ShakyCraftsman Posted March 14 Author Posted March 14 (edited) Hey all Today I worked on the rear suspension. This is a custom print from 3D Concepts. It's an elongated Hendrickson RS suspension. This view shows the suspension as I received it from 3D Concepts. This view shows the inside of the main mounting bracket and walking beam. This view shows the outside of the main mounting bracket, walking beam and the thr frame mounting bracket. The black thing is a rubber block. Another view of the suspension. This view shows the distance between axle pin centers. It's 5' 10" (it was supposed to be 6' 6", but I can work with it. This view shows the suspension mounted to the frame. As you can see I have to alter the torsion rod lengths. Side view of the rear suspension. This view shows the whole frame rear and front. Ron G Edited March 14 by ShakyCraftsman 4
ShakyCraftsman Posted March 22 Author Posted March 22 (edited) Test Edited March 22 by ShakyCraftsman 3
ShakyCraftsman Posted March 25 Author Posted March 25 (edited) Hey all Not really an update. I found some items from Plastsruct to make a load for this rig. A 6" (12.0' 1/24 scale) diameter dome top and tube. ABS clear dome top 6" diameter. This is a 6" diameter by 18" long ABS grey tube. This view shows the final size of the oilfield tank in scale it's going to be 12.0' diameter by 20.0' tall. A 400 bbl capacity tank. I still have to scratch build the ladder, skids, plumbing, valves and gauges. I'll be showing it hanging off the back of the Oilfield bed truck. Ron G Edited March 25 by ShakyCraftsman 4
Gary Chastain Posted March 25 Posted March 25 Now that…is a cool load for your truck. I did not know that Plastruct made stuff like that. 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted March 25 Author Posted March 25 1 minute ago, Gary Chastain said: Now that…is a cool load for your truck. I did not know that Plastruct made stuff like that. 6" is there largest size tube Gary. Ron G 2
BK9300 Posted March 25 Posted March 25 Should look great with the tank skid hooked up to the winch line. 1 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 (edited) Hey all Got some more work done on the rear drive axles and wheels/tires. Still a long way to go. This view shows the brake backing plates added to the rear axles. The brake cans will mount to these. This view shows the brake drums. Painted them a rusty color. This view shows the rear wheels painted an off white. This view shows the brake drums in the rear wheels. This view shows what the finished wheels/tires will look like. Another view showing the planetary hub better. This view shows how the brake drums fit to the backing plates. This view shows both W/T's on the axle.Bottom view of the rear suspension, rear axles and the drive shafts. This view shows all the rear "U" joints. Well that's all for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G Edited March 26 by ShakyCraftsman 2
BK9300 Posted March 26 Posted March 26 Looking really good, Ron - don't know if you said elsewhere, but where did you get your universal joints from? 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 (edited) On 3/26/2025 at 3:29 PM, BK9300 said: Looking really good, Ron - don't know if you said elsewhere, but where did you get your universal joints from? There made by a guy on Facebook named Brain, but I got them from Paul at ST Supply. He ran out and shorted my last order, waiting for them to come back in stock so he can fill it. Ron G Edited March 30 by ShakyCraftsman 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 (edited) Small update. This view shows the brake chambers added to the backing plates. Closer view of the brake chamber. This next five pictures are some items that SwampDog (David) sent me to put on this build. He just sent them, no charge, how nice is that!😇 Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G Edited March 26 by ShakyCraftsman 3
Biggu Posted March 27 Posted March 27 There are some very generous guys on this forum for sure. Lookin good pal 1
TopherMcGinnis Posted March 28 Posted March 28 May I suggest a pneumatic grease gun? You'll wear yourself out with a manual one greasing all those u-joints! Looking Great! 2
Biggu Posted March 28 Posted March 28 This is moving fast ! Love where this is going. It will be a huge one in the shelf ! 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 (edited) Hey all I have the oil field tank almost finished. This view shows the tank with the top installed. This view shows the bottom of the tank installed. This view is a mock-up of the tank assembly and a figure for size comparison. This view shows the side skid and ladder of the tank. This view shows the bottom of the tanks skid. This is the bottom skid. This view shows the ends where you hook the winch cable around. This view shows the side skid. This view shows the skid ends where the winch cable attaches. This view shows the ladder and safty cage. A veiw looking down through the safty cage. Still have to add all of the piping and valves, etc. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G Edited March 28 by ShakyCraftsman 3
Biggu Posted March 28 Posted March 28 Some really fine engineering and fabrication on this Ron. Very precise and clean, looks great 1
Gary Chastain Posted March 29 Posted March 29 Oh I like this, but got a question. Will there be a man hole or door for tank entry? man that is cool. 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 7 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said: Oh I like this, but got a question. Will there be a man hole or door for tank entry? man that is cool. Yes, I still have alot of fittings, pipes, valves and caps to add Gary. Ron G 2
ShakyCraftsman Posted March 30 Author Posted March 30 (edited) Hello Everybody I have been working on the rear suspension and I now have it almost done. I just need to add a few nuts and bolts and paint it black and it will be complete. This view shows all the holes I drilled in the mounting bracket. I had to replace the top portion on both sides because the resin broke when I tried to drill it out. This view shows the bolts that I used for the mounting brackets. They are from Paul at ST Supply. This view shows the bolts added to the bracket. This view shows the rear axles and drive shaft mounted to the walking beam suspension it also shows walking beam mounting bolts. This view shows the scratch built axle mounting brackets and there bolt heads. This view shows the set-up with the wheels/tires added. This view shows the front torsion rod installed. This view shows the rear torsion rod installed. This view shows the bolt heads added to the torsion rod mounts. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G Edited March 30 by ShakyCraftsman 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 2 Author Posted April 2 (edited) Hey all Small update today. I changed out the 18spd transmission for an Allison Automatic trans. Because the cab sits so high up on the frame trying to make the manual trans shifter work was impractical, so it now has a Automatic. Drivers side view of the engine & trans. Passenger side view of the engine & trans. This view shows the fuel tanks that I'm going to use for this build. There from model truck forum. This view shows the fishing line I'm using for the winch cables. That's a lot of cable, 985.5 feet of it!😱😱😱😱😁😉 it's 1.2mm diameter which works out to 1 1/4" in 1/24 scale. That's it for now I'll have more later. Ron G Edited April 2 by ShakyCraftsman 2
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