Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
05-30-2014, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Greg, Good to see that you got a new build in progress, its been a while since I have been on here but I'm getting caught up on some full size and 1/2 scale projects and hope to soon get back on a...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
12-24-2012, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 21,485
Re: So I built a hydraulic pump today
Reg, Don't you think that without flow that pump would be expected to generate a lot of heat and might not last long . Some type of open center solonoid valve or a relief valve would be the cure and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-02-2012, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 171
Views: 80,239
Re: Another Tigercat...
Reg, Good looking build !! Its operates so smooth,will be cool to see it with the hydraulics and a sound generator. Congrats to you. Fred
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
06-25-2012, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,000
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
06-20-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Greg, Congratulations are in order for you and the other Island Boys for the cover shot and article in the July issue of "The Toy Trucker and Contractor magazine". Its nice to see your work featured...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-08-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 13,875
Re: 1/12 John Deere 870G
If you feel that it is a little high, maybe you got enough room to let the body hang down below the car body platform, kinda split the difference. Looks good. Fred
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
05-10-2012, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
Jens, You got it right on both accounts, the steering chains are connected directly to the cable that runs around the guide wheel pivot. The guide wheel drove down the dead furrow and would guide...
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
05-09-2012, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
Been a long haul on this one but really close to being complete, scratch built, all steel, built from pictures of the original, 1910 Big Four Tractor. Fred
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
04-30-2012, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,282
Re: Tires
Thanks for the info, one of my concerns was when making the mold of the wax tire is there any heat released by the mold making product, would hate to have the tire melt. Fred
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
04-30-2012, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,282
Tires
I need to build some tires similar to what Modelman did on his Haul Truck build. My question is, would machinable wax be ok to build the tire to make the mold prior to casting? I have never worked...
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
03-22-2012, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
Well, after 7 months i'm close to having the Tractor completed, need to make the decals, floorboards and a 10 bottom plow. Fred
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-28-2012, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Re: 140H Grader
Rob, Good to see you and your grader in Toy Trucking & Construction Magazine. Great job! Congrats!! Fred
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-24-2012, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 171
Views: 80,239
Re: Another Tigercat...
RCP 57, I used the Tigercat web site for most of the specs. I had the same results as you trying to deal with them directly but after the fact they were a cut above using the completed model in their...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-24-2012, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Greg, Looks like you are nearly ready for a shovel logging side to go with your yarder side, this machine will be a nice addition to your equipment. Its a great builder that sets about building a...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-24-2012, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 171
Views: 80,239
Re: Another Tigercat...
Rcp57. Hot Dog!! A Tigercat skidder,They are great machine and it will be neat to see it powered up and moving a turn or two of logs. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the finished model. ...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-14-2012, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Greg, Looks to me like its about time to set up a business,"RC Logger Equipment Manufacturing and sales". You got the building down pat and it seems like it dosn't take you long either,(seems like),...
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
01-31-2012, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
Thanks Greg, I've got a lot of time in this build and there is still aways to go. The neat thing about this build is I met a older fellow whose Dad and Uncle utilized this brand of tractor in 1908 to...
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
01-27-2012, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
rcguyfarms, Not sure if I left it raw how the alum. frame would look. The plus side of leaving it raw would be looks, and maybe easier than dissasembling for paint and reassembling. There are a lot...
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
01-26-2012, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
No Harrisburg, OR show this year, to bad , it has been a lot of fun for all. Here's a update on the Big Four. Hope to have it finished by March. Fred
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-22-2012, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 27,734
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-05-2012, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 289
Views: 177,056
Re: MPE – 24M Motor Grader Build
MPE, If you were to set a model shop truck along side all your parts, ready to make a pick, I'd be fooled into thinking you were assembling a full size grader. This is going to be a great model,...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
01-04-2012, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,193
Re: Chain
Modelman, Thanks for taking the time to steer me to the chain, I have looked and looked for chain of the right size and will order this for the steering chain on the Big Four. Fred
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
01-03-2012, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,193
Chain
Need a source for some link chain, 8 or 10 links per Inch, would appreciate info. Thanks, Fred
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-28-2011, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 303
Views: 118,578
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck
Tom, Another model a cut above..You are a master model builder, thanks for sharing your model building skills with the rest of us. Fred
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-19-2011, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 251
Views: 107,649
Re: Volvo EC300D
Reg, I'm amazed at your skill and speed that you can utilize those skills, In my case the faster I go the worse the outcome, that dosn't apply in your case. Cool build!!! Fred
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