Kalmar Ottawa Yard Truck
 

Hello,
here my second current project:
The Frame is an Tam Scania, but 4 cm shorter. The cabin is build scratch by plastic:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6635393764.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3834366338.jpg
And the petrol-tank:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6263343834.jpg

Re: Kalmar Ottawa Yard Truck
 

thats a cool rig how about a pic of the real deal? I like different and this one seems to fit the bill lol..Good work so far, cant wait for an update!

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We have a few Ottawa spotters at work, for moving trailers, and your cab looks very accurate, compared to those. Great styrene work!

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NICE! Reminds me of some of the trucks you see around the airport. You know, all the random airline service trucks etc. Yeah, this is definitely a unique build.

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what do plan to use operate the lifting of the fifth wheel? I built a wedico based spotter many years ago and used a motor driven screw to raise the fifth wheel.

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Hi,

here is a link to the original:
http://www.truckpaper.com/images/Tru...e/92332924.jpg

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Hello Guys,

here are some new pics of my Kalmar.
The Frontbumper:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6163353934.jpg
The bach door closed:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6231633131.jpg
and half opend:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3032366335.jpg

Thats all for this time, now i must made the mechanic for the KingPin plate.

Re: Kalmar Ottawa Yard Truck
 

Wow, that rig brings me back memories of back when I was a Yard jockey @ Yellow Freight....Got alot of experience pulling and dropping trailers with that rig

looking good

Alfy

Re: Kalmar Ottawa Yard Truck
 

Thank you for posting your progress on this truck. Ever since rcguyfarms built his a number of years ago; I have had an interest in them. I think that I will eventually attempt one; if I can just figure out how to make the necessary room for the drive motor AND the elevation gear.

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Hi sassgrunt,

when I have more informations how I build the mechanic, than I post it as soon as possible.

Re: Kalmar Ottawa Yard Truck
 

Cool, missed this one. Think I'm gonna build one as well.

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Those are built less than 30 miles from me. Their shop has gotten a lot bigger in the last 10 years with all the business from ports.

Re: Kalmar Ottawa Yard Truck
 

That looks excellent! One of the best spotter models I've seen. Keep the updates coming!

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Wow, I like the different versions of these builds, the imagination is unlimited, good job

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That is awesome!

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Cool build!! great job cant wait for the updates.

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That is AWESOME! sliding door is the cherry on top for me.

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Hello,

here is a pic of the beginning to build the mechanic for the fivth wheel:
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3635396462.jpg

Re: Kalmar Ottawa Yard Truck
 

Thank you for posting an update to your build. I really enjoy seeing the different kinds of creativity shown by of people on the board, and your transfer truck is coming out very nice!

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Your styrene work is off the chain!!!:eek: Can't wait to see a video of the fifth wheel in action...hint, hint.:D

Big John