Kenworth 850 Off Highway

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by FlyingBeagle

Cant wait to see video of it toting the Volvo around. Looks great.

Thanks guys...How about the 955K? Still a lot to do and I have some bearings on the way from Fast Eddy but I couldn't resist trying it after this mornings progress...
http://youtu.be/EvikX5c18Lk
http://youtu.be/i-tEwctE4FA

[Finster]

Nice job as always. I bet at the next meet you'll have some kids that want a ride

[RCP57]

The firewood is like a piggy bank for me...and you never know when it might get really cold here.

No video's of loading the Volvo yet but some pictures...I did load and unload the 300 but it will take some practice to be smooth. The tracks run off of switches and are on or off plus my slip ring device has a couple dead spots so its a little ruff...all this while resting my foot on the front of the lowbed so that it doesn't tip up! It's a fairly tough pull with flat tires and no bearings or lube on the axles but it managed.I think it is going to look pretty sweet though once it's finished and painted.

[Trucker_Jo]

I know that drilling holes in your beloved bunk would kill you, but that would keep it from tipping with some sort of pin? Just a thought. By the way it looks killer!!!!

[RCP57]

Yeah I will have to pin it on. Most 1:1's have pins or a loop of cable and a shackle or something. I have a lot more work to do on it but just had to try it out to see if it would work...

[Finster]

Like the guy from "Gold Rush", drill holes, drill holes, drill holes!

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Finster

Like the guy from "Gold Rush", drill holes, drill holes, drill holes!

Haha as long as I'm not like Todd Hoffman! There's no clanking hats in my garage!lol

[egronvold]

Well done so far, and the pictures are great.

[modelman]

Very nice work. You work really fast!!

[Stuart]

Amazing work with the Tig, super cool rig!
I've got firewood envy!
Stu

[RCP57]

Thanks guys. I have never had anyone tell me that they have 'firewood envy' before!lol

Modelman, I don't think I build all that fast I just treat every build like a job that pays by production not by the hour...I guess that's how I was raised.lol

I think I figured out a simple solution to my lifting hitch problem. I made up a hook and welded it to the front of the trailer. Then took a piece of cable and looped it through the ring on the center of the bunk. The natural tension in the cable keeps it on the hook and all you have to do is pinch the loop together and it comes off....no drill holes, drill holes!haha I also added some bracing to the hitch, shortened it to the proper length and add some stabilizer blocks that rest on the bunk if the trailer tips too far(not shown in pics).

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Just when I dont think my favorite model of all time can get better it does every time!!! Keep up the awesome details coming..

[Trucker_Jo]

Sweet set-up!! I have around 12 cords stacked up every winter, and we burn about half that over a winter. One thing that I don't have is r/c equiptment to help me with it

[FlyingBeagle]

That is fantastic, Thanks for sharing with us.

[SmallHaul]

Very nice work. That truck turned out really nice.

Nice aluminum welding too.

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

Just when I dont think my favorite model of all time can get better it does every time!!! Keep up the awesome details coming..

That's a pretty huge deal to hear somebody say that and I really appreciate it! This truck has become my pride and joy. I don't know if I will ever build anything else that I will have as much pride in.

Originally Posted by Trucker_Jo

Sweet set-up!! I have around 12 cords stacked up every winter, and we burn about half that over a winter. One thing that I don't have is r/c equiptment to help me with it

We only burn about two cords per winter but I enjoy cutting it and the extra keeps the wolf away from the door this time of year.

Originally Posted by FlyingBeagle

That is fantastic, Thanks for sharing with us.

Thank you for following along! The people on this forum are a large reason as to why I am still in this hobby!

Originally Posted by SmallHaul

Very nice work. That truck turned out really nice.

Nice aluminum welding too.

Thanks a lot. The welding can be tricky sometimes but I just keep at it and hope to improve as I go.


Todays progress...I added a lifting strap, deck boards on the reach, and tie downs along the side of the deck.







Reg

[doodlebug]

Another home run Reg! Have you considered some scale rail road ties, to put under the beaver tail when loading the hoe?
Cheers, Neil.

[steamer]

Reg, thanks for the BS session today. it was great to catch up on all that's been happening. As I said before, the truck looks great and the trailer looks awesome with a little paint on it. Great Work!!!!
Rob

[RCP57]

Yeah Rob it was great to chat with you too! Hopefully I can make the drive up there before too long and check out that kitchen you've been using as an excuse not to finish your RC's....

[RCP57]

A "Green Leaker" comes to life! Sort of....

http://youtu.be/39QPzq5cWQI

Thanks for watching...