Scania R400
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Using my 1-2-3 blocks to square up the chassis rails.
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Test fitting the engine/trans.
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Test fitting cab floor to chassis
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Test fitting cab floor/engine to chassis
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Test fitting cab to chassis
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New KFS disc brake conversion
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Test fitting interior panels
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Main cab assembled
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This part was either lost or never included in the kit. But it is not correct for this truck, so I found an alternative
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This part is included but is suggested not to be used
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Cutting the front header panel off of the roof liner
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Installing the new header panel to the roof liner
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Adding filler pieces
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Very close to the real thing
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KFS wheels/hubs need minor modification and cleaning to fit well
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First the mounting surface of the disc brakes needs to be filed down slightly...
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Then the exposed screw heads from the casting process must be chiseled and filed away
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Preassembly and test fitting the air shield supports
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Front bumper subassembly complete
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Lots of parts ready for painting
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All the main chassis components are painted and ready for assembly and detailing
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KFS wheels painted in grey metallic
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Front grill shot in black gloss.
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Lots of other components painted and ready for detailing and assembly.
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Minor fumble with the decals...
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...but I was able to remedy it.
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Clear coat and polished
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Doing some chrome work
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Permanent marker used to trim out all the clear parts.
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Front bumper ready to install
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Glue used to install clear parts.
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Goes on white and thin like Elmers glue.
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Dries clear and very tacky.
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With the glass installed.
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Installing interior with epoxy.
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Installing front bumper with epoxy.
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Mounting the rear portion with medium CA.
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One last test fit. Before permanent mounting, I will do some detail painting and weathering on the chassis.
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Kommentit
14 15 October 2023, 22:38
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Hi Ben! Interesting pictures of the build and very nice result! Until now I always painted the fully assembled chassis as one part. Will use your approach for my next build. Looking forward to your next builds in 2024! Cheers, André
30 December 2023, 10:54