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 December 5 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 December 6 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 December 6 by Jürgen M.

[Biggu]

Sure is a stark difference with the Italeri tires and the AMT ones. Also nice touch with the chrome fuel tank ends. This will be a sweet build when the cab gets to you. 

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks Pal!

Hope it will. I chose to use some chrome to make it look a bit more noble!

[Gary Chastain]

Lift axle looks very appropriate, well done. Very common in Michigan to see trucks with tires that don’t match, in reality, it’s add to the story very well. Around here the garbage truck guys, if the tire is round and holds air, good to go. 🤪

Edited December 6 by Gary Chastain
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[BK9300]

Tag axle fits in there nicely, Jurgen - looks better, overall, to my eye!

[Jürgen M.]

Looks what arrived today! 

My Ford cab! Over a week earlier than expected! 🥳🥳🥳

Now the show can go on! 

[BK9300]

Glad you’ll be able to carry on!  Is the cab a resin kit?

[Jürgen M.]

No, it's part of an AMT kit!

The parts were all in the original bags, still closed and in good shape!

 

[Biggu]

That didn’t take long to get. ! Watching closely with great interest

[Jürgen M.]

First step:

Cab is painted!

The roof is masked cause it stays white!

[Gary Chastain]

Watching

[Jürgen M.]

To be continued! 😉 

[Jürgen M.]

Have to make my own cab hinges. There weren't any included in the ordered cab.

Cab was painted with two coats of red primer and five coats of base coat.

Next are decals and then clear coat!

[BK9300]

Great pic with the van body in the background of the cab!  Coming along nicely, Jurgen.

[Jürgen M.]

Here's the painted cab unmasked:

...and the dash:

Hope to finish the interior this evening.

[Rockford]

I notice from TV and films a lot of US straight trucks almost had the axle in the centre of the box.

I like what you did in the box with the timber frame and boarding. That's thinking outside the box, inside the box! 

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks Steve! Didn't think it was so obviously visible.

But I'm glad I did it since the view inside showing only white would be boring.