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Post by mmthrax on Jan 5, 2020 19:51:21 GMT -7
Fantastic fab work Deano.
You're right. Looks like it would ride like a buckboard.
I appreciate all you're putting into this.
Carry on sir....
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Post by sharp on Jan 13, 2020 18:08:28 GMT -7
Looking very nice so far Deano!! Great fab work!!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jan 14, 2020 5:36:19 GMT -7
Man this is just great work right here Dean. You ARE da man!!
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Post by Deano on Jan 15, 2020 23:46:35 GMT -7
Thanks for following along and the encouragement guys, much appreciated.It turns out that I didn't have all the bits that I thought I did or needed for this build so rather than order stuff I decided to have a crack at making some bits. I needed backing plates for the drive hubs so I could mount the S cams and brake boosters. I found some plastic the right thickness to help with track width and cut it into four pieces with a hole in the center of each.  I found a washer the right size and traced around it then put all the bits on a bolt including the sizing washer and clamped it together.  I then carefully sanded the plastic down to the washer on the belt sander. not perfect but no worse than the alternate resin ones. Next time I'll make the plastic pieces a touch bigger, maybe even cut them out with a hole saw first? Happy enough with the result and price!  I then marked and drilled holes for the'mounting' rod and inserted them from the inside. Now onto making the brake assemblies. The yellow boosters are resin but the rest will be plastic.  The mounting plate slides onto the mounting rod then the s cam attaches to the inside of that with the actuating rod coming from the bottom of the s cam into the booster. Still need to drill holes in the boosters for airlines. |
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 16, 2020 1:57:26 GMT -7
 That's all i got mate... praising-the-lord-smiley-emoticon |
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 16, 2020 4:53:07 GMT -7
Can i get your address to send you a bottle of urine, cos now your taking the p**s, lol. I love watching you truck guys do your detailing
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Post by mmthrax on Jan 16, 2020 7:44:13 GMT -7
I am loving this!
Top drawer work happening here.
I love seeing methods and techniques.
Keep it coming sir.
Great stuff!
And a quick note to the forum in general. As someone who has driven a dump truck, I can vouch for Deano's authenticity. What he is doing is bang on like the real thing.
Bringing back memories. Fantastic stuff here guys.
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Post by sharp on Jan 18, 2020 18:19:55 GMT -7
Nice fab work Deano!! Looking good!!
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Post by Deano on Jan 19, 2020 2:22:55 GMT -7
Thanks for the comments guys! The brief for the build off was the best you can do, which I'll endeavour to achieve, but to be honest, I'm using it as a bit of a trial run for another build that I've been planning for a while. Just trying to incorporate a few things I've picked up here on the forum and things I've seen along the way. Things like scratchbuilt v aftermarket bits, how much detail is too much, how much detail can I get/keep in scale, how anal do I get before it is no longer fun?? I admit that I find myself swept along on this forum, motivation isn't really an issue, time and the need for sleep are the problem!!
All that said, brke gear is done and on, steering is converted and a few other bits are under way. 903 V8 Cummins next.
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 19, 2020 4:17:12 GMT -7
Thanks for the comments guys! The brief for the build off was the best you can do, which I'll endeavour to achieve, but to be honest, I'm using it as a bit of a trial run for another build that I've been planning for a while. Just trying to incorporate a few things I've picked up here on the forum and things I've seen along the way. Things like scratchbuilt v aftermarket bits, how much detail is too much, how much detail can I get/keep in scale, how anal do I get before it is no longer fun?? I admit that I find myself swept along on this forum, motivation isn't really an issue, time and the need for sleep are the problem!! All that said, brke gear is done and on, steering is converted and a few other bits are under way. 903 V8 Cummins next. And it looks like you are bringing your BEST, and then some mate !! Off the chart detailing buddy, this is going to be one awesome result i reckon, and sleep is way over rated too.. icon_whistle |
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Post by Deano on Jan 19, 2020 20:04:46 GMT -7
Thanks for the comments guys! The brief for the build off was the best you can do, which I'll endeavour to achieve, but to be honest, I'm using it as a bit of a trial run for another build that I've been planning for a while. Just trying to incorporate a few things I've picked up here on the forum and things I've seen along the way. Things like scratchbuilt v aftermarket bits, how much detail is too much, how much detail can I get/keep in scale, how anal do I get before it is no longer fun?? I admit that I find myself swept along on this forum, motivation isn't really an issue, time and the need for sleep are the problem!! All that said, brke gear is done and on, steering is converted and a few other bits are under way. 903 V8 Cummins next. And it looks like you are bringing your BEST, and then some mate !! Off the chart detailing buddy, this is going to be one awesome result i reckon, and sleep is way over rated too..  Apparently I'm no fun when I'm tired and a Snickers doesn't fix it. All sounds pretty hard to believe! |
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Post by Deano on Jan 19, 2020 20:23:06 GMT -7
So here are the pics of where I'm up to. Rear brakes on, still need to be plumbed up.   Front brakes are mounted to the backing plates which are mounted to the rims already. Why? you ask, because I couldn't get 1 off the rim so it stayed there and I just did both the same.  The kit had no front shockies in it, maybe because it's a lighter weight truck in the kit perhaps? so I made some up. I drilled out 3.2mm tube to accept 2mm rod and used 2.4mm tube for the upper and lower mounting points. I then placed PE bolt heads on the outside of the mounting points.  I've also swapped the steering gear across to the right hand side. The steering box was simply put on upside down but the pitman arm and steering link needed to be cut and shut to meet up with the steering mount tab. I may need to rotate the front hubs around so that the brake booster on the RHS clears the steering linkages but it should all be ok.  The seats have no back so I glued on some thin plastic. I'm not sure how much of them you'll see through the back window so it seemed easier to do now.  |
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Post by mmthrax on Jan 19, 2020 21:57:33 GMT -7
This is great stuff!!
Super duper stuff!!
Carry on sir....
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 20, 2020 1:36:59 GMT -7
Beautiful work mate
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Post by Deano on Jan 31, 2020 20:45:48 GMT -7
Thanks Mark and Les! I got this work done a while back but haven't had the opportunity to post but I have started to do some plumbing.  At this stage I'm using mostly copper wire in 0.5mm and 0.25mm sizes. There is probably better stuff out there but I just haven't seen it yet. The 2 big wires leaning back to the right are the main air lines to the rear. There is an airline running from the compressor on the engine to a valve and then to the 2 main air tanks that are mounted to the underside of the cab floor. 1 line from each tank then goes back to the rear brakes. I'll put a valve in these lines to run forward for the front brakes, trailer brakes etc.  I bought the 0.5mm wire back to a valve mounted inside the chassis rail where it split into 2 and went into the top of the valves. From here 0.25mm wire runs to each brake booster. There are 2 lines to each booster, 1 for the service brakes and 1 for the parking brake system. The way I've wired them up may be incorrect for this era truck. I've done it as per my Western Star but it has ABS etc. I couldn't find an old Louie to copy but hopefully no one will pick it. I just made the valves from Evergreen plastic tube and rod. I do have some in white metal but not enough the same. Turntable will probably hide most of it.  This shot shows the single airlines to the front brakes, the in and return lines for the power steering and the return lines and sender unit wires for the fuel tank. I'm not sure why there are 2 return lines into the top of the tank unless 1 is a pick up line and the line and tap from the bottom of the tank only balances the levels between the two tanks?? thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon I haven't been able to find anyone who knows so I'll just build it as per the reference pics. |
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 31, 2020 21:05:32 GMT -7
MAN! That is what i call DETAILING !!! Awesome work buddy.
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 2, 2020 19:04:19 GMT -7
Exquisite work sir.
This is really great stuff!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Feb 3, 2020 16:12:26 GMT -7
That is fantastic detail! Well done.
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 4, 2020 9:01:58 GMT -7
wow mate
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Post by leon on Feb 4, 2020 13:59:20 GMT -7
Really great detailing!
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Post by Deano on Feb 12, 2020 1:42:15 GMT -7
Thanks guys been real busy but have also made some progress on this. Had to rethink a few things but think I'm sorted now.
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Post by DeeCee on Feb 12, 2020 2:52:50 GMT -7
Thanks guys been real busy but have also made some progress on this. Had to rethink a few things but think I'm sorted now. Looking forward to updates over the weekend then mate  |
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 12, 2020 8:46:23 GMT -7
Thanks guys been real busy but have also made some progress on this. Had to rethink a few things but think I'm sorted now. Looking forward to updates over the weekend then mate Yeah, me too. Preparing to have my mind blown. cant-believe-my-eyes-smiley-emoticon |
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Post by Deano on Feb 23, 2020 2:07:36 GMT -7
Hey guys, it's been a while between updates but here is the latest.   Sorry about the rubbish picture quality! face%20in%20palm_zpsmit8xdak Anyway the bullbar is nearly done. A mix of some old bars and scratch build to suit the Ford. Still need to add the tilting mechanism and mounting plate to the front of the chassis but need to sort the cab out first. The cab on the 9000 series truck is higher than the 8000 series ( which the kit is)and as such my cab and bonnet need to up by 2mm. The cab won't be too hard, I can just put blocks on top of the existing cab mounts to get the required lift. The bonnet will be different. The photo below shows the two little nipples that sit in the two locating holes in the chassis.  This works ok if you wan to get the bonnet off easily to display the engine but doesn't tilt at all! I'll raid another kit and see if I can cut and shut something to suit.  Basic upper exhaust mounts are on. These will get more work once the exhaust stacks are done and ready to go on.  I wasn't happy with the amount of overhang the rear of the chassis had, the taillight bracket was too close to the rear wheels so I pulled the light bar off and added 5mm to the end of the chassis.  A quick mock up before I started to work on the cab mounts. |
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Post by DeeCee on Feb 23, 2020 2:14:36 GMT -7
Stunning work mate, keep at it, that is awesome work and detailing.
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Post by leon on Feb 23, 2020 6:55:58 GMT -7
Coming along nicely Deano! Your really doing some awesome work.
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Post by poet on Feb 23, 2020 10:14:59 GMT -7
Looking good!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Feb 23, 2020 17:54:32 GMT -7
This is looking excellent!
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 24, 2020 7:36:44 GMT -7
This is fantastic stuff.
Loving this.
Carry on sir....
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Post by Deano on Feb 29, 2020 12:07:32 GMT -7
Thanks guys, finding bench time is tough going at the minute with the finish line looming up!I have the bonnet mounts on the chassis just need to line the other half up on the bonnet then sort the bullbar mounting plate and tilt mechanism, then to the paint shop. I'll build the engine between colours - hopefully,
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