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Re: Espeefan's slow motion Peterbilt Heavy Hauler build
Okay, here's a hint on the mystery parts.
Just sizing it up.
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Re: Espeefan's slow motion Peterbilt Heavy Hauler build
TANK SUPPORTS!?
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Re: Espeefan's slow motion Peterbilt Heavy Hauler build
I guessed tank fuel supports .. in my head.
Re the Omega Drill, I was amazed at how well the Omega Drill worked. I first flattened the top of the broken endmill with an expensive endmill purpose made for it and then used the Omega Drill. It didn't drill through the endmill like butter but it went through without too much difficulty. I bought it from MSC for about $20 and it is well worth it. I thought about buying the set but in the end did not. I believe the smallest size is 5/64. This may not be small enough for some broken off taps (because the ones that break tend to be smaller than that) but at least you could drill them out, fill with JB Weld and re-dril/tap which is better than leaving a broken tap in your part. Gotta love a DRO for nice even spacing. You have a DRO PROS or am I remembering wrong? I had one on my Grizzly G0704 but sold it with the mill. Actually it was a new replacement because I had a problem with the readout. I have an Anilam Wizard 1000 now and love it (bought it for something like 55% off at Enco last year). |
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Re: Espeefan's slow motion Peterbilt Heavy Hauler build
Yup, that's what they are....supposed to be! These things are going to be a little harder to machine for a newbie, like myself!
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Re: Espeefan's slow motion Peterbilt Heavy Hauler build
Great update Nathan! The boxes look awesome! Will they open??
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Now I would have to say excellnt craftsmenship on this build...the attention to detail is just plain sick...I am a very detailed oriented builder and collector and the way you have gone with the detail is just plainly off the hook and I love it looks awesome.
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SE corner just east of Lake Geneva
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Espeefan those steps are over the top!!! I think your doing it right. The build is the best part of the hobby, your never done adding things. Great job, maybe you can give me some pointers....
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Nathan, it's been a long time! Great to see your still trying to complete this truck sometime this decade! You still into those crazy helocopters? Later, Greg
BTW, speak about all the old timers' coming out of the wood work..........JAKEBRAKE!!! nice to ya too Lee. |
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Wow, that's way south of where I am at, but it's always nice to see another member, from WI, on the forum. There aren't to many of us.
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Re: Espeefan's slow motion Peterbilt Heavy Hauler build
Okay guys, a small update for those who have been following along!
As I mentioned in some earlier posts, I was totally dissatisfied with stock fuel tank mounting methods that Wedico uses. I also didn't like the aftermarket solutions any better! So I've been working on making something up to better suit my needs and wants. It's been a trial, but I am making some headway! Here are some Peterbilt tank saddles, which I tried to loosely base my design after. I took some rough measurements of a real tank saddle, and a few photos. I realized, while researching, that there are at least 3 different types of Peterbilt tank saddles, so I kind of combined the features I liked, and doing the best I could, with the limits of my skills, and my mill, I came up with this. The saddle hasn't been cut free from the bar stock yet, but you can see what it will look like. I have to machine the other side yet, and then I'll separate the two saddles, but it gives you a good idea of where things are headed. This first saddle was more less a test piece. I have to see if I can duplicate it at least 4 more times! Thanks for looking!
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Nathan I'm speechless!!! those are awesome Great attention to detail.
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CRAP!! Now you know Nathan we are going have them in Tamiya scale now!! Fire up your mill
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I would totally buy some of those! that's looking really good so far! It amazes me what you guys can make with your machines! Can't wait to see the finished result of those tank holders! Keep up the good work
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Nice job Nathan, another homerun!
Cheer's, Neil. |
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Nate , I knew you could they look great . now watch these guys
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Unbelievable!!
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The hours you must have spent crafting that, can't put a price on it. Great work!
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Holy crap!! Sick skills....it's very clear that you put some major time and effort in there and the result? Art.
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