1982 Scania Truck

[bj383ss]

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.

[fozzy767]

you have alot more patience than I,i would go nuts before i finished something that difficult..keep us posted on progress

[STAR]

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

[bj383ss]

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

[wheelinround]

:2tsup:

[artme]

:2tsup::)

[bobman 58]

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

[bj383ss]

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

[Yonnee]

Good Stuff!!

Just off on a tangent, did you make the work bench? What timber's the top?

[bj383ss]

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

[bj383ss]

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

[Byc]

Your zippin right along BJ. It looks like a pretty intense build.

[Yonnee]

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.

[bj383ss]

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

[artme]

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!:wink:

[elderly]

It is looking great. Top wip.
Cheers Elderly

[bj383ss]

I worked almost 8 hours today on the truck. I milled all the parts for the cab. I had a dilema as several of the parts were over 6" in width and height and my bandsaw is limited to 6" resaw and my jointer is 6" as well. After attempting to resaw my board with my handsaw, I decided to cut it at 6" keep all the parts in sequence and then glue them back together after they were milled. I dont know how I came up with that idea! Thats usually a call to my dad to see how he would do it.

Anyways I got the rear cab cut out with the window, the 2 upper cab sides with 2 windows cut out and rounded over, the 2 lower cab sides, the roof and the radiator. I layed out the 2 front mudguards.

Some of the corners are not rounded over yet I have to order the right size bit. This thing is massive I am really start to get excited about building it. I dont know where Im going to put it when it is finished.

Until tomorrow,
Bret.

P.S. I have decided to build the Mack B61 in 1/10 scale as well. I think it will be easier that way.

[Byc]

Looking real good:2tsup:

[crowie]

WOW Bret,
A bloke is out of action for 2 weeks and look at what you've done.
Just brilliant!
Thanks for the great WIP photos.
Top job.
Cheers, Crowie.

PS - Another 4 to 6 weeks before I'll be back in the shed and sure are inspring me.

[bj383ss]

Well I didnt get as much done today do to reasons unseen but I got a few hours in after the boys went to bed. I cut out the two front mudguards, and started experimenting with how I want to make the wheels and tires.

I researched alot of pictures of Scania wheels and it seems all the front ones have a ring cap around the lugs so I tried to simulate this with my wheel. I only drilled holes for 8 lugs the real ones are 10 I already had a jig made for drilling 8. I also am not done with the shaping but you get an idea. Now I have to make the drive wheels and hubs.

Later,
Bret

P.S. Crowie thanks for the kind words. I am on vacation right now and the only thing on my to do list is work in the shop. So I have 4 more days left and then progress will slow down dramatically as I have to work 8 days in a row when I go back. ugh!

[Byc]

It's starting to take shape. I do like the wheels. DO you use a hole saw or on the lathe?

[bj383ss]

Well I spent all day working on a wheel that looks right. Here are the results. I used hole saws and my drill press as a lathe to make them. If anyone is interested in how I made them I documented as I went so I myself could remember. You can follow the process in the Wheel Making (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f201/wheel-making-137342/) thread.

I made the first 2 out of pine as mock ups and it just is not hard enough to keep things accurate. So I switched over to Maple. I made 3 out of maple and it seems like my process is pretty accurate. So tomorrow I will start making the ones for the truck. The tires will be made from Walnut.


Later,
Bret

[crowie]

G'Day Bret,
The wheels are brilliant and only without a lathe.
A job very well done.
When you have time it'd be great to see the "Bret How To Make a Wheel" document.
Keep up the good work and top WIP photos.
Cheers, Crowie

[Byc]

Yes Bret I too would like to see the "Bret How To Make a Wheel" document

[AUSSIE]

Hi Bret
How about you start a new post on making wheels.
We can all add to it ,on how we make wheels then.
Would make it easy for everyone to look up how to make them.
Would beat searching the whole Forum trying to find the artical you are looking for
Maybe Call It "Wheel Making:2tsup: ":B

[bobman 58]

that sounds like a good idea:2tsup:

[crowie]

Hi Bret
How about you start a new post on making wheels.
We can all add to it ,on how we make wheels then.
Would make it easy for everyone to look up how to make them.
Would beat searching the whole Forum trying to find the artical you are looking for
Maybe Call It "Wheel Making:2tsup: ":B
G'Day Bret,
Yep that's a good idea from Aussie;
but please can we have the link within this thread so it's easy to find, thank you.
Just makes it easier for some of us who sometimes struggle with the computer.
Cheers, Crowie

[Yonnee]

G'Day Bret,
Yep that's a good idea from Aussie;
but please can we have the link within this thread so it's easy to find...

Done. :2tsup:

Magnificent effort Bret. Great wheels.

I have a better idea. If everyone does their own Wheel Making thread, I'll put each link into the Library. That way, each persons different process is all in the one place, but not all crammed on one confusing thread with multiple entries and replies.

[munruben]

Excellent WIP, great work. look forward to seeing more of this.:2tsup::2tsup:

[bj383ss]

Well after what seems like forever I got to work on the truck today. I made all the tires which took about 6 hours but I feel really good about how they turned out.

Here is how I made them:
I cut all the blanks square 4.125", marked the center line, center punched, and the drew a 4" circle.
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Then I roughed them out by hand on the bandsaw to 1/16" outside of the line, then cut them 4" on my circle jig.
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Then I sanded them smooth using my drill press.
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Then I made this jig to cut the tread on the wheels. I tested it on a pine wheel it took me a few trys to dial in the tread width.
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Here are the finished walnut tires with treads cut.
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Then I took them to the router table and routed a 45* chamfer on both sides.
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Next step was to take them to the drill press and drill the middle out with a 2 1/2" hole saw.

Here they are mounted on the truck.
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Later,
Bret

[artme]

Brett this just keeps getting better!!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Those wheels are a credit to you skill and patience!!:):):)

[Yonnee]

Words fail me, so I'm just going to put these...


:respect::yourock2:

[crowie]

What a brilliant job Bret.
Know-how!
Workmanship!
Very Inspiring!!!
Thank you for the great WIP photos.
Cheers, crowie

[Byc]

That is some bit of work and detail and its coming out perfect/:2tsup:

[munruben]

Excellent work Bret, I like your jig for treading the wheels which just reinforces the old saying "there's more than one way to skin a cat" Great work in progress and photography is superb.:2tsup::2tsup:

[bj383ss]

Thanks guys for your support. Hopefully the WIP is enjoyable for everybody I know I always like to follow someone along as they are building. The hardest thing is remembering to take pictures at each step.

Anyways I made the bridge tonight. The plans call for a piece of metal mesh but I thought it would be better to make something out of wood. So I came up with this.
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Everything was going good until the middle when I got off on one due to woodchips in my way.
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I decided to continue on and live with the mistake. Then I had a bit of thinking and tried something and only but the best eye can spot it now.
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And if you are wondering there are 100 holes.:D

Later,
Bret

[munruben]

And if you are wondering there are 100 holes.:D

Now why did you have to go and say that?, Now I just had to go and count them.:D

[bj383ss]

I worked on the front grill assembly today.

I routed two 3/8" grooves horizontally and then routed out the recess in the middle for the grill.
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In the recess area I cut a piece of screen mesh to fit in the space. Then I made the outside pieces that are spaced evenly down the front.
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Next I glued the mesh down with CA glue and painted all the recess areas gloss black.
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Next step is to glue down the 1/8" x 1/8"strips and then paint the areas between them black.
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It felt kinda of weird painting the wood but I don't think it would look right with a stain.


Later,
Bret

[Yonnee]

And if you are wondering there are 100 holes.:D


I get 181...:?

10 x 10 plus 9 x 9.

[bj383ss]

Yonnee,

Where are you getting the 9 x 9 from?

Bret

[Yonnee]

Yonnee,

Where are you getting the 9 x 9 from?

Bret

The inner holes (marked in Green)

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[bj383ss]

Wow I guess you are right! No wonder it took forever to drill all of them.:U

Bret

[bj383ss]

I have done a little more work on the truck not much. The grill assembly is finished and the side cab assemblies are all glued up now. I glued the 2 top steps on but have not decided how to glue down the mesh. I have also shaped the roof except for the corners which won'be done until it is glued on.
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Thanks for lookin'
Bret

P.S. I have added alot of images of project ideas to my fotki account. Under Scale Model Projects

[crowie]

G'Day Bret,
This truck just gets better and better.
The attention to detail, your patiences to get it right.
Top job.
Cheers, Crowie

[munruben]

Excellent work, looking terrific.:2tsup::2tsup:

[wheelinround]

Taking shape soon it will be

‪Intro - Cannonball‬‏ - YouTube

[bj383ss]

Wheelin,

That is awesome. I wonder what year that was shot. I have an image of a truck very similar. Now I'm going to have to add it to the build list.
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Bret

[munruben]

Wow that brings back a few memories Ray, I remember watching that on tv in the UK.

The series was filmed in Canada but had 2 American actors. Paul Birch and William Campbell.

[munruben]

Just for the record, Paul Birch died in 1969 at the age of 57 and William Campbell died this year aged 88.

[munruben]

Wheelin,

That is awesome. I wonder what year that was shot. I have an image of a truck very similar. Now I'm going to have to add it to the build list.
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Bret Bret, The truck is a 1955 GMC 860 Canonball

[Byc]

Really taking shape now Bret

[bj383ss]

Hello Everyone,

I was able to work several hours today on the truck. I got just about all the interior parts roughed to size and mocked it up to see what it looks like. I am going to cover the seats and bunks with either flocking of some type of felt haven't decided yet. I was lazy and didn't finish cutting out the steering wheel.
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Later,
Bret

[crowie]

Great detail Bret!!

[Grandad-5]

I was lazy and didn't finish cutting out the steering wheel.

Hi Brett.
I'm having difficulty getting my head around how you're doing that steering wheel. Perhaps because I have no sense of scale from the photos.
How big is that thing?
What tools are you using to cut out the inside areas?
Thanks
Jim

[bj383ss]

Jim,

The steering wheel is 1.5" diam. x 1/4" thick. I just drilled 1/8 holes and then slipped my coping saw inside and rough cut it out. Then I used a file to finish it up. I just got excited to mock it all up and it was the end of the day so I didn't cut the other 3 slots out.

Bret

[Grandad-5]

Thanks mate, I appreciate you taking the time to answer my query.
I really want to have a go at what you guys are doing here someday. Can't for the foreseeable future but in the meantime I like looking at the W.I.P.'s here and try to work out how I would tackle things. What tools might I need to source etc.
Moving towards a goal is almost as good as reaching it for me.
Ok, at that size a hand coping saw would be the go I guess. Better than a scroll saw I would imagine. Easier to control.
Thanks again Brett.
One more piece of the puzzle falls into place.

[AUSSIE]

Great Job Bret.
You Have Made My Day A Bit Brighter:2tsup:

[bj383ss]

Worked on the truck some more today. I made the windshield wipers, Windshield, and Mirrors. I put the first coat of black on the wipers and the mirrors. I also have started finishing parts before glue up with poly per advice from Aussie.

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Later,
Bret

[munruben]

Terrific.:2tsup::2tsup:

[Yonnee]

Great progress, and lovely work, as usual from you. :2tsup:

What's the windscreen? Glass or plastic?

[bj383ss]

Hello Gents,

Yonnee the windshield is plastic. I worked on accessory for the truck today. I think you guys will like it. It is my design although I sketched from an actual truck.

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Here is the real truck.
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Jim the last 4 pics are for you. I put a 12" scale next to and in front of so you can get an idea of the dimensions. Also I shot a pic of a tape measure run from the front to the back.

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Later,
Bret

[munruben]

Love it, great detail and thanks for the ruler included in the shots, puts the whole thing into perspective for us. This is an exciting WIP. :2tsup::2tsup:

[crowie]

And yet again Bret,
You just continue to excel with the detail you are putting into this great truck.
Well done!!
Keep up the good work.
Cheers, crowie

[Grandad-5]

Jim the last 4 pics are for you. I put a 12" scale next to and in front of so you can get an idea of the dimensions. Also I shot a pic of a tape measure run from the front to the back.

And I thank you for that.
Getting details off a real truck then coming back and working out how to make it in model form.
I'm loving it.
Well done Bret.
Cheers
Jim

[Byc]

Just great work Bret. You hav muchhhh more patience than I.:2tsup:

[bj383ss]

I went to the local hobby store and bought 4 sheets of felt for a $1 and a bottle of rubber cement. Tried out my upholstery skills. Not that great but once it is all inside the cab it is kinda dark so that will work to my advantage.

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Bret

[crowie]

WOW and WOW, Bret.
This truck is fast becoming a showroom model that'd easily win FIRST PRIZE in any show.
Well done again.
Cheers, Crowie

[bj383ss]

Got the other seat and the top bunk done!
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Trying to decide if I should "upholster" anything else in the cab. Do you think I should make curtains for the back side windows and the back window?

I have black felt to go on the floor but have to wait until assembly to cut it out.

Bret

[munruben]

Bret it looks terrific. Did you consider flocking the seats and interior rather than cutting everything out. Would that have achieved similar results do you think? Some of the jewellery boxes I have seen flocked come up really great. I think the floor will look great when you "carpet" it. Great work looks fantastic. :2tsup::2tsup:

[bj383ss]

John,

I actually wanted to use flocking but the only color I have is green. So I would have had to spend $30 to get the flocking and the adhesive and I didn't think the 2 seats and bed justified the cost right now. I used rubber cement to adhere the felt so if I ever change my mind I could take it off.


Bret

[AUSSIE]

I use flocking powder and use acrylic house paint or model acrylic-What ever is close to the flocking color.Can touch it up if not right the first time and cant tell it has been repaired. OH and it saves money as well:D
I think I got the idea from Jim Carroll I am not sure on that point.If I get time in the morning I will take a pic of some gray I have drying from yesterday

John,

I actually wanted to use flocking but the only color I have is green. So I would have had to spend $30 to get the flocking and the adhesive and I didn't think the 2 seats and bed justified the cost right now. I used rubber cement to adhere the felt so if I ever change my mind I could take it off.


Bret

[AUSSIE]

Here is a seat that has been flocked,yesterday.I will leave it for a few more days for paint to harden ,then give it a brush with a softish nail brush and a blow with the air hose.I dont like using it really,as I get fine dust everywhere from it.
But you can put it on all sorts of shapes,not just flat surfaces.Years ago you could get spray cans of spray on vinyl for dashboards of old cars,It looked like real vinyl.I havent been able to track it down for years now.
PS sorry Bret,a bit of a hijack,but relevant sort off.

[bj383ss]

Great job Ross! Now I want to go back and redo mine with flocking. I didn't think about making a design in the seat. Great inspiration thank you.

Don't worry about hijacking.
Are you holding out on us what does this seat go to? Another masterpiece.

Bret

[bj383ss]

So I posted early in this thread how the engine for this model was lacking detail. That's putting it lightly.
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So today I started on making a better detailed engine. Its not exactly to scale as I am working from various images but it should look similar to the real 14L V8 when I get done. I am really going to enjoy this part as I have always liked building the engines in plastic model kits. Alot of times it is all I would do and then start another model. Anyways here are the pics

Cylinder Block
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Front Cover
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Oil Pan
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Cylinder heads. From what I can tell each cylinder has a separate head and valve cover.
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I started the valve covers but I have to find a way to make them more accurately
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Here are a couple of pics of the real thing
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More parts to follow

Bret

[crowie]

G'Day Bret,
Your attention to detail is amazing, WELL DONE!
I'm very much enjoying seeing this beaut truck model take shape; a masterpiece by a craftsman.
Cheers, crowie

[munruben]

G'Day Bret,
Your attention to detail is amazing, WELL DONE!
I'm very much enjoying seeing this beaut truck model take shape; a masterpiece by a craftsman.
Cheers, crowieI second that.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[bj383ss]

After along bout of no progress. I finally got some work done tonight. I should get some more done tomorrow as well. Tonight I made all the valve covers and started on the exhaust manifolds. I had to got through 4 different versions of valve cover before I got it to look right.
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Later,
Bret

[AUSSIE]

Hi Bret.You have the "IT" factor Lovely work Mate ( Aussie for Friend):2tsup:

[bj383ss]

Well today was a great day I worked on the truck for a good 6 hours. Made both exhaust manifolds, and the Intake runner assembly. I also worked on the cab some. If that doesn't sound like alot got done each exhaust manifold took me about 2 hours to shape by hand.

The author has the back cab wall inaccurately made. I decided to change it to how the real truck is so that there will be room for the transmission housing, turbo assembly and exhaust system. I will post pics at a later time.

Here are the exhaust manifolds.
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Here is the engine with valve covers, exhaust manifolds and intake runner installed.
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Here it is mocked up in the frame. Its hard to tell in the photos but I modified the frame rails to make room for the engine.
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A peek from under the cab. Its kozy in there!
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And last a comparison of the original engine and a more detailed one. I am glad I decided to take the time to build a more to scale engine.
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More to follow,
Bret

[munruben]

Brilliant.:2tsup::2tsup:

[crowie]

G'Day Bret,
Your truck just keeps getting better.........
A huge well done, mate.
It surely will be a show stopper & first placed prize winner.
Cheers, crowie

[scotty60]

Fantastic detail work bret, keep the pics coming, love it :oo: :2tsup:

[wheelinround]

Moving along nicely

[bj383ss]

So here is the modification I made to the back of the cab. I made this change due to space issues for the drivetrain and the original plans didn't look anything close to the real. The author didn't have much detail into the engine so it wasn't a big deal. But I want to hook up the air cleaner and exhaust so in order for all of this to work I had to make the opening like the real thing.

Here is what it looks like. The cab brace is just roughed out at this point.
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Here is a comparison of how it looked before. I cut the 2 blocks off that were mounted to the top of the frame. I would have not been able to make the engine fit.
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Here is a scale drawing of the real thing
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Bret

[crowie]

Absolute brilliants!
Well done, Bret.

[bj383ss]

Thank you guys for all your compliments. You inspire me to keep on moving forward with this indepth build.

I worked on the trans this morning. I worked from a picture but I really just tried to make it look somewhat like a trans. I think it looks somewhat realistic. Even though I don't know that much about diesel truck trans.

Here is the flywheel mount on the engine.
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What the trans looked like to start with
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A few more cuts.
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Top plate cover
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Mock fit into the chassis. I had to modify the subrame and cut the front part off so the trans would fit.
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Shots with the cab on.
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I'm going to add a few more details and then will start on the driveshafts and rear axles.

thanks for lookin'
Bret

[AUSSIE]

Great work Bret.I need and want some lessons from you.Can you show us your saws and router setup please.I have blown some photos up,and the work is so fine with no tearout.Would love to know how you do it.
Once again love your work.
I have been gathering tools and supplies for my project and maybe some of the tools you are using could be added to the list:2tsup:

[bj383ss]

Hello Aussie,

I don't really have any special tools. I will say I spend top dollar on blades and bits though. My mitersaw has a 60 tooth freud blade with the right hook for a mitersaw. I also made a zero clearance insert and fence which makes a huge difference.
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I have a Freud combination blade on my tablesaw I think it has 40 teeth. I also have several zero clearance inserts for the tablesaw and kerf splitter for safety. It is made of 1/2" baltic birch plywood and has 2 coats of shellac to make it smooth. In the second picture you can see the splitter better as well as all my other zero clearance inserts hanging on the side of the outfeed table. I have one for all common width dados, 45 degrees, and one for thick kerf rip blade.
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My bandsaw has a zero clearance insert but I don't really notice a difference. I do have a timberwolf blade on it though. They stay sharp longer than you average blades.
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I use MLCS and Grizzly bits in my router. Not the best but better than what you get at the hardware stores.
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And last but not least the best tool I ever bought for scale model building.
Ridgid OSS sander. It has a 4"x 24" belts and it converts to spindles. 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1.5" and 2".
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Only other thing I do is alot of hand sanding and filing. I have a full set of rifling files, a small set of files about 6" long and several big basterd files.

I can say that the wood you are using makes a big difference to. The hardwoods tend to not have as much tearout as pine and plywood.

Thank you for the compliments on my work. It is much appreciated.

Later,
Bret

[bj383ss]

I started on the rear axles I got the main part done but still need make the front housing and rear covers.

Here are the blanks. 6.5" wide x 1/2" thick and 2 5/8" high.
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Here the axle tubes have been drilled out.
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Here I have drawn the rough layout.
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Here one axle is roughed out and the other has been through the router with a 1/8" roundover bit.
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Just for fun mockup.
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Here are a couple of shots of the drivetrain out of the truck.
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thanks for looking,
Bret

[AUSSIE]

Wow Bret.You seem to amaze us more each time you post your progress:2tsup:
I know a souple of guys that wont tackle the diff.Or we do and it looks lopsided when we do try.
Yours looks great
Thanks for showing us your workshop also.So Good Blades seems to be the answer? OH and a lot of skill I suspect Bret
I was expecting Exy mini saws and mini router of some sort.
Aussie

[bj383ss]

Aussie,

There is one more tool I use that I forgot about. You jogged my memory. It is a razor saw and a small scale miter box. I haven't used it in a while because I broke the miter box. The miter box measures about 2.5" across and about 6" long. It use to have let stakes that you could use to secure the piece but I broke them by accident. This works really well for cutting little short pieces of dowel. I bought it when I was building my scale garage. It worked great for cutting the scale 2x4's.
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The saw has well over a 100 teeth there are very fine and it only cuts on the push stroke or pull if you flip the blade around.

Bret:D

[bj383ss]

Hello guys,

I worked on the rear suspensions today. I got the axles made and started modifying the existing spring to make it more accurate. I really don't like the hole in the back of the axle housing but I had no other way to make them. Oh well.

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Here is the drawing I am working from.
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Bret

[munruben]

Great work on the axle Bret. Thanks for showing us your tools and sharing your ideas with us. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Yonnee]

Jees' Bret, next you're going to show us you've made brake boosters for each axle...

Great stuff mate. Looking forward to the next installment.

[bj383ss]

Ok so I didn't get much done today but I did start on the turbo.I made the compressor side and the exhaust side and the down pipes from the manifolds. I'm not happy with the down pipes so they are going to get redone.

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I found something new that works well for mockups. Rubber cement. It has just enough holding power to mock things up. When you are ready to glue with wood glue it just scraps right off. Much better than blue tape.

Bret

[crowie]

The extra details you are finding to add is just amazing & brilliant;
The Scania people will want to buy it as a replica model of the real thing.
Keep up the top work, Bret.
Cheers, Crowie

[bj383ss]

Hello guys,

Worked on the truck today. I remade the pipes from the exhaust manifolds to the turbo and I am much happier with the new ones. I also made some driveshafts for the rear axles and got them all hooked up to the tranny.

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My youngest came out and hung out for a little while and played with his truck.
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I want to thank everyone following along on the build for the compliments and support. Without you guys I don't thing I would strive to finish this model.

Bret

[munruben]

How's the truck coming along Bret, I must say when I caught first glance of the last couple of pictures you posted, I thought you looked a lot younger than I had imagined. :)
then I read the caption over the pics. :D He is one lucky little boy to have a dad who can make models like that. :2tsup::2tsup:

[bj383ss]

Thank you John for you comments.
I worked on the roof details today. I made the visor that goes on the front, sunroof, the 2 air horns from golf tees, and the cab lights.

The visor was extremly hard to make because of all the angle cuts after 2 cuts it became very dangerous on the tablesaw. So I modified it slightly from the authors and I think it looks exceptable.

I also shaped the roof to meet the front of the cab sides. I had been waiting on this step as I was afraid I would mess it up but I finally just went for it came out ok.

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Everything is just mocked up right now. I won't glue anything until I have put on a finish. There is not much more to build. Just have to make the intake piping from the air cleaner assembly to the turbo, and the exhaust system from the turbo down.


thanks for lookin'
Bret

[crowie]

Amazing attention to detail Bret,
Just brillant work; a masterpiece of modelling/toymaking, WELL DONE!!!!
Cheers, Crowie