Actros SLT 8x4
 

Not posted anything for awhile but been busy working on a new project: Actros SLT 8x4

pictures:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psetcz6fcq.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4trr4r2e.jpg

Twin steering servos:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psxqhdki9a.jpg

Steering linkage:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psmzdylnc3.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psiywseaq7.jpg

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Rear end and deck plate:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psvc8cfwok.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pscmk9tslo.jpg

Finally the cab with some paint, still a lot to do though!

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psq7ej41qy.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps64xamvy1.jpg

Thanks for looking

Stu

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Hi Stu, truck looks great, what RPM is the geared motor that you installed? I have one for a different application and thought about using it in a truck.

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That's a lot of wheels for such a short truck!!! Nice and simple underneath though and I like it!

Another motor question... Where did you source it from and how much did it cost if you don't mind me asking.

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Nice! For some reason I have a thing for 4 axle trucks. This is one of the more unique configurations for sure. Awesome.

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Thanks guy's

The motor is 450 rpm@12 volts, its a Servonaut GM32U450

Not the cheapest I'm sure but so smooth and quiet and all the German builders seem to use them so must be good!

Stu

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Thanks for the info Stuart, it looks just like the geared motors from Servo City.

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No worries, agreed they look the same but looking at the specs they're not, the Servonaut one has more power and torque, I looked at mfa motors too but in the end went with the Servonaut one as like I said its been proven in all the German trucks you see running around.

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Hi Stu, a nice clean build and an interesting colour choice for the Actros! Love it.

Where did you get the trailer? Looks the business.

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Stephan the trailer looks like a Carson Goldhofer

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Thank you Tracy!

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Splendid truck. Color scheme is great.

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Thankyou, yes it is a Carson Goldhofer, it will be receiving some mods soon.

It was going to be white but in the end wanted something different so had my local car repair shop mix the gold for me, was my first time spraying a water based paint system but happy with the outcome.

Still un-decided on whether to paint the rear fenders gold and the wheels black, any sugestions???

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Hi Stu, thanks for confirming on the trailer.

As for paint ... why not do rear fender same colour as the chassis rails?

Wheels black ... might be a tad too much black. Did a quick photoshop of it so you get an idea what it would look like. (I just copied and sized the black front rim so perspective might be a tad weird)

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/...psxckht0ie.jpg

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Thanks for doing that Stephan, certainly gives an idea of what it might look like.
Although I was thinking of gloss black for the chassis and wheels and then gold for the fenders with maybe gold hubs on the wheels, is that something you could photoshop up??

In the meantime a little progress:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9b0ea9dt.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psummbrjex.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psowu4g2op.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pshog5hoo2.jpg

Stu

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Will see what I can do, but my super duper computer with tablet etc. is history and the powerbook with trackpad is a poor substitute ...

Nice job on the cabin interior!

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No worries and thanks, decided to go with gold fenders anyway, will post pics soon, in the mean time a little test video at my local model club: Video

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Pics:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psd2xullvh.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pssk1qnoo3.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5s3lmmwl.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psomjqlvoo.jpg

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Looks great. I loved your 4X4 Merc tipper. You do really nice work. :-)

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That gold and black combo looks really good!

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Thanks JD, appreciate the complement.

Thanks Steph, who needs photoshop when you have an Anest Iwata and some paint!

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A couple of pics from last Sunday's expo in Mayenne:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psiyiqa0lw.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pslgminf7x.jpg

Started on the new ramps for the Goldhofer, with some help from my 9yr old daughter!

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pstbpgggdm.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psk1gdwvo0.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psragtjcbf.jpg

Stu

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Truck's looking good :)

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Truck is looking really great and so do those new ramps you machined!

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So,that's how its done...child labor!!

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Thanks guy's

Yep, that was after she'd swept the chimney, lol

Got the ramps mounted:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psqdk66reh.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psrl2qpou9.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4k91zs7y.jpg

And started on the roof bar:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps11pjqpqe.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pslwhbzb1s.jpg

Still needs a little tweaking but taking shape.

Stu

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Hi Stuart,

Those ramps look the business, are you going to operate them manual or are you planning an electric or hydraulic system?

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Thank you Steph, I'm going to try hydraulic, I've ordered some rams to try but they may be a bit big in diameter will have to wait and see....

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WOW, looks like we will get some interesting updates on this :)

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Beautiful truck but you're trailer looks way to short behind it...

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Thank you and yes your right, it could do with a stretch, maybe in the future, at the moment I'm trying to get it ready for our clubs expo in June.

Here's the first one:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pslozzg48t.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps81mlxd8r.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6m3wsutv.jpg

Now I need to decide on whether to put the pump and valves on the truck or trailer, pros and cons for both...

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Id put it on the trailer so any truck can use the hydro ramps on the goldhofer

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Nice machining. You have a promising machinist helping you! I would put the pump on the trailer as Cossett suggests.

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Thank you, yes she loves helping daddy in the shed! think I will go with what you and Cossett suggest, see how it goes.

Got the other ramp done:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pspsmeddba.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psu6ro4usw.jpg

Stu

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Got some more done to the light bar:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psnmg2ikkr.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psxbvsjvzk.jpg

Stu

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That is some nice work there! Way above my skill level! :) Must have been a trifle difficult to get the supports for the rotating lights so exact.

I guess you are going to run the electrical cables through the support?

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Thank you Steph, there were a few choice words whilst soldering them on I can tell you!

All painted and mounted:

A little video: Beacon Test

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psrfyosw7o.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6ikijr9p.jpg



Stu

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Started on the equipment rack, decided to put the pump and valves on the truck, the 3mm pipe seems very flexible so we'll see how it turns out, waiting on quick couplers now...

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psnisnpl61.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pshez9drgh.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psnswdz4ll.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pskosizsvo.jpg

Stu

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I like the brass rack, nicely constructed!

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Well well smart mate ��

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Hi Stu. Great idea to stuff the hydraulics in there, this is going to look really neat once finished.