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Supermario

07-27-2015, 09:48 PM

Thanks Joe. Just a heads up on these lights. Once again I should have done a little more research but fortunately I have a plan B.
Back in crappy tire today and thought, maybe I'll get some spare batteries for these little lights. Almost had a heart attack when I realized it costs almost 12 bucks for 3 batteries! :eek:..... I bought every light they had on the shelf! 9 of them! How can they sell for 4 bucks when batteries cost 3 times that!?
Anyway, no replacements, I'll be powering the lot of them from a external power source once batteries go dead thank you very much! :eek::rolleyes::)

RCP57

07-27-2015, 10:22 PM

I'm guessing they are 6v so one big lead acid in the "office building" should do the trick!

TRUCKMAKER

07-28-2015, 07:30 PM

Looking good Mario!

Supermario

07-28-2015, 08:47 PM

I'm guessing they are 6v so one big lead acid in the "office building" should do the trick!

Yup, that's what I was thinking. :).... And thanks Reg, just gave me an idea! Definitely need a sign above the door that says " office " :D:cool:

Looking good Mario!

Thanks Kent! I'm really happy with how it's looking. :). All those hours standing and staring at the yard trying to figure out what to do and where last year are just starting to pay off. The yard feels so much more alive is the best way to describe the feeling as I walk around.

Best part is the new motivation to keep going :bounce: the weight scale is next.

Speaking of motivated, I finally got both conveyors officially done and all issues ironed out. The treadmill belt conveyor was giving me tracking problems. After 10 minutes or so, the belt would wander. Turned out to be a simple fix. Wrapped a strip of electrical tape about 5 times around the center of the drive roller. Gave it just enough of a hump to keep the belt from walking. Ran it for over 20 minutes and it now stays bang on, didn't move at all.:)
The screener conveyor needed a wiper or brush to keep the dirt off the back side of belt. I mentioned an idea I had awhile back and finally got it done today.

A few pics... Hard to get a good angle and show it but I'm sure you get the idea.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b5f275c0094110a0c237445707ca98c3_zps0ffq4xeq.jpg

Using some good old " shoe goo ". ( I love that stuff ! ). Glued the wiper blade to aluminum angle .....

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Supermario

08-01-2015, 09:23 PM

Backyard update
I was having supper as I looked out our patio doors and figured I'd share a couple pics of the summer view in the yard. :)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/791b2fb834c76b2219366e1b1f07062f_zpsly5irchd.jpg

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Got the scale shack built today and the scale in place. Still have to extend the wires and mount the LCD on a pole but here it is so far.:D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/bb6c886716b20a08fa0ea1c106fa304b_zpsdwrzv3vu.jpg

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And a few of the screening plant all cleaned up.:)

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I'm officially done building for the year! August is here and it's time to play from here on out. :bounce::D

andyathome

08-02-2015, 02:13 AM

I'm officially done building for the year! August is here and it's time to play from here on out.

Ive heard that before.:D

set up looks awesome, cant beat a good play area.

cheers andy

TRUCKMAKER

08-03-2015, 11:15 AM

I want a job on your police force! That's a zippy looking Exotic police car to cruise around in:cop::cop:.

Supermario

08-03-2015, 03:42 PM

I'm officially done building for the year! August is here and it's time to play from here on out.

Ive heard that before.:D

set up looks awesome, cant beat a good play area.

cheers andy

:lol:....ya, who am I kidding :D. It's whatever I feel like doing one day to the next. Some days play, some build stuff:D
It's great to have a play area but I can't help but think my RC fleet is as big as it is because of the play zone! :eek: no zone, I'd probably would have stuck with a couple trucks and trailers! So for anyone thinking about building a play zone....be fore warned! ;):cop::lol:

I want a job on your police force! That's a zippy looking Exotic police car to cruise around in:cop::cop:.

It's a real zippy car Kent. Too much so, and the front spoiler is so close to the ground this car is just for show right now. There are a couple spots on the roads where shingles overlap and I could see this car come to a grinding halt real quick or maybe do a couple end overs :eek::lol:
I need to rework the front end on it before she's ready for the shingle road but once it's ready your welcome to come up and be the Roscoe P Coletrain of the county. :D:lol:

Lil Giants

08-03-2015, 03:49 PM

Looks like great shade... can you be out there mid July afternoon without boiling?

Good work all around. :cool:

Are you bringing in any stone to sort & start road building?

Supermario

08-03-2015, 04:30 PM

Looks like great shade... can you be out there mid July afternoon without boiling?

Good work all around. :cool:

Are you bringing in any stone to sort & start road building?

The entire area never sees direct sunlight And stays much cooler than the rest of yard. The tree canopy is so dense that even light rainfall can't be felt. Just yesterday we got enough rain to get the grass and concrete wet ( maybe half hour sprinkle ) and yet not a drop felt in the park.

Unfortunately I do need to bring in some stone and good packing material. the dirt from the pit does pack well and has a good consistency to it but turns out once I run it through the screener and if no rain for a few days, I end up with literal beach sand! :eek: the screener removes the good stuff and there's less of that then the sand!
For now I need to get a few pails of stone but hoping next year to get a few yards and start giving the area some elevation changes here and there and help with road building.

Supermario

08-03-2015, 04:45 PM

True to form, thinking of another build project.:lol:

I bought a cheap hobby engine crawler crane a few years ago with plans to upgrade the electronics and see if I could dig dirt or atleast feed the screener with it. Well, within a matter of months the cheap plastic tracks ( sure ain't rubber ) all cracked, split and fell apart. No big deal but it adds to the cost of upgrading and with exchange rates as they are makes it too costly.

Well I'm famous for plan B and here it is!

I'm going to use this as a dock crane. None of my cargo is actually heavy so no upgrades needed to the boom and hoist system. Just going to put a hook on it, modify the sprockets to drive on rails along the dock and install a ESC to control tramming speed.:D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/cb83d339be44b84a6f8bd3d1d4840205_zpsnqh1yrms.jpg

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At first I was thinking of just cutting a hole in the dock and dropping the crane in to conceal the lower structure but figure the rails idea will make it much more versatile. :rolleyes:

RCP57

08-03-2015, 04:59 PM

Oh my friend, you have it bad... Time to seek help.:rolleyes:

Supermario

08-03-2015, 05:36 PM

Oh my friend, you have it bad... Time to seek help.:rolleyes:

:lol::lol::lol: go big or go home eh Reg? You may have a point but the wife isn't looking at me weird yet so I'm still ok. ;)

TRUCKMAKER

08-03-2015, 07:24 PM

:lol::lol::lol: go big or go home eh Reg? You may have a point but the wife isn't looking at me weird yet so I'm still ok. ;)

She probably just feels sorry for you!:lol::lol::lol::p

Lil Giants

08-04-2015, 01:55 AM

Instead of rails, just slot the surface with a skil saw?

Mikem

08-04-2015, 08:47 AM

Mario how long is the track you need I could send you some real rail . Mike

Cooper

08-04-2015, 09:17 PM

All looks great Mario!! With the reach of crane and having it able to move that distance it should function well!! Can't wait to see!!

Supermario

08-07-2015, 01:44 PM

She probably just feels sorry for you!:lol::lol::lol::p

She must! She's still here! :lol::D

Instead of rails, just slot the surface with a skil saw?
I like that idea Joe! I was worried that if I made rails out of wood they could warp in the elements but cutting slots won't move and should work......I'm gonna test that out on a chunk. Thanks :)

Mario how long is the track you need I could send you some real rail . Mike thanks for the offer Mike. It's just shy of 5ft. Hold on for a bit though. I'm going to try Joes suggestion first. :cool:

All looks great Mario!! With the reach of crane and having it able to move that distance it should function well!! Can't wait to see!!

Thanks RW. I agree being able to move is a big plus. I figure this way I can load a trailer parked in the dock slot or can park a trailer parallel along the dock and load there.....for those who can't back the trailer into a slot...:rolleyes::lol:... Not me though! I've got video proof I can do it!

http://youtu.be/jbAkJR4BLUs

Supermario

08-14-2015, 03:39 PM

Just got home from a trip to visit family and friends. While we were gone I happened to walk through the dollar store withi the wife and discovered some really cool mini lights!
I'm very happy with the lights I found at crappy tire and thought I was doing good with 4 bucks per light. But these other lights are much better and cheaper! Very bright, head and arm pivot and hold in whatever position, kinda look like street lights and..... 1.25 each. Replacement battery cost is 3 for 1.25.
So a win win and of course I cleaned them out :). 10 lights for just under 15 bucks, can't go wrong.

So for all you Canadians on the forum, keep an eye out for these at your local dollarama. :)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/9c98d32ba6e61eb088636f3fbaa6905e_zps8iggwrjm.jpg

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Supermario

08-14-2015, 05:22 PM

Correction!! The wife tells me the store was Dollar Tree. :o

Supermario

08-15-2015, 07:53 PM

Yes, fall is coming and the days are getting shorter but that's ok. I'm ready for it this year.:)

Got my street lights built using 3 simple ingredients. 1/2" plumbers plastic tubing, some of those wooden plug filler things and the lights I got from Dollar Tree. Which I'm now told is US based so not just a Canadian store.

Anyway, here's how they turned out. Once again, simple, but effective.:rolleyes::D

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Mikem

08-15-2015, 08:24 PM

Hi Mario love your simple lights I think my railway yard will need some ! Mike

RCP57

08-15-2015, 08:58 PM

Very nice. Looks like Pixar made your play area now. Very simple and CHEAP! Your favorite!:lol::lol:....and mine....

SonoranWraith

08-16-2015, 04:23 PM

You could run them with strung higher voltage DC and step down at the lights for real 1:1 look. :)

Nice work and they look very good.

bigford

08-16-2015, 07:34 PM

ok so what do i need to sneak into Canada for the weekend???

Supermario

08-16-2015, 08:49 PM

ok so what do i need to sneak into Canada for the weekend???

:lol: I need some fire crackers that we can't get in Canada anymore. Those ones that look like mini dynamite sticks. Light fuse and they go bang! Kinda thing? :lol:...can't remember what they were called.
I'd love to try and make a " blast in the pit " video. :D:cop::lol:

So if your willing to smuggle explosive over the border it would be muchly appreciated. :D:lol::lol:

bigford

08-16-2015, 09:02 PM

new york to pa for some block busters then off to canada for some trucking
sounds like a plan!!! whos bailing me out of jail???

Supermario

08-17-2015, 06:45 PM

new york to pa for some block busters then off to canada for some trucking
sounds like a plan!!! whos bailing me out of jail???

Don't look at me! Ive had really bad luck last time at the border. I don't want to be 500yds from a jail! :lol:

Supermario

08-17-2015, 07:01 PM

Very nice. Looks like Pixar made your play area now. Very simple and CHEAP! Your favorite!:lol::lol:....and mine....

Thanks Reg. All I need now is somebody in a Mickey mouse suit to wave and greet people. :lol:... And collect admission of course. :lol:

You could run them with strung higher voltage DC and step down at the lights for real 1:1 look. :)

Nice work and they look very good.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'd like to wire them all up. As I've been dreaming I could see the entire park area lighting controlled from a main panel which I could control various areas and turn building lights on and off..... Then I came back to earth. :D
Always have to consider the elements and build things weather resistant. I've already got too much stuff I have to bring indoors at the end of the day. :)
I love having these kinds of problems. :D

RCP57

08-17-2015, 08:39 PM

Come on, you have to set your standards to a more adult level here and get Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella to collect admission to your theme park.:cool:

Supermario

08-18-2015, 09:02 PM

Your rights Reg...... I have a problem and should really get it looked at.:lol::lol:

http://youtu.be/q9Tw113ERnA

Supermario

08-23-2015, 11:31 AM

Big day in the RC park! A newspaper reporter came by for an interview and photo shoot of my area. This is the first time ever with all my RC fleet in the yard at once. Now the interview is done, it's 2 in the afternoon, time to get some work done!

http://youtu.be/kl3M4UfaH8w

andyathome

08-23-2015, 01:50 PM

RCP57

08-23-2015, 02:18 PM

I wonder if you will get the same shyt storm of publicity that Joe got years ago? Hopefully all the negative comments from "normal people" don't follow:mad:. Oh well, even if you become the new weirdo who plays in his backyard with "children's toys" we will all still be here for you:rolleyes:. I think it's great that you got some attention. You have put in a lot of effort to assemble that fleet and have built a great area to play in. I can't believe all the people we meet at shows that had no idea this existed and how impressed they are with it. Your backyard being in a paper like that is a great way to bring more people into the hobby.

chris1210

08-23-2015, 09:06 PM

Great finding, just saw your post on FB. Do you have any photo of how the light poles will look at night?

Mikem

08-23-2015, 10:46 PM

Hi Mario looks great ,maybe one day Mack might crawl out your pit road ! Mike

Trucker_Jo

08-24-2015, 01:28 PM

Super cool! I am impressed, also a little jealous:rolleyes: I also would like to see night shots with the lights.

Supermario

08-24-2015, 07:30 PM

That is a very cool back yard.
ive seen alot of home make over garden shows due to the wives interests , now if they had gardens like yours I would be dead keen to watch the shows.

nice job

cheers andy

Thanks Andy I appreciate it. :). And what a great idea! How about a gardening show that uses nothing but RC's ? That way everybody is happy and the husband and wife are watching TV together once again. Lol
My park is reality, and there's all kinds of reality TV shows out there. Why not have another?! :lol:

I wonder if you will get the same shyt storm of publicity that Joe got years ago? Hopefully all the negative comments from "normal people" don't follow:mad:. Oh well, even if you become the new weirdo who plays in his backyard with "children's toys" we will all still be here for you:rolleyes:. I think it's great that you got some attention. You have put in a lot of effort to assemble that fleet and have built a great area to play in. I can't believe all the people we meet at shows that had no idea this existed and how impressed they are with it. Your backyard being in a paper like that is a great way to bring more people into the hobby.

Thanks Reg. the reporter emailed me saying my story got bumped, a few things happened in the city so he said it'll be next weekend before he can publish.
I'm sure I'll get some negative comments but if they say I'm crazy, that means everyone of you guys and all the others on other forums are crazy too! :lol: Strenght in numbers I say.:)
yes I'd like to help grow and give the hobby exposure. best case scenario, I find one or two locals who are in the hobby and I won't feel so lonely in my big park all by myself.:( ....and they can't be weird or psyco!..... :rolleyes:Could be alone for awhile....:lol:

Great finding, just saw your post on FB. Do you have any photo of how the light poles will look at night?

Thanks. I've tried a couple times to get pics with my IPad but end up with a pic that looks like a bunch of white dots.:mad:
my wife has our digital camera and is out of town right now so can't take decent pics till next weekend. I'll post.
The lights are about 20" from the ground and cast a light of about 2.5 - 3ft in diameter. The brightness would be about the same as a typical night light in a hallway or kids bedroom I guess?

Hi Mario looks great ,maybe one day Mack might crawl out your pit road ! Mike

Thanks Mike. Don't speak so hypothetically! Remove the maybe and say , " one day Mack will crawl out your pit road" :D.

Super cool! I am impressed, also a little jealous:rolleyes: I also would like to see night shots with the lights.

Thanks Jo. I'm sorry you feel jealous but glad too :D. This is my " field of dreams" I'm building it so people will want to come. :)

Didn't make it all for myself. Ever since I went to Indy and experienced RC heaven, everything I've done since that trip is try to bring that experience home to my backyard. I have the scene, now I just need the people. :)

modelman

08-25-2015, 11:25 AM

Supermario-you have a really nice lay out and some good looking equipment. Nice work!!

Supermario

08-25-2015, 09:14 PM

Supermario-you have a really nice lay out and some good looking equipment. Nice work!!

Thanks Tom. I got lots accomplished with the fleet and the yard this year. Did a lot more building than playing but all worth it. Already looking forward to next spring and a little more balance of building and playtime. :)

For the longest time I've been trying to think of a name for the park. Eventually want to create a town with various buildings and maybe a railway. ( Mike :D ) so at first I was thinking of calling it Suemarville. Recently I asked a few buddies in our club what they thought. One of them had a great suggestion, we have foxes in our yard on a daily basis. There's a mother and 2 Cubs that come and play, relax or just pass through our backyard. He suggested we call it Foxville.
i like it! :D

Anyway, reason for this post! Took a closer look at these little snake lights I got from crappy tire and very happy with what I see! Comes apart easy and will be very simple to upgrade.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/2f824937d8333919e371e88891ecbd20_zpsdeqhlf22.jpg

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I was really happy to see the common sized 5mm led which is almost identical to the ones I've been using in the trucks! i can toss these crappy low voltage lights and use the 12V lights I've got on hand. I think these lights are gonna be bright like stadium lights at a ball park! Lol

Supermario

08-30-2015, 11:26 PM

Due to my own stupidity I accidentally connected battery power to my screening plant with wrong polarity the other day. It ultimately caused a meltdown of a ESC when the magic smoke got out. :eek:
Fortunately it didn't bring the entire operation to a halt. Just lost the vibration motor on the off loading chute.

http://youtu.be/N9GaMoCglic

In the meantime, I have enough material to run through screener and do some road base work.So today I got about 6-7 loads done when I snapped the Z arm pin on the loader which really brings things to a halt! :eek:...when it rains it pours! Can't complain though, just a fact of wear n tear. I'm glad it happened now late in the season. i can come up with a quick fix to get me through the next month then have all winter to upgrade proper.:)

No vids today but did take a few pics....

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Supermario

09-01-2015, 08:29 PM

I did get a few video clips the other day and figured I'd put them together to make this. Nothing fancy, to be honest, I'm starting to feel like making videos Is a chore with my IPad. Cuts into play time way too much.:eek: I need to up my game and get a real video camera and tripod! ( hey! Sounds like my Xmas wish list all of a sudden! :D )

http://youtu.be/VHZUvd8emnU

Supermario

09-04-2015, 09:42 PM

Finally caught up with the dirt pile from the pit. Got home today and thought about doing some digging in the pit for the first time in months. A beautiful hot day today and didn't feel like brining out the hoe, truck, conveyor.... So to heck with that, all I want to do is dig for an hour so just like old days before I had all this stuff, I grabbed the hoe and went digging that's it. :)
Seems I've gotten a little wiser since my early days of digging and dealing with roots. Before I would just rip and tear at them not worried about the machine ( testing limits I guess.:rolleyes: ) but now I know better and have made the root work more fun to deal with.
Instead of catching and trying to rip them out, when I find them I expose and work around them. Its great practice at doing more precise digging. Made me think of what digging around water lines would be like. :lol:

Only one trip from the basement, an hour in the pit and mission accomplished. Stress of the day is gone, the weekend begins and I dug some dirt.:D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/daeb310f2c2b58b36cc238d6a92b3e68_zpsmdx8go7n.jpg

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Supermario

09-27-2015, 06:18 PM

Something I've been wanting to do all summer. Make a video of the entire process. Been avoiding the task because I knew it would be a lot of work and just wasn't up for it. Well, this is probably the last beautiful weather weekend we're going to have this year so I finally got er done!
Sit down get comfy, my longest video yet. I'm no videographer by any means but enjoy trying this kind of thing. :)

Hope everyone is entertained, that's the objective. :)

http://youtu.be/EHd8ZVf-TvU

jasonthekid

09-27-2015, 08:20 PM

Very cool! That little dozer pushes very well. Really like the weigh station as well

Northern Farmer

09-27-2015, 10:23 PM

Looking good!

Supermario

10-09-2015, 10:30 PM

Thanks guys. :). The dozer has gone way beyond my expectations for a first time toy RC upgrade. I've got it all buttoned up and ready for testing in the yard tomorrow with the new weight and undercarriage installed.:bounce:
With that done, and I'm sure testing will go well, :rolleyes:, I figured it was time to clean up shop and start with a clean slate before tackling the next project. And that's where things get tricky?... What to do next?
I could use a D5 around the screener.... A D11 in the pit would help around the excavator..... I need a roller for road building.... And still need to get the crawler crane set up for the dock.:eek:

I'm leaning towards more dozer work and maybe have a trio of them by next spring? :rolleyes::lol:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/92103434f24b3925df95333ac585378a_zpsiadhkcau.jpg

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Cooper

10-09-2015, 10:50 PM

jack van

10-09-2015, 11:49 PM

hmm i think you might have forgot something it is a biggie but a grader say 24 m would look soo good in the the family lol:D:lol:

Supermario

10-09-2015, 11:49 PM

I want to come and work for you Mario, it like a operating room!! Clean!!! Fleet looks great!! So have you got any strange calls anout the paper article? New hobbiests? I keep getting told to take my two projects up to the local cat dealer. I always figured they would look at me like a nut!! So if you were working and some weirdo showed up with these "toys" what would your fellows do? I recently had one leg of my electric meter cook and the electricitan happen to walk into garage and see the toys,,, he went nuts, took pics and even stopped back later that day with someone else to say " I told you". They said I should definately go up to cat with them.

So what about that play date next year? I could be inclined to jump border, make a small vacation out of it :).

Thanks RW. I'd give up my clean space to do the work and build the things you do in your shop.:cool:
I guess that's one of the things I bring home from work. " clean up as you work, not just when your done the work "......translation, my job is dirty but I'm a clean freak.:lol:
The article response has been mild. No weirdos yet. As a matter of fact, got a voicemail from another local online news network reporter that wants to do a video!
Can't wait to see what comes of that. Would be nice to have somebody else worry about filming and just let me play.:)

Play date is not confirmed yet but target is early August and that would be great if you could make it! :bounce:

Dieselchopper

10-10-2015, 10:49 AM

August........might be I can talk the wife into our bike trip that's planned out you way around that time.......

bigford

10-10-2015, 11:52 AM

how big are the Canadian mosquito's in august??
i'll have to look into what we have to do to get into canada

Mikem

10-10-2015, 12:41 PM

Passport no guns no drugs no fun . Mike

Mikem

10-10-2015, 12:44 PM

Oh and everything is 25% off regular price and beer is better . Mike

Mikem

10-10-2015, 12:45 PM

25% of for Americans

Supermario

10-10-2015, 12:53 PM

I have to check and confirm with the club members but the plan was first weekend of August.
May and June are the worst for bugs. No problems in August.

The one thing you might want to do at the border Mark. When we went to Indy in 2012, I went to the customs office the day before the trip and filled out some forms to declare what I was bringing with me. The trucks, trailers and radios I had. That way, when your going home you don't have to fight with them and explain you didn't purchase the stuff while on your trip! No cost, just peace of mind.
And like Mike said.:lol:

This would be a dream come true to have a few fellow excavator and dump truck owners come to play.:D. With multiple diggers and dumps, we could keep the screener plant working full bore! :bounce:

Supermario

10-10-2015, 12:55 PM

August........might be I can talk the wife into our bike trip that's planned out you way around that time.......

Bike trip? I hope you have a trailer to haul some toys.:D. Never the less, your definitely welcome to come for a visit with or without:)

Supermario

10-25-2015, 05:09 PM

its official, come next spring my RC park will be larger. With my old Impala sold I can take down the 20X12 tarp garage in the back left corner of property.:D
I've been racking my brain trying to decide what to do with the new space. For the longest time I've wanted to get a few yards of dirt and create an elevated area for the construction equipment.
Problem is, many of my RC friends have highway trucks and not equipment so I've been trying to think of another area that the highway trucks can have a task or haul location for cargo. I was chatting with Bigford the other day when my inspiration came to me:)

I live in a steel town. The new area will be a steel plant with a loading dock for coils and plate! Im not the most artistic when it comes to making nice looking scale buildings but I feel pretty confident I can make a rusty, rundown looking steel plant with tanks, towers and a blast furnace. ( might have a small fire pit inside to burn leaves in and have smoke out the stack? :D )
Anyway, that's the plan. Time to go through the scrap bin at work again with a new perspective.:lol:

andyathome

10-25-2015, 05:59 PM

Mikem

10-25-2015, 06:25 PM

And to continue Andys thought trains to deliver coal ! Mike

bigford

10-25-2015, 06:46 PM

( I was chatting with Bigford the other day when my inspiration came to me)

Don't blame me for anything that happens up north!!!!

Cooper

10-25-2015, 06:47 PM

Oh a big pile of dirt in the backyard!?!?? What would anyone want that for??? Well if the plans come together and you are too busy with the building construction , come August you may have to hire some more equipment and operators. I'll have to see if it will be possible to get some work for a d11 up there:)

Cooper

10-25-2015, 06:49 PM

( I was chatting with Bigford the other day when my inspiration came to me)

Don't blame me for anything that happens up north!!!!

I'm with you mark,,,, all we need is beer and electricity!!! "If you build it they will come"

RCP57

10-25-2015, 07:17 PM

What kind of leaves are you planning to burn?

Supermario

10-25-2015, 09:00 PM

you will need a coal pit to run the boilers,
and a crane of some sort wouldn't look out of place.
how about a few conveyors delivering coal to a furnace , with a water collection device on top to boil water.
playing with RC trucks and making a coffee at the same time!
cant wait to see what you come up with.

cheers andy

I just so happen to have a good supply of ground rubber that can pass as a coal pile and a bruder conveyor looking for something to do! Coffee making sounds good but I think the blast furnace building might hide a beer cooler:);)

And to continue Andys thought trains to deliver coal ! Mike.

Read my mind Mike. As soon as I thought about the steel plant,a rail system came to mind. :)

( I was chatting with Bigford the other day when my inspiration came to me)

Don't blame me for anything that happens up north!!!!. Only if it turns out for the good Mark;):D

Oh a big pile of dirt in the backyard!?!?? What would anyone want that for??? Well if the plans come together and you are too busy with the building construction , come August you may have to hire some more equipment and operators. I'll have to see if it will be possible to get some work for a d11 up there:)
I'm so glad we have these discussions! Your absolutely right RW! If there is any chance of my favourite RC dozer coming to my yard, I will do whatever it takes to make sure there is dirt for it to push! Rest assured there will be a pile, plenty other places for the steel plant to go.:)

What kind of leaves are you planning to burn?

Hmmmm, I can't seem to remember?:confused:..... I'm hungry! :lol:

Cooper

10-25-2015, 09:27 PM

Well mark and I were talking at the last show, that's two of us, four would make a great motorhome expedition. Room for the toys,,,,

Supermario

10-26-2015, 09:43 PM

didnt sleep a wink lastnight...worried about making sure there's plenty of work for coopers beast of a dozer just in case he can make the trip.:rolleyes::D

I have a better idea than just pushing dirt RW, got some big tree roots that need exposing in the pit area, figured good job for the ripper to figure out where the roots are at and make the excavators life easier. Then, Id like to clean up around the old backyard wood stove area and make things nice for Open pit lawn chairs space........:rolleyes: hmmm , you might need to stay awhile. May as well get a work permit while crossing the border. :D:lol:

Cooper

10-26-2015, 09:58 PM

I'm going to try and refurbish the undercarriage. Rollers are getting pretty loose and wheels need new bushings. She got well used and abused this summer. The Riverlot sand soil is great when wet/damp but hard when dry. And it's riddled with roots. That sandy silt is like running in liquid sandpaper. But if it's getting hauled to Canada it will be 100% I cringe at the idea of ever having to make new tracks!!!!!

Supermario

10-26-2015, 10:01 PM

Day one in my " steel plant / just some crusty looking factory " .... I think I found my center piece already! A 6" stainless steel exhaust pipe suddenly looks like a smoke stack?....already has the rusted , crusty look to it and haven't touched a thing:D:rolleyes:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/f9e98aaaf39075ca4db7c0e5b70bbc99_zpsnijs6kjg.jpg

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bigford

10-26-2015, 10:21 PM

Mikem

10-26-2015, 10:31 PM

Bigford he's going to make track pads for cooper out of that steel ,it's in disguise as a steel plant . Mike

Supermario

10-26-2015, 10:40 PM

coop that 3 of us you think i can get into Canada with out the wife!!!
a week of messing with Mario, i wouldn't miss it!!!
did the cat get a new pipe?? or you just stealing parts off the machines for the hobby??

Well...:rolleyes: The 725 ADT Rock truck sounds a lot different without the pipe but didn't seem like anyone noticed the difference:rolleyes::p:lol:

Rest assured, I asked the boss if I could take pipe and explained why..... I make my boss laugh on a regular basis.:rolleyes: Better than making mad right? :D

Exclusive RC

10-26-2015, 10:53 PM

If they can get away from the wives, I already got the 2 thumbs up to head out! Lets make it happen! :bounce: Ill bring the Jersey "CATS"

RCP57

10-26-2015, 11:34 PM

3758KM from my house to Inuvik NWT or 3837KM to Mario's house.

Trip to Inuvik-

Pros- Great trip with my wife. Hunting, fishing, great scenery and no people to speak of. Driving through Northern BC and YT is my favorite place next to home. Been wanting to go back since the last time in 13.

Cons- Bugs if we go again in August, hunting for birds is closed, been there before(Inuvik) and although we loved the journey the final destination was less than desirable. Unless of course you enjoy drug addicts giving you the stink eye while you order pizza at North Mart.

Trip to Mario's

Pros- Never traveled across Canada, never met Mario or anyone else I'm friends with on here. A big group of guys to BS and play with would be a blast.

Cons- Too many cities to drive through, it's a long ways to travel with the toys, never met Mario or anyone else I'm friends with on here...:rolleyes:

decisions, decisions...lol

Exclusive RC

10-27-2015, 12:39 AM

RCP57

10-27-2015, 01:07 AM

ITS A NO BRAINER!!!!! leave the wife , make space for more trucks :cop::lol::D

...if I leave her at home I'll just end up at some strip club in Vancouver for three weeks. :drool::jaw: Well ok we all know that wouldn't happen. Not for three weeks anyway.:lol:

bigford

10-27-2015, 03:53 AM

if strip clubs up there are like the ones down here you will be
broke in two hrs.. goto marios!!

Mikem

10-27-2015, 08:09 AM

Bigford I think Reg would be on stage with his spandex etc he might be making money ! Reg big cities you don't go to SSMarie via Toronto and you could visit lil Giants and all that gang . And the rest of you guys my Sandy is coming to drive trucks with Sue and whom else comes . In Ottawa I'm starting to see more gals driving dump trucks ,but I don't know about the rest of Canada . Mike

bigford

10-27-2015, 09:09 AM

my wife will be cruzin a dumper too!

Bo Wallen

10-27-2015, 10:33 AM

It looks like there will be use for a lot of one dollar bills:D

RCP57

10-27-2015, 10:47 AM

In Canada we have $1 and $2 coins. I guess you insert them into the coin slot...

Bo Wallen

10-27-2015, 11:02 AM

In Canada we have $1 and $2 coins. I guess you insert them into the coin slot...

As long as the insert works.........:cool:

TRUCKMAKER

10-27-2015, 11:09 AM

Here goes another train wreck:lol::lol::lol:

RCP57

10-27-2015, 11:16 AM

As long as the insert works.........:cool:

Years ago a friend of mine tried to swipe his debit card. I think he called it intercrack? It was held by "the machine" until after the show. After agreeing to purchase some "merchandise" with cash his card was returned. Good times.lol

Yes a total train wreck is happening again but it is a new week and Mario's thread was getting stale...:lol:

bigford

10-27-2015, 12:06 PM

thats it!!!! club S&M

TRUCKMAKER

10-27-2015, 01:26 PM

thats it!!!! club S&M

OH boy!!! Mario the lights you put around the backyard weren't red were they?!:D:p:lol:

RCP57

10-27-2015, 01:32 PM

OH boy!!! Mario the lights you put around the backyard weren't red were they?!:D:p:lol:

If they are red I'm on my way now. November can be chilly and I'd hate to see any ladies get cold. I can't remember if that office building had windows? S&Msterdam red light district?

Bo Wallen

10-27-2015, 01:43 PM

If they are red I'm on my way now. November can be chilly and I'd hate to see any ladies get cold. I can't remember if that office building had windows? S&Msterdam red light district?

Really ??? you r going furry road Reg aiiiigh :eek:

RCP57

10-27-2015, 01:48 PM

Really ??? you r going furry road Reg aiiiigh :eek:

Huh? Have you been drinking?

Cooper

10-27-2015, 01:48 PM

Cooper

10-27-2015, 01:51 PM

Years ago a friend of mine tried to swipe his debit card. I think he called it intercrack? It was held by "the machine" until after the show. After agreeing to purchase some "merchandise" with cash his card was returned. Good times.lol

Yes a total train wreck is happening again but it is a new week and Mario's thread was getting stale...:lol:

I've seen those coin machines, they are expensive and usually you need a stack of quarters !!! Lol!!!!

Couldn't help it Mario!!!! Even the 1:14 scale truckers are a motley crew:lol:

bigford

10-27-2015, 02:26 PM

im a 1:1 trucker get it right!!! i'll post some pics of my dog tonight
seeing how we are derailing all the threads....k

RCP57

10-27-2015, 02:39 PM

Oh I want in,,,,, lol!!! I agree reg, but I would be broke after one night!!! And I'm not in Canada , so for me what happens in Canada stays in Canada. !!!! Lol!!! So let me get this right, we have a steel plant furnace burning "leaves" , lots of red lights for the truckers, a wife gettin a dumper to drive, a couple holes to dig, ,,,,, we need a sponsor , molsen girls? Labatts girls? All in your back yard Mario!!! Hope we don't chase away the local foxes:). Hahahahah!!!!!! Oh the stories we can tell,,,,,,,,,,

Bahahaha! August can be a hot one so we definitely need umbrella girls. My wife isn't very tall so it's not a job for her. Definitely need to contract that out. Mario's new found fame and media connections should be able to acquire all that we need.

Beverage sponsor(Crown Royal, Molson gotta keep it Canadian) = refreshments and girls

Coke = easy boys. I mean the drink. We need mix for the Crown Royal.

Caterpillar = "gas money" for the trip(half in $2 coins so we can play the slots) free shirts and hats

Some sort of food sponsor... Yet to be determined...preferably pizza as it can be eaten hot or cold at anytime of the day!

Hotel sponsor = also yet to be determined...

I think this plan is shaping up.

Make it happen Mario.

Bo Wallen

10-27-2015, 02:41 PM

im a 1:1 trucker get it right!!! i'll post some pics of my dog tonight
seeing how we are derailing all the threads....k

BigFord Woof Woof:D

TRUCKMAKER

10-27-2015, 03:01 PM

Bahahaha! August can be a hot one so we definitely need umbrella girls. My wife isn't very tall so it's not a job for her. Definitely need to contract that out. Mario's new found fame and media connections should be able to acquire all that we need.

Beverage sponsor(Crown Royal, Molson gotta keep it Canadian) = refreshments and girls

Coke = easy boys. I mean the drink. We need mix for the Crown Royal.

Caterpillar = "gas money" for the trip(half in $2 coins so we can play the slots) free shirts and hats

Some sort of food sponsor... Yet to be determined...preferably pizza as it can be eaten hot or cold at anytime of the day!

Hotel sponsor = also yet to be determined...

I think this plan is shaping up.

Make it happen Mario.

Nailed it!:lol::lol:

I just realized that its only a 6 hour drive, I hate driving anymore but I think I'd have to do this!

bigford

10-27-2015, 03:13 PM

watch indy gets cancelled for canada 2016

bigford

10-27-2015, 03:24 PM

Exclusive RC

10-27-2015, 03:42 PM

Indy would never get cancelled, but Mario's house will have a better turnout lmao:lol:

bigford

10-27-2015, 03:50 PM

by indy i ment the r/c truck guys

Cooper

10-27-2015, 04:41 PM

He might have to get a city permit for construction and occupancy. I'm putting a plug in on Facebook, watch out Mario it may go viral and be the biggest block party in saint Marie. !!!!!

RCP57

10-27-2015, 04:53 PM

sue come's home from work to find this outside the house!!!!

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Bus_1_zpspstckwio.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Bus_1_zpspstckwio.jpg.html)

Haha, I have been giving this some thought while working. All we really need is one bus load of pretty girls that will for sure show up. If we could accomplish that and get the word out everything else would just show up on it's own, booze, food, DJ, more girls, ect. Mario's neighbor that's always mowing his grass might not approve but I think with RW's Facebook plug and a few stretched truths on how much fun it will be this will come together quite well. Who on here is single and knows enough hot women to fill a bus????

Cooper

10-27-2015, 05:29 PM

Haha, I have been giving this some thought while working. All we really need is one bus load of pretty girls that will for sure show up. If we could accomplish that and get the word out everything else would just show up on it's own, booze, food, DJ, more girls, ect. Mario's neighbor that's always mowing his grass might not approve but I think with RW's Facebook plug and a few stretched truths on how much fun it will be this will come together quite well. Who on here is single and knows enough hot women to fill a bus????

Yea I want to know also, they will be my new best friend :cop::cop: and I don't have a cdl so I will have to ride in the back with the women, I'll keep them occupied for the long trip. Just trying to do my part in helping :)

Supermario

10-27-2015, 05:35 PM

:lol::lol::lol:
No train wreck here. Reading everything, I think we're right on track! :D
Red light district? No problem! Just gotta switch out the street lamp bulbs for red ones. Guess I need to build a scale house of ill repute?:rolleyes:

I think this just might turn into Canada's Woodstock:eek:.... and I'm ok with that. Heck, we can dig and cut our way through the cedar bushes and claim some of the neighbours backyard if we have to.

Sorry, no need for umbrella girls. The yard is all shaded but we could use some RC truck spotters......" Excuse me dear, seems my truck ran off the road, could you be a dear and go pick it up for me? ":D
my step daughter Cassidy is in college and has a lot of nice friends who would love to come over I'm sure but you all stay the he## away from Cassidy you perverts! :lol:

Kent, only 6hrs away? I'll be upset if you can't make it! That's closer than guys like 1985kenworth, flatdeck and Mavrick!

Reg, my thread was never stale, but it WAS clean, even with a title like S&M :lol:
And your thinking about bus loads of cute girls while working? Shame on you, quality is gonna suffer dude! Lol

Mikem

10-27-2015, 06:32 PM

Wait till I get there with my tracks and heaven help the engineer who derails the dam train ! But will SSMarie survive a trucker convention . Mike

bigford

10-27-2015, 07:16 PM

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/h4A7A3134%201_zpsyprzteiz.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/h4A7A3134%201_zpsyprzteiz.png.html)

Supermario

10-27-2015, 07:54 PM

looks like a pic from Buffalo or Boston last winter Mark? :rolleyes: If that was Canada, you'd see the spot where the car was and that's it because we already dug it out and are off to work. Nothing new to see here. Lol

Supermario

10-27-2015, 08:04 PM

Wait till I get there will SSMarie survive a trucker convention . Mike

Won't know unless we try Mike :). Might end up with police escorts the following year but it'll be worth it. :D

The bigger the event the easier it is for me to tell Susan
"I need to claim a little more yard please....just for the event, I promise" ;)

RCP57

10-27-2015, 08:11 PM

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/h4A7A3134%201_zpsyprzteiz.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/h4A7A3134%201_zpsyprzteiz.png.html)

May I ask what that white stuff is? It must be foam left over from a rave because it doesn't snow in this part of Canada...:cool:

Supermario

10-27-2015, 08:16 PM

May I ask what that white stuff is? It must be foam left over from a rave because it doesn't snow in this part of Canada...:cool:

Vancouver Island = Canada's Hawaii . Lucky Sob!

TRUCKMAKER

10-27-2015, 08:41 PM

May I ask what that white stuff is? It must be foam left over from a rave because it doesn't snow in this part of Canada...:cool:

I see that kinda stuff here every winter and that deep at least once or twice, your right Mario dig it out and head to work!

So you got the date set yet?

Supermario

10-27-2015, 09:28 PM

I see that kinda stuff here every winter and that deep at least once or twice, your right Mario dig it out and head to work!

So you got the date set yet?

August 5,6,7th. I'm booking holidays so can run longer if need be for those who can stay longer. But I'll have to send you home at some point.:D

bigford

10-27-2015, 09:46 PM

we might not want to go home after hanging out at club S&M!!!

Supermario

10-27-2015, 10:19 PM

we might not want to go home after hanging out at club S&M!!!

The best part...club S&M is only 2 years old. Many years ahead to look forward to and lots to be done :). See why I was ok letting go of my Impala? I got bigger / little fish to fry :D:lol:

Bo Wallen

10-27-2015, 10:21 PM

I see a Road Tripp 1027 miles :cool: Do i see a Caravan ? Lets get dirty :D Lets brake that two year old baby in.

Exclusive RC

10-27-2015, 10:29 PM

we might not want to go home after hanging out at club S&M!!!

Im sure Mario cn find a dog house big enough to fit you in, if you stay and work for free...

The best part...club S&M is only 2 years old. Many years ahead to look forward to and lots to be done :). See why I was ok letting go of my Impala? I got bigger / little fish to fry :D:lol:

Its never to soon to expand brother! We will most certainly help, I see PSEG coming up your way with some lighted tel poles :D

I see a Road Tripp 1027 miles :cool: Do i see a Caravan ? Lets get dirty :D Lets brake that two year old baby in.

I second the motion! :bounce:

Cooper

10-27-2015, 10:47 PM

August 5,6,7th. I'm booking holidays so can run longer if need be for those who can stay longer. But I'll have to send you home at some point.:D

3 days at the s&m club, I'll have no other choice but to go home, I'll be out of money!!!!

Bo Wallen

10-27-2015, 11:06 PM

3 days at the s&m club, I'll have no other choice but to go home, I'll be out of money!!!!
Or work for the expanded S&M as yard manager:cool:

andyathome

10-27-2015, 11:58 PM

sounds like you all should put some cash into a bail or bond account.

LOL
sounds like you are all going to have a blast.

Supermario

10-30-2015, 06:24 PM

Speaking of blast, I collected a few more things from the scrap bin at work.....with full green light ok from my boss of course:cop:

I'm not trying to build an exact replica of the steel plant but just going for a big factory kind of set up using abstract items. No idea what I'm looking for until I see it. Suddenly, a muffler from a 980 loader seems like something I could work with and a precleaner from the same machine.

Just raw materials to start with for now.... Who knows, worst case scenario I haul it back to the scrap bin. :lol:

Factories are big so, need some big stuff.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/1fbc29a9931d0bbcb5450a96f4962b4e_zpsv6qrtqmr.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/740df18b91ad20bded6bb0ef7ee77cfd_zpsarck4ikp.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/c6a139b80aec58cf7b15b2e6c3235068_zpsjzi556du.jpg

Mikem

10-30-2015, 08:18 PM

The thingy with all the holes in it get a second one and put a pipe between them and you have a boiler for your plant . Mike

Mikem

10-30-2015, 08:19 PM

How about a 20 pound BBQ tank some where. Mike

speedy8305

10-30-2015, 10:25 PM

Lol Mario with all the people talking about coming on a road trip that sounds like a bed and breakfast joint lol

speedy8305

10-30-2015, 10:31 PM

Hey Mario that exhaust will come in handy somehow, believe it or not I made a cherry bomb exhaust on an old car years ago from a 345 muffler and it outlasted the car lol so I think that factor will be around for years if you do get to build it

jack van

10-30-2015, 11:28 PM

May I ask what that white stuff is? It must be foam left over from a rave because it doesn't snow in this part of Canada...:cool:

that white stuff is bubble bath and rain water mix together :jaw:

Cooper

10-31-2015, 12:30 AM

Can't wait to see what ya come up with, backyard is morphing into lower Canada's primer RC truck and construction Mecca!!!

bigford

10-31-2015, 09:33 AM

I see a Road Tripp 1027 miles :cool: Do i see a Caravan ? Lets get dirty :D Lets brake that two year old baby in.

Bo are you confirming a road trip?? if-so thats a 4 state NY,NJ,PA,CT
invading canada :cop:

DieselKid

10-31-2015, 01:55 PM

Cool, cool, cool Mario! Never a dull moment in this thread.....you're always coming up with something clever to take the scale look and function to another level!:eek:

Keep up the good work, and most importantly keep having fun!:D

-Alex

Bo Wallen

10-31-2015, 07:12 PM

Bo are you confirming a road trip?? if-so thats a 4 state NY,NJ,PA,CT
invading canada :cop:

Yes sir I am if Mario let me in :D It's high time for a road trip north. Just need a tour guide :)

Bo Wallen

10-31-2015, 08:28 PM

Bo are you confirming a road trip?? if-so thats a 4 state NY,NJ,PA,CT
invading canada :cop:

Yes sir I am if Mario let me in :D It's high time for a road trip north. Just need a tour guide :)

Can we get a few more states along the road to join ? More is more :cool:

Cooper

10-31-2015, 10:01 PM

Yeah, now that he is in the newspapers and all town celebrity, we need Florida, Texas, pick up Ohio, Michigan on the way,,, make sure the reporter will never doubt Marios power of "if you build it they will come". I got 14 hours from here to ssmarie.

Bo Wallen

10-31-2015, 10:15 PM

RCP57

10-31-2015, 10:22 PM

Sounds like Mario better start installing bunk beds in the basement and campsites with charge plugs on the front lawn!

Bo Wallen

10-31-2015, 10:31 PM

Sounds like Mario better start installing bunk beds in the basement and campsites with charge plugs on the front lawn!

Achtung Achtung Your'e right Reg. And by the way How do we drag your'e A$$ out east ?

RCP57

10-31-2015, 11:03 PM

Achtung Achtung Your'e right Reg. And by the way How do we drag your'e A$$ out east ?

Haha, it would be a fair drive for me and I've never flown further than I could on my dirt bike so I'm not sure:confused:.lol It sounds like there will be more than enough people and equipment there without my BS.lol

Mikem

10-31-2015, 11:08 PM

Reg in '84 I drove Victoria to Ottawa in 4 days ,now the roads are a lot better and cars faster . Mike

Bo Wallen

10-31-2015, 11:09 PM

Haha, it would be a fair drive for me and I've never flown further than I could on my dirt bike so I'm not sure:confused:.lol It sounds like there will be more than enough people and equipment there without my BS.lol

buhuuuu....i am crying out loud..........hmmm thinking i'm going to trick you out there:lol:

RCP57

10-31-2015, 11:23 PM

Reg in '84 I drove Victoria to Ottawa in 4 days ,now the roads are a lot better and cars faster . Mike

...and tickets:rolleyes: more expensive:cop::cop:

Mikem

11-01-2015, 07:36 AM

I feel I should suggest this - take the train! Mike

bigford

11-01-2015, 09:49 AM

ha ha ha!!!!! reg on the train with all his trucks and stuff

RCP57

11-01-2015, 09:58 AM

The only way I see this working is if I drive my 71 Newport 4dr hard top. It has a HUGE trunk and big enough seats to sleep on when I can't drive anymore at the end of the day. Problem is, the car has been stored since 2003 and will need some work.lol

JAMMER

11-01-2015, 10:30 AM

Reg time to get it out and knock off some of the bugs. Ed

Bo Wallen

11-01-2015, 11:06 AM

Supermario

11-01-2015, 01:12 PM

just to get caught up on the planning.....

Of course everyone who can make it up here is welcome to come. There's clean affordable hotels and motels within less than 2 minutes away. Grocery store also. Got a fire pit and a couple barbecues. I can't cook for all of you but will make sure there's a way to cook.:)

The more the merrier! There is one thing we all love just as much as running our rigs. Talking about the rigs :D. Running in the park will be a blast but I'm really looking forward to having all you guys gathered together in person as a group in my backyard......wow!:bounce:

With or without RC in hand, you know you have to make the trip Reg:D

Spoke with the rest of the Scale builders RC club Ontario yesterday anyd everyone is good with the dates of August 5,6 and 7th.
Ill post up hotel phone numbers but first I'm going to see about getting special rate if you all stay at the same place?
Take over a motel for a weekend?:rolleyes: this could get interesting. :lol:

Bo Wallen

11-01-2015, 02:10 PM

Thank You Mario I'm feeling it :)

bigford

11-01-2015, 02:53 PM

were sleeping around the fire pit, and for food beer and jerky
he!! cooper forgot to eat for two days at cabin fever LOL!!!

Supermario

11-01-2015, 03:06 PM

were sleeping around the fire pit, and for food beer and jerky
he!! cooper forgot to eat for two days at cabin fever LOL!!!

Been there, done that at Indy. It was Susan who managed to drag me out long enough to get some food. Lol

Just realized, one machine we really need to make road fixing proper is a grader. I wonder how hard it would be to get Travis to go north of the border?:rolleyes::).
Admins are invited naturally.:cop::lol:

fhhhstix

11-01-2015, 06:41 PM

Might have to see if we can do that but I think you have to have a pasport for that so I will have to work on that first.

doodlebug

11-01-2015, 06:59 PM

Yes you do need a passport, they don't have a sense of humor at the border!

Cooper

11-01-2015, 08:17 PM

It's been a while since I've crossed the Canadian border. When I lived in Vermont we frequented Montreal quite a bit, just a drivers license in and out. And over the years of traveling out of country I have to say our customs are a joke. It is far more timing and proper paperwork to get into other countries (Caribbean, South America, Central America) than to pass back into the U.S. Many times arriving into Baltimore late at night customs just wave you by. But that is mostly air travel. I wonder what the desk would say when asked " any checked bags?" And I reply I have a d11, cat excavator, dumptruck as carry ons:)

flatdeck

11-02-2015, 09:19 AM

I want to be there when your carry on goes through the Xray machine with D11 and a dump truck inside ... you may have some explaining to do......

I think a long weekend at Mario and Sue would be the best part of the 2016 summer..... I know most of the club will be there.......

Wayne

modelman

11-02-2015, 10:26 PM

fhhhstix

11-02-2015, 10:54 PM

Man I just looked at the dates and you guys are swell to plane a bithday party just for me.:D

Bo Wallen

11-03-2015, 12:16 PM

Man I just looked at the dates and you guys are swell to plane a bithday party just for me.:D

Yes Sir. off course we do :) What kind of cake would you like ?

Supermario

11-03-2015, 06:04 PM

Supermario-looks like you are planning a great event for next year. Should be fun!! I have a question. In this picture you posted on cooper's thread.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/59b474bf60562f797cc4627bc3eba940_zpsjvxgb1tm.jpg
Do they typically run the front tire pressure this low?

Actually Tom it's the tire chains that are a little on the loose side and they make it look like the tires are low. I took care of maintenance and repairs on the loader but tire chains were maintained by mine mechanics. There is a fine balance between chains to tight which wears them out faster or too loose which causes links to break and once a few go it's like dominoes and next thing you know there's a big hole in the chains.
One tire chain weighs over 15,000 lbs and costs about 40K but they save so much in tires. I worked there for 3 yrs, not one flat or worn out tire.
I'll never forget the very first day I went down in the pit to look at my first large tire chain loader. I was walking in about 3" of super fine crushed rock dust! Anywhere these machines drive just pulverize the rock. So then they water it for dust, which then turns it into slop....ahhh, I miss those days.:D:lol:

Supermario

11-03-2015, 06:06 PM

Man I just looked at the dates and you guys are swell to plane a bithday party just for me.:D

It's a sign! Life is saying.... Celebrate your B day on a trip away from home next year! :D

Cooper

11-03-2015, 10:09 PM

Hey Mario what are the haul roads like up there at the worksite? Have a heavy truck coming up there for work! Lol!!!

Supermario

11-13-2015, 05:27 PM

Hey Mario what are the haul roads like up there at the worksite? Have a heavy truck coming up there for work! Lol!!!

Roads are 16" wide with plenty of room to spare but going down into the pit ain't gonna work my friend. The ramp down is only about 10" wide so this would be the first time a mining haul truck that can't go into a pit! :lol:
But, then again there's a great project to do. Dig a new ramp down just for the big beast! :bounce:
What do you plan on packing btw? Need an idea of how much iron is coming and how many projects to run. Right now I'm up to 4 different tasks of digging and hauling.

Pit run - 2 excavators loading 3 trucks that haul to screener......after your D11 rips up the roots to make digging easier.

Screening plant - 1 loader or excavator feeding screen and 2-3 trucks hauling material to road work areas.

Road work - 1 dozer and a grader or compactor.

Steel plant site - lots of grass top layer I need removed by your D11 ( once done at the pit:lol:). 2 excavators or loaders loading 3 trucks which go on what I like to call a " long haul".... Haul from the very back of property all the way, 250ft , up to the front yard ditch and drop there.

Loading docks - all kinds of room for cargo, forklifts and trucks with flatbeds to run around also.

In a perfect world, this is what I see going on all at the same time.:bounce:

bigford

11-13-2015, 05:47 PM

2 lowboys one hauling the kat. one drop deck. the dump trailer
the hummer

Cooper

11-13-2015, 07:02 PM

D11, 349 excavator, siccors neck trailer, aeromax daycab, and hopefully have the bugs worked out of a 785d haul truck.

bigford

11-13-2015, 07:45 PM

wonder if i need to remove the IHB plow bumpers off

Mikem

11-13-2015, 08:23 PM

Supermario

11-13-2015, 08:28 PM

wonder if i need to remove the IHB plow bumpers off

Don't take them off yet Mark. Silly me, way back when I layed the shingles out I never paid attention to direction of flow. The problems my friend Chris had with his Texas bumper is when he came to a spot where the shingles were laid under- over instead of over under:confused::rolleyes:.... If you know what I mean?
As long as you stay on the right side of the road, you'll be ok...:rolleyes:....hmmm that's going to be a problem eh? :lol:

No seriously, I plan on gorrillla taping all the road seams to get rid of the issue.

Supermario

11-13-2015, 08:50 PM

Good point Ford otherwise you roll up the shingles and make roll roofing ! Mario I'll bring my Mack , flat bed railroad service truck ( KH) ,low boy , 45 foot flat bed trailer and if it's done a tractor (KH) maybe a couple hundred feet of portable narrow gauge railroad and a train . Can't travel without one . Mike

Believe me, there won't be a shingle roll up incident. It'll be a truck stops dead or bumper is gone incident....ask Chris. :lol:

Sounds great Mike! I just picked this up and could use to load rail cars. :D
Just waiting for escs to arrive and will make this full RC and shoo goo the slip clutches. ;)

Good to know your coming with a train. I'll be sure to keep that in mind. What kind of turn radius distance would you need to make a 90' turn btw? If we can make a backyard loop work.......You might be leaving it behind:D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/93a172f74009eb0825a9b13468a7bd7a_zpsttzvrwbl.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/33ed66201370946052f620d7492cbfde_zpsnmitrufa.jpg

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Mikem

11-13-2015, 10:25 PM

Mario 10 foot minimum radius for the track . Mike

Bo Wallen

11-14-2015, 11:32 AM

Hey Mario.

You have no idea how much I'm Looking forward to this Event :)
Thinking of bringing five trucks and ten trailers.
I'm in to bridge building so if you like i'll bring some.
What Hotel do you recommend ?

Supermario

11-14-2015, 12:51 PM

I'm really excited too Bo. It's going to be a great time!

2 places within a stones throw away and both offer parking right in front of rooms. Clean and affordable

Holiday Motel - 705-759-8608

Howard Johnson Inn - 705-253-2327

Or , there is a brand new just built 2 years ago Marriot with pool and all the fixings which is less than 10 minutes away.

Marriot Fairfield Inn - 705-253-7378

There's a couple other places nearby but I haven't gone over to see what the rooms look like yet. I wouldn't want to recommend some flea bag motel to ya.;):)

Ohh. And for sure bring bridge stuff. That will help with the railroad layout!

bigford

11-14-2015, 01:49 PM

any pay by the hour types LOL

Bo Wallen

11-14-2015, 04:49 PM

Mario 10 foot minimum radius for the track . Mike

Hey Mike.
What size bridge would work for ya ? I think some holes might occur :eek:

Mikem

11-14-2015, 05:05 PM

Hi Bo I need 7x11 inches clearance little wider on a curve . The guage on the track is 1 3/4 . If you want the train over the bridge try not to do more than 2% grade , but I prefer to stay on the ground . Hope that helps . Don't forget the weight of coopers electric wheelbarrow . Mike

Supermario

11-14-2015, 05:55 PM

Yeah, I was thinking trucks over train would be easier then train over trucks. And the wheelbarrow can stay in its neighbourhood away from train tracks. Lol

Supermario

11-14-2015, 05:58 PM

any pay by the hour types LOL

If there is..... I wouldn't know where to find:rolleyes:;):cop::lol:

Bo Wallen

11-14-2015, 08:09 PM

Bo build sturdy bridge for Coopers electric wheelbarrow.....200 lbs ...:eek: No Problem....Train over deep hole made by efficient excavators go crazy...No Problem :cool: What can possibly go wrong......? With this crew BigFord ???

bigford

11-14-2015, 09:16 PM

nothing i can foresee LOL!!! but you never know when me and rw get together
anything is possible

RCP57

11-18-2015, 11:56 PM

Mario's winter workout to keep in shape for packing the toys up and down stairs next spring... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVC4EXfPvZo

Bo Wallen

11-19-2015, 12:04 AM

Mario's winter workout to keep in shape for packing the toys up and down stairs next spring... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVC4EXfPvZo
Now we getting some where.....:cool:..........does RW make those ?:lol:

RCP57

11-19-2015, 12:32 AM

Now we getting some where.....:cool:..........does RW make those ?:lol:

Nah but I'm pretty sure Mario sent him the second one he got for free.lol

Supermario

11-19-2015, 06:52 PM

Nah but I'm pretty sure Mario sent him the second one he got for free.lol

He begged me for it! Said he wanted to make it bigger and stronger! :eek::lol:

Supermario

11-19-2015, 06:53 PM

nothing i can foresee LOL!!! but you never know when me and rw get together
anything is possible

All of a sudden, this seems like a really interesting statement :rolleyes::lol:

Bo Wallen

11-19-2015, 07:51 PM

All of a sudden, this seems like a really interesting statement :rolleyes::lol:

Hesus you have no idea how bent this crew is............and it's a long long time left before the invasion.........:D

Cooper

11-19-2015, 08:06 PM

Hesus you have no idea how bent this crew is............and it's a long long time left before the invasion.........:D

more time to make working 1/14 military equipment, and ammunition for the invasion!!!! Once the locals are imprisoned and the ground secured we will bring in the equipment needed for construction of a permanent northeastern headquarters. :jaw:

Bo Wallen

11-19-2015, 08:19 PM

TRUCKMAKER

11-19-2015, 09:27 PM

more time to make working 1/14 military equipment, and ammunition for the invasion!!!! Once the locals are imprisoned and the ground secured we will bring in the equipment needed for construction of a permanent northeastern headquarters. :jaw:

Careful Coop with things going on in the world today some bone head will read that and the next thing you know the black SUV's and missle firing drones will show up:cop::jaw::lol:

Bo Wallen

11-19-2015, 11:49 PM

T minus........http://days.to/5-august/2016 :cool:

RCP57

11-20-2015, 12:02 AM

People will think you are putting together some weird terrorist army with your tug toners.

Supermario

12-05-2015, 12:56 PM

Here's the latest addition to the fleet. Nothing fancy, cheap n easy to do and works good. Not proper scale but it's all about function.
This toy tower crane will work perfectly at the steel plant area I want to create. Going to make a C hook for it so I can load steel coils onto flatdecks. Also want to make a set of forks that can be used to load steel plates.
Not sure what I'm making the coils out of. The plates probably foam board or beach wood planks painted to look like plates.Ultimate goal is to have a hands free way of loading and unloading stuff.
Slip clutches have been shoe gooed for a little more power and running higher voltage.

Anyway, video of test lift and pics

http://youtu.be/y898vVTzVzY

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/93a172f74009eb0825a9b13468a7bd7a_zpsttzvrwbl.jpg

Enough room under the base for all the escs and Rx. The battery fits perfectly in one of the legs. No trimming of any plastic required in entire project.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/baf75ef47d27a7cb9ffe1a8c3ec71a5a_zpsxqgewwxl.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/7b2f6d11de11943cd7787bddcdc24361_zpsmhvtjvfv.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/21369743c33efda88530d38086060501_zpslwgpfw2r.jpg

And pics of the lift rigging I need to make....

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/4eefd05f763f6a828b40e6212a2fa4a9_zpsqpvsmgtm.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/52c128ff4aa036470debfcb7189e10fb_zpsoz5nxttk.jpg

Supermario

12-22-2015, 02:20 PM

Started working on making a scale size shop for the backyard. I was going to paint it but I might use this stuff instead? Not sure what the proper name for it is. It's the stuff they wrap a house with before the siding goes on. One side is white but this backside is pretty cool looking. It has texture to it and almost looks like a concrete swirl thing?....... Can you tell how much I hate painting? :lol:

Lots to do yet, here's some mock up pics and the stuff I'm talking about.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/3ae51de47935d317d741cf6e2da57d1b_zps8tnb958a.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/1dd9ada79c92ae1fceff03c18b89ad53_zpsreezmvpj.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/03354cb505ce46d39b6d18c2750e0837_zps3vicopoy.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/c881244f9aed6fd123553a3f17917d6d_zpsktxacjun.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/3d1133dc3afadf4def596a2092313026_zpsimazhhu8.jpg

Bo Wallen

12-22-2015, 02:36 PM

Mario. Looks like House Wrap........I think you are on to something here.
I like the Building/Garage Nice ad for you're BackYard :cool:

bigford

12-22-2015, 03:42 PM

with your fleet only two bays??

Supermario

12-22-2015, 06:38 PM

Mario. Looks like House Wrap........I think you are on to something here.
I like the Building/Garage Nice ad for you're BackYard :cool:

I'm really sold on this house wrap material. Going to pick up some spray adhesive and go for it. I'll keep ya posted.:)

with your fleet only two bays??

Trying to keep the building sizes reasonable and not tie up all kinds of square footage in the yard. :eek:

I'm thinking of another shop near the screening plant for the loader and dozer if this works out ok.

Supermario

12-22-2015, 07:09 PM

Another feature I've come up with for the garage is functional doors!

Was looking at this plastic board and thought, if I slice along each rib this stuff will roll up nicely which made me come up with this so far....

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/7957142b55a6007c50529e85e7000bc4_zpsjlibxpsk.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/94b9209e2daaaa8fa201adc6fb608512_zpsrei5wzdi.jpg

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http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/0dc840ce0d2b4dfc9c460999584bbf7c_zpsbzlm8la8.jpg

Lil Giants

12-22-2015, 07:09 PM

plexiglass roof so you see backing in?

Mikem

12-22-2015, 07:21 PM

Back up camera

Supermario

12-22-2015, 07:30 PM

plexiglass roof so you see backing in?

Funny you say that Joe. I just so happen to have been collecting some stuff for Windows that could also work for roof panels.:D:lol:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/0986fede22327b83cae5eeae9fcd3660_zpsofp8q1cb.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/4602a81fb67b68fdfcc72648fe92fcad_zpsl0dkje1g.jpg

Supermario

12-22-2015, 09:04 PM

Looks like the door idea is going to work perfect.:D

http://youtu.be/kvqB4v3PmBY

bigford

12-22-2015, 09:23 PM

madman 24v drills can open anything LOL

flatdeck

12-22-2015, 10:52 PM

How are you going to get it to close?? will you be able to push it back down???

Thinking out side the box Mario..

Wayne

Supermario

12-22-2015, 11:26 PM

Thanks guys, I just used the drill for demo purpose. Once the garage is assembled I'm just going to drill a hole in the side wall so I can use a screwdriver to roll the door up. Or maybe a little hand crank.
To close just have to pull it down by hand.The main reason for the doors is to try and keep leaves, squirrels and anything else out of the garage when not in use.
I could easily get carried away and install a servo to run the door with switches to activate when you pull up but I keep reminding myself to keep things simple and full time outdoor friendly:cop:........ Manual operation is fine with me.:)

doodlebug

12-23-2015, 12:25 PM

Lol! Is Mr Nutters coming for a visit???
Cheers!

Supermario

12-23-2015, 03:53 PM

Lol! Is Mr Nutters coming for a visit???
Cheers!

RW can bring him if he wants. He can stay in the garage:lol: probably not a good idea though, mr nutters would get his *ss kicked by the big black squirrels that rule the backyard.:)

Supermario

12-23-2015, 09:52 PM

The doors are done and working. 99 freehand cuts in each door but well worth the effort. The plastic doors work great.:D
Now, on to the exterior work next.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/7ee4a34c80196f1d5728dc919c985aef_zpswmx40y3c.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/cc45d64dcc7521aea3886e7ac636baa8_zpseztijj4w.jpg

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http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/2f33b0255c6d9c040b52c81a2c8bf1ec_zpsqkhuukdx.jpg

Supermario

12-25-2015, 12:10 AM

Mario. Looks like House Wrap........I think you are on to something here.:

It's affirmative Bo , I think this stuff looks not too bad!

Just some mock up pics but coming to life.:)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/e0eff367e3077b59d63357c928091885_zpsijjbwiop.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/900dbf9ccd7ba5d47e7b10f6a3d48007_zpsvgu9d3ts.jpg

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http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/a358e101dfb459434f59f54db8da83cc_zpsrfkc7vig.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/bf8f36f5c3d049d3b916261c38761f76_zps9xqnzhws.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/d99154f4ebadc43aab709b6c066511f8_zpsromkd39l.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/d0ca6d4eecc5c8374a756cf12b392c9e_zpskzgpejjy.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/a0fd62a64bbc9bb970aa00344f421e10_zpsyyuhdokl.jpg

Bo Wallen

12-25-2015, 12:42 AM

And i say.... GO FOR IT Mario it will ad to your amazing layout.

I will come bye for the final test and inspection later. :D

Merry X-mas.

DADSGARAGE

12-25-2015, 01:04 AM

The overhead door idea is simply brilliant...gotta like it!!!

Supermario

12-26-2015, 05:25 PM

And i say.... GO FOR IT Mario it will ad to your amazing layout.

I will come bye for the final test and inspection later. :D

Merry X-mas.

Thanks bud. Hoping to have it done in the next few days and of course I'm anxiously awaiting next summer.:)

The overhead door idea is simply brilliant...gotta like it!!!

Thanks KP, I appreciate it. I figured, with all the amazing metal work going on I could break things up a bit with some low budget backyard fun type building. :):lol:

TRUCKMAKER

12-26-2015, 06:51 PM

The building looks good Mario. I like the sprayed concrete look!

Lil Giants

12-26-2015, 07:49 PM

Yes it does have a great stucco look to it, thumbs up Mario. :cool:

Supermario

12-26-2015, 10:49 PM

Thanks guys. :)

I finally got all the things I wanted done before putting this together and it's finally starting to take a more permanent shape.:D

http://youtu.be/x2OxVkitIXo

I'm glad the house wrap works because it turns out this corrugated plastic stuff is not easy to make clean accurate measurement cuts and it helps cover the mess in the corners. :eek:. Never the carpenter, always the material right? :lol:
So now that I've learned from that, I have a new idea on how to build with this stuff. Next building will have one seam. And all walls in one continuous piece.
here's what I'm thinking.........

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Cooper

12-26-2015, 10:51 PM

Supermario

12-27-2015, 03:21 PM

Merry Christmas Mario!!

Forget mr nutters, he is probably already been in someone's potpie !!! I'll move into the garage!! And any creatures there will be staying there!! No more tree rats in the house!! Lol!! Can't wait for summer, and to see whatever you have built!!

Happy holidays RW!
Tree rat....:lol: I'm anxious for next summer. Things are going to look a lot different next spring. I want to make a little neighbourhood. I've owned 3 houses in my life so want to build scale versions of them and my parents house I grew up in. Of course a Tim Hortons coffee shop and whatever else comes to mind.:D

tracksntreadslou

12-27-2015, 03:44 PM

Nice work as always mario..the lights are a nice touch as well ..Dam i wish you didnt live so far away ..You East coast guys are really pulling things together ..merry xmas my friend

RCP57

12-27-2015, 04:27 PM

I think you should create a "gentleman's" club in your town:D. It could be called "The Fuzzy Wall". Sounds like an interesting place to me:popcorn::popcorn::drool::drool::cool:.

Lou is right, we have no hope of catching fire like you guys out east. We just don't have the group of hardcore guys out here.:( Keep pushing forward Mario. I am looking forward to all the videos and pictures that won't get taken at your meet in 16.lol I know you will all be having too much fun to touch a camera!

Supermario

12-28-2015, 10:47 PM

Nice work as always mario..the lights are a nice touch as well ..Dam i wish you didnt live so far away ..You East coast guys are really pulling things together ..merry xmas my friend

Thanks Lou. I hope you and the family had a great Christmas. Yes, being far away really sucks but something tells me that's a blessing in disguise:confused:....might not have a wife if we lived any closer. :lol:

I think you should create a "gentleman's" club in your town:D. It could be called "The Fuzzy Wall". Sounds like an interesting place to me:popcorn::popcorn::drool::drool::cool:.

Lou is right, we have no hope of catching fire like you guys out east. We just don't have the group of hardcore guys out here.:( Keep pushing forward Mario. I am looking forward to all the videos and pictures that won't get taken at your meet in 16.lol I know you will all be having too much fun to touch a camera!

Judging by yours and Lou, Robs builds looks hardcore to me.:D
Not to worry about pics and videos. As a precautionary measure, there'll be a reporter with camera and a local online video news reporter. :)

As the mayor of my RC town I say "no building or electrical permits are required!" ...and that's a good thing.:lol:

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bigford

12-28-2015, 10:58 PM

wow thats some shoddy construction going on up there.. you bribing
the building inspector or what??? not a enough roof rafter exposed wires

bigford

12-28-2015, 10:59 PM

must drag @$$ to post office and get passport info soon:cop:

Mikem

12-28-2015, 11:10 PM

Got my passport to northern Ontario ,just got to get past a few snowstorms and it will be warm again ! Good looking building ! Next step get a sheet of Hardie plank 4x8 sheet concrete board it's pre coloured . Mike

andyathome

12-29-2015, 12:37 AM

That looks cool,
but as a qualified electrician its my duty to report unsafe wiring to the inspection board.

lucky its only 9v......

any thoughts of a maintenance shed with a truck lift.
I was going to make a scissor lift and use a screw drive for the lifting mechanism, but that will have to wait for winter.

keep up the good work.

cheers andy

Supermario

12-29-2015, 01:01 AM

egronvold

12-29-2015, 03:40 AM

Looks awesome :) It will be a nice addition yo your back yard.

Supermario

12-30-2015, 03:02 PM

must drag @$$ to post office and get passport info soon:cop:
Yes you must! It's not like going to a store and walking out with your purchase, it takes awhile.....well, a Canadian passport did.

Got my passport to northern Ontario ,just got to get past a few snowstorms and it will be warm again ! Good looking building ! Next step get a sheet of Hardie plank 4x8 sheet concrete board it's pre coloured . Mike

I like your winter attitude Mike:) Glad you like. Nothing near to the beautiful stuff you have but I'm happy with the end result of my first real attempt at a scale size building. I still need to get my hands on some of that hardie plank and see what it's like.
That looks cool,
but as a qualified electrician its my duty to report unsafe wiring to the inspection board.

lucky its only 9v......

any thoughts of a maintenance shed with a truck lift.
I was going to make a scissor lift and use a screw drive for the lifting mechanism, but that will have to wait for winter.

keep up the good work.

cheers andy

Thanks Andy. Atleast I put the light switch in a proper location:lol::)
there may come a time when I add some more smaller details and functions for the buildings but for now I'm mainly focused on getting more built for the yard. I'd love to have things like you mentioned but full time outdoor living is not electronics and mechanical friendly in my neck of the woods:(
Who knows, I don't plan on moving anymore. It'll be interesting to see what the park looks like 3-4 yrs from now. :bounce:

Looks awesome :) It will be a nice addition yo your back yard.

Thanks, glad you like. It's no masterpiece or work of art but I agree, I think it will look good in the backyard. I can't wait till next spring to set it up! :bounce:

Northern Farmer

12-30-2015, 06:14 PM

Great imagination you have Mario build well executed! The shop trucks now have a place to sleep come night time :D

Supermario

01-06-2016, 10:28 PM

Thanks Brandon. :cool:

It was only a few days ago I was telling Andy how I wasn't going to get into details on this shop build and got plenty more stuff to make..... Until today:D. I was looking for something and suddenly found some old tamiya stickers I forgot I had. That's when I thought, the shop just has to have a couple license plates on the wall which then kinda went from there.:lol:
The icing on the cake is the picture of my old Impala on the shop wall. :D
That's it! No more details!:cop::

And a video tour of the shop...... http://youtu.be/ZyNf_ni-qqo

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Bo Wallen

01-06-2016, 11:17 PM

No Babes on the wall Mario.......? :lol: Shop coming cozy....:cool:

Cooper

01-06-2016, 11:37 PM

I wish my shop looked like that!!! Looking very cool Mario!! You really are showcasing this hobby from the dirt machines , the trucks, and now some pretty cool buildings to go with!!

andyathome

01-07-2016, 11:46 AM

The impala on the wall..... very nice addition.

cheers andy

steamer

01-07-2016, 12:55 PM

Shop looks great Mario! The wall details really add to the look with Impala up there. Only one thing missing though, is your shingle hanging over the front roll doors, right under the light. Can't have people wondering who owns that great shop!!! MARIO'S MECHANICAL'S or something like that.
Rob

Supermario

01-08-2016, 06:05 PM

No Babes on the wall Mario.......? :lol: Shop coming cozy....:cool:

Time to go cut some pictures out of the wife's Victoria secret catalogue.:rolleyes::lol:

I wish my shop looked like that!!! Looking very cool Mario!! You really are showcasing this hobby from the dirt machines , the trucks, and now some pretty cool buildings to go with!!

Thanks R dub, when you put it that way, I guess I am covering a few aspects of the hobby eh? :). And it's a really good thing because with the Canadian dollar so low, I couldn't afford to build a truck or machine right now. Making buildings will keep me busy and not break the bank this winter. :)

The impala on the wall..... very nice addition.

cheers andy

Thanks Andy. If you scale it up, it would be a wall mural type picture I guess but I like the look:D

Shop looks great Mario! The wall details really add to the look with Impala up there. Only one thing missing though, is your shingle hanging over the front roll doors, right under the light. Can't have people wondering who owns that great shop!!! MARIO'S MECHANICAL'S or something like that.
Rob

Your absolutely right Rob about a sign and name. Seems like since I came up with S&M for a company name I'm all out of new ideas!:eek: :lol: one of our club members 1985kenworth ( Dwayne ) built a garage last summer and named it " the rusted bolt " I think something along those lines would be perfect. :confused:

RCP57

01-08-2016, 06:38 PM

Maybe you could put a loft upstairs and call it "Beaver's Bunkhouse"? That would actually be a good name for a bar....

TRUCKMAKER

01-08-2016, 07:02 PM

Maybe you could put a loft upstairs and call it "Beaver's Bunkhouse"? That would actually be a good name for a bar....

Sounds more like a strip club to me :cop:

Cooper

01-08-2016, 07:24 PM

Reg's comments always have a hint of female companionship. You been out at sea too often? Lol!!!! Hahaha.

I was going to say the donkeys house,,,,,, referring to supermario and donkey kong video game,,,,, but I'm sure that tan get twisted pretty easily if the next building was named the fuzzy wall!!!!!!!!

Oh Mario, what fun you will have when we are up there!!!! Lol!!!!!!!!

RCP57

01-08-2016, 07:57 PM

Hey, I'll have you know that "the Beaver" is Canada's national animal...That's all I was referring to. You guys are just pervs....

Cooper

01-08-2016, 09:26 PM

Hey, I'll have you know that "the Beaver" is Canada's national animal...That's all I was referring to. You guys are just pervs....

Well that's it, I must be Canadian at heart!!! Cuz I've spent my whole life in search of beaver!!!! Maybe when we are at Marios he could take us on a beaver hunt?

Ok I'm going back to the garage:lol::lol::lol:

RCP57

01-08-2016, 09:47 PM

Well that's it, I must be Canadian at heart!!! Cuz I've spent my whole life in search of beaver!!!! Maybe when we are at Marios he could take us on a beaver hunt?

Ok I'm going back to the garage:lol::lol::lol:

Yes, it's the Canadian in all of us:D... I think that's a good plan. Mario should know a few lakes and ponds where they hangout. Ontario in August should be nice and warm. I'm sure they will all be near shore trying to keep cool....:drool:

OK, now I'm going back to the garage too...

Supermario

01-08-2016, 09:51 PM

I got it! How does this sound.....

Luigi's ! :lol::lol::lol:

Ok, time to get out of the garage! Lol

RCP57

01-08-2016, 10:13 PM

Well R Dub, I think Mario just shot down our idea of getting a trap line started...

Luigi's it is Mario! Better paint the shop green..

Supermario

01-08-2016, 10:29 PM

Well R Dub, I think Mario just shot down our idea of getting a trap line started...

Luigi's it is Mario! Better paint the shop green..

Do you know how long it has been since I actually used the phrase " trap line "?
Sure, I think I'm 26 but body says pushing 50 so I didn't shoot nothing down, it just ain't gonna happen.:lol:
And yes , Canadians don't worship cows and cover our women. We worship beaver and like our women as uncovered as the weather will allow.:D

I hate green and not sure about Luigi yet....seems a little desperate idea for a name still. There's gotta be something better...:rolleyes: