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10 years 1 week ago #141009 by cardboardfido
While "waiting for the glue to dry", (I started my next project).
Normally, I start with the cab,...then chassis,...then wheels,...(this time), I started with the wheels.
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(by Day 5),...I'm thinking, "This is gonna be a pretty big job". ::)
Next day, I began the 3 axle trailer...
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(then) the Truck chassis...
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(Today), cut out the panels for the cab...
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(by now), it's "Beer O'clock". ;)

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10 years 6 days ago #141010 by cardboardfido
(today,..."windy & Wet" outside)...Luckily, I have an "indoors project".. ;D
Today, 'shaped' front & rear cab panels...
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(then glued them together)...
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(then), 'shaped' the roof...
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(& added to the cab)...
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(then added the windscreen centre pillar)...
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(gosh), It's 'beer O'clock' again. ;D

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10 years 1 day ago #141011 by cardboardfido
...more progress..(on Floor Plan),...
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(& Chassis)...
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(added wheels-for a "mock up shot")...
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Work (so far) has been a bit of a "challenge"...(very few 'reference pics').. :(
If anyone has any shots of 'Cab interior', including Dash layout? (would be much appreciated).

(I've tried Google).

Cheers...Fido.

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10 years 1 day ago #141012 by werkhorse
What style are you planning to do it .... Seattle, Canadian or the later Aus (CR) style

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9 years 11 months ago #141013 by cardboardfido
I'm unsure of whether it was Canadian, or Aussie m8. :-[
Is there much difference in the 'layout'?
(this is a pic of the actual rig)...
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(meanwhile)...made a start on the deck...
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(while the glue set)...started the wheels for #2...
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9 years 11 months ago #141014 by werkhorse
Ahh yup Aus style ... Have a few I'll post soon 8-)

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9 years 11 months ago #141015 by TheTank
It was a Candian one

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9 years 11 months ago #141016 by AT4114
As usuall fantastic build fido can't wait to see the finished model well done keep em coming :D

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9 years 11 months ago #141017 by cardboardfido
A bit more progress, (on days off)...
Dog box, Tool box, fuel tank, battery box Rinfeder added (+ tyre tread)...
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3 axle trailer progress...
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9 years 10 months ago #141018 by cardboardfido
(progressing slowly)....
Deck added to truck...
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(& some more progress) on 3 axle trailer...
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