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Post by okdoky on Aug 12, 2010 2:05:06 GMT
Apart from pivot brackets still trying to pop off again I am really chuffed with my latest bit of work as I have turned my hand to a little bit of simple soldering. I say simple now because before today, I had not ever tried it even though I have had my dads old soldering irons in my shed for years. I bought myself a new set from Lidls and took it upt on holiday with me. Kaz and the girls tucked up in bed so I have had no distractions whilst setting about the cab ladder and grab rails. I am pleased to admit that it is far easier than I had anticipated and now I will be able to add this to my list of techniques still to use to its fullest. First a bit of simple bar bending Then my first ever solder Then the bit more complicated (for me anyway) ladder with its bends and dimensions judged from various photos I found that blue-tac and crocodile clips are great tools for holding parts in place for soldering Once formed I drilled the two locations for frame connections and had to make a couple of slight adjustments to the width of the ladder I am more than happy with my first attempt and even without the thinner cab connections I still have to add the ladder is quite secure and very sturdy as is. Still got a little bit of filing of joints to do but hope you like Certainly will be finding more things to use my soldering iron for in future as metal joints are very tough Nige
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Post by okdoky on Aug 13, 2010 19:10:02 GMT
Got the lighter brackets on the ladder added using tin foil with bolt fixings of chopped, stretched sprue added fixing points and their bolt heads to the roof top grab rails Nige
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Post by darkside on Aug 28, 2010 17:28:08 GMT
some nice detail as usual Nige
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Post by okdoky on Jul 27, 2011 21:18:19 GMT
I have to make a big shout out to Iain, AKA grousebeater, for taking the time out to make a couple of disks of much needed photos and information on the DAF to help me kick start the builds.
Met him at Stirling Services on his way back from his DHL run north where he hand delivered the disks and a few other nice bits of info on the new MAN and Wolf. This means I can get a few important reference pics printed off at work so that I can concentrate on important chassis items that, to date, were hidden details that were holding me up.
I would have had to fudge the chassis which is far too open when the flat rack is not mounted. Prop shafts, gear box, transmission, differentials, steering, suspension anti roll bars, brake systems and other useful running gear items are now much clearer now that Iain has taken photos from the maintenance pit.
Very much appreciated Iain and great to have made your acquaintance again after so many years.
Hopefully a KUTA and a resumption of progress on this stalled project.
Cheers
Nige
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2011 22:37:42 GMT
Well done Nige, looking forward to the resumption and eventual finish of this build.
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Post by okdoky on Aug 11, 2011 23:31:24 GMT
Had some time to work on DAF but not had Lappy dongle to put stuff up for view. Will hopefully post some pics soon as Mum in Law arrived at caravan with her lappy and dongle.
Wait ,,,,,,,,,, out !!!!!!!!!
Nige
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Post by foxy on Aug 12, 2011 7:22:25 GMT
Nice bit o soldering there Nige Hows the Trailer comeing on Yes if you can solder joints on etchings etc they make good strong finish.
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Post by okdoky on Aug 12, 2011 22:04:57 GMT
Hi there Foxy and Nick Normal Service Has Resumed !!!!!!!!!!!! WELL AS NORMAL AS IT EVER GETS WITH ME ANYWAY !!!!!!! Had no access to PC to upload updates. Back home early as my Dad has ended up in hospital and feeling very poorly. Will make use of the time at home post pics and maybe even do some more on the DAF. Start of hols at Lossie appeared to offer hope of glorious weather and lots of opportunities to work outside doing some Al-fresco model building. Was not happy with the main frame in resin as there were inaccuracies with the pivot points that would have bit my bum later in the build if not corrected. Plasticard cut to shape in three layers with spacers to form the front end and then a top and bottom sheet cut to make the 'A' frame section. A leather hole punch used to cut the rounded internal corners. Side and internal faces of the 'A' frame help make for a more accurate shape and strong arm Arron kept a good eye on Daddy to make sure he was doing a better job on the new parts More to follow
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Post by okdoky on Aug 12, 2011 22:22:38 GMT
Not happy with the pivot points for the HIAB gear, I chopped this one off and started again Much improved version with more accurate shape formed using a combination of L , U and simple thin strips of plasticard New hinges formed by lightly glued plasticard pieces (times four) to form laminated block. Drilling a hole through. Sanding to shape. Then using a sharp blade to de-laminate the four pieces. Gripping tweezers used to hold the pieces in place in correct location while glue sets
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Post by okdoky on Aug 12, 2011 22:37:46 GMT
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Post by okdoky on Aug 12, 2011 22:49:48 GMT
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Post by okdoky on Aug 12, 2011 23:13:48 GMT
Time to work on the running gear now I have some better pics thanks to Grousebeater (Iain)> Much appreciated mate !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Second axle (non-driven) with a dropped beam arrangement to allow the prop shafts to pass through Thick card forms the spine onto which thinner card added to top and bottom to form I section The ends were laminated all around using thick card to allow a hole to be drilled which can accept aluminum tube to take the wheels I had misjudged the length of the axles and had to move the lamination further inboard, re-drill and sand to get the correct track width.
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Post by okdoky on Aug 12, 2011 23:30:24 GMT
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Post by okdoky on Aug 12, 2011 23:44:39 GMT
Third axle includes additional housings to accommodate (I PRESUME) low gearing, to transmit power to the rear through it and provide the options for locking diffs, etc. Well that has got most of the work to date up . Hopefully not the last of progress. Please look at previous posts to see the earlier updates. Nige
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Post by okdoky on Oct 9, 2011 15:32:00 GMT
Got a tiny little bit of work added. But it still counts as work for me !!!!! LHS rear roller assembly Still have the angled rollers to work out yet but will see if I can add these today too. Nige
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