mark31 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 New project. What im going to build only difrent color What do i have to start A donor kit for the engine and a few other parts chassis kit from A&N models Another cabin that i have in the stash for more than 2 years already painted for a part Also some other aftermarket but that will be for later first up will be the pe chassis and parts for the cabin Mark 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Mark Nice choice for your new build and I'll be following all the way. Lot's more to building big rigs then I ever thought - loads of resin and PE - Holy Smokes, going to be fun for sure 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 thanks Peter First parts on the chassis done. still needs clean up but you get the idee Mark 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Interesting, I’ve never done a commercial truck, food for thought…….I’ll be following this one…. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Ooh... PE frame! I'd be running for cover. My father likes truck models. Me... not so much. But I will be looking in. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Mark Nice stat on the PE chassis and our soldering skills looks mighty good. Did you use CCA to tak the parts in place or did you make a jig? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Mark Nice stat on the PE chassis and our soldering skills looks mighty good. Did you use CCA to tak the parts in place or did you make a jig? The frame is bended other parts just solderd in place thecross beam whas the last to put in. I have used toothpics in the holes to line it out side by side and workd well for me. I stil have a lot to learn about soldering now only one problem my soldering iron dondt work any more but replament underway Mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 10 hours ago, GazzaS said: Ooh... PE frame! I'd be running for cover. Me too! Mark, you're doing a great job. Nice tip on using toothpicks to help line everything up. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Thanks Mrk - appreciate the information. I've done a lot of soldering in my model railroad days and yours look next to perfect. I normally use a Weller - nothing fancy and one with a soldering station for the sponge and replaceable tips. No temp control. Looking so good 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 I'll sit in as well, I'm a bit of a truck guy, so this will be most interesting.... Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 Thank you all Small work on details Aftermarket baterys Thats it gor now Mark 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Mark Nice work on the AM batteries - looking mighty good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 All PE parts are solderd now time to go for the resin parts Thats it for now Mark 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Mark Looking good and making some mighty nice progress 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 fun with bolts.. Mark 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Mark So glad you're having all this fun and the results are looking mighty good. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 37 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Mark So glad you're having all this fun and the results are looking mighty good. Thanks Peter and yes its a lot off fun at the moment.just a relax build for me Mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 I have been following on FB. But just found it here. Just blows my mind Mark ! Following for sure!....harv 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 most off the bolts in place. Now time to work on the front part off the truck Going for the front axel Mark 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Mark Frame details look so good and looking forward to your next update 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 front axel in place And a part off the drive train(i hope this is the right name for it) in place Next up rear axel Mark 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Great work Mark, love the soldered frame. Absolutely not my cup of tea, but interesting nontheless. Cheers Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Mark Awesome progress - looking mighty good. I hope you're going to finish Arocs as showroom new. Just love well maintained and good looking trucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 40 minutes ago, DocRob said: Great work Mark, love the soldered frame. Absolutely not my cup of tea, but interesting nontheless. Cheers Rob Yes its not that easy to get i allright al the PE But you can always going the hard way and build it your self Its just a try out Mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 30 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Mark Awesome progress - looking mighty good. I hope you're going to finish Arocs as showroom new. Just love well maintained and good looking trucks. Yes Peter almost brand New it will be Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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