dadandlad Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 In my original introduction i was going to build a Scammell Explorer but due to technical difficulties i have abandoned that idea until i can get my head around how to make the walking beam axle work:red: So my apologies to those expecting a Scammell and took the time to help with pictures So i have decided to build the AEC Matador in 14th scale Progress so far I have obtained the following Chassis material,axles,wheels,transfer box and the excellent book by Steve Richards for reference I should by the end of this weekend be able to post a few pictures of the chassis in progress Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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abn deuce Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) Its amazing what they have for radio contol kits now a days . I take it the chassie is hand made while the axles are bought and the transfercase ? no idea ! Is the drive shaft a cut to length item with supplied UJ's ? What about the spring hangers and their hardware or the springs themselves how much of that is hand made and whats bought ? Edited March 27, 2011 by abn deuce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masseyboy89 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 What a great project, what body type Matador are you building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadandlad Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Cheers chaps Abn deuce You are correct,the chassis is hand made the axles come from a Tamiya TLT 4x4 truck. The springs are Tamiya wagon springs whilst the spring hangers and swinging shacles are hand made. The propshafts again come from the Tamiya TLT but are cut and lengthend to suit The transfer box is a rc4wd item made in the USA Masseyboy89 My inital thoughts are to build it with the original body and canvas top but could do with seeing the interior of one Well managed to get in the shed and do a little bit this weekend,chassis now sat on all four wheels and a start made on the cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadandlad Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Something along these lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadandlad Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 After a few hours this evening made a bit of progress,still suprising how long it took to make.At the moment i think the centre upright is a little wide so will have to rework it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadandlad Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thought i had better update this thread. Turns out the Matador Defiance lives only 5 miles away from me i managed to get a load of pictures to help with the build,alas it turned out that the cab was overscale and the wrong shape so was scrapped :mad: Well here are a few pictures of the build as it is now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 wow brilliant . :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Great work - the driver's door fits straighter and better than most full size ones!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masseyboy89 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Wow, incredible work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzkpfw-e Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I hope you can get it out of your living room! Cracking job. Are you doing a 5.5 to go behind it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Pure craftsmanship. Love the attention to detail, individual rivits etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Drake Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Nice, I do admire such skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadandlad Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Cheers Chaps I have access to the 5.5 that Defiant tows so could be a possibility in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadandlad Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Dont seem to have got much done last few nights for running kids here there and everywhere but have got front lights on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadandlad Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Bit of a funny weekend discoverd that i had not left enough room under the cab for the gearbox and motor the plan was to have the motor partially into the cab where the real engine sits but i would have had to cut part of the floor away as well which would have been visible. So after a bit of head scratching i have managed to get the gearbox and motor low enough for the cab to fit and also clear the axle. One of the things i wanted was for the steering servo to be in roughly the same position as the steering drop arm on the real thing,by turning the gearbox round i have managed to achieve this as you will see in the pictures. Also added a few minor details but as it is white plastic i dont seem to be able to get a decent picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Stunning - keep up the good work and keep the updates coming..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 This looks really great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadandlad Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thank you chaps This week i seem to have spent a lot of time messing about with fiddly little bits. Parts added include handbrake and winch control levers,wiper motors,vacuum brake unit,door handles,engine cover and securing strap,air filter and passenger seat base and a semi finished fuel tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 ive got a few original photos of these in service, if you are interested in seeing them i will post them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 ive got a few original photos of these in service, if you are interested in seeing them i will post them Post them anyway. I'd like to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masseyboy89 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I would be interested in seeing in-service pictures too. Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadandlad Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Cheers In action pictures would be great Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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