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Re: Tank transporter

Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2025 8:08 am
by Meter rat
Herr Dr. Professor wrote: Mon Sep 29, 2025 1:01 am I just checked Scania trucks. I don't see one spot on the grill design as in the photos you show. Drat! That would have made an easier start.
Total accuracy is not necessary for this fun exercise. Rivet counters can look away. However I have found a suitable cab on evil bay, but the seller is English and will not ship to Scotland.
Herr Dr. Professor wrote: Mon Sep 29, 2025 1:01 am I remember our laughing at the idea that each of the eighty little plastic potatoes included in the box fit well in ones nose!
I’m not even going to ask why you considered this a good idea.

Re: Tank transporter

Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2025 7:26 pm
by Meter rat
Today was the day I made the decision to cut the chassis. I guess the warranty is now invalidated? Surprisingly the chassis takes Revell Contactum glue. No going back now.
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Then the first of the track of the front wheels was widened.
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Re: Tank transporter

Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2025 4:28 pm
by Meter rat
The MAN prime mover is moving along. Waiting on new tyres, and wheel weights. Cab is on, WPL electronics fitted. Lights to be installed.
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The Scania cab should arrive this week. It has been stuck 2 miles away on the other side of the Clyde, as the bloke wouldn’t ship it to our side of the river. Shmuck.

Re: Tank transporter

Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2025 4:54 pm
by Meter rat
More work on the 8 wheel tank transporter. Scania Cab has arrived and has been trial fitted. Next job is to widen the mudguards, and refix them in place.
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Then it is the toolboxes, which will also be the battery box, and air tanks behind the cab.

Re: Tank transporter

Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2025 11:24 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Great job that cut & shut.
Always a nervous moment when the saw drops!!

Re: Tank transporter

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2025 6:40 pm
by Ecam
Terrific tractor, nothing like we have in the States, but really cool.