Scania R400

 

 

 

 

Using my 1-2-3 blocks to square up the chassis rails. 

 

 

Test fitting the engine/trans. 

 

 

 

 

Test fitting cab floor to chassis 

 

Test fitting cab floor/engine to chassis 

 

Test fitting cab to chassis 

 

 

New KFS disc brake conversion 

 

 

 

 

 

Test fitting interior panels 

Main cab assembled 

 

 

 

This part was either lost or never included in the kit. But it is not correct for this truck, so I found an alternative 

This part is included but is suggested not to be used 

Cutting the front header panel off of the roof liner 

 

 

Installing the new header panel to the roof liner 

 

Adding filler pieces 

 

Very close to the real thing 

KFS wheels/hubs need minor modification and cleaning to fit well 

First the mounting surface of the disc brakes needs to be filed down slightly... 

Then the exposed screw heads from the casting process must be chiseled and filed away 

 

Preassembly and test fitting the air shield supports 

 

Front bumper subassembly complete 

 

 

Lots of parts ready for painting 

All the main chassis components are painted and ready for assembly and detailing  

KFS wheels painted in grey metallic 

Front grill shot in black gloss. 

Lots of other components painted and ready for detailing and assembly.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minor fumble with the decals... 

...but I was able to remedy it. 

 

Clear coat and polished 

Doing some chrome work 

Permanent marker used to trim out all the clear parts. 

Front bumper ready to install 

 

 

Glue used to install clear parts. 

Goes on white and thin like Elmers glue. 

Dries clear and very tacky. 

With the glass installed. 

 

Installing interior with epoxy. 

Installing front bumper with epoxy. 

 

Mounting the rear portion with medium CA. 

One last test fit. Before permanent mounting, I will do some detail painting and weathering on the chassis.