Forum: General Discussion
03-23-2022, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,759
Re: What happened?
I'm glad it's back, i was afraid i'd have to get used to another board, or try to find some of you on that Bookface
No other place in english even comes close!!!
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Forum: Static Conversions
03-23-2022, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,473
Re: 1930s dumptruck - Nylint
Moving high volume payload isn't exactly the priority with this truck.
https://i.imgur.com/VIOV4LWh.jpg
It takes a little more Accuracy hitting the bed with a load. Plus no cab-protector at...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
02-06-2022, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,697
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Forum: Electronics tech
02-06-2022, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,977
Re: Rectangular headlight and tail light lenses
What style of lights are you trying to make? I'm guessing 'halogen sealed beams' for front, but what style tail lights?
One downside with using clear resin is that All of them will eventually turn...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-05-2022, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch
I'm sorry you feel that way, and that feeling is a large part of why so many forums and message boards become ghost towns.
Your solutions and build techniques are really impressive. I've been...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-04-2022, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,547
Re: Axle suggestions?
That's a really interesting idea ddmckee!
I wouldn't have thought of it since most of the 3D printed stuff i've messed with so far was either done with less stable plastics or at lower % infills.
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-02-2022, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,547
Re: Axle suggestions?
The Heiliner axle hole is a bit below the frame, and i think it could get away with 'some' additional lift, if axle shifts aft so the fender gap is maintained.
Atleast the Heiliner power unit...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-02-2022, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,547
Re: Axle suggestions?
I'll probably need to set up the bruder medical clinic playset to make sure all the action figures have current tetanus shots before we try to drag these out of their grave.
But really they're...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-01-2022, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,547
Re: Axle suggestions?
Yeah, I'm just hoping there might be a kinda easy solution.
https://imgur.com/4LK5AxFh.jpg
Since you mentioned some of the LeTournau designs, I remembered seeing this Tournarocker build, but...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
01-31-2022, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,547
Axle suggestions?
I'm looking for some possible axle suggestions to power an old steel earth moving toy, that i will be able to reconfigure for either Dump or Scrape operation. This is a Power Unit of something 2 axle...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-25-2022, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
01-25-2022, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,697
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-25-2022, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,425
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-24-2022, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,292
Re: Bruder D5 dozer - JerryIndy
He wants a Dozer and Dumptruck. Sure the dump could pull the dozer on a trailer, but how's he going to be able to feed the dump? That little Sandloader it was pulling isn't going to work for much...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
01-24-2022, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,697
Re: International Harvester Farmall 1256 (1967-69)
Thanks jerry, this one should go a little quicker since i already kinda know the recipe. (Plus it's got a Turbo)
Did the usual drill some rivets and stuff until parts stop touching. Hacked off the...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
01-24-2022, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,697
International Harvester Farmall 1256 (1967-69)
This tractor has already shown up in a few pics as background clutter for my Cockshutt 70 build. It's an old 1/16 Ertl toy.
Not going to be anything too exotic: gearmotors, nimh, 2 ch, keeping it...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-23-2022, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-22-2022, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,788
Re: My first Tonka Conversion
Thanks for bringing this project back up to the top. It's a cool looking tonka.
I'd missed out on the tip about building the Lift around T8 lead screw. Sounds like an easier path with less parts...
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-16-2022, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,064
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Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains
01-16-2022, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 89,613
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-15-2022, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
Re: 1/10 Mining Dump Truck
That's a neat looking truck.
Nice metalwork on the frame. Which welding method are you using?
Those massive shocks look really amazing.
A large portion of us use Imperial measurements, some...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
01-14-2022, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 15,696
Re: Cockshutt 70 tractor (1935-48)
Thanks jerry.
But best i can tell, it wouldn't really be much of a "Farm collection" without atleast 1 area full of "the old cr p that doesn't run".
There's a lot of Green tractors here, because...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-14-2022, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,379
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Forum: Welcome New Members
01-14-2022, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,144
Re: Hi
Welcome ralph,
That's a very impressive truck! I can not wait to see some details on those builds
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Forum: Welcome New Members
01-14-2022, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,946
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