Gary Chastain Posted January 5 Posted January 5 Wow Jeff, that sure is looking good, detail is paying off already 1 1
BK9300 Posted January 6 Posted January 6 I agree - really liking the 'bolt action'. Got to love primer - its always the a 'big' step in building a model. 1
Biggu Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 39 minutes ago, BK9300 said: I agree - really liking the 'bolt action'. Got to love primer - its always the a 'big' step in building a model. Thanks Brian , yeah the primer really does make things, good and bad show up. I never used to use it but I am finding it is a great help, I think I’m moving along with this build then look closely … oh man there is a long way to go here. ….. thats ok and was expected but still ……….
Jürgen M. Posted January 6 Posted January 6 You're doing a fantastic job on this, Jeff! Those bolts sure make it authentic! 1 1
titino Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Hello Jeff, very good, a lot of details, you do it great. 1 1
Biggu Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 (edited) So just a little detail but one that took some time and I thought it needed to be addressed. First off is the side plates on the rear frame plate/crossmember didn’t fit smooth, as shown in some of my research pics, so a lot of ‘adzing’ and sanding was required to make it all flush, but it came out fairly well. The other thing that is small but again I think will make a small difference is filling the void on the box hinges. Just a small thing, and may not be readily seen but if placed side by side with one that hasn’t had it done, it will be noticeable. The real ones are ‘filled’ which is a plate welded within the hinge support that would give the actual hinge box a lot of strength where nearly 100% of the load would be during the initial dumping process. So they need to be robust and strong…. Edited January 8 by Biggu 2
Jürgen M. Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Wow, I'm always fascinated by such expertise and the way it's transformed into models! My deep respect! 1 1
Biggu Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 15 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said: Wow, I'm always fascinated by such expertise and the way it's transformed into models! My deep respect! Thanks , pal..... although not sure about 'expertise', more like, it looked crummy and needed fixing, but thank you for your kind words 1
BK9300 Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Hey, Jeff - good progress! Will you need to sleeve the box hinges with aluminum tubing to make the dump box tilt smoothly? 1
Biggu Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 16 minutes ago, BK9300 said: Hey, Jeff - good progress! Will you need to sleeve the box hinges with aluminum tubing to make the dump box tilt smoothly? I ‘don’t think so ‘ but I might to make it look more ‘realistic’ and I am also contemplating leaving the box off …… the consideration of that is .. … IF I can pull off the plumbing that is any way half convincing, it won’t show if the box is on covering it all up….. so the jury is still out on that issue ……. Your thoughts on that? 1
BK9300 Posted January 8 Posted January 8 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Biggu said: I ‘don’t think so ‘ but I might to make it look more ‘realistic’ and I am also contemplating leaving the box off …… the consideration of that is .. … IF I can pull off the plumbing that is any way half convincing, it won’t show if the box is on covering it all up….. so the jury is still out on that issue ……. Your thoughts on that? Maybe you could pose it with the box up - with safety blocks/braces or similar in place, like some repairs were under way, and still be able to show off the plumbing? Edited January 8 by BK9300 1
Biggu Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 1 minute ago, BK9300 said: Maybe you could pose it with the box up - with safety blocks/braces or similar in place, like some repairs were under way, and still be able to show off the plumbing? Of course …… that would work perfectly.
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 8 Posted January 8 13 minutes ago, Biggu said: Of course …… that would work perfectly. DUHH! I tought you would figure it out Pal. 😁😆😅🤣😂🤣😂🤣😍 Ron G 1
Biggu Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 Just now, ShakyCraftsman said: DUHH! I tought you would figure it out Pal. 😁😆😅🤣😂🤣😂🤣😍 Ron G Well yeah , but I was also considering display space. Never ‘really’ considered leaving the box up, …… as that is not a natural thing on my truck world …. It’s that safety stuff ……🤔🤔I have a long way to go before that is an issue anyway, but it is always good to think ahead…… 1
TrucksMT Posted January 8 Posted January 8 29 minutes ago, Biggu said: I ‘don’t think so ‘ but I might to make it look more ‘realistic’ and I am also contemplating leaving the box off …… the consideration of that is .. … IF I can pull off the plumbing that is any way half convincing, it won’t show if the box is on covering it all up….. so the jury is still out on that issue ……. Your thoughts on that? I'm not sure what other elements are being considered regarding display, but if a haul utility such as a railcar or trailer will be incorporated then displaying it box-off could work as often thus big machinery is transported with the bed separate from the chassis. 2
Biggu Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 1 hour ago, TrucksMT said: I'm not sure what other elements are being considered regarding display, but if a haul utility such as a railcar or trailer will be incorporated then displaying it box-off could work as often thus big machinery is transported with the bed separate from the chassis. That is sort of what I was thinking. I have seen some massive off road boxes being hauled on heavy haul low beds on the highway. I’ve seen some that were so big they were trucked in two pieces split down the center front to back …… that would make a display ………🤣 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 9 Posted January 9 Hey Jeff You could get a couple of large cranes. You could use them to lift the dump box like your removing it, or installing it. That would make a cool 😎 display. 😁😆 Ron G 2
Biggu Posted January 9 Author Posted January 9 You guys have WONDERFUL ideas but like most of you, room is at a premium for displays…. Display of this is still quite some time away as there are a million and a half things that need to be worked on. I love all the ideas and input. Thanks guys and thanks for following along, as it goes 1
Biggu Posted January 20 Author Posted January 20 Researching this rock truck is a very frustrating venture. With the internet being what it is , billions of photos and mountains of information on the most obscure subjects, BUT not on THIS subject. Maybe 30 photos and some rather generic information about the engine and a modest history. Thats it. At least that all I can find. My next step is to find some contact information for Terex in Ireland , where I can ask if by chance they have any old historical information or photos. Even that proves to be a bit of a challenge. Anyway a little tiny update, as this is still , in my mind , a long term project, there was more research than cutting plastic. I am trying to figure the brake system. I know it is air over hydraulic. Which is there is an air brake chamber that actuates a hydraulic cylinder that applies the brakes. Same basic internals as in the average car with the old school drum brakes… it is a complicated set up but has been used in the old days on some highway tractor trailer units. The challenge is to figure where to mount the air brake chambers and how the plumbing is located. There are a couple pics of the brake chambers but not a lot of photos of the plumbing. The photos of the air brake chambers are a bit ambiguous as they don't really show detailed locations and plumbing. The search continues. On the UP side, through the very kind generosity of a couple guys on this forum , I have an exquisite set of printed off road heavy duty air brake chambers for this build. My sincere thanks goes to Brian Kerr who built the detailed files ln his computer, taking precious time out of his world class build of the snow plow/ sander , as well as to Bren Adams who printed these little jewels, thanks guys for your incredible generosity. These little gems will find a secure home on this build as soon as I can figure where they go. These chambers are beautifully printed and look to be perfect scale and very well detailed. I am more than impressed. Thank you gentlemen! 3
BK9300 Posted January 20 Posted January 20 Hope your research pays off - always nice to know what the real thing looks like!
Biggu Posted January 20 Author Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, BK9300 said: Hope your research pays off - always nice to know what the real thing looks like! Thanks Brian. It sure is a challenge. I think the information is out there, I just need to narrow it down and get my finger on it.
gotnitro? Posted January 20 Posted January 20 Nice work so far on Big Iron! Those air brake chambers look fantastic 1
Biggu Posted January 20 Author Posted January 20 21 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Nice work so far on Big Iron! Those air brake chambers look fantastic Thanks. Not a lot of action lately and I totally agree. They are really sweet. Also could be used for old school trucks and off road logging trucks. They are beauties.
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