Iain's 6" Foden C type
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Iain's 6" Foden C type
Well, on wednesday morning a big green lorry turned up on my drive with 2 dodgy looking characters
A few minutes later I was left with this lot:
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8050840352_a48811ba66_b](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8309/8050840352_a48811ba66_b.jpg)
Then by the afternoon I had this:
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8050840864_028cef3355_b](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8050840864_028cef3355_b.jpg)
I had no real issues other than these back 2 gusset plates not quite lining up and requiring releaving. The 2 diagonal measurements were spot on to within a couple of mm, not bad on over 3m
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8050841480_9e901c968c_b](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/8050841480_9e901c968c_b.jpg)
I've now got the front axle to dry assemble before pulling it all down to add some chamfers and clean up all the individual bits before adding some paint
The whole thing is heavy enough now!
I'm going to keep it on the tressle until all the running gear is on so will tackle cleaning the wheels etc up over time. I'm sure it will be handy being able to get underneath and the tressles are rated to 450gks each so plenty left
![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
A few minutes later I was left with this lot:
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8050840352_a48811ba66_b](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8309/8050840352_a48811ba66_b.jpg)
Then by the afternoon I had this:
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8050840864_028cef3355_b](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8050840864_028cef3355_b.jpg)
I had no real issues other than these back 2 gusset plates not quite lining up and requiring releaving. The 2 diagonal measurements were spot on to within a couple of mm, not bad on over 3m
![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8050841480_9e901c968c_b](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/8050841480_9e901c968c_b.jpg)
I've now got the front axle to dry assemble before pulling it all down to add some chamfers and clean up all the individual bits before adding some paint
![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
The whole thing is heavy enough now!
I'm going to keep it on the tressle until all the running gear is on so will tackle cleaning the wheels etc up over time. I'm sure it will be handy being able to get underneath and the tressles are rated to 450gks each so plenty left
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
just noticed that the forum clips the images so there is some missing from the one of the chassis.
I'll have to look into it when I get home as the access at work is very slow!
I'll have to look into it when I get home as the access at work is very slow!
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
Congratulations.
Only one problem I can see. The instruction sheets must be upside down as I think the stretchers and spring hangers need to point downwards?
Only one problem I can see. The instruction sheets must be upside down as I think the stretchers and spring hangers need to point downwards?
lynnr- Number of posts : 3242
Age : 56
Location : Highland, 4inch showman
Registration date : 2010-08-06
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
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Must of missed that bit! good job its only a trial run!
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Hopefully get the front axle on this weekend.
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
started to look at the axle, mine appears to have a set of bearings fitted already
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8057680746_7df09b41e1_b](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/8057680746_7df09b41e1_b.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8057681260_c5438ebe5d_b](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/8057681260_c5438ebe5d_b.jpg)
![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8057680746_7df09b41e1_b](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/8057680746_7df09b41e1_b.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8057681260_c5438ebe5d_b](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/8057681260_c5438ebe5d_b.jpg)
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
latest bit of work
still got one king pin thats slightly tight, only place it is tight though is through one half of the thrust washer. Its not too bad so a bit of emery should see it right.
No bearings in the wheels, just hung them on to get an idea![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
Last bit of fettling to the king pin then its strip down these bits for paint. It was very heavy turning it over though
Started tidying parts up, removing the numbers from the end of the bolts etc.
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8063660673_fcb2827ee0_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8450/8063660673_fcb2827ee0_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8063981812_a0cfc1419e_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8169/8063981812_a0cfc1419e_c.jpg)
![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
No bearings in the wheels, just hung them on to get an idea
![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
Last bit of fettling to the king pin then its strip down these bits for paint. It was very heavy turning it over though
![Shocked](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_eek.gif)
Started tidying parts up, removing the numbers from the end of the bolts etc.
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8063660673_fcb2827ee0_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8450/8063660673_fcb2827ee0_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8063981812_a0cfc1419e_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8169/8063981812_a0cfc1419e_c.jpg)
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
Impressively BIG......... Good to see pics of your progress....even for us traction engineers!! Keep it up
Regards,
Tony
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Regards,
Tony
Tony King- Number of posts : 856
Age : 68
Location : scotland
Registration date : 2008-10-31
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
Thanks,
its now to the stage where i'm going to go backwards pulling it apart to paint but hopefully shouldnt take long to get the rails painted then its back to going forwards again![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
its now to the stage where i'm going to go backwards pulling it apart to paint but hopefully shouldnt take long to get the rails painted then its back to going forwards again
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iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
As I said.
These models are built at least twice before they are even used!
These models are built at least twice before they are even used!
lynnr- Number of posts : 3242
Age : 56
Location : Highland, 4inch showman
Registration date : 2010-08-06
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
ONLY TWICE
Where's the fun in that?
There's no doubt about it, it really is an achievement to build one (or two!!) of these beatiful machines & you have to do it to understand why!! I for one have no regrets
Regards,
Tony
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Where's the fun in that?
![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
There's no doubt about it, it really is an achievement to build one (or two!!) of these beatiful machines & you have to do it to understand why!! I for one have no regrets
![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
Regards,
Tony
Tony King- Number of posts : 856
Age : 68
Location : scotland
Registration date : 2008-10-31
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
not the best pics but my sandblasting got picked up this morning and dropped off tonight
Lots of fettling and then paint to do
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8078037590_2799d93f0e_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8191/8078037590_2799d93f0e_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8078038266_2c6b706f4a_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8190/8078038266_2c6b706f4a_c.jpg)
![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8078037590_2799d93f0e_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8191/8078037590_2799d93f0e_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8078038266_2c6b706f4a_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8190/8078038266_2c6b706f4a_c.jpg)
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
well, finally got enough paint on all the chassis bits
hopefully starting to catch up a little. Hopefully send all the remainder of the bits to the blasters including the wheels next week. Need to touch up a few bits and get rid of some runs but the part needs to properly harden first, also had a go at one hubcap with some wet and dry then a bit of autosol. so shiney you can see my spanners in it
needs so work on the flange but getting there:
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8175594136_c108517f4b_z](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8489/8175594136_c108517f4b_z.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8175588584_5b06c65821_z](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8061/8175588584_5b06c65821_z.jpg)
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![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8175594136_c108517f4b_z](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8489/8175594136_c108517f4b_z.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8175588584_5b06c65821_z](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8061/8175588584_5b06c65821_z.jpg)
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
some more shiney bits! Very impressive stuff. Looking forward to more building than painting this time ![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8229896742_4b59a7d279_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8484/8229896742_4b59a7d279_c.jpg)
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![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8229896742_4b59a7d279_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8484/8229896742_4b59a7d279_c.jpg)
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
Busy night tonight :-) do the dry fit of everything and all looks good. Diff will benefit from some grease but save the mucky job for the final fit. Just waiting on my assembly lube to finally put it all together. Think I'm going to paint this lot after assembly although I need to get the axle boxes painted (and the wheels!) but hopefully get those blasted next week.
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230820198_10547949ea_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8230820198_10547949ea_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230820566_465cc91eb7_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8344/8230820566_465cc91eb7_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230821004_f05d61fc5a_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8061/8230821004_f05d61fc5a_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230821774_4d978bc27a_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8230821774_4d978bc27a_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230822232_0f902b42eb_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8230822232_0f902b42eb_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230831618_3815808237_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8480/8230831618_3815808237_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230820198_10547949ea_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8230820198_10547949ea_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230820566_465cc91eb7_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8344/8230820566_465cc91eb7_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230821004_f05d61fc5a_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8061/8230821004_f05d61fc5a_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230821774_4d978bc27a_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8230821774_4d978bc27a_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8230822232_0f902b42eb_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8230822232_0f902b42eb_c.jpg)
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iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
Modified diff covers to allow oil fill and drain:
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8284752730_9b21d4707c_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8284752730_9b21d4707c_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8283692395_cc70f9285e_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8283692395_cc70f9285e_c.jpg)
Wheels in Alfa red, just need another couple of coats:
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8283691957_56feebdf2d_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8487/8283691957_56feebdf2d_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8284751278_9418b3b0fe_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8205/8284751278_9418b3b0fe_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8284752730_9b21d4707c_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8284752730_9b21d4707c_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8283692395_cc70f9285e_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8283692395_cc70f9285e_c.jpg)
Wheels in Alfa red, just need another couple of coats:
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8283691957_56feebdf2d_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8487/8283691957_56feebdf2d_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8284751278_9418b3b0fe_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8205/8284751278_9418b3b0fe_c.jpg)
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
Like everything those gears look great and really well made. I bet the components are heavy when together as kits. Our showmans is bad enough but but this....they will look great on the rally field in a coupe of years time.
Looks good
It looks like you are getting on well with your lorry. I like your idea of fitting an oil filler/drain plug to your dif cover, that will make all the difference when changing and topping up the oil. I have still not decided what to do with my dif yet to make maintenance as easy as possible. All the best for Christmas and I look forward to following your progress in the New Year.
Bill
Bill
burrell1- Number of posts : 156
Location : Clacton, Essex
Registration date : 2008-06-19
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8294542671_bcfd83d1e7_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8352/8294542671_bcfd83d1e7_c.jpg)
picture didnt come out very well
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iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
time for some spring painting!
Just these and a few more bits to do and then I can have it on 4 wheels. Hopefully be able to get it on all 4's by the end of Feb.
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8417560050_536ec68e3a_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8417560050_536ec68e3a_c.jpg)
Just these and a few more bits to do and then I can have it on 4 wheels. Hopefully be able to get it on all 4's by the end of Feb.
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8417560050_536ec68e3a_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8417560050_536ec68e3a_c.jpg)
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
well got a bit further. Few things to touch up and also I cant get the top leaf spring in now they have been painted but I've assembled without to see how things settle then put it back in there later.
Finally see how my colour scheme goes together.
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8535962045_e66dea063b_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8535962045_e66dea063b_c.jpg)
Finally see how my colour scheme goes together.
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8535962045_e66dea063b_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8535962045_e66dea063b_c.jpg)
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
For my penny worth, I like your colour scheme & the finishing "shine" is superb!! ........... Don't "dink"it!!!
What an impressive lorry this is going to be!!
Keep pics coming
Regards,
Tony
What an impressive lorry this is going to be!!
Keep pics coming
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Regards,
Tony
Tony King- Number of posts : 856
Age : 68
Location : scotland
Registration date : 2008-10-31
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
there are some dinks already
but it will all be ok and touch in i'm sure! Yeah the shine has come nicely. There are a few runs to sort but will give it a few months to really harden off before I attempt them.
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but it will all be ok and touch in i'm sure! Yeah the shine has come nicely. There are a few runs to sort but will give it a few months to really harden off before I attempt them.
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
Well its been some time but things are moving forward. Plan this weekend is to finish the dry fit and de-burr etc of the steering and brake kits and then get ready for some more painting.
Nice to roll it out and work on the drive for a change today.
Few pics
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8643265996_7e9a3fe20e_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8125/8643265996_7e9a3fe20e_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8642165387_711b42f284_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8642165387_711b42f284_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8642166541_e7af49c4c5_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8393/8642166541_e7af49c4c5_c.jpg)
Nice to roll it out and work on the drive for a change today.
Few pics
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![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8643265996_7e9a3fe20e_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8125/8643265996_7e9a3fe20e_c.jpg)
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iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
Good to see your long wheel based Foden lorry and I like the colour scheme that you have chosen. It makes a change from the traditional red that I have painted my SWB lorry. I will be glad when we start building the body of our lorries and I can start paining with some other than red. Well done, I know how much hard work you have had to put into your lorry so far.
Bill
Bill
burrell1- Number of posts : 156
Location : Clacton, Essex
Registration date : 2008-06-19
Re: Iain's 6" Foden C type
Thanks ![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
Its coming along now.
Got the steering all tested and the handbrake although want to adjust the position to sort the steering support and put the pulley on but feel i better wait till i have the boiler as there is a section that bolts to the horn plates. I'm about half a hole out at the minute so if i move it, the hornplates may pull it.
I dont seem to get the same position as the drawing for the pulley either so best to wait. Its only a minor mod when the time comes.
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8648473552_f52887f6f1_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8392/8648473552_f52887f6f1_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8648472720_5de43eb3c0_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8648472720_5de43eb3c0_c.jpg)
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Its coming along now.
Got the steering all tested and the handbrake although want to adjust the position to sort the steering support and put the pulley on but feel i better wait till i have the boiler as there is a section that bolts to the horn plates. I'm about half a hole out at the minute so if i move it, the hornplates may pull it.
I dont seem to get the same position as the drawing for the pulley either so best to wait. Its only a minor mod when the time comes.
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8648473552_f52887f6f1_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8392/8648473552_f52887f6f1_c.jpg)
![Iain's 6" Foden C type 8648472720_5de43eb3c0_c](https://2img.net/h/farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8648472720_5de43eb3c0_c.jpg)
iain- Number of posts : 172
Location : Lincoln
Registration date : 2012-09-11
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