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13th June 2011, 11:48 AM #1
1982 Scania Truck
Hello Everyone,
I started today on my next build. A 1982 Scania 142E V8. truck. I will be using plans from Richard Blizzards book of wonderful toys. It is not an exact scale model but close. I think it works out to around 1\10 scale. It will be 26 in. long about 14 in. high and 10 in. wide. I decided to build to this scale instead of the 1/20 scale I built the Mack Superliner. It should make all the little details easy to manage. I am going to use maple for the frame, mahogany for the body, and walnut for the wheels. I only have the rails made so far. I attached a couple of pics of what it "should" look like when I get done.
thanks for lookin,
Bret
P.S. I have 2 other projects I want to start as well so I can move from one to the other when I get stuck or frustrated. On these indepth builds I like to switch off to keep my interest peaked.
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13th June 2011, 11:53 AM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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you have alot more patience than I,i would go nuts before i finished something that difficult..keep us posted on progress
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14th June 2011, 08:39 AM #3
Bret.
I agree with you about having a few projects on the go. I also switch from one to another or do something totally different like Woodcarving and vice versa when I am doing a Woodcarving.
I find when I hit a difficult spot it is best to switch off and not push through because i know for sure that I will regret it.
A few days or weeks to clear the head and bingo, the answer is there to see. I look forward to seeing how you will round the cabin, etc off. I have found Woodcarving techniques have helped me a lot when shaping a fender or cabin. I look forward to seein g how you do it.
Pete
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14th June 2011, 12:42 PM #4
I got the 4 crossmembers roughed out tonight and the tailboards.
I have to work early the next 4 days but then I will be on vacation for 10 days so I should get quite a bit of work done next week.
Later,
Bret
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14th June 2011, 10:18 PM #5
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15th June 2011, 08:27 AM #6Skwair2rownd
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17th June 2011, 04:02 AM #7
hi i have looked at the scania in the blizzard book a few times but wasnt brave enough to tackle it so ill be watching this with interest good luck with the project regards bob
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20th June 2011, 12:10 PM #8
Hello folks,
I was able to work about 7 hours in the shop today give or take. I made several more pieces of the chassis. The two tapered side rails, front bumper and extension, rear bogie mount, top plates for cab, and made the tenons on the front of chassis that go into stop mortises on the back of the front bumper.
Tomorrow I am going to the lumber yard to get some Mahogany for the cab parts. I also am thinking about getting the router part for my dremel to do the detail work on the front bumper. They are stopped mortises but as you can see from the back of the bumper my hand tool skills aren't that great.
Later,
Bret
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20th June 2011, 05:01 PM #9
Good Stuff!!
Just off on a tangent, did you make the work bench? What timber's the top?Too many projects, so little time, even less money!Are you a registered member? Why not? click here to register. It's free and only takes 37 seconds! Doing work around the home? Wander over to our sister site, Renovate Forum, for all your renovation queries.
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20th June 2011, 10:43 PM #10
Yonnee,
I did make the workbench. The top is just 2 sheets of 3/4" MDF laminated together with 1 1/2" pine board on the edge. The base is mortise and tenon using 3/4" plywood. I topcoated the MDF with gloss poly and then buffed it out. It has lost its shine over the years.
Later,
Bret
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21st June 2011, 11:38 AM #11
I worked on the truck for 6 hours today. I ran to the lumber yard this morning and got some beautiful mahogany and walnut boards. Anyways I worked on the front bumper some more, made the fifth wheel and ramps, underframe, fuel tank, battery boxes and air tank mount.
Also made the engine per plans but it looks a little lackin in detail. After I get the cab made and see how much room there is around the engine I want to add more parts to it. At the least some valve cover and exhaust manifolds with a y pipe connection to the muffler. I counted and I am now up to 30 parts total.
Later,
Bret
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21st June 2011, 11:48 AM #12Senior Member
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21st June 2011, 09:38 PM #13
You're right about the lack of engine detail, but that where the little touches go to making the model your own, and all the more satisfying.
Too many projects, so little time, even less money!Are you a registered member? Why not? click here to register. It's free and only takes 37 seconds! Doing work around the home? Wander over to our sister site, Renovate Forum, for all your renovation queries.
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22nd June 2011, 09:13 AM #14
I got all of the suspension done today. The front axle beam, steering blocks, steering tie bar and front axle bearing plate. The rear just has two bogies one for each side that pivots on a 3/8" dowel through the frame. I also made the air tanks and mounted them.
Tomorrow we are taking the boys to the San Antonio Zoo should be alot of fun. I will be back at it again on Thurs.
Later,
Bret
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22nd June 2011, 09:14 AM #15Skwair2rownd
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Looking good Bret! Obviously a time consuming build.
If it's for the ankle biter in your avatar I hope he eventually gets to apprciate it!
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