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That works great Reg!
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Have thought about the vibrator motors out of electric toothbrushes ? Maybe they would be smaller/slimmer to make for a better fit.
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Lots of vibrator micro motors on aliexpress but shipping time sucks
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There are a few choices but it seems that most of the "disk" type are rated for 1.5-3v. I'm not sure how well they would work on 7.2v. They might turn into projectiles!:eek: I want to run them on simple RC switching relays so they will be on at full voltage. Space is a premium inside these things so I need to keep them simple... That and my brain doesn't process complicated stuff well...:confused:
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Reg, wire them in series for the desired operating voltage, like Christmas tree lights.
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The Cat is going to get aroused! :D:lol:
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Reg, what paint did you use? Cat paint or ??
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Yellow spray paint from Rona is the closest I can find Ben. I don't think you guys have Rona in the US though do you?
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Could always try Lowes I guess since they bought Rona
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I was thinking the same thing Brandon. The Rona paint is definitely not made by them so it must be available elsewhere. With about three coats it is nearly a dead on match for the Bruder plastic.
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Ok. I've never even heard of them. I'll take a piece with me and see what I can best match it to.
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They list it as lemon yellow but it is not really "lemon" colored as far as my eyes see. Part number is R36010EA522.
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Good work on the vibrator, some is better than none.
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I'm into my third week of working on these but I only worked on them two days last week. The 4 wheels alone took about 12hrs from round stock to painted. I would say there is at least 80 hours in the pair with a couple of hours left to go. About twice what I was planning for.:( Cost of materials and electronics but not including the models themselves is up to about $170US each. |
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we need to come up with something really hard for you
to nuild next!! |
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Hey Bigford have you seen this guys work"? lol of course you have you got one of his trailers. I dunno if there is something hard for him. Lol
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Beautiful job as always!
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