Forum: Construction Equipment
03-15-2011, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Thanks Greg. Great idea. Never thought but when I build the dump for the truck I made it so that you pull two pins and it's off. Well I did that and put it on the trailer frame and I think it's just...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-14-2011, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Thanks for the comments guys.
Lynn. The small brass bolt come from Walthers model railroad parts. 0-80
http://www.walthers.com/exec/search?quick=hex+screws
I've also used American model...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-14-2011, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Yesterday started working on the dump trailer to go with the FWD. Had some extra axles so I though, let's see how it looks as a Michigan special....
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
03-13-2011, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,831
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-13-2011, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 181
Views: 75,482
Re: my first semi build (dump)
Rad and grill are looking good. Sure like the old school look myself. Styrene is nice stuff to work with and Looking forward to more posts.
Rob
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Forum: Welcome New Members
03-12-2011, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,987
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
03-12-2011, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,831
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Forum: "Show us"
03-09-2011, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 94,183
Re: Calling all cabovers...
ForWarD Mover. My FWD dump truck build.
http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=1350
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/FWD%20Dump/Wipers007.jpg...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
03-06-2011, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Greg What's left to say. After seeing this build in person, from start to finish it's amazing.
Gentlemen this builder has some awesome talent and this is just the start. I can hardly wait to see...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-05-2011, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-05-2011, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 394
Views: 382,016
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
03-03-2011, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,388
Re: Using cordless drill
Dan I've found this is the quickest way to get them off after removing the screw. Find the biggest allen wrench that will fit in the chuck and put the short end it the chuck. Put the drill in slow...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-02-2011, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,536
Re: wow feels good to be on here
Sorry to hear about that. my friend did the same thing. First thing you have to build your self is a new hip and then you'll be out dancing! lol
Rob
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-02-2011, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 280
Views: 113,801
Re: Mack M75SX
Steve. The Macks looking real good. It's going to be a heavy weight for sure. Are you going to go with a standard drive train or gear motors on the axles. By the way have you got a steamer or are you...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 75,202
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-27-2011, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Hey Steve your right about not eating it. I'm not encouraging anyone to use it either, but it's still available for sale for boats and it does work great for tapping. My original baby food jar is...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-27-2011, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Thanks for all the comments on the truck. I actually started the truck back in Sept but didn't want to start the thread till I was sure on how it would turn out. On the wipers I only used the ones...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-23-2011, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 181
Views: 75,482
Re: my first semi build (dump)
Jason. She's looking more like the A Car every post. I like the way the box turned out, styrene is very tough when it's all stuck together.
Rob
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-23-2011, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Greg. the dozer looks fantastic. I can see an assembly line starting up. Maybe I could come out of retirement if your hiring. Go Greg!!!
Rob
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Forum: Welcome New Members
02-23-2011, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,341
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
02-22-2011, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,346
Re: Some FGD vids
Great entertaining and educational videos Freddy. Sure have learned a lot from you guys since I've been here.
Rob
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-21-2011, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 11,923
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-20-2011, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Thanks Lou, Jordy, Jason and Fred for the comments on the build. Really enjoyed building this truck as my first. As most of you know I'm into anything that moves or has wheels. Already started on the...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
02-19-2011, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,454
Re: My Hot Rod
Plunkett is a little crossroad town about 45 miles east of Saskatoon on highway 16. I actually bought the car from a guy in Wainwright Alb. It was just too far to drive her so I got a company out of...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
02-19-2011, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,454
Re: My Hot Rod
Funny that you say that as this car was restored by a fellow from Plunket Saskatchewan. This car sat in the Ford dealership in Saskatoon for about 10 years after it was restored in 1981.
Rob
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