Forum: Construction Equipment
09-17-2010, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 40,933
Re: 1/12 Scale Excavator
Why don't you run a Futaba F-14, or a Futaba F-16. You could even step up to their computer radios like the Futaba FX-20 or the FX-30. They are pricey but they are nice. That or you could go with...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-16-2010, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 16,222
Re: large scale RC
That's him alright. Thanks! I must have missed it my second read around. He does do some nice work.
Dan
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-16-2010, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 16,222
Re: large scale RC
Pugs, there was another German fellow that had made quite a few large scale construction machines. For the life of me I cannot find his website but he did very very nice work. The machines were huge...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-16-2010, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,314
Re: Cat'ish Stahl Dozer
Ole, she looks great. I must have missed the thread which showed what it originally looked like. Can ya post any pictures of before your paint job and custom work? I really like the roll bar you...
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Forum: Corral for the IRONHORSE
09-16-2010, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 25,545
Re: Some of my collection
Very beautiful collection you have there. I also collect trains very similarly to sneaky pete. I will have to take some pictures when I get back home this weekend although my nice Nikon camera is at...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-14-2010, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 18,706
Re: My 2nd truck Pete 379 daycab
Top notch truck. Very very clean. Does this Ralph Little fellow have a website? How can we contact him? I am guessing he builds these trailers one off for individuals. Any information would be great....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-11-2010, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 10,016
Re: My Dump Trailer
Ahh man... you just gave me a good chuckle. I am dying for pictures like everyone else. These threads of yours which give so much info but lack pictures are killer! We all on the edge of our seats...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
09-08-2010, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,272
Re: bolton
To be honest, you really do not want a 3 n 1 machine. They just are not great machines. I have worked with several and would never recommend one to anyone even if space was an issue. They just aren't...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-08-2010, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,358
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
09-07-2010, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,703
Re: Wrecker `s
Hey bud, you gotta remember that it is YOUR truck! Do whatever you want with it you know? Sure we can pick at it and give you ideas but the only way to do it right is to follow your vision for what...
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
09-04-2010, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,579
Re: Medium duty loosely based Mitsu-Fuso build
Will do, I am having trouble finding the pictures of my build but I will keep at it. I will take new pictures and do a write up when time permits. They have to be on one of my hard drives. I have...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-03-2010, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 15,080
Re: So what was everyone's first truck?
My first truck and in progress truck is a Tamiya King Hauler. I am more in the construction side of things so never really pursued a truck really. I am currently in the process of money hoarding for...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-01-2010, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,996
Re: User Avatars?
Haha I gotta say, I am diggin it! I feel guilty ya went out of your way and did that. I guess my reading comprehension or attention span fell short somewhere and missed that thread about the avatars....
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Forum: General Discussion
09-01-2010, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,996
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Forum: General Discussion
09-01-2010, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,996
User Avatars?
Hello guys, I know this got talked about somewheres on here and not sure what ever came of it. It is not a huge deal but what ever happened with the avatar issue for non moderators? I see most of the...
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
09-01-2010, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,579
Re: Medium duty loosely based Mitsu-Fuso build
Alrighty! I'll have to hunt them down when I get back to my external hard drive. I have a couple videos up on youtube that are of tremendously crappy quality but you get the idea. The main goal of my...
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
09-01-2010, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,579
Re: Medium duty loosely based Mitsu-Fuso build
Hey Thor,
Looking forward to this truck since not many build medium duty trucks. I have done a Bruder Skid Steer conversion awhile back that functions great. If you want me to throw you some...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-01-2010, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 40,933
Re: 1/12 Scale Excavator
You must be incredibly anxious to get that transmitter back huh Ed? If I had a piece of equipment like that sitting in my garage... man oh man... I would be chompin at the bit to get her up and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-01-2010, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 29,361
Re: My first Tonka dump truck
I bet people are shocked when they see this truck. I am sure they think at first it is just another static Tonka truck model but then you power her up and she comes to life. Must be pretty cool to...
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Forum: Earth-Moving Machinery 1:14,5 by Gipicarto & oro2modell
09-01-2010, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 231
Views: 306,387
Re: Caterpillar D11R CD 1:14,5 by Gipicarto
Wow, truly outstanding build. I remember seeing this on an Italian construction equipment forum I believe. I was amazed then and am amazed now. She will be quite the looker when a coat of CAT yellow...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-01-2010, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 14,084
Re: Perry's Leimbach Build
Looking really good so far! How long has this build been in progress? I seem to remember someone with a similar name building a similar machine and that was awhile ago. I probably have you mixed up...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-28-2010, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 9,443
Re: Powered all-thread and nut lift
Yes Roadmasters is correct, it is properly called a screw drive and is used for all sorts of things in our niche hobby. For instance, they are commonly used on dump trucks to raise and lower the dump...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-24-2010, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,068
Re: First Tractor Truck Build - Peterbilt Daycab
hahaha! Yeah I collect HO and G scale trains and I put some track down every once in a while to run a few. I don't have a layout or anything... yet. You into model railroading as well? I collect...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-23-2010, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,068
First Tractor Truck Build - Peterbilt Daycab
Hello all, I have been inspired by many of your trucks and have finally cracked open my Tamiya King hauler kit to build a truck. It has been sitting for the past year and have finally found a truck I...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-20-2010, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 92,506
Re: Lookin for YOUR opinion!
I agree! I have noticed the post count padding which doesn't really matter to me since post count isn't what matters. It's the knowledge they offer. If somebody has 8,000 posts at the end of the...
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