Jay Whittaker Posted April 2 Posted April 2 I admire the heck outta your fabrication skills!! This is coming out superbly! 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 3 Author Posted April 3 (edited) Hey all Well I used up some of that 985.5' of cable. 😁😂🤣 I wound it around the main winch 5 times. I did some more work on the Cat C15 6NZ and started making the shocks. This view shows the main winch with the cable attached. Back view of the winch. This view shows the oil dipstick that I added to the engine block. Just under the exhaust turbo. This view shows the oil fill tube I added to the front cover. Closer view of the fill tube, the cap is removable. This view shows one of the rear shock absorbers & mount that I scratch built. Just need to make three more, plus the four front shocks. I need to add the bolt heads to the mounting points of the shock, but not till it's all painted. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G Edited April 3 by ShakyCraftsman 4
Biggu Posted April 3 Posted April 3 Fabulous engineering and execution Ron. This is coming together nicely. And fast ! 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 4 Author Posted April 4 (edited) Hey everyone Well, I've been trying to get these done for over a week, but those pesky squirrels have been driving me nuts!..lol. The front springs. This view shows the front springs completed. This view shows the copper "U" bolts for the front springs. This view shows the upper "U" bolt mount with a shock mount pin. One done three more to do. This view is a closer look at the upper "U" bolt mount. That's one of the shocks on top. A little mock-up of the chassis. Another view of the chassis. This view shows the front springs are now done. I still have to make the four clamps for each spring. 16 altogether. I also have to figure out the front steering. That's it for now be back soon with more. Ron G Edited April 4 by ShakyCraftsman 2
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 4 Author Posted April 4 6 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said: Wow Ron, raising the bar aren’t you, nice detail. Thanks Gary, we do have to do our part...lol😁😉 Ron G 2
BK9300 Posted April 5 Posted April 5 Very nice progress, Ron - lots of challenges you're overcoming! 1 1
cifenet Posted April 5 Posted April 5 Wow, this js very painful to watch (I mean this in the most positive way), so many little details and repetitions required! But the effort is very rewarding here, it is turning out to be incredibly awesome. 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 5 Author Posted April 5 6 minutes ago, cifenet said: Wow, this js very painful to watch (I mean this in the most positive way), so many little details and repetitions required! But the effort is very rewarding here, it is turning out to be incredibly awesome. Thanks cifenet Yeah, the repetitive items make it difficult to keep going for sure,but I'm determined to finish this beast. Ron G 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 7 Author Posted April 7 (edited) Hey all Got some more done on this build. I've been working on the front springs and steering system. This view shows the spring "U" bolt & shock mounts. This view shows the spring with the start of the spring clamps. This view shows one of the completed front springs. The other side of the front spring. This view shows the steering box and linkage in the neutral position. This view shows the steering turning left. This view shows the steering turning right. This view shows the springs on the first front axle along with a shock. This view shows the front axle and springs mounted with the tires. This view shows the front suspension from the side. This view shows the front from the top. Closer view of the front springs, "U" bolts, shock mount and steering linkages. Well that's all for now be back soon with more updates. Ron G Edited April 7 by ShakyCraftsman 2
Biggu Posted April 8 Posted April 8 Excellent engineering and execution once again. Nice and clean and very expertly done , Ron. My hat is off to you. This is modelling in its purest form. Well done. Like Gary says, impressive work. 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 8 Author Posted April 8 (edited) Hey all Got some more work done on this build. I now have all of the front suspension, rear suspension and "U"joints installed permanently and ready for paint. Because this is Sooo big. I'm going to paint the rear first, then the front. It won't fit in my paint booth. It will all be semi gloss Tamiya black. Thought I would start with a little mock-up. This view shows the engine, radiator and trans drive shaft. This view shows the center drive shafts from the top. This view shows the rear drive shafts and rear suspension. This view is looking down through the engine compartment. This view shows the center drive shafts from the top. This view shows the rear drive shafts from the top. This view shows the front drive axles, drive shafts transfer case. View of the drive shafts from the bottom. View of the rear suspension and drive shafts from the bottom. This view shows the nuts/bolts/washers I added to the front differentials. I did the rear ones also, but didn't get any pictures. This view shows the left side of the frame and the bolt heads I added to the front suspension mounting brackets. This is a view of the other side bolt heads I added. Well that's it for today I'll be back soon with more updates. Ron G Edited April 8 by ShakyCraftsman 2
Gary Chastain Posted April 8 Posted April 8 Such an impressive build and a great engineering feat as well. 1 1
BK9300 Posted April 8 Posted April 8 (edited) Excellent work, Ron - it’ll be a brute when it’s finished Edited April 8 by BK9300 1
cifenet Posted April 9 Posted April 9 Oh man, you will need to grease all the joints so they can move without squeaking noise! And you must make sure you torque those bolts correctly to ensure proper operation! 😀 Very nice work! 1 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 10 Author Posted April 10 (edited) Hey all Small update today. I now have all of the shocks made. 4 front and 4 rears. These we're a real pain in the rump, because of having to make them identical. This view shows the 4 rear shocks. This view shows the frame shock mount bracket. Have to make 8 of these. This view shows the real shock. This view shows the decals I need to have made for the shocks. Anyone interested in printing them? Hint...hint This view shows the front shocks. Now I just need to paint them, add the decals, add the mounting bolts and then mount them. Ron G Edited April 10 by ShakyCraftsman 1
Six Pack Posted April 10 Posted April 10 Nice detail. Shouldn't the front springs have equalizer beams between them though ?
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 11 Author Posted April 11 14 hours ago, Six Pack said: Nice detail. Shouldn't the front springs have equalizer beams between them though ? Not sure what you mean, can you post a picture. Ron G 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 11 Author Posted April 11 (edited) Hey Six Pack Do you mean these. Yes, these will be added. I have planned for this. Ron G Edited April 11 by ShakyCraftsman 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted April 11 Author Posted April 11 (edited) Hey all I got a start on the front equalizer rods (torsion rods). This view shows the equalizer rods on the passenger side sitting in place. I still have to make the other side plus the mounting brackets. I my get this painted...eventually...lol Ron G Edited April 11 by ShakyCraftsman 4
cifenet Posted April 14 Posted April 14 Looking very technical! I really like it! Very interesting to see how the driveshaft position is offset, marvelous stuff! 1 1
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