Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
02-04-2017, 12:15 AM
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Forum: General Discussion
12-23-2016, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 13,136
Re: Is this hobby dying in the US?
I hadn't really considered this hobby to have fully caught on in the US/Canada. Several small vendors and a couple bigger vendors, but mostly it feels underground. The high price is likely part of...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-15-2016, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,092
Re: Need help with fittings please.
Have you checked out SMC? I think the push locks are physically larger than barb fittings with a sleeve. A lot of guys here use barb fittings, although in metric.
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-12-2016, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Re: Welding help
I've had good luck with a butane torch, flux and solder. Usually plain electrical solder, but sometimes silver solder. Brass and thin steel only.
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Forum: General Discussion
04-19-2016, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,398
Re: MCMaster-Carr
My first stop to see if a part I need exists. If McMaster doesn't have it no one will.
Also, free cad models of most components.
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-09-2016, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-08-2016, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
Re: International Genetics Construction
It's alive! Well, except for the telescope, and 4wd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ce6G72fvw
Figured out my load holding issues were not valve related. The rc4wd lift cylinder had an...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
01-24-2016, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
Re: International Genetics Construction
Made some progress on the TH407C telehandler. Before paint it was up and running as 2WD/4WS without the telescope. I was having trouble with load holding when the pump slowed down, so no video. I...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-02-2015, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,058
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-08-2015, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-08-2015, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
Re: International Genetics Construction
TH407C Telehandler progress:
Initial design was roughed out in CAD. Chassis was prototyped to confirm the driveline layout is functional (see video). Final parts are being ordered now to verify...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-08-2015, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
International Genetics Construction
A fictional company from the Jurassic Park series. Why the INGen name? I like the looks of the logo. All of vehicles are barely finished or hardly started. What better place to dump a pile of...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
12-29-2014, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,493
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Forum: General Discussion
11-28-2014, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,646
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Forum: General Discussion
08-31-2014, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,983
Re: life question
I'm one of the younger guys on here at 29, but ill share my path so far. As a kid I was always taking things apart and playing with legos. My parents made it easy to go to college, so I did. I was...
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
08-15-2014, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,493
Re: DUMP MEILLER
Great technique. Showing the steps helps me understand how you did it.
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Forum: Welcome New Members
07-05-2014, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,571
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
07-04-2014, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,143
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
06-18-2014, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
06-09-2014, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,821
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-25-2014, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,329
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-24-2014, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,329
how do you organize your model's electrical?
For the models which require several electrical devices (drive esc, external bec, alternate esc, light module, etc.) how do you go about connecting all theses to the single on board battery....
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Forum: General Discussion
05-09-2014, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,370
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Forum: General Discussion
05-08-2014, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,370
Re: Fellow mini truckers in Arizona?
I believe WCMT is most active in SoCal, but handles events in many western states. I briefly spoke with Radio Control Trucker after joining WCMT and he is very friendly and encouraging. Personally...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-06-2014, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 10,489
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