Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
08-19-2012, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,719
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
08-14-2012, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 33,852
Re: Merc 4x4
Thanks, I think the colour suits it too:) Not sure on a load, any ideas? Generator maybe?
Thanks dabears, not as bling as yours though:p
No worries Ben, need to finish it first!
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
08-14-2012, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 101
Views: 40,955
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
08-13-2012, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 33,852
Re: Merc 4x4
Thanks dabears and good question! The trailer axles are slightly off centre to the rear of the trailer so as when loaded the weight on the hitch (nose weight) is positive but most off the weight is...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
08-12-2012, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 33,852
Re: Merc 4x4
Thanks for the pics, will wait and see how it performs.
A small update, I have painted the rear body and the truck is mainly back together, have given it a test run and love the new tyres, much...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-12-2012, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,863
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
08-06-2012, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 33,852
Re: Merc 4x4
Thanks for the input, will wait and see when its loaded, some pics would be good though.
Stu
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
08-03-2012, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 33,852
Re: Merc 4x4
Its been a while but have made some progress on the Merc, chassis is now painted, 3rd time lucky! I had a few issues with the etch primer:mad:
I think its turned out ok now though:)
Slowly...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
06-11-2012, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 33,852
Re: Merc 4x4
Thanks, no further forward at the mo, been so busy with work and other stuff around the house I havn't had much spare time.
Hopefully will get back to it in a couple of weeks.
Stu
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-22-2012, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,119
Re: battery charging
Here you go:
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/IMG_2118.jpg
Made up a charge lead:
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/IMG_2119.jpg
Piggy backed 2 batteries...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-22-2012, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,119
Re: battery charging
I've fitted a charge socket and mfu cut off switch to my globe, works a treat, can take some pics and post later if you like.
Stu
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
05-20-2012, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 33,852
Re: Merc 4x4
Hi all, these arrived yesterday:
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh580/ovj99/Merc%204x4/IMG_2111.jpg
A few hours and some head scratching later:
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
05-16-2012, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 16,503
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-12-2012, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 195
Views: 87,814
Re: "KISS" theme truck
Looking good John, lovin the suicide doors, I had some on a '39 Standard Flying Eight, soon found out how they got there name:eek::eek::eek:
Stu
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Forum: Tanks!
04-28-2012, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,181
Re: 2A6 - in bits!
Hey Dev, the gearbox was the easy part, just followed the instructions in the book;) The real bummer is trying to figure out whats missing:confused:
But I'm getting there, just need to save up now...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
04-28-2012, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 13,893
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Forum: Tanks!
04-20-2012, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,181
Re: 2A6 - in bits!
Awesome, thanks Gregg, nearly ready to place an order, nice to be able to get all that I need from one place, although i'm sure to have forgotten something!
Stu
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
04-18-2012, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 33,852
Re: Merc 4x4
I like the look of the wheels too, although its nice to have other peoples views:)
I will leave them as they are for now until its finished.
Yes the F350 leafs work well, they give you that extra...
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Forum: Tanks!
04-17-2012, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,181
Re: 2A6 - in bits!
Do you run it with stock motors or something different?
So far I'm pleased with the swap:)
A big box full of stuff:eek:
Slowly going through the book and making a list
Not much progress...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2012, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 19,999
Re: DX10T
With a computer radio you can set the dual rate switches to mimic the action of the trims and therefore use all of the mfu's functions, I've done this with futaba's and a dx7s
Nice looking radio,...
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Forum: Sound Systems tech
04-16-2012, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,945
Re: MFU question
thanks for clearing that up, I was thinking of doing the same, shame to lose the hitch/un-hitch sound though:( although I have considered connecting it to a receiver operated switch.
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Forum: Sound Systems tech
04-16-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,945
Re: MFU question
Thanks Brel, which bit though, its working correctly or could be the motor?
Stu
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Forum: Sound Systems tech
04-16-2012, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,945
MFU question
I have a question about the fifth wheel switch on the mfu, when the trailer is on the motor gets full power in all gears but I was under the asumption that without the trailer it would get 50% power...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
04-16-2012, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 33,852
Re: Merc 4x4 (cab now painted)
They are 1/10th scale 1.9 crawler tyres which I found on ebay, 95mm high, 36mm wide with foam inserts.
Thanks for the comments, much appreciated:)
More pics, cab is now painted and...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-13-2012, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,614
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