Forum: Welcome New Members
11-08-2010, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,416
Re: Vancouver Island
Thanks for the welcome Glenn. I've never been to NB, assuming that is where you are from. The closest I got was Halifax last year a for a day (fly in and fly out same day so I didn't see much).
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Forum: Welcome New Members
11-07-2010, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,416
Re: Vancouver Island
Thanks. I just about got stranded in Regina a couple of weeks ago due to snow (Air Canada cancelled a bunch of departing flights but I was able to get on a WestJet flight that circled a couple of...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-06-2010, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 14,812
Re: Construction Equipment and Videos
Great video angle. It looks very realistic. Do you have the size of hose you need? Pieco.ca is one "local" source for some hose and pneumatic fittings. If it is 2.5/4mm hose I have plenty if you...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
11-06-2010, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,416
Re: Vancouver Island
Thanks. I don't know much about Port Alberni but it's definitely a convenient place to stop on the way to Tofino. RC helicopters. Sounds expensive ...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
11-06-2010, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,844
Re: Hello from Canada eh!
GP. I know it (sort of) well, having lived and worked there for a bit many years ago. It's a good place to see lots of oilfield equipment for someone not directly involved in the oilfield (me that...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
11-06-2010, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 27,255
Re: Pumper Rescue
Wow! That's some amazing detail. But let's talk about that 28 days off - nice. That'll give you time to build some things. Then again, I've never met a firefighter who didn't have another job.
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Forum: Welcome New Members
11-06-2010, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,844
Re: Hello from Canada eh!
Welcome. Nice equipment you have! Good ole Alberta. I spent some time in Edmonton a long time ago - and last week actually as I was passing through changing planes. I worked seismic and on the...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
11-06-2010, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,416
Re: Vancouver Island
Thanks. I make it to Vancouver somewhat regularly for work but am always glad to come home. Driving my full size pickup truck in downtown Vancouver is a bit of a pain - actually driving is fine,...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
11-06-2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,416
Re: Vancouver Island
Yah, that work thing. I haven't even looked at my tools for weeks. I have been travelling and trying to avoid getting stranded by snow. I felt like I was on the amazing race a couple of weeks ago...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
11-06-2010, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 437,444
Re: Logging & Construction Equipment
Wow, that looks great! It doesn't look like you need any help with it (and you are going for a 2554) but Ertl makes a 1/50 scale 2954d which is pretty detailed.
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
10-31-2010, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 21,964
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
10-31-2010, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 47,568
Re: Oil Field Prim Mover KW 396
Awesome truck! It looks like something made for the middle east. Lots of simlar trucks on this page:
http://www.globewerks.net/acg/acg.htm
Unfortunately, many of the linked photos are no...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
10-28-2010, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,819
Re: Hydraulic pump pics?
I don't have any photos other than the diagram in my other post that I will work from to try and make one ... one day. As for gears, you can make them yourself (with a lathe, milling machine and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
10-28-2010, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,321
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2010, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,741
Re: Scale question.
Maybe I am being too simple but to make something to a specific scale, divide the 1:1 measurement by the scale you want to use. For example, if you want a 280 inch wheelbase in 1:14 scale, it would...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
10-22-2010, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Here's my idea on that. Use a 3 spool valve with a second valve to switch between the blade and the grapple functions. You shouldn't really need to use both at the same time. What do you think?
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
10-21-2010, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Great use of local materials Greg. Do your track pads work well compared to Lou's - doesn't he have some molded plastic ones?
Richard
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
10-21-2010, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,680
Re: Mud flaps! How do you make yours?
Ah yes, McMaster Carr - so many things to buy there and I have. I bought some neprene rubber (can't recall the thickness but is was available in various thicknesses) off ebay years ago for making...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
10-21-2010, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,321
Re: Manufacture Hydraulic Pump?
FGD - thanks for the info. I suspected that the motor might need to be replaced. I was most interested in the gear pump itself. I always like to order more than I need and at that price, you can't...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
10-21-2010, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,321
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
10-20-2010, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,321
Re: Manufacture Hydraulic Pump?
UMs also sells pumps:
http://www.umstech.in/searchproduct.php?searchname=pump&phpsessionid=ord_201010218555
Doesn't FGD have some in his projects?
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
10-19-2010, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,321
Re: Manufacture Hydraulic Pump?
I have bought some things from TTM a few years ago with no problems. Kampfer also sells a hydraulic pump:
http://www.123modellbau.de/modules/shop/index.php?location_id=47&page=&cPath=51774
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
10-19-2010, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,321
Re: Manufacture Hydraulic Pump?
Understandable. Kind of seems like chasing the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Give me about 6 months and I'll let you know how mine turns out. Its a shame that hydraulic parts are so...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-19-2010, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 92,506
Re: Lookin for YOUR opinion!
I have to come down on the side of no character count because I think everyone appreciates receiving encouragement, even if it is brief. This results in people continuing to post substantive info. ...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
10-19-2010, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 21,964
Re: FGD's 10x10 winch truck
FGD It looks like you have a good start on this bed truck - you should do it. Mog is right, that is a Mullen truck and looks like a 360-380 WB C500 with planetaries. As mog noted, Camex is a great...
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