Espressodude Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks again. Those ought to keep me busy for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espressodude Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Been a few days whittling in the woodshop, making some oak boxes for the bed. Not final detailed yet, but here are a few pics of work in progress. sorry about the size, I did resize them to 600 x 800, but must have uploaded the wrong ones. The hosting site is a pain to use, so here they are.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 looking gd dude :shocked: i must say u have got some skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Outstanding and you have worked so quickly ! Be sure to post a video when its done so we can all see it climbing and steering around obstacles ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Coming on nicely Dude ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Yep - looking good. Looks like you might have to make a speciality of British trucks. Nobody will have one for miles...What is the Dude building next, then, lads? A Leyland Martian or something really silly? MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I vote Antar and Semi-trailer ! (With Chieftain tank load) :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Judging by the degree of difficulty in the Scammell is there anything Expresso can't do ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espressodude Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 OKAY gang: Here is the Scammell doing some exploring in the snow: On top of the ice Over a snow drift Crawling along In a deep hole Left front tire buried, weight on the fuel tank. Unable to go forward but could back out. Snowed up after some fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 All that fun and not a gallon of petrol used!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espressodude Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 More details from the underground bunker...aka Bat Cave: It's been a holiday in the shop, lots accomplished Engine cover/hood skirts, or are they bonnet ruffles in U.K.? The louvers are a lot of fiddling to make,...grrrrr... Front Roller Fairlead Rear Roller Fairleads Boom and Upper Winch with r/c Servo motor Still some details left like the rear diffo cover, rear bumper, and pintle hitches to fabricate, then maybe some camo paint on the cab. Engine block is underway..probably a Rolls/Meadows/Cummins/Cat crossbreed once the manifolds and accessories get on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 mmmm how about rear wheel track sets ? that should keep you busy for a few weeks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 You know, with enough snatch blocks that r.c. beastie could probably pull a full-sized car out of a decent ditch, as well as just looking the part! Well done E.D., the detail is really begining to work wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hey Dude, are you going to paint over all that nice wood and metal work? It looks fantastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espressodude Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Oh, no...I would not paint the metal or the already varnished wood.... It's almost a crime to paint brass. The only paint would be on the ABS parts that are now painted semi-flat black. The ABS plastic is black to start with.. Except for the fuel tank and driver's side track bin, the rest of the body lifts off and is easy to paint, at least until the windshield gets glued in place. I don't know about real full sized vehicles, but the main winch can lift the rear of the Explorer or a 2 pound hammer. That "cable" is fly-fishing line with a lot of stretch and the winch is geared real low, so I ran out of patience before the winch stalled. :coffee: Winch servo motor is rated 44 inch-oz torque, worm geared about 30:1 driving a 1/2" winch spool inner dia. Something like 5000 ounces pull:readbook:(theoretical zero friction). ...Where is that mini:help: in the ditch?? ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espressodude Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Snatch blocks: Couple high speed Skookum blocks and some low speed brand x. Scale blocks are on the rear storage door (get out the magnifying glass) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Makes sense - a model is a model and should be admired for the work involved - it would be a shame to cover up the wood and brass. As for the cab, someone will be along to tell you about Deep Bronze Green or something similar...will you be adding the mud guards? Best regards, MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 A trailer would add another bit of driving fun Dude ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 With or without the Saracen???? :rofl: Now that would be a challenge. You've let yourself in for seven kinds of hades with this one, Dude. Now we want you to build a fleet of Brit MVs. You'll be the talk of the town. They will assume you are mad. You are in good company. MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espressodude Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 I want to do the front mud guards, but have to make new front spindle assemblies. I used Tamiya model hubs for those and they do not have any place to attach the mud guard/fender brackets. Next projects will likely be finishing my second .50 cal M2HB model, and some upgrades on the 37mm spud-gun. When I made the first M2HB, I made some parts for a second one. The 37mm needs it's gas supply reworked from manual to solenoid control for better gas mixing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espressodude Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Been kinda quiet these last few days in "The BatCave, aka Bruce's Bunker" (sign over workshop door) Have the mixed breed 6 cylinder diesel engine in place. Not as much fun to guess what kind it is as Catweasel's Paris Hilton Headgasket..... Also a couple days making new spindle hubs for the front axle with mounting holes(M2 thread) for the mud guard supports. Two bolts partially inserted.. Also notice the pintle hitch on the front bumper; matching hitch on the back. NEW: the headlights tucked into the bumper......the tires rubbed on the back of them at full articulation and steer. Mudguards and supports next.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Lovely job Dude ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espressodude Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Found out Catweasel's girlfriend really likes Scammells too! Found her down in the bunker oggling the Explorer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 A trailer would add another bit of driving fun Dude ! :-D Now that I LIKE A LOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Found out Catweasel's girlfriend really likes Scammells too! Found her down in the bunker oggling the Explorer: Fake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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