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Old 03-22-2011, 06:43 PM
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That diff and drive shaft created some sleepless nights for me! I ended up using a cast aluminum ring and pinion from an old Diawa fishing reel that I had since I was a kid(I'm a self confessed hoarder). The drive shaft is not perfectly straight but at the speed it turns you hardly notice. The only problem with my setup is the fact that it's a solid axle so my turning radius kinda sucks. I enjoy welding and fabricating stuff so as long as I build something different everytime I'm having fun. I'll post some pics of my first scratch build later(the fishboat).

Thanks again for all the positive feedback, it's very motivating!

Here's a pic of the real truck.

Reg
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Old 03-22-2011, 09:16 PM
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That diff and drive shaft created some sleepless nights for me! I ended up using a cast aluminum ring and pinion from an old Diawa fishing reel that I had since I was a kid(I'm a self confessed hoarder). The drive shaft is not perfectly straight but at the speed it turns you hardly notice. The only problem with my setup is the fact that it's a solid axle so my turning radius kinda sucks. I enjoy welding and fabricating stuff so as long as I build something different everytime I'm having fun. I'll post some pics of my first scratch build later(the fishboat).

Thanks again for all the positive feedback, it's very motivating!

Here's a pic of the real truck.

Reg
Hey Reg theres a simalar one parked next to my folks place in port mcneill...Have to take some photos of it next time im up that way ..As far as i know it still runs..

Wow fred Theres alot of us coming out of the woodwork now (or should i say metalwork lol)..That water must be running all the way down to you too...lol

Reg so far trere is three of us here in the comox valley ,One from powell river,Three in port alberni,A couple in victoria, Another near the malahat,and i know theres a few lurking around from the vancouver area ..
Pretty sure Fred wants in as well (from seatle area ) as i see a RC model in the near future..
We are going to be in for some great shows in the near future

Looking Forward to seeing some pics of that boat and if you have any vids of the truck that would be great too..cheers Lou
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Old 03-22-2011, 10:28 PM
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This may not be the place for this but heres a couple pics of my boat.
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Old 03-30-2011, 09:28 PM
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Hey Guy's Made the ribs for the box this week and just put the first coat of paint on the chassis. I need to do a little more work to the box before it can be painted but I'm excited to get it back together!
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Old 04-03-2011, 12:07 PM
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A few more pics. This is a lot of key lime! Lots of details left to do but it's almost ready to drive!
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