Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
01-08-2011, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
Greg, yes, thats what I was looking for, you have had such good sucess with it that I think thats the way to go.
I have another project started, so I will be busy on it the rest of the winter. It...
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
01-06-2011, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
01-04-2011, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
Thanks Lou, I'm working on my John Deere now, I did try to buy some K1
chain for building the tracks, I emailed 3 differant suppliers without any response so I set the CAT SKIDDER project to the...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
01-04-2011, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,466
Re: Powder Coating
I started Powder coating with a Harbor Freight gun and switched to a Hypertherm from Coumbia Coating. You might check with them as to what is available now as I know they have introduced some new...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
01-03-2011, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
Greg, Looks like you are making great use of your machine tools, lookin' good. Fred
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
12-31-2010, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
The Broder Tractor is finished. This is a one of a kind, built from a sales flyer and a picture, the original tractor was built by American Universal Tractor company out of Portland Oregon. The model...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-26-2010, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 303
Views: 118,578
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck
Modelman, I aways smile when I read the fact that the forum says you are a Green Horn. I can assure you that you are no Green Horn in the model making hobby, Like the new project that you have taken...
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
12-07-2010, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-07-2010, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 22,186
Re: Barge-Mounted Clamshell Crane
Jared, You have built yourself a great clamshell and crane, Looks like it ought to be out on the Columbia River working on the channel. Look forward to seeing it in person someday as I only live up...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
12-06-2010, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 437,444
Re: Logging & Construction Equipment
Lou, Looking good, cab extension looks right, I really like the steps with the expanded metal and the hand holds, that kind of detail adds so much to the finished machine. Theres got to be something...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
12-04-2010, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 437,444
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
12-04-2010, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 17,089
Re: Hyd. Pumps
Very interesting...... I'm sure that the design for a hyd pump wouldn't be too much differant from a gear pump that would pump diesel/kerosene, seems to me that it might be a easier build. Maybe they...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
12-03-2010, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 17,089
Hyd. Pumps
Looking around the net and came accrossed these pumps and was wondering if one of them would be a viable hyd. pump. They may be priced out of range. ...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
11-18-2010, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,576
Re: broken bits
Clyde, As a last resort, befor starting over, if its one of the verticle holes in the track frame, take a cutoff wheel or grinder and excavate it out, could use a burr, weld up the damage and grind...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-17-2010, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 303
Views: 118,578
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck
Like those Tires and Wheels! I need one of those Tapping fixtures, seems like evertime I get out a 0-80 tap I need 2 of them to get the job done, gets expensive. Fred
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
11-14-2010, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
The Broder Tractor is slowly taking shape. Its a small 3 wheeled tractor built in the early 1900s. Fred
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-12-2010, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-12-2010, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 22,928
Re: T800 logtruck
Rick, Nice looking Log Truck, looks just like the one hauling past my house. You should bring it to the Harrisburg OR. farm and construction equipment toy show in March. Fred
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
11-08-2010, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 437,444
Re: Logging & Construction Equipment
Lou, That was a good idea with that long butt painted to look like a beer can, gives a good reference for size. If you guys plan on having a gathering of model builders there on the Island and you...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
11-07-2010, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 32,396
Re: My scalish tractor build
Looks good to me, just add the details and some paint and you will have completed a nice project, good work. Fred
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
11-06-2010, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 512
Views: 437,444
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
11-02-2010, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 28,980
Re: Scratch built Toys
Thought I would add these pictures of the Madill 046 for those who may not have seen them. Now building a Broder Tractor, be a while yet before pictures. Looking forward to seeing a Cat 527 RC...
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
10-26-2010, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,001
Re: Hoopa Cat
Muleskinner, That Cat looks like an old logger. Nice job with the ageing. Fred
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Forum: Welcome New Members
10-26-2010, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,149
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-25-2010, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,429
Re: centering
I agree to what has been said above, also good quality, sharp, drill bits are important to a good hole. If you need real accuracy, reaming will help. Fred
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