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Old 07-18-2016, 01:24 AM
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Hi guys, finally I got time and inspiration to continue this
Meanwhile I've been doing one bigger construction machine project to a friend and lots of other machining jobs.

The problem with this A40 was the engine hood that turn out to be hard to make.
I was thinking 3D printing but that's not so simple either, mainly due the 3D modeling part.

So I will try to make it in aluminium and brass. First I made the frame that the sheeting will attach. This may still fail but lets try it anyway












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Old 07-19-2016, 10:53 AM
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I am glad to see you dont give up easily Ari keep up the great work
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Old 07-19-2016, 03:08 PM
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Yes, seeing this thread revived was like Christmas eve to me!

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Old 07-19-2016, 09:02 PM
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Awesome!
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Old 07-20-2016, 12:05 AM
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If you can handle those curved surfaces like that you're ready to tackle a boat next!
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Old 07-22-2016, 02:34 AM
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So.... all that "heavy" frame work going to impede on your space availability for hyds & electrics in the nose? ...or are you making a puck for vacuum forming?
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Old 08-14-2016, 06:46 AM
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I put the hood aside for a while as my good friend Steve will try to 3D print it
So meantime I made the cross stay for the front axle

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Old 08-14-2016, 08:03 AM
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Beautiful work as always, Ari!

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Old 08-21-2016, 01:19 AM
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I'm working with the diff lock cables. I was first thinking to put the bogie axle operating servo somewhere to the rear frame, but I can't hide it anywhere there. So it has to be in the front. I'd like to be able to lock the front and back bogie axles separately, but I'm not sure will I be able to squeeze both of the servos to the front.
I also started to paint some of the parts I first got Volvo CE yellow from a auto paint shop but it was not the right tone. Then I bought Volvo original colors.







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Old 08-28-2016, 06:15 AM
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I have continued painting and also added decals to the dump body




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Old 09-18-2016, 07:20 AM
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The paint has dried, and I started to put the rear carriage back together








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Old 09-18-2016, 08:52 AM
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Beautiful work as always!
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Old 09-18-2016, 10:04 AM
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Great Work
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Old 09-18-2016, 03:10 PM
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Wow that looks amazing. On another note, I see you have an everlast welder, how do you like it? I am currently looking at one and just curious if they are worth it or to save for a miller?

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Old 09-20-2016, 02:06 PM
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Those paint cans you've got there seams to be real deal) Any special kind of primer and preparation of the surfaces before top coat that you prefer better when it comes to aluminium?
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Old 09-20-2016, 02:12 PM
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Quite amazing as always!
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Old 09-20-2016, 05:46 PM
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Pure art!

Was the truck more of a challenge than the grader build? And are you going to keep this one ?
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Old 09-21-2016, 12:02 AM
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Pretty awsome Ari..good to see some color..the diff lock cables look nice and neat as well..always look forward to your builds and inspire me to try and make mine look as good ..you set the bar high though ...nice work
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Old 09-21-2016, 12:04 AM
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This is beautiful, i am speechless.
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