RoninUtah Posted Tuesday at 11:02 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:02 PM I've been putting off this build since April, but after seeing more and more W990s on the road, I decided to bite the bullet and go for it. After completing A&N's Freightliner Argosy last year, I knew what I was in for- LOTS of parts, a lot of bending PE brass pieces, and a precision kit so tightly engineered that there is almost no wiggle-room. I generally don't do build photos, but this one is different and challenging enough to be interesting. So, here are some pics from last week: Sunday: Chassis started. Also, X-15 engine almost done, Belts are electrical tape, sliced thin. I also did the paint on the outside of the cab, hood and related parts. I like to complete the painting early in the build, so it has plenty of time to cure before I start messing with it. I've been making steady progress, I'll keep y'all posted... stay tuned! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted Wednesday at 01:09 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:09 AM off to a great start.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted Wednesday at 02:23 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:23 AM I’ll be watching this one! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted Wednesday at 07:10 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:10 AM Very nice. I’ve got the Mack Titan in my collection. Ben 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted Wednesday at 11:01 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:01 AM Keep it going !! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoninUtah Posted Wednesday at 04:20 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 04:20 PM Thanks, all, for your encouragement! More progress on the chassis last night- completed the rear suspension and axles: This comes with very detailed brakes and hubs, but I'm leaving them off so the Revell wheels I'm planning to use will fit. Front suspension and steering. They recommend using bolts to attach the springs, but the little resin bolts that came with the kit were too small and brittle to work, so I cut little pieces of wire instead. The steering works just fine, if a bit sluggishly. After a momentary panic at a misplaced bag of small resin parts, I'm continuing on the chassis by adding the cab mount assembly. I'm going out of order; I'll paint the chassis before assemble the battery/tool boxes and fuel tanks, since those will be chromed. More to come! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago Really cool to see this one being built Ron!!! Randy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoninUtah Posted 2 hours ago Author Share Posted 2 hours ago Thanks, Randy! More progress over the last couple of days- got the chassis painted and the engine and radiator installed and hooked up. Everything is fitting together nicely so far. Chassis ready for paint Chassis painted, engine and radiator installed Detail shots of the Cummins X-15 engine installed. Now on to the interior- I hope to get a lot done this weekend. Thanks for following! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Awesome details 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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