Forum: Static Conversions
11-05-2022, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 57,134
Re: VW bay-window transporter
Not sure if anybody needs a Van at the moment, but Lowes home improvement. Probably online only / ship to store. $30
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dickie-Toys-Dickie-Toys-Surfer-Van/5001250819
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-28-2022, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2
Re: Frame rails
Maybe take a look at these?
https://www.truescale-rc.com/collections/chassis-parts
https://semijoerctruckshop.com/index.php?id_product=1297&controller=product
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-21-2022, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
Re: Nylint michigan crane conversion, hopefully
I know that a WPL / JJRC axle with the plastc D-chassis wheel is narrow enough it looks like it'd be the inner wheels of a dually. I still need to try ordering some aluminums. Do they have anything...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-10-2022, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
Re: Nylint michigan crane conversion, hopefully
As a quick & dirty idea, I'd thought about trying to directly adapt those crossmembers into the nylint?
Couple swipes with caliper to split the width difference, grind some off ends to fit up...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-09-2022, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
Re: Nylint michigan crane conversion, hopefully
So some Jerry guy around here has been telling me for a while that WPL crawler B or C series aluminum axles are the right width for the crane carrier. Aluminum wheels, fill the tires with something....
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Forum: Boats!
10-08-2022, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,922
Re: RC Benchy
Smashing job Bawlders, but what if we tell the people all the failed paint was intentional weathering, or battle damage.
Well, if masking seems like too much work, the spokes might need...
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Forum: Boats!
10-07-2022, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,922
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
10-03-2022, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 520
Re: Ice Cream Concession trailer
Thanks egronvold!
I'm sure it's going to be a lot of unnessicary overkill to ever see while it's moving. but i like ice cream, and being much too ambitious with projectl.
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
10-02-2022, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 520
Re: Ice Cream Concession trailer
Thanks jerry! i think it's a whole lot of fun trying to come up with different ideas to have on the courses. (Atleast i found this thing before a Wienermobile)
It needed a much better draw bar so...
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
10-01-2022, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 520
Ice Cream Concession trailer
Teaser...
https://imgur.com/7w7V4ooh.jpg
Needed to do a Scale-check for an OMH metal thing i ran across. Something important but very rarely seen on the model course.
Concessions trailer?...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
09-21-2022, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,033
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Forum: Boats!
09-21-2022, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,922
Re: RC Benchy
Can't go wrong with shark teeth!
Hmmm, highlighter barreled cannon?
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Forum: General Discussion
09-19-2022, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-16-2022, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,643
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
09-08-2022, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,471
Re: Micro TIG welders
I know nothing about these, but that looks like a really awesome setup
How much did the Tig and support equipment cost?
Looks like great results already, you'll be stacking 1/14 dimes in no time
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-02-2022, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 31,760
Re: Structo dumptruck conversion
My sister got really into painting 'Tabletop Gaming Figures' (Dungeon/Dragons type stufff), so i had her do some painting on Mike
https://imgur.com/rtAqeAxh.jpg
I'd never liked the yellow...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-02-2022, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,547
Re: Axle suggestions?
Glad to hear you've had good luck with these motors.
Now that i know some 'high torque' RC motors do fit, i probably should go back through my first truck build to see if i kept any notes on gear...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
08-31-2022, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,547
Re: Axle suggestions?
I remembered the Redcat Everest-16 rock crawler that was a donor for my Structo Dump originally had a 280 / 370 motor. So ordered pair of Redcat 'RC370' 28026N motors.
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
08-26-2022, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 819
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
08-26-2022, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,033
Fifties Fest - Lebanon, IN - Sept 16-17, 2022
Lebanon, IN. 4-H Boone county fairgrounds, just east of I-65 at exit 138
http://boonefairgrounds.com/grounds-map/
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https://www.fiftiesfestival.com/
Our committee is moving forward with...
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Forum: Announcements from head quarters
08-26-2022, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,065
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Forum: Boats!
08-23-2022, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,922
Re: RC Benchy
Camoflage to get the Great White Whale
I assume it will, but ts your boat going to be faster than the slow boats from china?
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-23-2022, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,719
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Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery
08-19-2022, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 10,511
Re: 1969 El Camino - custom / lowrider
Um, nothing...
https://imgur.com/SqC8H5Sh.jpg
Pfft, everybody knows El Camino is spanish, it means "The Camino"
https://imgur.com/DKLiOr9h.jpg
'Cause I'm gon' get a fly girl, gonna get...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-18-2022, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 848
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