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Can't you hide the chassis joint with fuel tank brackets etc...? Either way it's coming together. Well done! Fascinating stuff, mixing so many skills. 

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Thanks very much, Rockford,

and yes, the gap in the chassis will of course be partially hidden by the fuel tank brackets. Still I might try to hide them additionally in some way. 

I got the 1mm brass rods yesterday

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and shaped and fit in the u-bolts.

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Now I can put in the rear axles in form of 2mm steel rods.

The brake drums will be fixed in position the same way as in front.

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I'm only assembling so far as all the parts will be the same color later.

Everything else will be assembled later and painted separately .

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The radiator is in place, the engine just placed to see if it fits!

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Fuel tank brackets and stabilizers are also in place!

A few more chassis parts to print then the engine will be completed.

The exhaust manifold is the only engine part which is not printed. I had one in my parts box so why not use it!

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Looks great Jürgen. 

I realise it's too late now but if you want to see what the Reyco steel-spring suspension looks like watch this video from James Pretty. 

 

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Thanks Rockford! It's never too late! ? 

I'll improve it on my next kit!

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The chassis is painted!

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Thanks!

I painted and installed the engine. Since you can't see the color of the engine in the movie I decided to paint it dark gray. I think it looks pretty good.

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Now the wheels, fuel tanks and some piping and the chassis is almost ready. 

Still need to print the exhaust pipes and the intake for the aircleaner.

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Some more progress:

The wheels and battery box

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Fuel tanks 

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and the air pipe from the aircleaner to the turbo charger!

The second tank follows shortly as well as the mud flaps in front.

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The second fuel tank with straps and step.

The quarter fenders are from a White Western Star If I remember correctly! ? 

But they fit perfectly!

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I also added a cross bar to stabilize the frame of the exhaust system.

Seems the chassis is done. Just some more piping to do around the engine.

Mufflers and exhaust pipes are being printed at the time as well as the air intake.

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Thanks! 

Hope it keeps going like this!

I tried out the fill primer on the first printed cab. It does hide the print lines a bit but I'd have to sand it and that's quite a pain trying not to destroy the rivets.

We'll see what happens!

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Your chassis looks excellent, looks really meaty. Love the idea of the tank straps, very novel! 

I feel your frustration on the cab prep, it's always a trade-off.

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Thanks Rockford!

The "meaty" probably comes from the fat Italeri tires. 

But I'm happy with it.

I'll be finishing the engine and exhaust system, then I'll begin the interior and cab.

Stay tuned! ?

 

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Mufflers and slash cuts!

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Have to be sanded and primered.

I'll be using a chrome spray with a flat effect. 

When you look at the picture at the beginning of this thread it doesn't look like the classic chromed parts on this truck are polished and brightened up. 

Just the marker lights, horns and grab handles look like they're polished chrome.

Even the grille looks more like a dirty silver than polished chrome!

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Jürgen, great work!

You're building a working truck, and "chrome don't get you home!" The aluminium was originally there to save weight, only over time did its decorative qualities get exploited. 

Your truck looks like one well specced from the factory with a Salem paint scheme but worked hard, quarry work doesn't lend itself to 'shiny'. 

Having worked with several truck fleets, I know the emphasis is very much on keeping the wheels turning and bringing money in. Your KW is going to look great though, you can't hide good genes! 

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