Scania R400
1October 15, 2023
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4October 15, 2023
5October 15, 2023Using my 1-2-3 blocks to square up the chassis rails.
6October 15, 2023
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8October 15, 2023Test fitting the engine/trans.
9October 15, 2023
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13October 15, 2023Test fitting cab floor to chassis
14October 15, 2023
15October 15, 2023Test fitting cab floor/engine to chassis
16October 15, 2023
17October 15, 2023Test fitting cab to chassis
18October 15, 2023
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20October 15, 2023New KFS disc brake conversion
21October 15, 2023
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26October 15, 2023Test fitting interior panels
27October 15, 2023Main cab assembled
28October 15, 2023
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31October 15, 2023This part was either lost or never included in the kit. But it is not correct for this truck, so I found an alternative
32October 15, 2023This part is included but is suggested not to be used
33October 15, 2023Cutting the front header panel off of the roof liner
34October 15, 2023
35October 15, 2023
36October 15, 2023Installing the new header panel to the roof liner
37October 15, 2023
38October 15, 2023Adding filler pieces
39October 15, 2023
40October 15, 2023Very close to the real thing
41October 15, 2023KFS wheels/hubs need minor modification and cleaning to fit well
42October 15, 2023First the mounting surface of the disc brakes needs to be filed down slightly...
43October 15, 2023Then the exposed screw heads from the casting process must be chiseled and filed away
44October 15, 2023
45October 15, 2023Preassembly and test fitting the air shield supports
46October 15, 2023
47October 15, 2023Front bumper subassembly complete
48October 15, 2023
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50October 15, 2023Lots of parts ready for painting
51October 18, 2023All the main chassis components are painted and ready for assembly and detailing
52October 18, 2023KFS wheels painted in grey metallic
53October 18, 2023Front grill shot in black gloss.
54October 18, 2023Lots of other components painted and ready for detailing and assembly.
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73November 27, 2023Minor fumble with the decals...
74November 27, 2023...but I was able to remedy it.
75November 27, 2023
76November 27, 2023Clear coat and polished
77November 27, 2023Doing some chrome work
78November 27, 2023Permanent marker used to trim out all the clear parts.
79November 27, 2023Front bumper ready to install
80November 27, 2023
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82November 27, 2023Glue used to install clear parts.
83November 27, 2023Goes on white and thin like Elmers glue.
84November 27, 2023Dries clear and very tacky.
85November 27, 2023With the glass installed.
86November 27, 2023
87November 27, 2023Installing interior with epoxy.
88November 27, 2023Installing front bumper with epoxy.
89November 27, 2023
90November 27, 2023Mounting the rear portion with medium CA.
91November 27, 2023One last test fit. Before permanent mounting, I will do some detail painting and weathering on the chassis.
92November 27, 2023
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Comments
14 15 October 2023, 22:38
Andre LouisHi 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
