It's time to update some progress.
Here some pictures of 6 sets for the rear axles.
1. Parts partially assembled for the 6 sets.
2. 1 set without wheels
3. 1 set included wheels
Next post will be all 6 sets on the rear axles carrier.
Very slow progress, but all the wheels are now done.
Here some pictures:
1. Parts for one wheel.
2. One wheel.
3. A lot of wheels. It looks just like a Dunlop assembly line.
Guglielmo
To Zathros:
Must have been quite a sight.
MAN trucks are quite common here. However the large XXL is mainly used for long distance transport and in the city is often only visible as special vehicles.
The fire dept have a few of them.
The city have a special version for maintenance of sewers and...
My next project will be a low loader for my just completed truck.
Also this trailer is designed by Chriess It's made with only 400 parts vs. 475 parts of the truck. It's supposed to be simpler but just as nice.
Pictures are showing the real stuff, but mine will be much smaller and paper white.
I...
To Zathros.
The model I just finished is designed by Chriess and can be free downloaded from the net together with other outstanding models for example at http://jleslie48.com/nosport/index.html.
I have diligently follow the design's instructions with only few and secondary details on my own...
Among finishing details I have to made side mirrors.
For fixing them to the frame I need some kind of brackets. I decided therefore to made tests for some different size of tubes in order to find the most suitable.
For this test I've used gummed cigarettes paper rolled on needle of various...
Recent progress:
Energy rack, including fuel tank, oil tank, air tanks, air filters, cooler, control panel and additional aggregates.
(Almost everything paper white)
This model will be paper white. I am just discovering the magic of paper work and at this stage I feel colors will be distracting.
However I am now indulging with some colors for the registration plates and some warning stripes typical in this type of vehicles.