Hello!
It has been a while since I posted anything here so it is definitely time again. This time it is about a project I finished a couple of month ago. So today this model is finished but I thought I might as well post how this project was made from the beginning to the end.
The “role model” is a real truck that is running in Latvia. It is a Scania T580 heavy haulage truck that mainly transports heavy machines such as excavators and wheel loaders in Russia and Latvia. It is a very high spec vehicle with hub reduction axles, air suspension, overdrive gearbox etc.
For this project I decided to use an EMEK cab. But it turned out to be some work since the Scania T-version only is avalible as T144 in EMEK, so I had to rebuild it together with parts from an R580 cab as well.
More will follow soon…..
Best regards
Håkan
Hello!
Time for an update. Been working with the front grille. I had to combine both EMEK and Italeri parts from both Scania 4-series and R-series to be able to build up the T-version front grille.
Have also made some test assembly of the powertrain and chassis.
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Time for a new update of the T580 project. First step of the paint job is finished. I also got an idea that it should be possible to open the bonnet so I added two hinges from an Italeri 4-series Scania.
Hello!
New update. Now it was finally time to start the real building and use some glue.
It is not so much that remains to be done: a couple of antennas, mudflaps, decals and some other smaller things.
I have also decided to rebuild the EMEK trailer and also a JOAL CAT wheel loader in scale 1:25.
More will follow soon….
Best regards
Håkan
hello,
nice job, I have always said that emek has lot of potential to build great model, but of course need great modeller to do it
So you find out joal caterpilar?
Hello!
There has been some progress on the trailer. Some stripes and decals and also some load securing brackets on the sides.
I also decided to use some chains to the load securing.
Best regards
Håkan