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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-28-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,120
Posted By siuvinson
Re: How to make a semi dump bed

this stuff:
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSm_9I6PSEmy3oLghtrPfA5T4SdJTmDZ0dfdKGng4D7YGBtKins

except it doesn't actually "glue" it, it sort of welds it together. Or melts...
Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club 10-23-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 20,114
Posted By siuvinson
Re: St. Louis Event Ideas???

Looks like a heck of a good time. One of these days I'll have to make it a point to attend...even if I don't have any rig to contribute to the fun!
Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club 08-20-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,455
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Indy Pictures and Videos

looks like a heck of a meet this year! I would have loved to see it in person; the wife needed help setting up her classroom (kindergarten teacher), so I knew far in advance I'd be busy this weekend....
Forum: Construction Equipment 07-18-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 29,361
Posted By siuvinson
Re: My first Tonka dump truck

Scott I've always loved this little truck...pretty much everything on it is "outside the box" when it comes to how you designed and built it. Actually, that's pretty much the theme on all your...
Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club 05-02-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 35,334
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Clubhouse?

PFB - the carpool idea is a good one! The convoy could start with you (or anyone south of you) and gradually add on people and more cars/trucks as we head north!

I honestly have no idea how much...
Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club 05-01-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 35,334
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Clubhouse?

While I don't think many will bite on this idea - I LOVE IT! :D

We've got a family lake cabin 10 miles north of lake mille lacs...so doing this would just add another incentive to make the 8 hour...
Forum: General Discussion 04-30-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,502
Posted By siuvinson
Re: My Dremel finally Died for good!!!!!

I have two - one newer battery powered, one older not battery powered. Old one runs circles around the newer one, but I picked them both up used so I'm not really sure how old the cordless model is....
Forum: Welcome New Members 03-28-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,360
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Hi From Chicago!!

Welcome! I see mack kid is from Tinley Park - where's home for you DaBears?

If we keep getting all these new IL members we might have to start a new Chicago show. Indy and STL are in the summer...
Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery 03-22-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,345
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Scaleart Excavator??

Great.....Thanks a lot PFB, now I have drool all over my keyboard!;)
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 03-21-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,696
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Newb - Trying to build my first excavator

you can probably do the build for $1200 using converted servos (screw-drives), but I don't think you'll have much luck building anything using hydraulics for that amount.
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,538
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Scale Pick Up Advice

There is a brand called "road rippers" that makes some toys in 1/14-1/16 scale. I've got a dodge ram and an f150 body of their's reserved to do just want you want to do. Also, check out...
Forum: Truck Building Tech 03-16-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,364
Posted By siuvinson
Re: glueing styrine

why not order it online and have it shipped? you could try w/ regular glue in the meantime, then you will have the bondene for later uses.

I normally use just plastruct products and order them...
Forum: General Discussion 03-16-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,885
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Anyone here get migraines.

I've never been medically diagnosed with getting "migraines", but every few weeks I seem to have been getting some pretty gnarly long-lasting headaches. I attribute them more to stress and lack of...
Forum: Truck Building Tech 03-16-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,364
Posted By siuvinson
Re: glueing styrine

You can glue styrene with what you've got, but the joints will be very brittle and break easily. I use the Plastruct Bondene...others use similar things like Tenax and more i can't think of right...
Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club 03-15-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,426
Posted By siuvinson
Re: PFB House Meet Apr. 28th??

What are the dates for Indy and STL? I'd like to try and make it to one of them!
Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club 03-14-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,426
Posted By siuvinson
Re: PFB House Meet Apr. 28th??

I'd like to come play if you host anything later in the summer. You're close enough that I could make it a day-trip, but I can't afford another trip in a truck that gets terrible gas mileage...and $5...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 02-03-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,170
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Bruder to Tamiya Scale Opinions

My first (and only) construction related build was a bruder wheeled skid conversion. I had some r/c experience when I started, but nothing related to multi-channel operation and scratch-building.
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Forum: General Discussion 01-25-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,948
Posted By siuvinson
Re: bulk screws? best place to buy

I've used mcmaster-carr twice in the past few weeks. Ordered a few boxes of different lenghths/sizes of the socket cap screws. Also bought the correct taps and drill bits for the size screws that i...
Forum: Metal forming & tools 01-25-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,840
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Drill Press Advice Please

harbor freight has a nice looking drill press for $70 - decent reviews...people say that attaching the chuck can be a bit difficult though. I had looked at it, but did not pull the trigger b/c my...
Forum: FreddyGearDrive 12-21-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,370
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Donations for Freddy

I know you're spearheading the donations - would you like me to put together this book? I knew Freddy only as an admirer of his work, but given the impact this man has had on our hobby as a whole, I...
Forum: FreddyGearDrive 12-21-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,370
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Donations for Freddy

Is anyone here that knew him personally attending the visitation of funeral?

There's not much time to make it happen, but how about putting together a photobook with pictures of all of his...
Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE! 12-08-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,761
Posted By siuvinson
Re: RC4WD redeems their self from bad customer service!!!

if you're going to fly off the handle at any member that mentions *** without knowing anything of what happened between you and them...you should probably put something in the rules so that new...
Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE! 12-07-2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,761
Posted By siuvinson
Re: RC4WD Realy bad coustomer service!!!

Don't get me going on robotmarketplace! :mad: Unless I cannot order another part from somewhere else, I will never do business with them again. I'm sure other places do it, but have you ever gotten a...
Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE! 12-06-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,761
Posted By siuvinson
Re: RC4WD Realy bad coustomer service!!!

I've seen these complaints before over on scale4x4 and usually the response given from the rc4wd reps that are members over there say that its best to order from *** instead of direct from rc4wd. I...
Forum: General Discussion 11-30-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,077
Posted By siuvinson
Re: Bruder toy sale

Seen this the last few trips...at the 2 stores local to me I've only seen the Mack dump truck, the excavator, and the firetruck - has anyone seen any other models? I wouldn't mind getting my hands on...
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