Scania R620 Stretched ....first-pitch

[mikeymagz]

Well here is a few pic.s of my 1st custom build in progress:

(I know it is a pretty "simple" build, for most of U all....)

For me it means working with Styrene for the first time, custom made parts, & A BUNCH of research with a tangled mess of 50-questions!! LOL!!




Here goes:

1st mock-up minus the CORRECT rails(Freddy's cutting them now)






My rendition of a headache rack:




And because I'm STILL waiting for Tamiya to re-label (primer)
some 1st's @ styrene work:

(was a rainy day today.... took a trip to the local hobbyshop to do some Man-Shoppin'!! Loaded up with everything needed to work styrene) I also have a batch coming from Travis, ...OH BTW... his prices are KILLER!! Our local HS had .080 6"x11" for $6.99!!! Anyway....




This back-side cover is cut but I'm still waiting on 1 more 10 LED strobe array then I will drill and hide wires inside. (Batt. for this will be hidden in deck frame.)




I used KH rails for the deck frame, there 4" longer than the R620 stock rails and fit the build better. I made a couple cross-members for this out of 1/4 solid Delrin rod.



rockNmayhem will B making the screw-drive for the role-back just as soon as I get him some good measurements.
I cut a "cover" for these rails from .30 styrene.(didn't like all the factory holes showing) will put on much later.

My uncle works for PPG so I have him chasing the code for my paint choice, he is going to make a few rattle cans for me. It is Scania's Limited Edition Black Amber, I like to think of it as ........ Root Beer...





All in all ........ here is my 1st synopsis,

*** Styrene and the designing is very cool!!

*** Green putty dries REALLY fast!!

*** this big-truck R/C thing is NOT cheap .. but darn

*** Tamiya takes WAY to long to re-label(2 month's now)

*** And last but not least.......

*** Ask questions.... the un-knowing is EXPENSIVE

[rockNmayhem]

Hey Mike looking like some progress so far. Way to make an intro to your first build too. I can see I'm gonna have my work cut out for me with that ram for sure, that things a beast!!!

[skl1cent]

nice looking truck so far man cant wait to see that one all fdone

[Brel]

nice colour choice
how long will the truck be when finnished

[mikeymagz]

Thanks Brel,

It will be 37 1/2 in. This is end-to-end, not wheelbase.

[mikeymagz]

Update for tonight:

(SORRY guy's... kinda psyched about this 1st build)


some more finish work/trim on light bar/arch. That tiny I-beam stuff is pretty cool, I trimmed out the arch in it.





and my strobe light array (roughed in)

I am staring @ it .. thinking .. "I" built/designed that!!!!!
I can actually do this... ??
Tomorrow will be a big sand/fill/sand again to get it looking somewhat better...
For tonight I am done and turning in pretty proud of myself!!(such a sap!!)



good night ....

You should be proud of yourself, it is looking pretty good.

Is that a sticker for the diamond plate?

[mikeymagz]

Thanks Zimm!!

Yes it is (www.mactac.com)

It is pretty realistic looking...


...... I have looked @ a bunch of your builds, you do some impressive work!! Sounds like UR excited about building UR Dad's early days rig!!

[mikeymagz]

Got another question for ya all:

What do you guy's usually use for a motor? I see most of you use a crawler motor and I have had plenti of crawlers but was just wondering if there was a "prefered" motor and gear ratio for these rigs?

I was thinking of trying a INTEGY 35T but thought it might be to "quick"? I was guessing a 55T but wanted to see what the pro's preferred?

Thanks all!!



Mike

[fhhhstix]

I use a 55turn and 4:1 gear reduction with stock pinion. Other members us 55turn and a 6 tooth pinion which is about the same as the 4:1 and stock pinion. I was using the Novak Rooster crawler,fifty five combo but since the quit making the fifty five they now use the Terra crawl 55 in the combo but the Terra crawl is a sealed bushing motor so now I guess I will use the integy 55 with the Rooster crawler ESC.

Travis

[mikeymagz]

Thanks Travis!!

The 55T/6T sounds easy enough for me!! LOL!!

1 more question:

is Tamiya's gear pitch 48?

[fhhhstix]

It should be 32.

Travis

[mikeymagz]

Thanks again.....

[fhhhstix]

You are welcome.

Travis

[glorydays24]

MIKEY! HURRY UP! I can't wait to see this mammoth come to life.
Now I have a question for you. Are you sure this is your first build?
Look's pretty good so far, and keep up the good work.
And btw, I love the color choice...root beer... float?

Big John

[mikeymagz]

I can't wait either!!!

There is so much to do!! Waiting for parts and paint is tough!!

This is the first, but thanks for the vote of confidence!!

Tonight I finished the light bars and primed and painted them, just need to build a batt. box for them and finish soldering the switches(on/off & momentary). The rails should be here by the middle of next week so it should move pretty quickly after that?
I just ordered the motor and pinion.

[Big Run]

Looking good there mate, you are making good use of a normally somewhat boring Scania (IMO). It's good to see one stretched out, I don't quite fancy the original 2 axle design.

Can I ask where you obtained those nice scale jack stands ?

[mikeymagz]

My 2 fav.'s are the Scania's & Aeromax.....

Here is a link to the jack stands,

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-10th-Scale-Min...item3cb77621f3

[Juganought]

Originally Posted by fhhhstix

I use a 55turn and 4:1 gear reduction with stock pinion. Other members us 55turn and a 6 tooth pinion which is about the same as the 4:1 and stock pinion. I was using the Novak Rooster crawler,fifty five combo but since the quit making the fifty five they now use the Terra crawl 55 in the combo but the Terra crawl is a sealed bushing motor so now I guess I will use the integy 55 with the Rooster crawler ESC.

Travis

@Travis: It appears that Novak has discontinued the familiar 45 and 55 turn. This seems to be its replacement http://www.shopatron.com/products/pr...35X7/135.0.1.1 I use the Novak 55 turn and 6 tooth pinion, so far the results are good, I also have a Holmes 65 turn and 6 tooth, so much torque.....Thanks to Tamiya Cowboy, saved some pounds on Gru's :-)

[CrimsonCorsair]

Can you link where to get the 6 tooth pinion from? I have a 55 turn motor for my build, but don't know where to get the pinion. I saw someone mention PMD but was unable to locate it there... Your help is appreciated...