KH Beam Hauler

[Bo Wallen]

Busy weekend at Ralph Fords Compound. Had a fabulous time, Thanks Ralph, I'll Be Back. :)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48933978137_60498b58f2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hy8qSe)Globe vs Cat 785:2 (https://flic.kr/p/2hy8qSe) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

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[TRUCKMAKER]

So when are you going to take a picture of the super wide front shot?

[BackSplash]

i know i have been out of rc for a wile. where/when did white wheel come in?

[Bo Wallen]

I know I have been out of RC for a while. where/when did white wheel come in?

Right after, I de-chromed 50 pairs of rims. No, I have no clue, all of sudden they were there, on the evil buy. I think a year or two on the market by now.

[Bo Wallen]

So when are you going to take a picture of the super-wide front shot?

A bit more customizing has to be done, Trying to find the time , too much real work right now.

[TRUCKMAKER]

:cop::cop::cop:

[FabOne]

THANKS for sharing, Bo!

[NRS91]

Loving all your builds!
How did you mount the flatbed on your fifth wheel?
Any pics of the underside?

[Bo Wallen]

Thank You Much, Fabone, NRS91. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49025765563_c7419765c5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hGeS54)IMG_5623 (https://flic.kr/p/2hGeS54) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

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Made it in a hurry, still need some finishing and paint. Ballast bed Works well, so no significant changes.

[NRS91]

Thanks for that Bo!
Quite similar to how I set up my 1:1 truck, I normally strap a sleeper under the rear end to support the back and stop it bouncing.
https://flic.kr/p/o8M4fb
I was thinking swappable bodies would cut down on the amount of trucks i'd need to build haha!

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks for that Bo!
Quite similar to how I set up my 1:1 truck, I normally strap a sleeper under the rear end to support the back and stop it bouncing.
https://flic.kr/p/o8M4fb
I was thinking swappable bodies would cut down on the amount of trucks I'd need to build haha!

Yeah, I'm running out of shelf space.........Have to focus on multiple uses for the trucks.

[Bo Wallen]

Yore all welcome to:

Cabin Fever Expo & Auctions is a 3-day event being held from 17th January to 19th January 2020 at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center & Fairgrounds in Lebanon, PA, United States. This event showcases products like all types RC Truck and Construction machinery and model engineering, gas & steam engines, hot air engines, steamboats running in our large indoor boat pond, airplanes, trains, cars, operating live steam railroads, etc. 80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

See you there.:)

[Bo Wallen]

Well, My friends have fun........Can't wait to chase some RV's and ankles.https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/49051203221_38848cab4e_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hJueNn)video-1573443358 (https://flic.kr/p/2hJueNn) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

:lol::bounce::lol:

[Bo Wallen]

Soon Time to air the flee at Cabin Fever Expo.

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49064519306_14a7603b2f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hKEud3)Cabin Fever Expo Logo (https://flic.kr/p/2hKEud3) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

The Time and address: January 17-19, 2020
Lebanon Valley Expo Center
80 Rocherty Road
Lebanon, PA 17042

I hope to meet a lot of old friends and also get to meet many new friends too.

[Bo Wallen]

Just a friendly reminder from the HQ. Your all invited.

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See you there,

[liddy102]

Very nice over size.

[Bo Wallen]

Very nice oversize.

Thank You Much Liddy :)

[Bo Wallen]

Cabin Fever Expo 2020 Overlook of the property.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49165437281_e3845fa25b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hUzHB8)The CF (https://flic.kr/p/2hUzHB8) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49185379896_12d5f402ca_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hWkVRj)Merry (https://flic.kr/p/2hWkVRj) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49284803337_078dbc7dc0_w.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2i68uYz)HappyFace (https://flic.kr/p/2i68uYz) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

Get ready Tigers!

[Finster]

Well, My friends have fun........Can't wait to chase some RV's and ankles.https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/49051203221_38848cab4e_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hJueNn)video-1573443358 (https://flic.kr/p/2hJueNn) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

:lol::bounce::lol:
Hmm Flickr wants me to login, I don't remember having to do that before...

[Bo Wallen]

https://youtu.be/VwgF54G7LiI . Cabin Fever Expo 2020

[kerst]

https://youtu.be/VwgF54G7LiI . Cabin Fever Expo 2020

Great video! Thanks!

Kerst

[Bo Wallen]

Great video! Thanks!

Kerst

Thank You, Kerst. Your display was absolute top Class!

[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPs6cWS0ObY

One great video from a guest/Visitor.

[Bo Wallen]

One of my favorite pictures from the action-filled Cabin Fever 2020.
Ralph Fords, excellent Cat Loader Loading Jimmy Penas super nice Benz.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49460959287_bc43048b69_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2imGm18)Felix-RW (https://flic.kr/p/2imGm18) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

Bo-Dog Busted as usual!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49460948947_a0e6395573_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2imGhVR)Bodog and candy (https://flic.kr/p/2imGhVR) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

And again!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49460237608_1be0368aae_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2imCDto)SuperDog (https://flic.kr/p/2imCDto) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

Oh well, sit back and relax a bit, enjoying the awesomeness isn't wrong to do either. :D

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[Bo Wallen]

And there were CRANES at the site!:jaw:

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And Loader.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49461337952_70ccfc72a8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2imJhyQ)82672767_2602646686501111_7379615049960128 512_o (https://flic.kr/p/2imJhyQ) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

and more loaders.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49461334297_903420d440_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2imJgtP)83266032_2602643929834720_4470184382375657 472_o (https://flic.kr/p/2imJgtP) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

Kids everywhere, high and low :lol:

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And that guy was rolling around a bit.:eek:

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Backing in for some rest................logbook OK:cop:

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[Bo Wallen]

Watch Up, Guys! I've got my Own Force Now!:cop:

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:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Bo Wallen]

Erfurt Germany 2020.

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49503232137_0aab94e748_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iqr1fn)Dogs (https://flic.kr/p/2iqr1fn) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

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[Bo Wallen]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49503311917_13f796e52d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iqrpXT)erf. (https://flic.kr/p/2iqrpXT) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49502586053_45967be901_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iqnGbZ)Construction Site (https://flic.kr/p/2iqnGbZ) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49503093511_0f8f431c65_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iqqi3g)86170539_3483073671765749_5005156983255334 912_n (https://flic.kr/p/2iqqi3g) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49503093846_1a5f330607_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iqqi93)Pickaboo (https://flic.kr/p/2iqqi93) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

Oh Well, I was on cleaning duty at the setup in Erfurt, Germany. :lol:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49503190966_68b3fe6678_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iqqN1w)Clean Machine (https://flic.kr/p/2iqqN1w) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB0xOWwd2LI&feature=em-uploademail

[Bo Wallen]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49517428378_cd039c20c7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2irFLi9)Bo-Dog terminal Germany (https://flic.kr/p/2irFLi9) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

:D

[skeeter]

Bo, how many days does the Erfurt event run for?

[Bo Wallen]

Skeeter. The buildup started on Monday, I came in at noon on Tuesday, worked with the guys setting up until Thursday night. The show started on Friday morning and lasted until Sunday afternoon. A perfect three-day show.

[skeeter]

Perhaps for 2021 I may attend this event. I'd really like to find an event nearer to Sept/Oct time frame, but this event might work out.

For logistics, how do you get your model to the event safely, & in time for the event?

[Bo Wallen]

Skeeter. That sounds great — my recipe for traveling.

Pack your bags well. No Cab's mounted in the chassis, EVER!

https://live.staticflickr.com/7918/32317201517_d166d060a5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ReL76B)UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_104f (https://flic.kr/p/ReL76B) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/7890/46535571714_5326265d31_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dUbYcm)UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_105b (https://flic.kr/p/2dUbYcm) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

Rent a bigger car if needed!

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Drive to the airport, longterm parking, shuttle to the departure hall.
Check-in you're prepaid bags. Always Prepay your bags, they will charge an arm and two legs at the airport if you don't. Do not have a layover, (risk for delayed bags) Take a direct flight, and drive to the destination, even if you could have changed flight and landed closer, I've tried that, it did not work out well.

Do NOT have any batteries what so ever in the checked luggage!!!
Place all batteries in a carry-on bag. And tell the officer at the security you have batteries, they want to check all of them for explosives, Leave the AA batteries at home, get new fresh ones at the destination. If you have just a tiny cell in the checked bags, they will find it, and your bag will be searched and also delayed. Make sure you have good insurance, and I mean Good.

A good carrier makes your journey so much easier.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49525747167_91ea024b0c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2isqpbx)IMG_5765 (https://flic.kr/p/2isqpbx) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr


This guys are very helpful with an oversized carry-on.:cool:
Please let me know if I can help further with any tips.

[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkonreZR5kM

[frizzen]

Those german shows always look so amazing! Looks like it was a blast

That 'traveling with trucks' might make a pretty good stickied post on it's own

[skeeter]

Those german shows always look so amazing! Looks like it was a blast

That 'traveling with trucks' might make a pretty good stickied post on it's own

Yes it would!

[skeeter]

Skeeter. That sounds great — my recipe for traveling.

Pack your bags well. No Cab's mounted in the chassis, EVER!

Rent a bigger car if needed!

Drive to the airport, longterm parking, shuttle to the departure hall.
Check-in you're prepaid bags. Always Prepay your bags, they will charge an arm and two legs at the airport if you don't. Do not have a layover, (risk for delayed bags) Take a direct flight, and drive to the destination, even if you could have changed flight and landed closer, I've tried that, it did not work out well.

Do NOT have any batteries what so ever in the checked luggage!!!
Place all batteries in a carry-on bag. And tell the officer at the security you have batteries, they want to check all of them for explosives, Leave the AA batteries at home, get new fresh ones at the destination. If you have just a tiny cell in the checked bags, they will find it, and your bag will be searched and also delayed. Make sure you have good insurance, and I mean Good.

A good carrier makes your journey so much easier.

This guys are very helpful with an oversized carry-on.:cool:
Please let me know if I can help further with any tips.

Thanks, Bo! I'll run this event past the PNWSTE member that has expressed interest in traveling to an event like this. If he is in concurrence, we'll look into planning for next years event.

[Lil Giants]

You post it in General Discussion & I'll sticky it ;)

[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLWbiTecQac&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0m4GTqiT96IKpZE_mHOaOQcF7WunWTi2AGIcDyB hRAY3gNKkPLhzf6_-M

[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vstplcXPsY&feature=em-uploademail

[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_3vHhRpxiA

[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsHNxlWiwEE

[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QibyzNyx37M&feature=em-uploademail

[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAXc3iG7NBc&feature=em-uploademail

[Lil Giants]

A great variety of videos very pleasing to watch, thanx posting Bo :cool:

[Bo Wallen]

Thank You, Joe. It's so much fun to see all the stuff Live in Europe. Ain't bad on video ether. Glad you enjoy it, and there is more of It.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cVVVyIdvLM&feature=em-uploademail

[Bo Wallen]

One more for the road :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECQl2fZdZdg&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0YxIziSId8s3WXeVp8S0o1KKOaRcPwVpqZhOV3F rKgDGWFvn4x9HKC5q0

[Bo Wallen]

Tire guy is back from vacation. All good in the shop now.

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[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90qqktmK2mU&feature=em-uploademail

[Bo Wallen]

Cool different video :cool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEJjXf6tM6o

[Bo Wallen]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49631815371_52e45fedfe_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iBN2yF)IMG_5777 (https://flic.kr/p/2iBN2yF) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49631719392_73e90c3f74_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iBMx2S)Screen Shot 2020-02-28 at 9.42.52 PM (https://flic.kr/p/2iBMx2S) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KNSmD9yU0c&feature=em-uploademail

[Bo Wallen]

Field Operation. :D

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49651443546_f56e394f94_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iDwCku)Screen Shot 2020-03-10 at 7.32.25 PM (https://flic.kr/p/2iDwCku) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49651443981_d02830f75c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iDwCsZ)Screen Shot 2020-03-10 at 7.33.57 PM (https://flic.kr/p/2iDwCsZ) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

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[Bo Wallen]

Some great company to have around.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49660564352_e283d239f4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iEknCL)Bo-Dog Cranes (https://flic.kr/p/2iEknCL) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[skeeter]

That's an awesome picture, Bo!

[Bo Wallen]

That's an awesome picture, Bo!

Thanks, Skeeter. I'm happy to get some crane service for my beams.

https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/49661290888_499bdd2a51_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iEp6Bf)RC-Trucks Messe Erfurt 2019 (https://flic.kr/p/2iEp6Bf) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49667524358_340b6de2b4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iEX3AS)Screen Shot 2020-03-16 at 10.17.17 PM (https://flic.kr/p/2iEX3AS) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[frizzen]

Those are some great pics, thanks for sharing!

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks, Frizzen.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49671436251_507564af0a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iFi6ti)Bo-DogErfurt (https://flic.kr/p/2iFi6ti) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49720153921_df0f5ab081_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iKAMx8)Screen Shot 2020-03-31 at 9.07.57 AM (https://flic.kr/p/2iKAMx8) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49723921427_f4234ae45d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iKW6u8)Screen Shot 2020-03-31 at 8.24.35 AM (https://flic.kr/p/2iKW6u8) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d8RWThYrSo&t=242s

[Bo Wallen]

New build for the fleet. Halfway Done.

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[NRS91]

Looking good Bo!

[skeeter]

Bo-Dog has officially entered the dirt relocation business!

[Bo Wallen]

Thank You, NRS91, and Mr. Skeeter.
Yes, a few dump trucks are under the finishing stage, and now another machine cam trough the door. O'Boy it never ends. :D

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[skeeter]

That 9360, I Like it! I wish I had an RC tractor that has dualies all the way around it. Of the two I have, only one has dual tires, but only rear.

[Bo Wallen]

The Look:cool:

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[Bo Wallen]

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A shelter at home allows me to get the backburner projects moving forward.:cool:

[NRS91]

Any tips on splitting the nose from the cab? Or have you just ran a straight cut?

[Bo Wallen]

NRS91. I cut it straight, going to be a flip front.



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Front Axle Day.

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I'm kind of warming up to this look :D

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[skeeter]

That flip open hood will be AMAZING!

[skeeter]

1:46 more video of Bo-Dog in action!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkoi7QPlZlU

[Bo Wallen]

Thank You, Skeeter. Tool/Battery Boxes. Finishing Truck #14.

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To be continued, still, a lot of stuff to make,

[NRS91]

neat job Bo! Looking great!

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks, NSR91. It's different anyway, Little Euro, mix :D New Addition.

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And some Transfer Cases just came in, for the queuing guys. :D

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[Bo Wallen]

After 300 some hours in the ole Globe. Time for some maintenance.

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And while I'm doing Gearbox repair, why not make some new ones too?

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I'll Be Back.:cool:

[NRS91]

Wow you have been busy!!

[Bo Wallen]

Yes, NRS91. It's so much fun to spend a lot more time than a half-hour from time to time. A whole day in the shop makes some difference for sure.:bounce:

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Stealth mode,:D

[Bo Wallen]

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[Bo Wallen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXt_8y8ugxI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR37wwjxx-qag-uiMCL5NINs_N89QFqDleHa0el934fQa-ZwHC7AB4dE7Fs

[Wombii]

I like how you built that battery box directly onto the truck. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Bo Wallen]

Thank You, Wombii. Yes, it cover-up good and it slides off really easy for maintenance.
Just the final paint to do. A few other things coming along also.

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[Bo Wallen]

Up, on the Jack's :D

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:bounce:

[Bo Wallen]

Support Leg.

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Front Fenders.

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[Bo Wallen]

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[Bo Wallen]

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And so it's going on and on.

[Bo Wallen]

Hey Dolly, Almost Done! :bounce:

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I'm guessing this will hang in Vermont. :lol:

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[frizzen]

Those are great.

I'm really digging that new dump with flatbed setup.

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks, Frizzen. Having a blast in da shop. And now back to this little guy. Generator unit for the Trommel/Conveyor.

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Also, I need five new bumpers with bullbars. Let's bend it.

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[Bo Wallen]

Power applied.

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:D

[egronvold]

That's a really nice and unique dump truck :D

[Bo Wallen]

Thank You Much, Emil. I'm delighted with this truck, fun to build, and very fun to drive. Some functions still need to be finished, and over to the paint shop.

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To be continued. :)

[Bo Wallen]

Cover your eyes 5.28 in the video. absolute nothing to see there.
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[Bo Wallen]

RC Truckers Paradise the UK Nationals. :)
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[Bo Wallen]

Few hours in the shop. The Gravel & Dirt Section is getting some stuff done.

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New Fenders just came in From Chris.

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I can move the job forward on the 5 Kings.

[NRS91]

Nice where do you get those square top KW wings from?

[Bo Wallen]

Thank You, NRS91. I sent my design to Chris Maurer, NY, and he made them for me. I think he can make more of them.

[Bo Wallen]

After 15 minutes of prepping and wet sanding, the final coat of primer is on. Not bad at all.

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Now only nine more to go. :D

[Bo Wallen]

Remember this old Truck? Freddy's (FGD) Logging Build. Well, the time has come for an update.

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New shoes and rims, gearshift servo installed.

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I am trying different side covers.

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This cover needs a lot more massage to fit correctly.

I am making a chain box.

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The gearbox now perfect.

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The Rear bumper style 1.

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Style 2.

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Also, building a ballast deck for heavy haul push/pull. attached on the fifth wheel.

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More to come.

[NRS91]

Smart work Bo!
Any suggestions for stripping the chrome off the rear mudflap brackets?

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks, NSR91, (Wish I knew your real name by now.)

Yes. I use this product as it comes, don't dilute it, just use it concentrated, The plastic/PVC parts can stay for weeks, no worries of harm to them. Overnight soaking should be enough for most parts, longer if needed. The more times you soak parts, the weaker the bleach gets. All you need to do after the soak is rinse the pieces thoroughly and wet sand with 400-1000 grit for the paint to hold too.

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P.S. I dechrome almost all parts. Not a fan of chromed parts on a work truck

[NRS91]

Thanks, NSR91, (Wish I knew your real name by now.)

Yes. I use this product as it comes, don't dilute it, just use it concentrated, The plastic/PVC parts can stay for weeks, no worries of harm to them. Overnight soaking should be enough for most parts, longer if needed. The more times you soak parts, the weaker the bleach gets. All you need to do after the soak is rinse the pieces thoroughly and wet sand with 400-1000 grit for the paint to hold too.


P.S. I dechrome almost all parts. Not a fan of chromed parts on a work truck

Ahh but Bo you do know my real name, its Nick Steggel with the 10x10 KW, Hanomag Gigant, Scammell Crusader, and currently making the 8x8 wrecker ;)

Cheers for the advice!

[Bo Wallen]

Great, Nick. Now 1+1=two :lol: I follow your build, Nick.

I dived into my shop today, a quick one.

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[Bo Wallen]

I found a little jar of time, woohoo.

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The rough part of the box, done, now over to fine-tune department.

[Bo Wallen]

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[Bo Wallen]

Half Way There.

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WooHoo!

[egronvold]

Looking good, Bo!

[frizzen]

That's a really sharp Merc outfit. Was it an old tamiya body, or Freddy custom?

Are the trailer tires supposed to have that much offset? Looks good either way.

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks, Frizzen. Yes, Freddy cut that body and made it to a day cab, model short. The Trailer has the longer axles, 140mm. I think duals have 120mm if I remember right. After the Merc, I will rebuild the Trailer to extendable, the trombone type and more axles, of course.

[Bo Wallen]

Some other stuff arrived. Let's do this.

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Out with the weak suspension.

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And push in the new.

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I am done for today, G Nite.

[Bo Wallen]

Two Stacks are better than one. :D

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[Bo Wallen]

The steering mod. Is all done, The extreme short wheelbase makes this truck to turn sharp, very sharp. :D

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I also need to fit the Heavy Haul Push/pull couplings front and rear, and Plates has to relocate.

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Air tanks and "battery" box also in the works to be installed.

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More to follow.

[Bo Wallen]

Oops! I forgot the beginning of the next build.:D

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[NRS91]

Oops! I forgot the beginning of the next build.:D

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Whats coming next Bo?

[Bo Wallen]

The plan is,

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[NRS91]

The plan is

ooo very nice! whole new fleet eh?
If you are looking for cheap tamiya based driven steer axle conversion kits then watch my store ;)

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks, Nick. Yes, a slight extension to the fleet, Your front axles will be needed for two of the Benz.:) The Lesus is just garbage :eek:

[NRS91]

Thanks, Nick. Yes, a slight extension to the fleet, Your front axles will be needed for two of the Benz.:) The Lesus is just garbage :eek:

I guess you dont have issues with the stock Tamiya rear axles?
Here is a sneak preview for you ;)

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[Bo Wallen]

Thank You, Nick. I have a good feeling about your project. I will Have your product Incorporated in my fleet. The original Tamiya axles are right, and if they get tuned tight when built, they will last a long time. I have axles with far more than three hundred hours on them, still running smooth. So let's have the two current Mercedes on the bench run your front axles.
I am looking forward to working with you. Nick.

[NRS91]

Thank You, Nick. I have a good feeling about your project. I will Have your product Incorporated in my fleet. The original Tamiya axles are right, and if they get tuned tight when built, they will last a long time. I have axles with far more than three hundred hours on them, still running smooth. So let's have the two current Mercedes on the bench run your front axles.
I am looking forward to working with you. Nick.

I currently have 1 pinion out of 6 which jumps out of mesh, it's a different design to the other 5 on the 8x8 so not sure where it's from but will add a circlip or washer between the gear and bearing then full testing can commence!

[Bo Wallen]

The Mesh is extremely important on casted gears; There is no shortcut at that.
However, Tamiya does not make metal parts in the house. Therefore the gearbox has two different pressure angles on the gears, Old standard and new. Witch makes the gear to go down faster than it would with the same pressure angles. Now Japan is a monoculture, so the boss does not know that, and a new gearbox or axles will not be on the horizon for some time. But the work so I stick with them.

[NRS91]

The Mesh is extremely important on casted gears; There is no shortcut at that.
However, Tamiya does not make metal parts in the house. Therefore the gearbox has two different pressure angles on the gears, Old standard and new. Witch makes the gear to go down faster than it would with the same pressure angles. Now Japan is a monoculture, so the boss does not know that, and a new gearbox or axles will not be on the horizon for some time. But the work so I stick with them.

Yea its very odd all the axles ive built so far have been spot on besides that one pinion that has free play but ill get it sorted! :)

[Bo Wallen]

Just came across this site again. Over Milion's views. :eek:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNVn8fLy5Ro

[Bo Wallen]

Today I started designing the solution for the weakest part in the gearbox, Hope it will work as good as I hope.

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Design and Machining, my self. Hardening outsourced.

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[NRS91]

is that the motor pinion Bo?

[Bo Wallen]

NRS91. No, it's the first gear 13T gear with 300+ hours of runtime. still worked fine, I discovered the wear when I did maintenance. Figured it was time to replace before mayhem occurred. The gears have different pressure angles also, go figure. one has 14.5 degrees and the other has 20 degrees, Soft aluminum, and Glass fiber reinforced nylon. not the best combination I've seen.

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Going to change that soon, very soon.:cop:

[NRS91]

Wow how odd!!
That gear also holds the input gear that runs against the pinion doesnt it?

[Bo Wallen]

Germany a while ago.

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[Bo Wallen]

Got a B-Train from Ian Gee in the UK. Now to put my Bo-Dog touch on it and haul a$$.

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Change the wheels and move the support legs back a bit.

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I have the fifth wheel mounted forward for a better center of gravity and steering.

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That's that for today. See ya later.:D

[Bo Wallen]

Oh! I forgot the Powersupply containers I'm putting together also.

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They will supply conveyors and screeners.

[Bo Wallen]

Forklift Pockets on the containers. A must-have thingy. :D

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They are quite boring to carve out...............:eek:

[NRS91]

Looking good Bo!
That B trailer is really neatly made!

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks, NRS91.Yes, it's very well made by Ian Gee. Now ready for some shows.

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[NRS91]

Thanks, NRS91.Yes, it's very well made by Ian Gee. Now ready for some shows.

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Looks good! Those sea cans would pop with some weathering I reckon!
Hopefully you will be able to come back to the UK at some point!

[Bo Wallen]

Looks good! Those sea cans would pop with some weathering, I reckon!
Hopefully, you will be able to come back to the UK at some point!

Thanks, Yes I will get around when the coast is clear. I guess the weathering comes automatically. Travel in suitcases will take care of that. I hope the UK in July is a go. and Holland in September.

[kerst]

Thanks, NRS91.Yes, it's very well made by Ian Gee. Now ready for some shows.

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Looks very nice! will be fun to backup!

Kerst

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks, Kerst. Backing up is no problem. It's fun, and I like good challenges.:lol:

[Bo Wallen]

Snow and more snow = playtime in a warm cozy shop.

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How many Michelin super singles fit in the 20-foot container?

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[frizzen]

Great looking rig!

Any idea if those sea cans were production, or homebrew?

[Bo Wallen]

Thank's Frizzen, Hercules Hobby Cans, and trailers. Assembled and painted by Ian Gee UK. Tweaked by the Bo-Dog:D Logistic center coming closer, a few more units to create. P.S. The number of tires is 40 in one container.:cool:

[Lil Giants]

Busy Busy Bo, looking good :cool:

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks, Joe. Yes, I've got the urge back to move a few projects forward. How much forward resume to be seen. The logistic side of the fleet has to be in shape A.S.A.P. Here are a few pics of the doings.

Put more bolsters in for centering 32500kg 20-foot container in the proper position.

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Box trailers need some tuning and proper ride height. This is just a mock-up to find the look.

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[NRS91]

Are the heavy haulage fleet getting reworked into general haulage now Bo?

[Bo Wallen]

NSR91. No, they will stay Heavy Haulers — 4 new trucks coming for the general haulage. I used the Heavy dudes for the mock-up only. I needed to reassure to get the measurements in order. Now off to the cut and tap department.:cool:

[Bo Wallen]

The Globe General Hauler.

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To be continued.

[NRS91]

Ahh nice!
Just looked like your heavy dolly under the back of the box which is why I asked :)

[Bo Wallen]

Good eye. Yes. the only dolly with lo-pros ( not in use ) that was available for mock-up

[Bo Wallen]

The upgrade continues.

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Now it's a proper single 20-foot container on a 40-foot chassis.

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A few more tiny screws and some other goodies it will be done :cool:

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[egronvold]

Nice addition :)

[Bo Wallen]

Nice addition :)

Thanks, Emil. We might be able to do some trucking later this year, now while you live in the US.

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[frizzen]

New additions to the fleet are looking sharp.

I must have missed the Pete-rod with skull shifter.

[Bo Wallen]

New additions to the fleet are looking sharp.

I must have missed the Pete-rod with skull shifter.

Thanks, Sir. The Pete rod belongs to a very creative friend. He has a bunch of cool stuff; Some can be seen on the videos from Cabin Fever.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YgCXuyczBGKiBCsw9gcHA

[Bo Wallen]

New delivery of tires for a special build coming.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50959876153_6b00299250_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kD9FLn)IMG_6612 (https://flic.kr/p/2kD9FLn) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr:bounce:

[Bo Wallen]

In the Lab this morning, thinking...........

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[egronvold]

Cool picture!

[NRS91]

In the Lab this morning, thinking...........

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Bo moves into general haulage...

10 mins later...

"How many containers can I fit on one truck?" :D:D

will look good towing the B Double! May need a H dolly to be as maneuverable as the beam haulers though!

[Bo Wallen]

Thanks, Emil. I'm trying.:lol: NRS91 :lol: I'm making wide turns into small. The time in the lab continues. I forgot to order some King-Pins!!! How could I forget such important detail?

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Lucky me, I had some Hinge-Pins for interior doors laying around. They have the exact measurements and need to be drilled countersunk, and cut to length.
10 minutes massaging, and the day is looking much better.

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[NRS91]

The time in the lab continues. I forgot to order some King-Pins!!! How could I forget such important detail?

Lucky me, I had some Hinge-Pins for interior doors laying around. They have the exact measurements and need to be drilled countersunk, and cut to length.
10 minutes massaging, and the day is looking much better.


nice work on the kingpins! lovely job!

[Bo Wallen]

NRS91, Thanks. The pins only cost 98¢. So that will be a run to the hardware store Monday morning. I use to get morning coffee across the street at the Geezer Club before Covid Times. More trailers in the pipeline.

[Bo Wallen]

The mock-up process moving forward:) Measure 10 times......:lol:

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[egronvold]

«Roadtrain-time» :D

[Bo Wallen]

«Roadtrain-time» :D

As far as the eye can see :lol:

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[Bo Wallen]

Now when all data is collected and the design ar set. There will be some interesting manufacturing taking place.

First, a couple of these will be made.

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A bunch of these with a small modification.

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Other parts needed.

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:D

[egronvold]

Someone’s getting a Christmas card from Tamiya ;) Looking forward to see the result.

[NRS91]

This is the turntable bearing I use.
40x60x3mm size suits the tamiya chassis width nicely

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GCCTF61

I use it instead of a fifth wheel on my tandem axle dolly as I have a hinged drawbar.

[Bo Wallen]

It could be fun with a Christmas card from Tamiya:lol: Emil, you are in charge of that now:D

NRS91. Good Idea. That's what I'm doing. While I figure how to secure for driving around and break them apart for traveling, I'm making BabyMoon hubcaps.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50976697703_93a8f02d35_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kECUe6)IMG_6648 (https://flic.kr/p/2kECUe6) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

The build can start.:bounce:

[NRS91]

NRS91. Good Idea. That's what I'm doing. While I figure how to secure for driving around and break them apart for traveling

I have a Keyhole shaped hole in the centre of the turntable so you slot in then pull the dolly forward to lock it in place then it is secured with a slide in "blade" that slides across in front of the king pin

[egronvold]

Would those hub caps work for regular duallies too?

[Bo Wallen]

NRS91 Good idea, I will try that. Emil, Yes......sort of. The caps come in a huge variety, Some hardware stores Lowes, and Home Depot have them. I get them from this company: http://www.pro-dec.com/screw-caps-screw-covers/8-8-snap-caps They have a bit low profile and sit a bit high caused of the axle and lock nut. I put a dab of plumbers putty inside and press them on. the putty stays tacky over a long time, so they stay on.

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[Bo Wallen]

At the end of testing, Drives, well, Parallel park, well. Reverse, well. All are well—time to take care of manufacturing all the parts.

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[kerst]

Looks good!

Kerst

[egronvold]

Looking forward to see you parallell park in real life :)

[skeeter]

Bo-Dog, I LOVE them hubcaps! They're gooder than the 3D printed ones I've seen, in that they look more realistic.

[Bo Wallen]

Kerst, Emil, Skeeter. Thanks. Parallel park to be seen next time you're in my hood. Or I'm attacking yours. I like the Baby Moon hub caps a lot too. I wish they weren't so shallow. I can now move a few projects forward. Got some stuff delivered today.

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[Bo Wallen]

Just a bit fun tonight.

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Happy Weekend Spring is here.:cop:

[Bo Wallen]

The center beam ar in place for the GullWing doors.

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[Bo Wallen]

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:D

[Bo Wallen]

Hinges came today, now fitting them.

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[Bo Wallen]

The first row drilled and countersunk. It's already sturdy with only 4 of 17 screws mounted. I think this will work out well.:bounce:

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[Bo Wallen]

Strip 1.R is going in. :cool:

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[Bo Wallen]

Rooftop.

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I'm so close to making the first test run of the Gullwings. And I can almost taste it.

[NRS91]

nice work Bo!

[Bo Wallen]

Thank you, NRS91. And now this! :bounce:

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See Ya Later. :cool:

[Bo Wallen]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51017635685_8bee979913_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kJfHEn)IMG_6817 (https://flic.kr/p/2kJfHEn) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr:D

[Bo Wallen]

Side panels cut, I hope to get the mechanics to work soon.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51090767187_85b17aae54_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kQHx7k)IMG_6821 (https://flic.kr/p/2kQHx7k) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

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Excited to find out if it will work or how much trimming and adjustment it will need. :)

[Bo Wallen]

Happy Easter fellas. Got Easter eggs from Japan today. I can now move a project or two ahead. :D

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:cool:

[egronvold]

It’ll be fall before all those rims are put together :D

[Bo Wallen]

It’ll be fall before all those rims are put together :D

I'm getting pretty quick at it by now, :D And it's quite therapeutic work to assemble wheels, and very rewarding to install them on a unit.:) But first they goes in yo assortment drawers.:lol:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51096483136_21cb238171_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kRdQgb)IMG_6827 (https://flic.kr/p/2kRdQgb) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr :D

[Bo Wallen]

Small but tedious machining of parts for the steering.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51133102202_29f102ff1b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kUsvQo)IMG_6945 (https://flic.kr/p/2kUsvQo) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51135201589_88a2183a4a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kUDgUH)51133366632_5feb9571b8_o (https://flic.kr/p/2kUDgUH) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51137107052_dd992c0be4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kUP3kw)IMG_6951 (https://flic.kr/p/2kUP3kw) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

To be continued, Still a lot to make and do. :)

[egronvold]

Interesting :)

[NRS91]

So Bo how did the trailer steering idea work out?

[Bo Wallen]

I have paused the RC truck and machine build over the summer, two reasons, real work overload and clearing the land for the RC Park behind my house in the woods. :cool:

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[Bo Wallen]

600 feet of an access road built, 100 tons of material hauled in, and 200 tons more to go.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51178938142_06bdc85576_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/47955920@N04/5Ce0j4)E1E3D439-F3ED-4F90-A987-211AA230D63D_1_105_c (https://www.flickr.com/gp/47955920@N04/5Ce0j4) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[NRS91]

fair enough bud, been following with interest on facebook (would love to create my own layout one day)

Chevy looks cool too!

[frizzen]

Wow, that Chevy dumptruck looks really scale!!!

Can't wait to see how the RC playland develops...

[egronvold]

Looking forward to an in-person inspection ;)

[Bo Wallen]

I really hope to see you all here at some point at the—RC truck action center CT. The work goes on.

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[Bo Wallen]

While bad weather is passing by, another backburner takes shape—a lot of stuff on order. I need to be patient. I work on a bunch of projects as much as I can.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51416470003_3575af220b_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/47955920@N04/f2p2e9)StepDeck (https://www.flickr.com/gp/47955920@N04/f2p2e9) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr

[Bo Wallen]

And now this!:D

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51418735030_9fcc2eba12_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/47955920@N04/i4x0g3)IMG_0134 (https://www.flickr.com/gp/47955920@N04/i4x0g3) by Bo Wallen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/47955920@N04/), on Flickr