Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-24-2013, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 279
Views: 87,862
Re: optimus prime transformers
who are these people you speak of? I could put them to work for a week solid :D I would say send them atest piece, see how it turns out. if it works, chrome'em!
this trailer is coming along...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
01-20-2013, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 17,393
Re: Integy axles for Tamiya semi's
that was basically the point I was making, not that people find building them challenging but that they aren't a direct swap out. still a good option. maybe the drive shafts are a direct fit for one...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-20-2013, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 250
Views: 124,932
Re: Classy Shak
yup, i switched from long haul to regional, now i have lots of time to look at it but no $$$$ to get all the parts. :eek:
but it isnt a race, and the more time you spend the better the finshed...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-20-2013, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 18,130
Re: "poseidon" my globeliner
the 1:1 binders are like that.
if you see a real one on the road after now, thats the first thing you'll notice. i saw them in russ's store, then saw one a few days later, and saw it right away.
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Forum: Mechanical tech
01-20-2013, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 17,393
Re: Integy axles for Tamiya semi's
its good to see more companies getting into making option parts for these.......BUT.....
for $260,( which isnt a bad price at all) you would think they wouldnt need any "tweeking" to get them to...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-19-2013, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,697
Re: What if....
I guess you have a point, doesn't need to be tamiya brand, just be 1/14 scale really.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-12-2013, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,896
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
01-11-2013, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 21,485
Re: So I built a hydraulic pump today
i have precisely 0 experience with small hydraulics for our hobby......how much pressure do you need? i mean 100psi in pneumatic form holds my 1:1 big truck off the ground (tire pressure) surely the...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-11-2013, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 59,413
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Forum: General Discussion
01-07-2013, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,697
Re: What if....
mack was supposed to be up there, cat I forgot about!
I'll put you down for a cat, since you already have a mack. :cool:
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Forum: General Discussion
01-06-2013, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,697
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-06-2013, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 79,276
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Forum: General Discussion
01-06-2013, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,697
What if....
...Tamiya released a new 1/14 scale rig. what would you like to see?
-International
-Western Star
-Kenworth
-Peterbilt
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
01-04-2013, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,099
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-04-2013, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,098
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-01-2013, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,098
Re: Saddle Pack Lipos
perfect. ok that was the answer i was looking for. while finding you the example i found this (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBEAK&P=7).
a little over kill for our trucks (power...
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-01-2013, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,098
Re: Saddle Pack Lipos
i know it will fit, but im getting mixed answers about if one of the two halves of a saddle pack is a 2 cell 7.4 battery with half the Mah of the total rating for the battery.
heres an example
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-01-2013, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,098
Re: Saddle Pack Lipos
im looking to use half a saddle pack in my KH to drive it around, i dont want to have to unbolt the cab everytime i need to charge it. half a saddle pack will fit in between the frame rails nicely...
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-01-2013, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,098
Saddle Pack Lipos
cant seem to get a clear answer if a saddle pack lipo is two 2cell packs, wired in parallel or two single cells wired in series. anyone know?
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-01-2013, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,018
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-01-2013, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
Re: First Build - King Hauler
thanks nate.
my machine shop consists of a scroll saw, 18v drill and some files, so it isnt anything too elaborate!
i notched the suspension frame and bent the top over a piece of 1/8" i cut out...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-31-2012, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
Re: First Build - King Hauler
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-31221503.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-31221305.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-30-2012, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
Re: First Build - King Hauler
heres a teaser for the trailer i can finally start on:
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-12-30123556.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-30-2012, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
Re: First Build - King Hauler
im pleased with it over all, a few little things i wish worked better, but i'll know for the next one! Thanks!
thanks kaf
thanks dwayne. im hoping to get the rest finished in less than...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-29-2012, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
Re: First Build - King Hauler
thanks!
i actually used automotive pinstriping to mask the lines, i find 1/8 is the best for curves/bends.
also then you put masking tape over the pinstriping to cover a larger area, make sure you...
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