Ford C800 Coke truck (but not the original kit)

[Gary Chastain]

2 hours ago, Jürgen M. said:

Actually I was thinking of adding a tag axle here too. I noticed that I located the drive axle a bit far to the front. It's only a little bit off the middle of the box. Of course the weight of the cab and engine would keep the real thing from tipping but it does look a bit 'risky'! 

Since I have enough time till the cab arrives I might print a tag axle just to see how it looks!

I like your idea of adding a tag axle and that delivery box looks outstanding with all that detail, well done. 

[BK9300]

I'm thinking like Gary - a tag axle would look right at home on this truck.  Great progress, Jurgen.

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks guys for your honest opinion.

I wasn't sure if trucks like this one even had tag axles!

On the other hand I built a tri-drive Superliner. Never was built that way I think.

And I'll have something to do till the cab arrives!

[Pete68]

A tag axle will look nice and like you said it will keep you occupied while waiting on your cab. 

Edited 22 hours ago by Pete68

[Jürgen M.]

The tag axle is assembled:

I printed the parts last night! Assembly was easy and quick since I have done it before, not long ago.

Now it has to be painted and attached to the chassis.

[Gary Chastain]

Jurgen:  Dream it…..print it…..build it

me:    Dream it…….find it……spend money…….ship it…….wait for it…….wait for it

Jurgen, your plan is much better than mine🏆🏆🏆

[Jürgen M.]

That's only partially so Gary! Otherwise I would have just designed and printed the C800 cab. It's quite complex though. More than I had expected.

Now I'm waiting Just like you! 😊

But yes, I must admit, concerning most parts you're right. 

But looking at your builds I would say it's always worth waiting. You make fabulous builds in quality and detail far ahead of mine.

I really enjoy watching and learning!

[Jürgen M.]

Tag axle is painted ...

...and fits in perfectly:

Now the wheels have to be attached. Needs a bit of brain now to make an attachment that let's them turn too.

Since the rims are different than the ones I used on the Louisville I can't take over the brake drums.

Edited 7 hours ago by Jürgen M.

[Jürgen M.]

I had an idea which I immediately turned into reality and it worked:

I made two sockets (printed) ...

(I forgot to take pictures of the parts so I'm showing the drawings)

These sockets go into the ends of the tag axle.

Then I made hubs ...

...and put little brass rod pieces through them with the wheels in between!

The rims are from a formerly knocked down Volvo F12 Globetrotter from Italeri. The tires are old AMT ones!

Now you can see the lift function of the axle:

Edited 6 hours ago by Jürgen M.