gotnitro? Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 I was staying pretty focused on my current build...then a huge box of plastic, rubber and resin arrived. I fought the squirrels off long enough, then caved in.. I'm building an Anteater T800, using all the updates I could source from plaskit, st supply and others. I'm planning a regular trailer, but adding a lift axle. Here's the pile so far, there will be more surprises along the way. Hopefully I'll stay focused on this build ! Any comments or suggestions welcome Jeff 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 I'd say seek help for your addiction but I'm suffering exactly the same problem. I've got that many projects on the go now I can't remember where I am up to with each one. If you do manage to get help give me their details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Oh, this will be good, will be watching😉😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 It’ll be a good project. Who could resist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 20 hours ago, Gary Chastain said: Oh, this will be good, will be watching😉😁 Thanks Gary! I looked over your builds for inspiration 13 hours ago, vincen47 said: It’ll be a good project. Who could resist? Thanks for following along! @Rockford haha I've tried getting help for the addiction, but get drawn back in by shiny new kits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 4 Author Share Posted May 4 Small update for the wknd, I assembled the kit frame and installed the T800 conversion frame brackets. I planned to replace the kit 8 bag rear susp w an air ride, but the parts looked very large next to the frame. I started clearing space inside the resin hood to fit around the kit cowl. Theres more work to go, but its taking shape. I just set everything on the kit frame to check fit. The entire project mock up... Thanks for following Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Got a good start, there my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Lookin good, like where this is going Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 I'm interested to see how this will work. I've been wanting to do one with an asphalt hopper on the back like Tilcon ran 20+ years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 Thanks for following along! I attended a model show today, didn't get much work done. I nabbed a set of wheels from the mobius truck set a vendor was selling, hoping they'll fit the tires I bought from st supply 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Nice job, everything is looking precise and it is looking great already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 Decided to tackle the hood hinges tonite.I never tried the tried n true paperclip method before, but understand why its so popular now. I previously glued the grill into the hood opening, braced w scrap angle for more glue surface. I couldn't pass up a mock up. I'm using rubber from st supply, and mobius wheels. The lift axle tire looks a little large imo, but it may grow on me. The chrome will get toned down, its a little intense for a haul rig Jeff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I have not seen the paper clip hood hinge, it looks very neat/clean. May have to experiment with that. Truck is looking really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 @Gary Chastain it was a method suggested by plaskit, and worked really well. I learned real fast to trim the ends going into the pivots short, or they'll be challenging to remove lol I tossed some different tires on the front, reminds me of the amt wide floats. The lift axle tire is a standard amt tire, and being smaller diameter really looks better for the look I'm after. I made up some axle bushings suggested by Gary Chastain to hold the moebius wheels on..perfectly smooth. Next up, install the front suspension and proper cab mounts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 This build is looking so good, like your tire choices. Moebius wheels seem a bit to perfect, I have heard of guys using some kind of really thin wash to add a more realistic look, but no idea of what they did. Not something I have experimented with. The updates you are incorporating will make this an outstanding build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 The hinge mechanism is nicely executed. I like the idea you implemented. Good setup so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted Monday at 12:32 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 12:32 AM I puttered w the T800, starting on a possible engine for the build. I had ordered a C15 along with other goodies from st supply I'll leak photos of along the way..and its the 1st yellow engine I've ever built. The engine wasn't sent w instructions...and include a bunch of small parts. Luckily there's been a couple built on the forums, a quick search turned up photos. Here's what I have assembled so far...its not much, but I spent quite a while looking at photos working out how everything should go I'm leaving the valve covers off to paint separately, but hopefully I'm on the right track. I did notice a possible issue w the filter mount on the left side being very close to the frame...but recall plenty of knuckle busters working on Uncle Sam's trucks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted Monday at 02:12 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:12 AM Very Nice! Looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted Monday at 04:15 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:15 PM Will be watching the engine build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted Wednesday at 01:15 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 01:15 PM On 5/13/2024 at 12:15 PM, Gary Chastain said: Will be watching the engine build I ran into a snag, wasnt totally unexpected. The Cat wants more real estate under the hood to firewall than I currently have. Looks like I'll need to break out the wheel of death and fling some molten plastic..aka doghouse. Just because I wondered, I assembled the kit engine. The turbo hits the firewall also..heres the overall size difference between them Decided to keep building the C15..maybe these photos will help answer someone's else's questions like I faced . Overall a very detailed engine, I just drilled a few holes deeper to fit tighter I did tinker w making a jailhouse window in the headache rack..dicey sanding the very brittle parts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted Wednesday at 01:17 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 01:17 PM On 5/12/2024 at 10:12 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Very Nice! Looking forward to seeing more! Thanks for following Brian! This ones not getting a green leaker, which I'm used too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago Believe it or not, I ran into the same problem on my W900l. I didn’t have to make a very big dog house, but I did have to cut out the firewall and floor. Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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