Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
01-23-2018, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,927
New Ride
And this is what I do now , yard hostling.
https://s19.postimg.org/8kulneb6r/2011_03170355.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/g0tv96yvz/)
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
01-23-2018, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,250
Big pipes Pete
This was the third and last rig I owned, after being an owner op for 15 years I called it quits.
url=https://postimages.org/]https://s19.postimg.org/pwuy8xk4j/mw02_sml.jpg[/url]
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
01-23-2018, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,222
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2018, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,173
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-23-2018, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,539
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-23-2018, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,683
Re: Bruder excavator
Thanks guys
https://s19.postimg.org/meiycfocj/2011_03170354.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/rd6gqys5b/)
https://s19.postimg.org/tui7y6mbn/2011_03170345.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/8xlztioan/)
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-23-2018, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,683
Re: Bruder excavator
https://s19.postimg.org/x51j19ivn/2011_1229rc0169.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/svwsz3fm7/)
https://s19.postimg.org/6vggigp8j/2011_1229rc0139.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/5t69zx6f3/)
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-23-2018, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,683
Re: Bruder excavator
This build and my King Hauler were built with nothing more than a hacksaw blade ( no handle ) a utility knife, sandpaper, screwdrivers, pliers , JB weld and a file handed down from my grandfather...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-23-2018, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,683
Re: Bruder excavator
The tracks run on converted servos to run 360 and the body rotates using a 360 converted servo as well. The actuators are more than powerful enough. The finished product wearing a coat of authentic...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-23-2018, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,683
Re: Bruder excavator
Holes and openings on the boom where toy handles used to be needed covering, and pieces of copper tube was added for the simulated hydraulic hoses to run through.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-23-2018, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,683
Bruder excavator
Seeing as i can post pics now , i will show my Bruder conversion. If memory serves me right this was one of the very first conversions out there and the first to use Firgelli linear actuators. I...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2018, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,049
Re: King Hauler dump truck
I spent a lot of time making things from cardboard trying out different looks. Here i made full fenders and a square bumper.
https://s19.postimg.org/7ifd7y443/2011_1229rc0065.jpg...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2018, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,049
Re: King Hauler dump truck
Here ive lowered the steps and added what will be a chrome bar joining the steps under the cab. And to make the frame look longer i played with the idea of placing a single fuel tank behind the cab....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2018, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,049
Re: King Hauler dump truck
Once customize one area its surprising what else you need to change to keep the look right. Because i lowered the fender i had to also lower the step and then the tanks and then the rear quarter...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2018, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,049
Re: King Hauler dump truck
My solution to the fender gap was to go with the Peterbilt 351 style fender. Again using paper to start so I got the shape right then cut styrene for the finished product.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2018, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,049
Re: King Hauler dump truck
I didn't like the wheelbase nor did I like the setback axle look of this kit so I moved the front axle forward.
https://s19.postimg.org/en28e7ckz/098.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/c5qh6xsof/)
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2018, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,049
Re: King Hauler dump truck
Here is a how this truck came to be. When I bought this kit I was saving up for my Premacon excavator so I very limited money to spend on it and tools to build it with. Everything custom, was first...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2018, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,049
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2018, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,049
King Hauler dump truck
I built this a few years back when Reg first started building these awesome dump boxes. I went for a Socal look when building it.
https://s19.postimg.org/3xefrm0yr/20141125_212636dump_truck.jpg...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-23-2018, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,075
Re: D10 Dozer
I finally figured out how to post pics, I will see if I can now post video too !
Thanks for the comments guys.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-22-2018, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,075
D10 Dozer
https://s19.postimg.org/7trrnotoz/20171221_121204dozer.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/bddpdhwen/)
https://s19.postimg.org/sqnzsczfn/20171221_121258dozer.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/xpbi6w38f/)...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-19-2018, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,539
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-18-2018, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,539
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
01-18-2018, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 32,385
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-18-2018, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 48,420
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