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AC-30(130)-65A firetruck by NovaModel build log
Hello all
I began building a new model. This time it's AC-30(130)-65A Soviet firetruck. I have a very warm feelings to this type of firetruck. When I was about 11 years old, I used to ride my bicycle to a firefighter's station located about 15 minutes ride. There I watched the firefighters exercise, caring for the firetrucks which all were of this or newer AC40 type (not too different from the AC30, atleast externally). There were some kids playing around the station, some became my friends. These were the children of the station's officers. One day, father of one of the friend, who happened to be Deputy Station Commander, took me to the ride in the firetruck. Every kid's dream came true.... Later the firefighters let me climb the trucks which I, of course, really enjoyed. AC30 means auto cistern 30, the number designated the pump capacity in liters per second, 130 meaning the chassis used, ZiL130 which was the workhorse of Soviet Union in 5 ton class. 65A is the model designator. The model designed by NovaModel, very talented Russian designer. This modes is distributed free from NovaModel's site in 1:32 and 1:43 scale. The model is quite detailed and contains the engine, gearbox, detailed wheels, axles, crew compartment and pumps. The ladder also exists but I am not sure if it's movable. This is the front page of the model |
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Instructions are 4 pages of drawings. I decided to begin from the frame. The beams and the crossmembers are made as closed boxy structures. I always had a problem making these long and narrow boxes straight. This time the beams look pretty much ok from the beginning. Then, I connected the clossmembers, making sure the frame doesn't become crooked. Need to be very careful here.
Then came the reinforcements on the top of the beams. These also exist on a real truck. Then came the front bumper. The designer suggests installing the towing hooks at this point, but I am sure I am going to loose them. So I will install them later Then came the side steps bases. To be continued... |
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Next are the steps. Two layered pieces. Quite hard to fold, but it's manageable
Then came the muffler and the air tank. In regular ZiL130, the air tank and the muffler are mounted on the frame's outside. Here they inside because of the extended crew compartment |
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Interesting background story, and a good start - good luck
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Interesting model Boris and good progress.
Nice clean build as well!
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The SD40 is 55 now! |
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Great start Boris and beautiful story of your childhood.
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Thank you all!!
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I find that the novamodel models are well made and fire trucks are always fascinating.
I am happy to follow your construction!
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Enrico Under construction: Fiat 6605 AG70 crane truck All my models and download on e63papermodel.Latest uploads:Fiat 6605 TM69 |
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Thank you all for support!
Continue with the build Suspension and axles. The leaf springs are represented by boxy structures with no gluing tabs, forcing to do edge-joining. I don't like this way, made gluing tabs. Everything else went smooth and without too many issues. Brake drums went along, differential case, brake cylinders - all was good The final drive shaft was a bit longer than needed. This might designate that I am off with distance of the rear axle. Well, I will have to fix this when mounting the firefighting compartment, if needed |
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Hello all.
Continue with the wheels. Oh, boy... That took me a lot of time. Each wheel is made from: 2 Tire side bases from cereals box cardboard 2 tire sides 1 tire thread ( the part that actually touches the ground) 1 tire bottom 1 rim (a paper ring 2 mm wide ) 1 rim cone 2 rim center pieces for front wheel 1 rim center for internal rear wheel 1 rim center and 2 piece hub on the outer rear wheel. Many edge-gluing. The threads are glued to side bases' edges. The whole rim is edge glued. A lot of small connections, hoping it will eventually becomes strong enough wheel to hold the model's weight. |
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