator will always know which direction their facing lol Edited December 21, 2020 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Tom: Carry over the brass idea to your steering knuckles. Strength will be needed there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 8 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: Tom: Carry over the brass idea to your steering knuckles. Strength will be needed there too. Oh yeah.........gonna even look st machining the whole knuckle from aluminum. What I have here may just be a test run to get the engineering correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 10 hours ago, gotnitro? said: My fingers hurt just counting all those rivets !! Exceptional work detailing the frame rails , and cool trick w the compass face ..now the operator will always know which direction their facing lol The rivets are actually very close to an actual REAL rivet........ .030” holes drilled through frame and crossmembers etc, then a piece of .030” Evergreen rod glued in and trimmed off. Works well enough to satisfy my worst critic.....me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Here's an example of brass steering knuckles. The long end fits into a tube that is within the axle. Makes the whole thing quite strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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