Tony Bryan Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I Australia we do things a little different to you guys in the States, especially when it comes to heavy haulage, this is a trailer that I am in the process of building, It is what we call a swing wing extendable, 5 rows of 8, (5 Axles with 8 wheels per axle set) with a 2 rows of 8 dolly 48 wheels and tyres in total plus spares so far the drawings are close to being finished ready to be CNC cut, so while waiting for things to happen, I was thinking of a load for it, and what better than a big lump of iron for the back, and having a interest in all things big, I decided to scratch build a cat 657 twin engine scraper, of course it is the biggest they make Problem there is only 6 in Australia according to Cat here, all in mine jobs, so what to do, ......... how about up scale from a die cast I started with the front tractor and this is where I am after 2 days roughin it in to get the shapes right, still a long long way to go here are some pics Part I have started with Total length when finished will be almost 1100mm (43inches) of just the machine, with 2 full sheets of plastic to chop up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 This is gonna be huge............You got my attention......cant wait!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I hope you have plenty of plastic sheet on hand! This will be huge. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skysoldier46 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 LARGE!!! i like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDA Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 AWESOME! In that 1:1 pic, Its a Mack Titan pulling that monster!! R u gonna build it too!? Sorry to get off track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwtrucker Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 What a project! Nice start too. As said above, that will be HUGE!! Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Tony, If "there's" anyone who can pull this unique build off...it is you...you have the knowledge and the talent....will be keeping an eye on this one... Keep the pictures coming...Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Wow, that's gonna be something!!!!!! Can't wait to see more progress on this one!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks for all the kind comments, Tony, If "there's" anyone who can pull this unique build off...it is you...you have the knowledge and the talent....will be keeping an eye on this one... Keep the pictures coming...Kurt Thanks Kurt, but you are Far to kind, Hopefully it can be as good as Adam's stuff AWESOME! In that 1:1 pic, Its a Mack Titan pulling that monster!! R u gonna build it too!? Sorry to get off track! Good eye, it is Lampson tri drive Titan, as for building it, No, I don't build Mack's or Peterbilts Little bit more done today, finished roughing in the front, now onto the cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldminer Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Quote - "I don't build Mack's or Peterbilts"...How did the Klos KW turn out Tony, any progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Little more work done, started on the cab, will be happy when this is done, then I can start on the scraper connection, so as it sits, most has been roughed in, ready for finishing when all the major components are finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skysoldier46 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I absolutely love seeing white stock being cut up into projects. GREAT scratchbuilding! Can't wait to see the finished product and also more in progress pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Folded up the grill today, the result is pretty much what I was going for, took about 3 hrs to Build the frame and fit the gril Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Looking great so far!!!!!!! Will this build have full engine detail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showbuilder Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 you need help........................................lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 you need help........................................lol But the doc said I was fine as long as I didn't touch plastic...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Looking great so far!!!!!!! Will this build have full engine detail? Thanks Ben as for engines .... No would have to scratch a C18 and a C15 The machine does have engine covers so I do think I will be necessary because of the size I really want to keep the weight down with that in mind the weight will be in the rims and tyres as these measure 160mmx62mm (61/2 x 21/2") and being resin..... Then add 2 resin engines on top of that The fulcrum point of the trailer may struggle with it when the scraper is loaded on this trailer in scale it will have less than 1/4" spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Very nice start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Dave Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Impressive is a small word!! . The amount of detail you could build into a model this size is mind boggling. Respect . Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 This is a very interesting project and such a large scale to. It certainly will be quite a weight when its finished. Maybe think about making the fulcrum pivot point out of metal? Just a thought. Good luck with the rest of the project and keep us posted on progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar68 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Mate this thing is going to be HUGE!! Will keep an eye on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 This is a very interesting project and such a large scale to. It certainly will be quite a weight when its finished. Maybe think about making the fulcrum pivot point out of metal? Just a thought. Good luck with the rest of the project and keep us posted on progress. Thanks Dave, I have thought about the fulcrum points, will no doubt cast them in white metal, and machine all the pins for it, thinking about all the rams in brass as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 All I can say is "WOW" It's all I can spit out after picking my jaw up off the floor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucknut10 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hello ,its going to look great when al done.I like CAT ...Is that 1/16 or 1/12? Im going to scratch build a CAT 631 in 1/16 for a low boy that im going too build also.Do you have CAT engines for it ? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hello ,its going to look great when al done.I like CAT ...Is that 1/16 or 1/12? Im going to scratch build a CAT 631 in 1/16 for a low boy that im going too build also.Do you have CAT engines for it ? Terry If you are going to scratch a 631, you can use the 3408 out of the monogram truck kit, as they where fitted with these, The 657G is fitted with a C18 and a C16, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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