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Bo Wallen 02-18-2016 08:36 PM

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Stylish Jewelry on Plastic Fantastic. Carry on Please.

RCP57 02-18-2016 09:14 PM

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LOL. Will do Bo!

Quick test

https://youtu.be/37mDHdy3ZlY

j_hammer 02-18-2016 11:01 PM

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Where did you find the tires. How tall are they.

Nhrafan 02-18-2016 11:29 PM

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Reg another INCREDIBLE job !!!! It's really looking good !!!!

tbone4298 02-19-2016 12:20 AM

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Looks great. I am working on one as well and for weight in the drum I had a jar from some olives that was the perfect size. Taped some foam strips to make an extra snug fit. Filled with water it was around 4.5lbs for the model and filled with pennies it brings it to just over 6.5lbs.

RCP57 02-19-2016 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by j_hammer (Post 139806)
Where did you find the tires. How tall are they.

eBay. They are about 4 1/4" tall. They are 1.9" crawler tires.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nhrafan (Post 139808)
Reg another INCREDIBLE job !!!! It's really looking good !!!!

Glad you like it boss!

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Originally Posted by tbone4298 (Post 139809)
Looks great. I am working on one as well and for weight in the drum I had a jar from some olives that was the perfect size. Taped some foam strips to make an extra snug fit. Filled with water it was around 4.5lbs for the model and filled with pennies it brings it to just over 6.5lbs.

Thanks for the info! I haven't pulled a drum apart yet to see what's in there. After spending two days making 4 wheels I haven't made much other progress.lol I will be having a look at the front end very soon.

Has anyone made the blade function? I would like to keep it on mine perhaps but an actuator is too big and I don't really want to use micro servos.

TRUCKMAKER 02-19-2016 05:49 PM

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It's a shame you had to paint them nice shiny wheels but they look great anyway!

FabOne 02-20-2016 02:22 PM

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Another SUPER job Reg!!

GREAT job on the wheels and great find on the tires.

-Terry

RCP57 02-20-2016 08:33 PM

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Thanks guys. It was a bit disappointing to paint the wheels after so much work but it needed to be done for the "look".lol

Here's an update on mine. Keith doesn't want the blade on his but I kinda want it on mine so here's what I came up with...

https://youtu.be/-N5Vado-YOQ

Snochaser 02-21-2016 07:41 AM

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Nice work Reg. You continually do a great job at your fab skills and conversions.

bigford 02-21-2016 10:02 AM

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first its the aluminator now we have to call you the plasticizer

RCP57 02-21-2016 10:39 AM

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Thanks Ben!

Yeah Mark, I've been known to wear multiple hats. I thought I could do the pair easily in a week but it didn't happen. Too much aluminator needed inside and out on the plasticizer....

speedy8305 02-21-2016 06:27 PM

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alumiplastisizernator no one can do it greater than you Reg.

RCP57 02-21-2016 07:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy8305 (Post 139937)
alumiplastisizernator no one can do it greater than you Reg.

Hahaha, yeah right.:rolleyes:

Bo Wallen 02-21-2016 08:32 PM

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The Jewelry keep coming......one after another........It looks FACTORY MADE!!!.....Sir or should i call you Dr. Alumiplastisizernator from now on ?

Supermario 02-21-2016 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo Wallen (Post 139941)
The Jewelry keep coming......one after another........It looks FACTORY MADE!!!.....Sir or should i call you Dr. Alumiplastisizernator from now on ?

I just call him Reg. Less typing that way:p:lol:

Bo Wallen 02-21-2016 08:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermario (Post 139942)
I just call him Reg. Less typing that way:p:lol:

When i think of how lazy i am......Yes Mario you're right.......Reg it is :lol:

RCP57 02-21-2016 09:33 PM

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Haha. I guess the KISS method should even applies to names.:D

RCP57 02-23-2016 10:36 PM

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First outdoor test. https://youtu.be/Av0wfXYgRvk

Lil Giants 02-24-2016 09:50 AM

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Keith might change his mind about having a blade after seeing your vid, looks like a great feature to have for trimming level while packing.

If you were to jack the weight in the drum too much, then I suppose it would need to be powered as well? Use a steel pipe with drive motor inside & a vibrator as well... how much time ya figure to fab that?


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