Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
02-18-2011, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,454
My Hot Rod
Here's my hot rod. 1930 Ford Model A Tudor. 80 years old and still going strong.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/2007_0331teepeepark0002.jpg...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-18-2011, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,588
Re: TheMachinist
The skid steer turned out great. nice work. Looks like I'll have to start mine soon.
Rob
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
02-16-2011, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 23,878
Re: Ag-Chem Rogator 854 Sprayer Project
The Greatest satisfaction of building a detailed model like that, is sitting back with your feet up admiring your own handy work. It's truly a museum model in every way.
Rob
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-15-2011, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Re: Hauling Dirt out of my basement (present day)
Joe. That machine is spectacular. The size and detail is amazing. Your going have to build a crane first, to get it to the floor. It's to bad that there are so many missing parts. Do you think the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-15-2011, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Just thought that I'd put up a couple of teasers till I get all the chrome on her.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/FWD%20Dump/FWDFinish015.jpg...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-13-2011, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Well I was able to get the white on for the first coat of paint. not much to see but it getting close to the finish.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/FWD%20Dump/Firstcolour001.jpg...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-13-2011, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Really looking good. Are you going to try and hinge the cab doors. The red colour is that primer or filler?
Rob
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
02-12-2011, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,141
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-12-2011, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
I also did a short vid of the box in action. It was able to lift 25 lbs no problem.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/FWD%20Dump/th_DumpBox014.jpg...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
02-12-2011, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,141
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-12-2011, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Thanks for all the comments on the build. The pintle is from PMD and I think it's a good product. May have to install a spring to keep the lock closed.. Never thought about the edge looking like a...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
02-12-2011, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,141
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-10-2011, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
I did build a lock for the gate as follows. First made lock arms from some .060 brass. cut two pieces of 1/8" dia. drill rod and silver soldered on the arms. Cut a piece of 1/4" drill rod and drilled...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-10-2011, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Thanks Steve. The loci in the picture is Canadian National 6400 Northern. Built back in 1936. Started to build one, but sold it when I moved here from Ontario. Would be nice to have now. Always my...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-10-2011, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Next up was making a mock up for the box. I thought about aluminum but after checking out styrene I took the easy way.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/FWD%20Dump/FWDBuild012.jpg...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
02-09-2011, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,679
Re: SAN FRANCISCO AT IT'S FINEST
I think I've got it. The load mount is a giant pivot point with a drag link mounted on the bottom. The bullster runs from that drag link to a drag link mounted on the top pivot of the rear two...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-08-2011, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 13,709
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
02-08-2011, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,679
Re: SAN FRANCISCO AT IT'S FINEST
Reeve. Can you give a short explanation of how the steering works on the rear carrier. I don't see a cab, so how's it done.
Thanks Rob
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-08-2011, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
After sanding and filling too many time to count, I gave her a shot of primer.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/steamer2/FWD%20Dump/FDWBuild052.jpg
The grill was made from a second globe...
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Forum: B/S/T Feedback
02-08-2011, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,034
Vmilnik
Vince. Thanks for the great transaction. The goods arrived today.
Thanks Rob
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
02-07-2011, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,667
Re: Australia Post
Great news. Piper cub landed yesterday after record breaking flight. Took off Jan.30 from New York and landed in Vancouver yesterday morning at 10.15. Bad news is now the package still has to...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-06-2011, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,960
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
02-06-2011, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
Fred. Will you adopt me for a grandson? That's going to be great to see him driving it in a parade. He'll be so proud. What brand of tractor is it, looks McCormick to me. Keep the pictures...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-05-2011, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Greg Way to go!!!! Styrene is addictive!!! MEK rocks!!!! Okay Okay, But it sure looks good. lol
Rob
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-05-2011, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Thanks Scott and Mike for your comments on the styrene. This is a first for me for this type of construction, but it was fun learning curve. Up till now it's been strictly metal. Plastic melts when...
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