Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-20-2013, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 591
Views: 256,720
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-17-2013, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 18,692
Re: Biggus' Rat Rod King
Sweet fuel tank! Is the filler cap a thumb screw or something? Looks kind of like it, but I need some fuel filler caps for my own tanks and am looking for ideas. I like the wooden bed you've built...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-17-2013, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,653
Re: GLOBE LINER WIDE LOAD
Nice job on this build. It turned out very nice, and I've not see a lot of these trucks around. Maybe two others, that I can think of. Great choice on the colors, and good eye for the details!
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-17-2013, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
That looks really nice, Bob! Can't wait to see more. Glad it turned out well for you this time. Finally, right? Take a deep breath, relax, and soak it all in. Well deserved.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-16-2013, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 16,583
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Forum: General Discussion
09-15-2013, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,951
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Forum: General Discussion
09-14-2013, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,987
Re: Who can machine plastic?
CNC isn't really necessary, but it would speed up the process. A good manual mill and a lot of calculations would give the same result. I could see it being a time consuming part either way. I...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
09-13-2013, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,237
Re: Scale
Build it to match what you have. If you have nothing else, and you are thinking about other models, consider their scale factor. If you plan to scratchbuild your own trucks, choose whatever size...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-13-2013, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,987
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Forum: General Discussion
09-11-2013, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,676
Re: Super Sized...
Wow, that's crazy. Wish I could translated the interview, but those are some incredible models....machines! At that size though, I'd probably look at getting a skidsteer and mini...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-10-2013, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 16,583
Re: Freightliner COE Cabover 6x4 1:Wedico
The Freightliner turned out great! Definitely something different that I haven't seen a lot of. Most Wedico guys go after the Peterbilts. I bet with the shorter wheelbase and it being a COE, it's...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-09-2013, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 27,386
Re: Liebherr 944b Demolition!
I was going to comment in my first reply, but forgot! That display console in the cab is awesome. Functional too? Is it an onboard battery monitoring system? Very cool.
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-09-2013, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 108,868
Re: All About LED's
Thanks for the suggestion, Keith. Looking at what Ric offers just gave me an idea!
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-08-2013, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 108,868
Re: All About LED's
Jason and Scott, thanks. Glad this little write up is still useful. Once I start wiring up my Kenworth, I'll update this thread with some photos of how I did it.
Scott, I've been digging around...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-08-2013, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 15,575
Re: Volvo SD200 Compactor
Beautiful! I can't wait to see it all painted up and operating. Definitely one of the cooler, more unique builds I've seen on the forum.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-08-2013, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-08-2013, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 26,241
Re: Full frame Dump trailer build ?
Double Pole, Double Throw switch. Basically a switch that reverse the polarity to the load, in this case the screw driver motor. That way it can raise or lower the dump box. You would want a three...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-08-2013, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 503
Views: 408,328
Re: CAT 374D L
Done....already? Amazing considering all of the engineering, work, and time you've put into this! It's beautiful. What's the next model going to be?
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-07-2013, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 335
Views: 182,162
Re: D11 New Project
Very nice! The motor and drivetrain seems virtually silent and is as smooth as can be.
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
09-07-2013, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 14,374
Re: BIG BUD 16V-747
Cool model, Travis. How do you utilize the stock rims and tires, and bolt them to Tamiya axles? Custom hubs?
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-07-2013, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 16,009
Re: True Scale - 389
Looking forward to this build, Russ. The 3D printed cabs and hoods are definitely cool. Keep this up and pretty soon you'll be offering your own complete truck kits.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-05-2013, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 27,386
Re: Liebherr 944b Demolition!
Sweet! So the undercarriage can be narrowed up? Is that transport mode? I know some of these machines are like that. The grapple looks awesome. Is it brass, soldered together? I'd paint it. It...
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Forum: Die-Cast Conversions Tech.
09-05-2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 51,190
Re: He is at it again! 1:50 Dozer Conversion
Wow, that's a nice conversion! It runs really smooth too. Any photos that you could share of the model? I wonder how well the tracks will hold up, or if they will clog with dirt.
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Forum: Mechanical tech
09-05-2013, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,903
Re: Tranmission E Maxx?
It's not really gear slop. The slop comes from the dogs that engage the gear sets. Tamiya gave them a lot of wiggle room so they could engage easier, and be shifted on the fly.
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Forum: Mechanical tech
09-05-2013, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,903
Re: Tranmission E Maxx?
From a packaging standpoint, it's actually a pretty large transmission. I've never read about anyone destroying a stock Tamiya 3 speed, but I do agree that they are pretty sloppy with the back lash,...
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