Volvo VN 670 with Flatbed B-Train

[Twist67]

Hi there,

while I´m waiting for some parts for my Pete 357 I´ve just started a new long planned project.It´s an Flatbed B-train based on a drawing from a Lode King brochure I found on their site.Lead trailer will be 28ft and the pull trailer 32ft.I converted the blueprint into 1:24 scale and made new ones on my PC and millde the parts out on my machine.The tires are from Italerie,I´ll be using other rims on it.Have to make the landing gear and some other small parts but it is going very fast on that build.Started two weeks ago with the drawings and that´s how it´s looking today.

Maybe the trailers will get some toolboxes...

The Volvo will get some rework with steerable frontaxle,engine and opening hood and some brake and fuel lines on the chassis....

I was inspired by the Ice Road Truckers first season I watched on TV....More will follow,soon.

Regards,Chris

Edited December 13, 2009 by Twist67

[mackinac359]

Wow! That's a lot of trailer you're building. It looks good.

Tim

[Brizio]

Looks good! I'll follow this post because when I'm done with my 359, I'll probably look for a trailers idea...

[chuckyr]

Ok, I get it. Nice choice, great start.

[maxwell48098]

Holy Cow! That looks greta.

Thanks,

A.J.

[Twist67]

Hi there,

I made some progress on the trailers.I made a complete new set of them because the frame rails are to thin in my opinion.So I edited my drawings and milled out the new parts.I also changed the suspension parts as they seemed to thin,too.The were made from 2mm sheet at the start and now made from 4mm and also two pieces of 3mm sheet.It´s now looking better for me.Also added the fender parts for the lead trailerand the landing gears...but as always I have to change the landing gear,too.But here are the first pictures of the new lead trailer and also the suspension on the rear trailer.

And here are the suspension parts.In front is the reworked wider suspension in the back is the old small one...The new will look much better for me.

Any comments are welcome.

Thanks for looking,

Cheers,Chris

[Pete1980]

WOW!thats about all i got.

[studioman3]

Chris,

Looks great, I agree, the bigger parts look more realistic. Keep up the nice work!

Tim

[rronning84]

This is one very cool looking project. I cant wait to see it finished.

[SpreadAxle]

Outstanding

[Old Albion]

Chris,

This is absolutely superb! I really enjoy watching your progress on your builds. Great Work!!

Best Wishes

Dave

[Twist67]

Hi there,

thanks a lot.I´ll do my best with updates....

Made some little progress.First new suspension is finished 80%.

It´s based on the Hendrickson HT 230.I have to make the parts for the shocks and some other small parts.I think it´s near to the original,not perfect but looks okay.Have to do some cleaning on it.

I have to make a new airbag and cast it...maybe tomorrow.Now I have some dimensions for it....

Here is a link to the Hendrickson site

http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/products/p...l/ht_series.asp

Any comments are welcome.

Thanks for looking,

Cheers,Chris

[Pete1980]

Wow very well simulated suspension so far I like it.Thats why I love this site people come up with some good ideas.

[Twist67]

Hi there,

thanks Pete1980.

Just started with the master for the Airbag for my suspension.

Made a small drawing on my pc and milled out some round pieces of 4mm sheet material.I don´t have any tubing which is wide enough for the airbags.

Glued the pieces together and after some sanding it is looking like the thing I wanted.

Now I´ll make a mold for the two pieces so I could use it in different positions.I also made a smaller airbag with only two rings for later use and will make a mold of it,too.

And here is it how it looks on the suspension

Any comments are welcome.

Thanks for looking,

Cheers,Chris

[Kostas Parchas]

C O O L !!!

Yo Santa, I believe that I was a good boy, may I have know my own CNC machine? LOL LOL

Kostas.

[Twist67]

Hi there,

I finally finished the casting and here it is with the final bag.

I think it´s okay,what do you mean? Any thing that I have to change on the suspension before I´ll build the other four?

Made a mockup with the trailer attached to the Volvo...

Any comments are welcom.

Thanks for looking,

Cheers,Chris

[rronning84]

Those bags came out great.

[studioman3]

The bags look great, as do the tail lights, nice work.

Tim

[Twist67]

Hi there,

Thanks for the compliments.........

so here are some small updatepictures of the Holland MarkV style landing gear.

Have to clean it up a little bit more...sometimes you could see it only on the pictures,lol.....

More will follow,soon.

Thanks for looking,

Cheers,Chris

[falcongeorge]

This kind of stuff is not my regular cup of tea(I'm more into more vintage) but this is some VERY impressive scratchbuilding any way you slice it. VERY nice.

[Paul B]

Excellent detail work Chris!

[Twist67]

Hi there,

thanks for the compliments....I also started to fabricate some rims.Started with some two holes.It´s a point to start from,have to make some small changes but I think it´s on the right way.I also do the inner rims and a brakedrum with hub....All parts except the simulated nuts are milled out...the hub is an older resinhub and it will be replaced by my own.Any infos,tips etc are very welcome...

more will follow,soon...

Cheers,Chris

[Guest Johnny]

Wow! Such attention to detail is something I will never achieve myself but you sir have done yourself proud!

[Mr mopar]

This is Awesome work , vary nice.

[Pete1980]

Wow very nice!!