Forum: Mechanical tech
03-02-2013, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 95,109
Re: Driven front axle options?
This was asked of one of the axle brands, but not answered:
What about a 'throughput' front axle, like the forward unit on the dual-rear-axle semi's. Does no-one make a simple off-the-shelf unit...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-02-2013, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 22,388
Re: The Green Giant
Heh, cute.
A whole lotta green meenies there! Now ya just need a piece of Kryptonite to power 'em up!
A thousand? Heck, that bag dun look like it could hold 200 of the 5mm ones, let alone a...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-02-2013, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,095
Re: How to prep for packing and shipping?
Shipping Priority #1?
NO Loose Peanuts. Put 'em in bags, be they loosely packed shopping bags, dollar-store ziplocs, or whatever, just don't out 'em loose in my box! I'll pay for the dollar store...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-01-2013, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,855
Re: old king hauler,new tricks
*sigh*
Makes me want to shell out to get one of my cabs custom-painted. Wonder if they guys at the garage are as interested in R/C as one of their paint techis interested in Sci-Fi (agreed that...
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
03-01-2013, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
For the cross-border travellers attending meets:
For us Canucks that are gonna travel south (like to Indy) on the ground, it seems all we need is this 'Extended Driver's Licence' thing. Cheaper...
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
03-01-2013, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 24,539
Re: Free cargo boxes....
Depends on the adhesive.
I try my alcohol medical wipes first, and if the stuff is still resistant, and the material can take it, I resort to lighter fluid (yellow plastic bottle Ronson stuff) in...
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
02-28-2013, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 24,539
Re: Free cargo boxes....
PM sent, those are ~so~ neat.
You could also cut blocks of blue-foam insulation to stiffen then. A 4x8 sheet is dirt cheap, or hit the dumpster at a construction site for scraps.
WhiteWolf
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Forum: General Discussion
02-28-2013, 02:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,286
Re: Any body use this on the king
Clint...
When in doubt, check the 'About Us' or 'Contact' links. I got this from 'Contact':
Address:
WTBcar RC parts
5/F., Kwai shun industry center,
container port road, Kwai Chung, Hong...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-27-2013, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 48,047
Re: CAT 963 Full Hydraulic Build
Hmm, lighting solutions...
The cab interior leakage is easy enough to deal with, and get that red 'night-vision retention' option I mentioned - just use a bit of that Tamiya translucent lens paint...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-27-2013, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,249
Re: Need Leasons about Axle Types
Oh...
One of my contacts over in the Blizzard forum suggested (and tried) a semi-locked option... and how. And NOT with one of those cable-locking systems that inflate the price of the axle at...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-27-2013, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 48,047
Re: CAT 963 Full Hydraulic Build
Rock:
Great lighting, but two points:
When the bucket lifts, it'll block a good portion of the cab-top lights beam. Won't you want a second set on the nose of the beastie?
And the lights in...
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Forum: Electronics tech
02-27-2013, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,429
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Forum: General Discussion
02-23-2013, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,249
Re: Need Leasons about Axle Types
George,
All the Tamiya semi tractor axles come 'unlocked' and its the user that woiuld be locking them. Likewise with the TLT, TXT, HighLift and CR01 axles.
Some lock them with JB Weld, but the...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-23-2013, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,800
Taps and dies... source/type?
Guys...
I've looked about locally, and haven't had much luck in finding a set of small-size metric taps and dies, so as usual, its to eBay I head...
Can anyone recommend a decent supplier? I'm...
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Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery
02-23-2013, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,089
Re: RC Car Chase
*sigh*
Now I HAVTA put a minicam on my Blade mQx (R/C quadrotor) and record a chase, or sommat. Tanks most likely, then again, got lotsa boats, the jetski, and a mini-sub... *shakes head*
Bond...
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
02-19-2013, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,660
Re: Carson Goldhofer
Hmmm, that was ~fast~...
Tamiya says: 41in. x 10in. x 4in., at a weight of 15 lbs.
So for any interested, thats the package they'll be sending if you order it from them.
Dunno how long...
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
02-19-2013, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,660
Re: Carson Goldhofer
Hokay...
I've sent an e-mail to Tamiya USA, lets see if they clue on my Canadian phone # and refer me to those thieves at Borgfeldt Toys, or if they just answer my question.
I'll post a reply...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
02-19-2013, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,594
Re: styrene glue application question
No Dice...
I tried that, and the issue is the MEK in the glue eats the rubber plunger of the syringe. One good 'whiff' of the solvent, the plunger swells/melts, and you loose anything thats in the...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
02-19-2013, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,594
Re: styrene glue application question
Gotta agree with rowings,
The Touch'n'Flow is great, but seems Deluxe Materials has made a copy with a replacable tip! Its called a " Pin Flow Applicator " and a demo can be found on YouTube:
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
02-19-2013, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,494
Re: WT* is wrong with people
Hoboy...
Like the theft ain't enough, the BS the insurance companies make ye go through, and then they tell ya its "replacement cost". You buy a replacement, submit the receipt, and they send you...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-19-2013, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Guys:
I dunno if Logger mentioned it, but the neatest place to find that perforated mesh, and about the only one I've found, as in post #502, first image, on the grille, is from inside the doors...
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
02-17-2013, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,660
Re: Carson Goldhofer
Hmmm...
Hydraulics look expensive... but the electric looks rather simple, just a cam-arm centrally located. And from the text, I ~think~ its available as an optional kit. Sadly, none of the vids...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
02-17-2013, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,743
Re: tidy up wires
I gotta agree...
I took my frame braces, and then bored a hole out one side. I threaded the wiring thru the holes and along the frame member. If you don't like tye-wraps, why not try MicroPore...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
02-17-2013, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,743
Re: tidy up wires
Stellor,
You'll want a big enough diameter that you can fit whatever plugs thru it without snagging, so measure around the biggest plug.
As for feeding it in, you'll want to go to a dollar...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
02-17-2013, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 31,217
Re: 1:16 Pulling sled
Grainy:
Why not seal the tires to the rims (CA usually is the method) and then see if you can get a very fine needle and reasonable capacity syringe, and 'inflate' the tires to a set pressure.
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