Scaleart - assembling an Arocs 8x8 roll on roll off kipper

[Rakthi]

OK guys, I'll admit, I'm flattered, but I wouldn't nominate for "build" of the year though ... "assembly thread" would be more appropriate since I didn't really "build" this one.

[Rakthi]

Quick update. The 2 pieces to attach the hook mechanism to the frame arrived yesterday. So can now replace the ones I messed up when I had to drill out the screws after I broke of the head.



I had also ordered a complete set of street tires a) to see how the truck behaves with those and b) because I am partial to the look of them.



While I replace the tires I will also adjust the track rods of the rear axle. The wheel is not nicely centred in the fender like the other one.

First rear axle, ± centred



Last one too far back and the tire hits the fender sometimes. Think I will have to shorten the track rod about 1.5 to 2mm. While I have the fenders off I can at the same time paint those stainless screw heads black too.



Cheers

Stephan

[Tp_hofmann]

Looking forward to see the street gear mounted

And you should get a bonus from scaleart, since your assembly story inspired me to get a "Baustoffmulde" as well