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Truck Building Tech
02-12-2012, 10:56 AM
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tamiya axles
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Posted By
Gregg
Re: tamiya axles
They are all over Ebay. Just search for Tamiya TLT axles.
Forum:
General Discussion
02-11-2012, 04:40 PM
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duratoy conveyor
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Gregg
Re: duratoy conveyor
Man, there is some really nice stuff on that web site
Forum:
Truck Building Tech
02-02-2012, 10:51 PM
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tapping my frame
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3,351
Posted By
Gregg
Re: tapping my frame
Well I just ran about twenty M3x.05 screws in 1/8 holes with plenty of meat left.
That is the bit size that was recommended by the hardwhare supplier and they even supplied me with a free drill bit...
Forum:
Construction Equipment Tech
02-02-2012, 10:48 PM
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Bruder to Tamiya Scale Opinions
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Gregg
Re: Bruder to Tamiya Scale Opinions
A conversion though is a pretty big first step .you may want to pick up a King hauler or a like kit and built that first.
There is always alot more work in a conversion than a kit but you learn...
Forum:
Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
02-02-2012, 10:43 PM
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My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
Made a little progress. i have worked out my suspension method that i am going to use and started mounting brackets and leaf springs to the differentials.
I also have my frame rails cur to length...
Forum:
Truck Building Tech
02-02-2012, 12:06 PM
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9
tapping my frame
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3,351
Posted By
Gregg
Re: tapping my frame
What size screws will you be using? The normal screw size is an M3x.05. That is the best overall size to use. The tap you would need is for that screw and it takes a 1/8th clearancing bit . What size...
Forum:
Metal forming & tools
01-29-2012, 02:45 PM
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12
Drill Press Advice Please
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8,840
Posted By
Gregg
Re: Drill Press Advice Please
I have the Harbor Freight drill press. Same as mentioned above and it works great. the chuck easily holds .125 drill bits which are the proper clearance bit for M3x.05 screws.
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-28-2012, 02:23 PM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
The Mk48's use a special Detroit turbo charged AND supercharged engine so I can only imagine how awesome they must sound.
I unfortunately haven't been feeling too well this week so haven't gotten...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-28-2012, 02:19 PM
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My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
Well the Mk48's use a specific Detriot turbo and supercharged engine. I can only imagine how awesome they must sound.
Forum:
General Discussion
01-28-2012, 02:17 PM
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19
Miniature IC engines
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7,387
Posted By
Gregg
Re: Miniature IC engines
There are some 1:6 and 1:4 scale RC Tanks with gas and glow engines running around too. The ones with the 4 stroke gasoline engines are cool but the glow motors are obnoxious to listen too since...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-26-2012, 07:57 AM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
Thanks Neil. This was the version I originally wanted to build but I'm already chewing on a pretty big piece as it is. LOL. I will sometime in the future build myself one of these Mk48's. I just...
Forum:
Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-26-2012, 12:28 AM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
From what i am told the front wheels do steer on the drive unit. It is not just turned by articulation as the driving unit can be driven with out the trailer. they dont go far with them as you could...
Forum:
Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-25-2012, 04:30 PM
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this is my first attempt at a rig rat
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Gregg
Re: this is my first attempt at a rig rat
Thats a cool truck but that guy has a lot of faith in that wishbone front end. Iv'e seen more than a few of those Hiem joints fail at rally bad times on these rods.
Forum:
Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-25-2012, 04:27 PM
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Bigg Redd Pics
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4,130
Posted By
Gregg
Re: Bigg Redd Pics
That is a beautiful rig. The trailer is also magnificent.
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-25-2012, 12:41 PM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
Oh here's a pic of a really cool Marine version it is called the Mk48. It is articulated and the front section is driven aswell as the trailer by means of an articulating drive shaft from one unit to...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-25-2012, 12:39 PM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
Just for some reference as to what this will be pulling here's a couple of pics of 2 of my heaviest tanks
http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv71/PantherG64/NEADArmorGroupBattleDay4-11-10001.jpg...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-25-2012, 12:24 PM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
I did hit a small snag with the length of the leaf springs I have. The tire diameter I'm using is a little tall. Actually a little closer to scale from what I can see from some of the other builds...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-25-2012, 12:18 PM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
I'm not going to lock any of them at the moment. I need to see how all the gearing ratios work first . I'm also thinking of using a motor doubler just for some added grunt. I'm not really building...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-24-2012, 02:16 AM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
Well, progress has been a little slow as most of this is new but i have completed my axles. i did have to make custom wheel hex's as i had said and they work great with the Robbe Panther wheels. Now...
Forum:
Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-16-2012, 06:50 AM
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My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
I also had to make custom wheel hexes. The Panther wheels use an 8 mm hex. Try finding that one. LOL
What i did was get some aluminum 4/40 x 3/4 standoffs and cut them down to size. I then drilled...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-15-2012, 11:48 AM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
Thanks Niel. I am not using the Tamiya 3 speed tranny so that is not an issue. The bearings I'm referring too are for the axles. I generally would always put bearings in the roadwheels of my tanks as...
Forum:
Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-14-2012, 08:32 PM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
i know I should use bearings on all this rolling stock but at the moment the budget is shot in the A$$. I can always upgrade them in the future as well as add more lockers.
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-14-2012, 07:38 PM
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36
My HEMTT build
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20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
I have a few pics of the parts pile.
http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv71/PantherG64/HEMTT100.jpg
http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv71/PantherG64/HEMTT098.jpg...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-14-2012, 02:13 PM
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36
My HEMTT build
Views:
20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
Wow , thats cool. Thanks Travis. So does this mean I can lock the axles with this diff?
This pair was bought on Ebay because they where already set up for the troguh drive axle. Came in parts that I...
Forum:
Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-13-2012, 10:40 PM
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36
My HEMTT build
Views:
20,184
Posted By
Gregg
Re: My HEMTT build
Started the mundane task of assembling me TLT axles. I have a locker for one but havent got a clue as to how to install it. I have some pics I'll get up tomorrow.
I noticed on one of my diff...
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