ShakyCraftsman Posted January 2 Author Posted January 2 (edited) Hey all A little update today. I stripped the chrome off of the fuel tanks and lubrafiner. This view shows the CTM PE tank straps temperaly attached. I took a black sharpie and colored the cast on straps to look like rubber inserts. This view shows that I have removed the cast on lines and drilled out the two fittings to accept new lines. This view shows the lubrafiner. I added two pieces of brass wire to the bottom so I can attach lines to them. I drilled out the top for a line. Okay, that's all there is. Ron G This view shows the rear kit brake chamber. I modified it so I have a place attach the brake lines. OH, and I cut the caging bolt off.This view shows the front brake chamber. I modified it so I can attach the air line to it. Edited January 2 by ShakyCraftsman 4
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 2 Author Posted January 2 6 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said: Hey all A little update today. I stripped the chrome off of the fuel tanks and lubrafiner. This view shows the CTM PE tank straps temperaly attached. I took a black sharpie and colored the cast on straps to look like rubber inserts. This view shows that I have removed the cast on lines and drilled out the two fittings to accept new lines. This view shows the lubrafiner. I added two pieces of brass wire to the bottom so I can attach lines to them. I drilled out the top for a line. Okay, that's all there is. Ron G Thanks Jeff 1
Pete68 Posted January 2 Posted January 2 3 hours ago, ShakyCraftsman said: OH, and I cut the caging bolt off. Put it in your tool box you never know when you will need it I always cared lots of extras 😂 1 2
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 (edited) Hey guys A little more done on the "BS" Peterbilt. I have the lift Axle in place. View from the top looking down. View from the bottom looking up. You can see the brake chambers and where the air lines will attach. I stole these from my other Revell Peterbilt 359 kit. I will replace them when the ones from RoninUtah get here. View looking forward of the lift axle. View looking to the rear of the lift axle. This view shows the lift axle wheels and tires. These are temporary. They are 22.5's and I have 20.0" wheels and tires coming from Paul at ST Supply. Ron G Edited January 5 by ShakyCraftsman 3
Gary Chastain Posted January 5 Posted January 5 Like where this is going. Will your lift axle be posed in an up or down position? 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 3 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said: Like where this is going. Will your lift axle be posed in an up or down position? Up 2
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 (edited) Hey all Okay, I have the front axle mounted. This view shows the front axle mounted with the front tires in place. The tires are from Jamie at Mo'luminum. They are Bridgestone M844 425/85R 22.5. This view shows the front axle turned right. This view shows the front axle turned left. Side view of the front axle. These are the front tires and wheels. Wheels are from Paul at ST Supply. They are 5 hole Budds that I modified into wide float rims. That's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G Edited January 5 by ShakyCraftsman 6
gotnitro? Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Good looking tires right there ! Where did you get your Hendrickson lift axle from ? Sounds like both our orders left Paul's at the same time, mine got snowed in in Syracuse after our last batch of weather. I'm about 45 minutes south, and barely a dusting..they had several feet over the wknd 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 7 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Good looking tires right there ! Where did you get your Hendrickson lift axle from ? Sounds like both our orders left Paul's at the same time, mine got snowed in in Syracuse after our last batch of weather. I'm about 45 minutes south, and barely a dusting..they had several feet over the wknd Hey Nitro The lift axle is from KFS VIA Paul at ST Supply. Ron G 1 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 (edited) Hey all Just a mock-up picture. I have all the axles mounted along with all the brake chambers. This view shows all three wheel types used. The lift axle ones aren't the final ones, there in the mail from Paul at ST Supply. Ron G Edited January 8 by ShakyCraftsman 9
Randy D Posted February 11 Posted February 11 Hey Ron, The whole front end looks terrific !!!! The lift axle is something that is really cool to see modeled, great stff. Randy 1 1
Jimbo8v92 Posted February 11 Posted February 11 Wow incredible job!!! Idk if its just mocked up for now,but the front axle backing plates are on the wrong side. Brake chambers are behind the axle facing rearward not infront facing forward. Love those bridgestones btw i have a set i got prob 6 years ago lol.. think im gonna put them on the A model KW Dump i just got.
ShakyCraftsman Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 Yeah I know, but it's the only way I could get them to fit with the way the steering on this Revell kit works. Ron G 1
Scott Eriksen Posted February 11 Posted February 11 53 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said: Yeah I know, but it's the only way I could get them to fit with the way the steering on this Revell kit works. Ron G Your brake chambers are ok ,,maybe just kick 'em up a tad if ya can,,otherwise good to go 1
Jimbo8v92 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Ah ok i gotcha. That makes sence. There is a whole lot crammed in a tiny area there lol.
Rockford Posted February 12 Posted February 12 I'd missed your progress on this one, fantastic stuff! I hate to say anything negative about it but the front brake chambers are indeed 180 degrees out. They're vulnerable down low, up above the axle gives them more shelter. Brilliant work though.
ShakyCraftsman Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 4 minutes ago, Rockford said: I'd missed your progress on this one, fantastic stuff! I hate to say anything negative about it but the front brake chambers are indeed 180 degrees out. They're vulnerable down low, up above the axle gives them more shelter. Brilliant work though. I know that, but because the way that Revell did there steering axle. The chambers ran into the steering arm, so I moved them to were they are. I'll go back and look to see if I can fix this problem. Ron G
Scott Eriksen Posted February 17 Posted February 17 On 2/12/2025 at 2:37 PM, ShakyCraftsman said: I know that, but because the way that Revell did there steering axle. The chambers ran into the steering arm, so I moved them to were they are. I'll go back and look to see if I can fix this problem. Ron G Ron,, try loosening up the glue joint where the S cam bracket goes at the backing plate,,,from your pic it looks like you should be able to have the middle of the chamber right at the top spindle/kingpin and not interfere with the steering
ShakyCraftsman Posted February 17 Author Posted February 17 Hey Scott I tried that, it still hit when you turn the wheels. Ron G 1
Scott Eriksen Posted February 17 Posted February 17 12 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said: Hey Scott I tried that, it still hit when you turn the wheels. Ron G Go old school and run without fronts! lol ........or put wedge brakes on the front! 1
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