Kenworth 850 Off Highway

[RCP57]

Haha I'm not sure about a yarder but hopefully I will be building another piece to haul around soon!

I spent a little more time in the shop working on the trailer early this morning and again this afternoon. I managed to make the over the bunk, hitch-coupling, pivot thingy...Not sure what the real term is Anyway the front is almost finished so I guess I have to start on the hard part now.

PS The bolts will be replaced with proper pins...but you already knew that anyway







Reg

[RCP57]

TIG can be frustrating but works well for our hobby. It produces no smoke or spatter either which is a great thing.

[RCP57]

Well I spent most of today working on the rims/hubs for the trailer. I would have had them finished but I didn't realize that I only had two bearings left. I tried to find some at the local automotive shop but had no success so I guess I will get on the phone tomorrow and see if I can find some in Victoria. If not I will have to order some from somewhere and wait. Once I get the bearings I will drill out the centers and make the caps.

Todays progress....All together there is at least 6 hours in these four wheels...I know that I am probably pretty slow and that others could build them faster/better but the next time someone asks me why our models are so expensive and how you could possibly have that much time in them, I may just slap them.














Thanks for looking!

[JAMMER]

Great work Reg and I see that your row of dines are getting a lot better keep up the good work practice makes perfect. Ed

[Grainfarmer]

Whow! Very nice model! Great job...

[Espeefan]

Nice to see a lowboy build from you, Reg! I didn't know these trucks could still handle a lowboy without a 5th wheel plate, and without removing the log bunk turntable. I might not be speaking with the correct wording, but still, that's pretty cool. I don't know a whole lot about these trucks, but was that common practice for hooking up to a lowboy?

[cyanide]

I love this truck, I am really enjoying all the details.

[RCP57]

Thanks very much guys. I have been too busy the last couple of days to make any progress but I may get something done soon.

Nate, I think it is fairly common with these big trucks. This way any truck with a bunk could tow it instead of needing a specific truck. On the other hand trucks that had preloader log trailers had a fifth wheel so they would that style.

Here's a couple pics of the bunk style hitches. The one trailer doesn't even have a pivot... It must hammer around pretty good on the bunk.






Reg

[Supermario]

"Todays progress....All together there is at least 6 hours in these four wheels...I know that I am probably pretty slow and that others could build them faster/better but the next time someone asks me why our models are so expensive and how you could possibly have that much time in them, I may just slap them."


I sense a little anger from you Reg

So true though. What about the R&D time not just milling time!

Mario

[RCP57]

Come on now, I never get mad...

It started to rain this afternoon and my work was done for the day so I got back into the shop. I was happy because I got to play with my favorite toy(TIG) and stick some pieces together! My plan is to build the entire back half including suspension before I weld it to the rest of the frame.







This one is for size reference...Yes it is almost 60"



Thanks for looking!

[RCP57]

I put in a couple more hours on the lowbed today. When I started out on this I told myself that I would build it light and not worry about it being very strong...Well by the time I'm finished it will be heavy as usual and I'll probably be able to give kids rides at the next show. Anyway, I got a bit more done on the ramps so just a couple more things and I will have to start on the suspension.










Reg

[Hemi1966]

Nice work Reg, looks great. I love those tig welds

[RCP57]

Thanks Ari! I spent the whole day working on this(almost 9 hours) but I think I got a lot accomplished too! The suspension is nearly finished now so I can weld the two main components together and start making a deck.
Here's a short video of the walking beams and axles after welding them to the frame...http://youtu.be/4BOsjsATX6A

I started out by making the walking beams out of some 1 1/2x1/2 flat bar.



I then lathed and milled some pieces for the axles. The axles should be held to the bushings with U bolts but this trailer is meant to work to scale not so much be detailed.



Once everything fit together I decided that it needed more flex so I re-drilled the bushings to a larger size and added some rubber hose.


I then welded the pieces to the frame.





Lastly I welded some lugs to the loading ramps.



Thanks for lookin!

[aussietruckerguy]

Wow nice build :-D

[peterbilt65]

real nice work there !,I wish I could weld aluminum like that .neil

[FlyingBeagle]

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

[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!!!!