Forum: Static Conversions
12-05-2021, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,315
Re: VW Type 2 Split-window Double cab
Uh, something, something, 911 in a bad neiighborhood, something, allegedly, something...
https://imgur.com/khfvSbih.jpg
Fuchs rims with Wolfsburg crests, tires are pretty rough though....
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Forum: Welcome New Members
12-02-2021, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,814
Re: Hello, all
I'd love to see some of your engines and stuff they run!
What are you planning for the crane project? Pretty sure you'll be able to get plenty of help and suggestions along the way.
Since you...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
11-30-2021, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,425
Re: 1/10 Kenworth K100 Aerodyne
Killer looking chassis!!!
Love all of the details you've managed to load into everyplace on this. It just keeps getting better
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-30-2021, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 31,760
Re: Structo dumptruck conversion
I really wasn't sure about trying to mount anything low on a Belly Dump trailer. Unless you're working over a dump bridge grate, they usually do rough offroad work. If a Dozer or Grader guy isn't...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-28-2021, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 31,760
Re: Structo dumptruck conversion
Ok cool, i didn't figure there was much dump gate control you could do with bomb bay doors. I know with the shutter type doors like on tonka belly dumps, you could open them more linear.
I was...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-25-2021, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 31,760
Re: Structo dumptruck conversion
Why did i mention that it should be easier for Curious George to hit this box with a dragline bucket?
https://imgur.com/mqsMHh7h.jpg
Good idea on the jackscrew servos jerry, i'll have to check...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-21-2021, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 31,760
Re: Structo dumptruck conversion
Thanks guys!!! I've always found the pressed steel toys to be a great balance of 'more impressive' but still 'more relatable' than most of the other stuff. They may not fully be as scale as the new...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-20-2021, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 31,760
Re: Structo dumptruck conversion
It's been quiet, here's a teaser. With my level of skill, a large pickup truck box is still a little hard to accurately hit with a dragline bucket.
I'd been looking for some more old toys, mostly...
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
11-16-2021, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,950
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-14-2021, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 282
Views: 120,688
Re: CAT 14M3 Motor Grader
This project is nuts, it just keeps getting more awesome!
Plus that's some pretty sweet looking low profile Tig work.
I've got to second Lil Giants question. Videos?
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Forum: Static Conversions
11-14-2021, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,164
Re: Harley Davidson motorcycle with Sidecar
I seem to really over-servo my projects since i don't actually know what i'm doing, and usually just make it up as i go..
Doing some more research, I probably need to get some 1.5g linear servos,...
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Forum: Static Conversions
11-08-2021, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,164
Re: Harley Davidson motorcycle with Sidecar
Surface mount LEDs on magnet wire let you stick lights in a TON more places than make sence. This had a solid chrome headlight so the pinpoint of light is not nearly as cool looking as a bucket lens...
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Forum: Static Conversions
11-06-2021, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,164
Re: Harley Davidson motorcycle with Sidecar
Thanks guys! I think it's coming along pretty well. Even though i still don't know the final vision.
Let's go a bit MORE...
https://imgur.com/f8SIcqvh.jpg
Some guys on another site were being...
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Forum: Static Conversions
10-31-2021, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,164
Re: Harley Davidson motorcycle with Sidecar
Ugh, that was way too many words frizzen! Just say thanks man!!!
There was supposed to be some Halloween Car Show.
Some loser never finished restoring their hearse, the VW with the trailer full...
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Forum: Static Conversions
10-28-2021, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,164
Re: Harley Davidson motorcycle with Sidecar
Thanks jerry!
Harley bike, Harley trike, Harley-Davidson branded VW. Uh, so maybe *THIS* post is light on variety. I'm still suprised that a Clothing and Toy company builds Motorcycles.
What can...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-26-2021, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,379
Re: Wedico Peterbilt Day Cab
It looks pretty good, but I might see if it looks like you could adjust the size with a file and caliper before sending for a reprint.
Plus sometimes we have to make compromises for durability...
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Forum: Static Conversions
10-25-2021, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,164
Re: Harley Davidson motorcycle with Sidecar
Thanks skeeter. I think in this set they had like 6 bikes, and 2 or 3 different sidecars that can be screwed to the bottom of other bikes.
The scale isn't quite there, atleast it's not a trying to...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-24-2021, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 18,466
Re: Yale Forklift - NewRay
That's really cool, hope your new fork shows up! Even better if it can make those events.
Speaking of unobtainable things, I've been hoping to find a place to get some stuff made by "Happy People...
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Forum: Static Conversions
10-24-2021, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 57,134
Re: VW bay-window transporter
I haven't done much with the Green bus for a while, but it still seemed like something was missing...
A while back i picked up a model harley-davidson Servi-car that might show up eventually if i...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-20-2021, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,379
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-15-2021, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 18,466
Re: Yale Forklift - NewRay
https://imgur.com/UVO3Ae2h.jpg
I believe i've found a scale Forklift Paradox: Sometimes new toys can become much more fun if you make them harder to play with. Snowmobile kinda fun for a few...
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
10-13-2021, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,008
Re: Traffic Light
Skeeter, great find on those light housings. Based on your PM, i feel these might be worth a look for driver circuits if you're not needing as amazing as the full-function customized micro controller...
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Forum: Static Conversions
10-13-2021, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,164
Re: Harley Davidson motorcycle with Sidecar
I don't think a quad-copter motor would have near enough torque for that size wheel, and the rpm would be way too high without some gear reduction. It's just a Cruiser with a sidecar that operates at...
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Forum: Static Conversions
10-08-2021, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,164
Re: Harley Davidson motorcycle with Sidecar
Yeah, it's very not big!
For running it I was either going to use something the Losi micro rock crawler 4cell / 5cell nimh batteries, maybe build a custom nimh pack, or use the tiny lipos from my...
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Forum: Static Conversions
10-06-2021, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,164
Harley Davidson motorcycle with Sidecar
Now for something, *completely* different.
Maisto makes some 1/18 scale motorcycles. Originally I was just planning to put one or two bikes in a shipping crate / pallet thing to be some forklift...
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