Mack LRVSW
 

Sorry, just did not notice the server change, so have to re-post here :rolleyes:

I started this project long ago to match my 88-B shovel.

The LRVSW is a direct ancestor to the famous M series off-highway trucks (see IHBUILDER M75-SX)

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/12/58/20/29/dscf2910.jpg

Comparing a Tamiya standard axle to the modified one I will use gives you an idea of the size of this baby (they are supposed to be same scale !)

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/12/58/20/29/dscf2914.jpg

The LRVSW was basically designed to be a dumptruck, but some of them have been used as logging trucks. Eventually, a couple were later transformed to be used as prime movers for heavy haulage work....

The model will be around 10kg empty (22 lbs) and will have a GVW of 21 kg (46 lbs).
I will have to fill the tires with some serious foam, as the original material is intended for lighter models and is a bit too soft.

Not sure I will keep the Tamiya gear box, but in that case, I will certainly add a 3 or 4:1 reduction gear.

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Wow! Looks great!
This Mack LRVSW is a great truck.

Kerst

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WOW! please keep us updated.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

P.S. just saw this on on Big Lorry Blog, http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/b...ltimate-m.html

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****, that looks nice, great work, love it :D:D

May I ask how you "widened" the Axle?? Looks fantastic!!

Paul

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Now I see this truck on the CURRENT web page. I was puzzled by why my posts weren't showing up from one computer to another!
Glad to see another vintage off road dump being built. Like I said before that didn't show up here; "That will look nice with a certain 88B's 4cy dipper loading her up" Or, a 10cy dragline but you 'll have to bring it to the USA for that to happen.
Steve, You better get your Mack together.

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Very Nice Great build

Look forward to more photo's and the building progress..

greg

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I guess my ears were ringing earlier :rolleyes: I just ordered the remaining tires for the MX 75 :D .it may be the only piece of equip I get going for york :(

looks great Papy :)

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Thank you for te link, Neil#2 :)

This is how it's done :

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/12/58/20/29/dscf2915.jpg

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Good start to a fantastic looking truck!

Forgive me if this sounds dumb......but how did you spline the ends to fit into the diff or did you slide this over the existing rod? (i am no machinest)

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As a "no-machinist", I must say your work is rather impressive ;)

I just kept the original shafts, drilled my additional length 0.2 mm less than the external diameter of the splines and "forced" them gently over the existing splines. I used the lathe as a press to maintain everything centered and avoid any bending. Not sure my explanation is clear, so I can take a picture if needed.....

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Did you use any Lock-Tite as an extra security to your press fit hub?

You get that trk done & I'll have a job for it. :D

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No Lock-Tite.....

For the job, you'll probably have to wait a couple of years.....or a couple of decades :D

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Great build going. cant wait for more updates. like those front rims did you build those?

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Yes, the rims are custom made. Two full buckets of metal chips :D

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http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/12/58/20/29/dscf2916.jpg

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/12/58/20/29/dscf2918.jpg

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/12/58/20/29/dscf2917.jpg

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nice job on the wheels :) did you make 2 extra fronts :p they look right on . I hope mine come out as nice :confused: great job on the front axle too , I may remake mine like it is supposed to be ( tubular ) I finally got the rest of my tires coming :D

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Those wheels look very nice! Beautiful work!

Kerst

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Exquisite machining skills Papy, continuing detail work like that & it could be decades, I suppose. :D

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I still have the original drawings and even G-codes.........:D

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WOW. those front rims add a perfect look. great looking truck. keep those pics coming.

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Man this is one impressive dirt hauler, i can't wait to see it finished and perhaps a video of it working. Great work!!!!!

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I may draw them up soon and try to do the double lug nut / spoke . what size lug nut are you using ?

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I used M2. A bit too big, but I had them in stock....

I made the drawings of double lug nut design too. If you are interested, PM me, so I can send what I have to you....

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Working slow, but still in progress.

I abandonned the styrene cab and finally decided for a brass one :

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/12/58/20/29/dscf3013.jpg

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Brass!! Looks way better. Now possibly redo the bed channels in thin brass sheet.

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Looks fantastic! Great to see the overview of the beast!

The bed frame/channels from aluminium look good to me in proportion.
So, my honest question: What would be gained by doing them in brass?
I assume painting a mixed material bed might be slightly more problematic, but not too much of an issue?

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It could all be soldered together .

looks great Papy :eek:

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Nice job on the wheels.

Great looking truck!

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Did you ever finish this awesome truck?

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A lot of things happened.....and the Mack is not finished, as many of the projects started before 2010 :(

But it is still there on a shelf, and will probably be completed, one day :rolleyes: