Future project...AMT Astro 95 steel hauler.

[Gary Chastain]

Those trailer builds are really cool. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

7 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Those trailer builds are really cool. 

Thanks Gary 

  They are coming along. Alot of repetitive work.😁😉

Ron G 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

 I now have both trailers finished, almost. Still a few things to do like the plumbing, rub/load rails and painting.

Front trailer.

Dolly.

Rear trailer.

Both trailers and dolly. Well that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

Edited July 9 by ShakyCraftsman

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  I worked on the Astro 95 today. I modified the front axle into a workable axle. I cut off the ends of the kit axle and replaced them with peices of 1/8" plastic tube. Using a 1/24 scale metal front axle as a guide on how long to make them. I glued the tubes to the part of the axle that was left. I used the rest of the metal axle parts to finish my axle.

This view shows the metal 1/24 axle on top and the modified plastic axle on bottom. You can see the two tubes that were added for spindles.

This view shows the finished axle. The brake drums are left overs from the flatbed trailer that I modified for the front axle.

This view shows the front axle with the front W/T's added.

This view shows the front axle turned to the left.

This view shows the front axle turned to the right. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon.

Ron G 

Edited July 10 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

Good modifications, Ron - posable steering will definitely be a bonus for the truck - nice work.

[Gary Chastain]

Well done on the front axle, might steal some ideas from that. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Just now, Gary Chastain said:

Well done on the front axle, might steal some ideas from that. 

Be my guest Gary. Anything to help.

Ron G 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

  I have the frame assembled. Its almost complete except for the rear brake chambers, plumbing and a few other odds and ends. I also have the kit engine assembled, but I'm going to be using a Auslowe resin 8V92T.

This view shows the frame with the rear and front suspension.

This view shows the frame with the kit engine.

This view shows the frame with the 8V92T.

This view shows the front axle in neutral position.

This view shows the front axle turned to the right.

This view shows the front axle turned to the left.

This view shows the frame with the fuel tanks in place.

This view shows the frame with the tanks, fifth wheel, the 8V92T and radiator. Well that's all I have for now be back soon with more.

Ron G 

Edited Thursday at 11:17 PM by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

How does that engine measure up, Ron? Does it require any mods to the engine mounts on the frame or the dog house? I may have to get one of those engines. The Auslowe stuff is too drawer …

[ShakyCraftsman]

Just now, Biggu said:

How does that engine measure up, Ron? Does it require any mods to the engine mounts on the frame or the dog house? I may have to get one of those engines. The Auslowe stuff is too drawer …

Hey Pal 

  It's pretty close to the kit engine in size and dimensions. There are a few differences between the 8V71 and the 8V92T.  I had to rework the front engine mount so it would fit in the Astro 95 frame. But it wasn't much.

Ron G 

[Biggu]

Thanks Pal. Thats about what I figured. May have to place another order.