Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
04-17-2014, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 45,141
Re: RCT&C Midwest Spring Meet
I've flown with electric rc vehicles many times. The thing you have to be careful with is batteries. I've put them in checked luggage before and had to argue with TSA about them. I believe...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-15-2014, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,700
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-14-2014, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,700
Technical term needed
Is there a term used for tractors pulling two more behind like this?: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/HuckepackCrop.JPG
(My obvious lack of trucking knowledge on full display...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-09-2014, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,088
RCT&C Midwest Spring Meet
For those of you that don't visit the regional sections:
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?p=108311#post108311
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
04-09-2014, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 45,141
RCT&C Midwest Spring Meet
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5264/13751594604_1d0c05c8ca_b.jpg
Got everything lined up to make this happen! Gonna be a blast. Here's more info:
-Please bring folding tables, chairs, and...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
03-20-2014, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
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Forum: B/S/T Feedback
03-03-2014, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,288
Kaf343 A.K.A. Master of Shipping
Keith should teach a class on how to ship models. I've never been happier with how a model was packed. ( Oh he can build and paint too I suppose :D )
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-28-2014, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible Spring Show in Monticello, Il
I'm aware of the timing conflict this is going to pose to farmers. It's a bummer for sure. Maybe an option would be to rotate the dates every year so we can get you down here.
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-26-2014, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible Spring Show in Monticello, Il
There's a nice kids park/playground in town about 5 minutes from the field. We will also be right by a railway museum that should be running diesel or steam locomotives. I am also planning on...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-26-2014, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-24-2014, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible Spring Show in Monticello, Il
Trying to entice people in whatever way possible haha ;) If you'd still like to pay, it will go straight to the club. We will use it to pay our costs of running the facility.
Depending on the...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-24-2014, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible Spring Show in Monticello, Il
I'll start a new official thread when it's time for it but wanted to update you guys:
June 14-15 is the date we'll be aiming for. This will be formally finalized at our Club Meeting first week of...
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
02-11-2014, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,287
Re: Be carefull with your welding cylinders!!!
This was the first thought I had when I was called that my garage was on fire. I immediately called the local fd station and reported the location of my cylinders.
(I was glad to find they put...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-10-2014, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible spring Indy show.
This is a thread to discuss the planning of an event. If you'd like to suggest or coordinate a location in Indy, we're all ears.
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-09-2014, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible spring Indy show.
So long as it passes a vote at the next meeting. I plan to have a permanent dedicated area for dirt. :drool:
Seems like everyone is onboard. I'll probably aim for the June date and make sure...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-08-2014, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible spring Indy show.
I don't see any issues. I have keys to the gate so we can play as late as we want. Might have to use some shop lights or some headlamps but other than that we'd be set.
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-07-2014, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible spring Indy show.
It's located in Monticello Illinois, 20 miles Southwest of Champaign-Urbana.
I believe the closest RV-Style campground with hookups would be Clinton Lake about 30 minutes drive. We have had air...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-07-2014, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible spring Indy show.
I prefer the June date also. Better chance of nicer weather.
Ideally I'm hoping many of our club guys can attend and can help anyone out with any questions. The seminars would have a Q&A section...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-07-2014, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 305
Views: 221,203
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-07-2014, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible spring Indy show.
Submitted the idea of a construction meet at the field. Everyone was quite excited to see this happen.
April 26-27 or June 14-15 are two weekends that would be open for us to use the facility. ...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
02-01-2014, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,574
Re: First lathe
I have to replace my Taig Micro Lathe from the fire. It will be replaced by the first machine I should have gotten. A Sherline with variable speed. Pulleys are quite limiting to what operations...
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Forum: Construction News
01-22-2014, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 40,262
Re: RC4WD Loader
I've used a drill and polishing compound on ring/pinions many times to break-in axles. I do wish RC4WD would tackle their gear-cutting procedures. Seems to be an issue across the board for all...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-22-2014, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,937
Re: 2014 Indy show
Grrrr same weekend as the 1:8 Onroad Gas GLC race in Toledo yet again. You guys know my priority though ;)
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Forum: General Discussion
01-20-2014, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,473
Re: just wondering
Am I being too grumpy to ask people to use spell check and check grammar before posting occasionally? :cop: I had to stop reading after the second "sentence" I don't mean this as disrespect just...
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Forum: Construction News
01-18-2014, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 40,262
Re: RC4WD Loader
Don't be too naive Aaron. Have any idea how much stuff myself and others had to rework on the Wedico 966 to "make it right"? Probably just as much if not more than it would take on one of these. ...
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