Scaleart - assembling an Arocs 8x8 roll on roll off kipper

[Rakthi]

Part 1 of the next step: assembling the arm and part of the hydraulics.

Only a few pieces for now



First we prep the hydraulic cylinder



Then the hook





Then the above part gets bolted on the moving arm. The screws are recessed to allow for the hydraulic cylinder and not that easy to get into place.







Next we have to insert/mount the hydraulic cylinder in the stationary part of the mechanism. This, because you have to slide the cylinder in a an angle because the nipples will otherwise not pass through.



We also pass the hydraulic line of the top nipple through the provided guides



Secure the back end



Pull out the piston



Slide the moving part of the arm into the stationary one (which goes smoothly) with due diligence and secure the other side of the hydraulic cylinder. (Before all this check the fit of the pins!)





Some nice detailing



I also installed the provided lock on the hook ... Will remove it later. Nobody uses it because half the time it doesn't open because the counterweight is too light.