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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 03-14-2017, 09:27 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Posted By scottyk
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler

That gold leaf is awesome! Cant wait to see that thing covered in nice thick clear coat!
Forum: General Discussion 03-01-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,105
Posted By scottyk
Re: modify Tamiya gearbox: Belt driven with reverse

very slick! Nice and neat way for a reduction too
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-14-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,465
Posted By scottyk
Re: Bruder 320 conversion with 3d printed parts

yeah I would imagine you would have to machine everything just like you would with metal. I would think doing a acetone smoothing that would create almost a hardened shell around the outside of a...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-14-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,465
Posted By scottyk
Re: Bruder 320 conversion with 3d printed parts

Nice work! I love that turn table with a bearing and everything. Now time to try some 3d printed hydraulic cylinders?
Forum: General Discussion 02-06-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,837
Posted By scottyk
Re: Token Has Expired?

Yep having issues with it myself. new post button doesnt work :(
Forum: R/C videos 01-31-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,907
Posted By scottyk
Re: Snowblower mounted on my Tamiya F350 Crewcab, working!

Yeah I really need to get some motivation to finish up a build thread I did on this truck over on Scale4x4 forum which I would also share over here. The bad part is that I have always used...
Forum: R/C videos 01-30-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,907
Posted By scottyk
Snowblower mounted on my Tamiya F350 Crewcab, working!

Hey guys I had alot of positive feedback on my snowblower project so I thought I would go ahead and share it here as well. It is a 3d printed snowblower designed by Spyker workshop. Have to...
Forum: Mechanical tech 01-24-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 48,560
Posted By scottyk
Re: How To Custom Drive Shaft

Oh I gotcha you used steel yokes instead of the stock plastic ones. Looks good
Forum: Mechanical tech 01-24-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 48,560
Posted By scottyk
Re: How To Custom Drive Shaft

So are you guys drilling a hole thru the steel shaft and using a traxxas pin instead of a set screw? I just cant picture a plastic driveshaft yoke being strong enough to tighten a set screw against...
Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2017, 09:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,511
Posted By scottyk
New hydraulic tipping mechanism from lesu for dump trucks

Noticed this pop up on ebay this morning, looks interesting. I am in the middle of building a dump truck right now so got my interest. I really would like to see it installed before I ordered one...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-23-2017, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,701
Posted By scottyk
Re: My Bruder conversions, Tracked skid loader and Bulldozer.

Well the motors in these gear boxes are the same size as the tamiya gear box so I wouldnt consider that a upgrade. The output shaft has 2 flats on them so that is the shape I made in the wheel. I...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-22-2017, 11:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,701
Posted By scottyk
Re: My Bruder conversions, Tracked skid loader and Bulldozer.

What are you guys using for transmissions? These wheels fit these transmissions and are the wrong size hole for a tamiya transmission, I might be able to make some adjustments tho ;) let me know...
Forum: Body Shop Tech 01-20-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,154
Posted By scottyk
Re: Question About Shapeways "Goose" Peterbilt Parts

I dont have mine in paint yet, I plan on painting my dump bed the same color as the cab so I figured might as well wait till I have everything ready and paint it all at once.

but I have about 9...
Forum: Body Shop Tech 01-18-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,154
Posted By scottyk
Re: Question About Shapeways "Goose" Peterbilt Parts

I got a Mack cab and hood from them, was told the nylon material was not friendly to sanding and would just ball up on you. Use high build primer first then sand that down till its smooth. I know...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-18-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Posted By scottyk
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler

That ride height addition is what turned me off from doing the 6x6 on my Mack build :(

Yours is looking very good! Nice work man
Forum: Welcome New Members 01-13-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,782
Posted By scottyk
Re: New Guy from Iowa

Welcome! Im also from Iowa, Cedar Rapids

Good luck with your build!
Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club 01-13-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 92,555
Posted By scottyk
Re: Cabin Fever 2017

Not for me my friend! I've made a couple trips like that with our 3 person drag race team. Now I avoid it as much as possible, Im more of a jump on plane and fly type now.. Im making it a point...
Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club 01-13-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 92,555
Posted By scottyk
Re: Cabin Fever 2017

Man I wish I could go! but a 14 hour drive it just isnt going to happen
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-11-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 157,697
Posted By scottyk
Re: dresser TD40B dozer

Just went thru this whole build thread, amazing work man! That drive system and the tracks have an amazing amount of engineering and machining time into them. I love it, well done
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-11-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,547
Posted By scottyk
Re: King Hauler Rebuild, Stage 1

My favorite clear is from Oreilys actually, only 1 of our 3 local oreilys here carries it but its Nason brand automotive paint which is supposed to be a cheaper alternative to Dupont and other name...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-07-2017, 11:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,024
Posted By scottyk
Re: First Tamiya truck build, MACK Dump truck 6x6

Yeah shapeways is where I got mine, I also got a few extras like MACK emblems and the bulldog for hood ornament. The prep work is a little bit tedious but really not that bad. Just take a couple...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-07-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,024
Posted By scottyk
Re: First Tamiya truck build, MACK Dump truck 6x6

Well, everything is for sale for the right price but it will definitely not be cheaper than buying brand new if that helps your decision at all. Specially once the RCP dump bed gets mounted
Forum: Construction General Discussion 01-06-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,190
Posted By scottyk
Re: rc4wd 870k loader

I would not hesitate to send Tang a email, he is very easy to converse with and always seems to reply within a day. He has answered all of my questions and I have not purchased anything from him,...
Forum: Construction General Discussion 01-05-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,190
Posted By scottyk
Re: rc4wd 870k loader

Keep in mind prices change alot, but at the time I was inquiring "Early November 2016" there was a 200 dollar price difference between the RC4WD and direct from Eagle. RC4WD was cheaper because they...
Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements 01-05-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,742
Posted By scottyk
Re: Another Deere in the field

Very cool, Id love to put my 3d printed snow blower on the front of that thing! Nice work looks like it runs very well.
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