Forum: Static Conversions
04-08-2022, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,473
Re: 1930s dumptruck - Nylint
Thanks skeeter! I'm really happy with how it's coming along.
Bench seat, not sure about adding lights.
I'd been kinda looking at some of the Steelie or Spoke style wheels, but none quite do it...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
04-08-2022, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,240
Re: 3D Printer files for Bodies
I'm glad for the help jerry. Feel free to tag on and extend.
We've gotta help your Plastic Pooping Robot Friends find meaning and purpose in their lives. If they sit idle too long, they can start...
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
04-08-2022, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 30,223
Re: Wanco vertical mast arrow board
Thanks again man! This is a really sharp trailer.
I'm not great at backing trailers in RC, so i threw on a tongue extension link. Not playing that in Expert Mode. (Erm wait, i mean "So that i can...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
04-05-2022, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,240
3D Printer files for Bodies
Ran across this place that could be helpful if you've got a friendly Pooping Robot.
https://www.scale3drc.com/the-models
The body files are designed for 1/10 so there's going to be some scaling...
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Forum: Boats!
04-04-2022, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,922
Re: RC Benchy
Looks like good progress!
Dreadnaught shouldn't even fear sinking.
I was going to ask if the hull might let you put some styrofoam anywhere in there? Or does the support matrix try to seal it up...
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Forum: Static Conversions
04-04-2022, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,764
Re: Toyota mini-truckin - WPL
Somehow i started following a path about "WPL Ratrod" builds, i found out there are apparently some narrower 'Lowrider' axles a guy could print.
Now your friendly Pooping Robot can help you tuck...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
04-03-2022, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,127
Re: 1/16 Axle with Differential needed
Ok you said q61, so you want a 2 axle truck?
--The rtr trucks have plastic guts, plastic housings, with '2 screw' diff covers.
-- There's an upgrade with plastic housings with '4 screw' diff...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
04-03-2022, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,547
Re: Axle suggestions?
Ok, good to know. I hadn't really managed to find any builds using them, so i guess that's why...
After having one of those motors in hand, it had looked like the Heiliner might be able to become...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-02-2022, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch
Looks like a lot of progress! Shaping up into a very impressive machine
Was the totaled truck something like an Airport Fire engine, or a Trial Truck? Atleast the ejector seat worked.
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
04-01-2022, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,547
Re: Axle suggestions?
As of right now i'm thinking i'll be trying some of these asian 12v 90 degree worm gearboxes
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08M67317C?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Shaft drive coupler to...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
04-01-2022, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,127
Re: 1/16 Axle with Differential needed
If price matters, check out Aluminum axle upgrades for JJRC 1/16 trucks.
They match the 1/16 WPL axle dimentions enough to be interchangable to the rest of those chassis. Have 5mm wheel hex. The...
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Forum: Static Conversions
03-30-2022, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,473
Re: 1930s dumptruck - Nylint
This truck is pretty light, only cab & bed are steel. (Toy safety in the 90s ment less of the rusty & jagged steel i seem to like.)
Realistically I'd really been thinking more like one of the 370...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-30-2022, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,270
Re: Time for a rebuild
I really love how that came out! It's a great mix of scale realism, and pressed steel fun
Although, I still think it could use some tailgate chains
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaHdYDth-5E
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-29-2022, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,292
Re: Bruder D5 dozer - JerryIndy
Jerry, at some point getting more of a production loading machine seemed like a good idea. 15 min load time is reasonable in full scale, but that's a long time in rc!
Thanks bigpipespete! It's a...
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Forum: Static Conversions
03-29-2022, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,473
Re: 1930s dumptruck - Nylint
Sweet, that sounds like it'll be more than plenty of motor for this little truck. It should atleast get me up toward the axle-snapping and upgrading to metal diff housings stage.
What size esc are...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-28-2022, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,270
Re: Time for a rebuild
I was thinking more like some C-channel with setscrews for the motor mount instead of the really big tube.
Most rock-crawlers do the Ackerman wrong, because it's a lot easier to make it all fit....
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-28-2022, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,270
Re: Time for a rebuild
That's a really sharp looking rebuild jerry!
I will need to steal some bed-lift ideas from that rig, it looks really stout.
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Forum: Static Conversions
03-27-2022, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,473
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Forum: Static Conversions
03-26-2022, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,473
Re: 1930s dumptruck - Nylint
Oh man... "Completely working" ? I just said now it can drive, steer, and dump.
Next you'll say i should still make a 2/3A battery pack, get an Rx and 2 Esc in there. Probably do a little bench...
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Forum: Static Conversions
03-25-2022, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,473
Re: 1930s dumptruck - Nylint
Thank you tgrzes!
Somewhere along the way this also got a leafspring upgrade with aluminum drops & shackles, and added more leafs cut from stock slider springs.
I also bumped it up to a newer...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
03-25-2022, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,698
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
03-25-2022, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,873
Re: Scania 112
Those new scania parts are looking good! Hopefully there's less sanding.
Trying to 3d print the waterbug is really hardcore! I totally would have wimped out and gone to look at Rastar or some of...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-24-2022, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 16,660
Re: How To Post Pics
Try this one
https://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=4057
Don't use Photobucket.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-24-2022, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,759
Re: What happened?
Travis, thank you for running this place and keeping the lights on for us to hang out here!
I also wouldn't be opposed to buying some overpriced stuff like stickers or t-shirts with the logo...
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Forum: Static Conversions
03-24-2022, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,764
Re: Toyota mini-truckin - WPL
Been doing some more shaving on Red. Tailgate filled, closing up holes. 'Shave all the things' vs 'Shave some, keep some' Should i keep door handles?
Both are now sitting on axles, on springs.
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