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Southgate
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Construction Equipment
11-24-2010, 03:26 PM
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1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
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72,148
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Thanks, Guys! Ken, I have to admit I haven't been real active on the model RR since I started with the crane, but I am partial to Southern Pacific, and I want to model the general feel of the area I...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
11-24-2010, 06:36 AM
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127
1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
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72,148
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Here's an update on this li'l project. I've started on the carrier's deck and bodywork. Styrene is my old comfort zone, it's nice to be working in it here. The cab is styrene, I penciled in the...
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Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
11-22-2010, 04:49 PM
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11
1/25 Scratch Built Models
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9,873
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/25 Scratch Built Models
Those are all wonderful 1/25 scalers! I model mainly in 1/25 scale. My only entry here on this forum is my 1/25 crane, everything else I do in 1/25 is scratchbuilt or kitbashed plastic.
Do you...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
11-16-2010, 07:25 PM
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204
Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
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163,744
Posted By
Southgate
Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
Where do you get this nylon cable? Sounds exactly like what I need. I've been using silk fishing line, probably made in the '60s. Strong and round, but MAN is it hard to find. Does the nylon cable...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
11-15-2010, 06:05 PM
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204
Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
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163,744
Posted By
Southgate
Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
Hey, Kerst, I took a look at a couple of the videos. I'm a little puzzled as to how your upper unit is going to operate, but obviously you have it down. Watching the outriggers lift the whole thing...
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Die-Cast Conversions Tech.
11-13-2010, 11:33 PM
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22
RC modified Manitowoc 4100 tower crane
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29,104
Posted By
Southgate
Re: RC modified Manitowoc 4100 tower crane
I'm trying to catch up with this build. Do you have any pictures of the overall crane, with something to use as a size reference? Dan
Forum:
Construction Equipment
11-12-2010, 03:32 PM
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127
1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
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72,148
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Again, thanks for the nice comments.
I have "play" in mind too, and here is an early look at the crane running a couple laps around the back yard to see how it behaves off road. Note that it's set...
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Construction Equipment
11-12-2010, 05:06 AM
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127
1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
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72,148
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Thank you for the comments, gents.
Stuffing that equipment in the upper was one thing, but the carrier is just about as stuffed. That mechanism that lifts the counterweights up off the deck so the...
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Corral for the IRONHORSE
11-09-2010, 03:34 AM
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13
Help with G scale RC?
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16,293
Posted By
Southgate
Re: Help with G scale RC?
If you havn't found an answer yet: A few amps isn't going to tax a decent ESC. I have some that can handle "12 turn" motors, which can run at about 36 amps and peak at about 65. The question is...
Forum:
FreddyGearDrive
11-08-2010, 01:52 PM
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60
Now I'm gunna move some dirt.
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37,393
Posted By
Southgate
Re: Now I'm gunna move some dirt.
Beautiful metal crafting and engineering. Dan
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Farm Tractors and Implements
11-07-2010, 08:46 PM
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My scalish tractor build
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32,396
Posted By
Southgate
Re: My scalish tractor build
Ya know something, I get more inspired by watching somebody really BUILD something like this, and make the best use of what's at his disposal than I do seeing someone simply lay out a bunch of cash...
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Military Vehicles.
11-06-2010, 11:02 PM
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US6 Studebaker build
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15,310
Posted By
Southgate
Re: US6 Studebaker build
I can relate. I actually took a bunch of projects out of the main workshop and left a few, so as to make myself finish up the ones nearest completion. THEN, I can start on some other ideas...Dan
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Military Vehicles.
11-06-2010, 04:21 PM
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33
US6 Studebaker build
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15,310
Posted By
Southgate
Re: US6 Studebaker build
All that brass is so beautiful, kind of a shame to have to paint it! Cool truck. Dan
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
11-06-2010, 04:14 AM
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204
Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
Views:
163,744
Posted By
Southgate
Re: Liebherr LTM1800 scale 1/24
This is too much! At least I can rest assured now that i'm not the only one nuts enough to tackle an operating crane in 1/24-1/25. I didn't know there were cranes posted in this section of the...
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Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
11-06-2010, 03:55 AM
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46
500-ish ton mobile crane
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20,763
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 500-ish ton mobile crane
I just discovered this thread. WOW! Cranes are something that have always been quick to get my attention. I have a crane project posted in the Construction Equipment section here on this site. I'd...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
09-15-2010, 06:16 AM
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18
Cat'ish Stahl Dozer
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10,314
Posted By
Southgate
Re: Cat'ish Stahl Dozer
Pretty cool! I enjoyed that video, both the truck driving around, and then the dozer at work. Dan
Forum:
Construction Equipment
09-10-2010, 03:14 AM
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127
1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Views:
72,148
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
The motor I'm using has a very high gear ratio. I think it has more to do with the high impedence of the motor Im using, and the pulsating output of the ESC. I won't have time until next week to play...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
09-09-2010, 04:26 AM
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127
1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Views:
72,148
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Progress report...I ordered that BaneBots ESC, installed it, and watched as the crane's upper unit can rotate at high speeds, and definately has improved lower speed performance over previous ESCs,...
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Earth-Moving Machinery 1:14,5 by Gipicarto & oro2modell
09-08-2010, 04:22 AM
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231
Caterpillar D11R CD 1:14,5 by Gipicarto
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306,387
Posted By
Southgate
Re: Caterpillar D11R CD 1:14,5 by Gipicarto
yeah:eek:
Forum:
Construction Equipment
09-06-2010, 08:21 AM
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44
My first Tonka dump truck
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29,361
Posted By
Southgate
Re: My first Tonka dump truck
RC-ing a stamped steel tonka? Are you kidding? That's just too cool! I wish I'da thunk of it. Seriously!
Back in the day, it woulda saved mom a fortune in blue jeans, what with always wearing out...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
08-27-2010, 04:03 AM
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127
1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Views:
72,148
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
I might mention something that might be of interest to anyone building anything with lattice or rungs. It's much easier to drill holes in the square brass tubing and then insert the rungs or lattice...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
08-26-2010, 06:48 PM
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127
1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Views:
72,148
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
[QUOTE=tracksntreadslou;3066]Dan awsome build ...you get 5 star from me too...Looking like you are gona get a few spare parts ...Maybe convince you to jump to 1/14 scale lol...You have some great...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
08-25-2010, 11:54 PM
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127
1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Views:
72,148
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Truth be told, the trains at 1/87, the crane at 1/25, I have on occasion absent mindedly knocked the train cars off the tracks when playing around with the crane! gotta watch the level of that hook....
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1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
08-25-2010, 02:32 PM
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23
Some of my Toys
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10,119
Posted By
Southgate
Re: Some of my Toys
Forget the kids, he's the envy of ME!
My dad had a D2 after he sold his TD-9. I remember starting it with that loud 2 cyl gas donkey then firing up the diesel. We didn't have it too long, as my...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
08-25-2010, 12:39 AM
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710
1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Views:
496,554
Posted By
Southgate
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Are you a machinist by trade? everything looks SO professional.
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