Forum: R/C videos
02-16-2018, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,911
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
02-15-2018, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit
Welcome to the forum! Thanks for the compliments.
The wood was stained with a "black wash" solution I make it from common rubbing alcohol with a small amount of black india ink added. Go light on...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-13-2018, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,164
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Forum: Truck News
02-09-2018, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,298
Re: New Truck
Agreed Kaptain, I'd love to see what Heng-Long could do in the R/C truck arena! Their quality has improved greatly from where they began with their tanks. If they would combine Fury Fan's idea of a...
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Forum: Truck News
02-08-2018, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,298
Re: New Truck
Actually the prototype companies don't have to open up. Tamiya just has to grow a set. When I was model railroading CON-COR came out with an HO JEEP Grand Cheeokee. Daimler-Chrysler refused to...
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Forum: Truck News
02-07-2018, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,298
Re: New Truck
Finally a dump truck kit! And it's another Euro truck from Tamiya. Thanks.....I guess..."sigh" PASS
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
01-26-2018, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 28,347
Re: 1972 AMC Matador - Police
A doughnut shop would be very cool! Beside, Malloy and Reed have to have a place to go "code 7."
Placards, we don't need no stinking placards! LOL!!!!!!
Check this link out, online license...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
01-25-2018, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 28,347
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Forum: General Discussion
01-22-2018, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 16,156
Re: Yearly RC show, Indiana - NEW INDY
A big thanks to Izzy, Travis and everyone involved for a great event! There is no better way to spend a winter weekend than with a fantastic group of people.
Can't wait for September and Back to...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
01-18-2018, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 31,550
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
01-17-2018, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit
Sorry Razvan, I was just referring to parts I had seen listed and from building know the conversion is possible. I have no plans to convert this truck so I don't have any links saved for those parts.
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Forum: Tracked Utility Vehicles
01-10-2018, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 14,909
Re: BTM-3 tracked vehical
That is an improvement, hood angle looks a lot better and the panel lines really help. Looking good!
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Forum: Welcome New Members
01-10-2018, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,507
Re: Hello from Alberta
Welcome to the forum.
Feel free to ask any questions that comes to mind as you go through your first build. There is a truly amazing pool of talent on this board, all willing to help.
Which truck...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
01-10-2018, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit
Kind of going for this look;
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4670/38912100784_f1b5612615_b.jpg
Not going crazy with weathering, just light fluid spills and mismatch paint touch ups
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
01-10-2018, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4612/24752044017_1e744d1a4c_b.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4612/27842855959_30478af46e_b.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-10-2018, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 11,833
Re: Mack R Model - By Izzy
This ought to be a cool build. Nice to see my bench isn't the only one that looks "used" in pictures! Which hood are you using the 6cyl or the V8?
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
01-09-2018, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit
It seems very close to a true 1/12th scale, the size difference is noticeable when you put it right beside a King Hauler. I don't have a spare Bruder figure to try but a 5" walking dead action figure...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
01-08-2018, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit
Yes, I think it's very doable.
I've seen the same style transmission listed on evil bay with a forward facing output or a transfer case mounted where the current carrier bearing is located will...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
01-08-2018, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit
Thanks
I got the complete kit on sale for slightly under 300 USD + shipping just before Christmas it's now back to just over 300. Pretty good deal either way.
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Forum: RCP’s Aluminum Gravel Boxes and Accessories
01-08-2018, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 12,096
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
01-07-2018, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit
Yeah, the 2mm hex driver is the hardest part of assembly, by chance I happened to have one. I don't remember where I got it, but it saved the day. Bummer about your servo mount but it is good to hear...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
01-07-2018, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Funny you say that, I was looking through that thread today. Lots of things to haul around, I'm going to try and have a second tow bar done by Lebanon that won't need the J hooks. It won't be scale...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
01-07-2018, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 28,539
Re: ZIS 150 Complete Kit
Wait till I get the skid load of "Biohazzard" barrels finished and loaded right behind it! LOL!!!!!!!
The driver has his protective bandana on, he should be good!
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
01-07-2018, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Pretty much just final detail clean up. Hiding the winch and beacon wires better. Getting head and tail lights working, currently the only functioning lights are the beacons. Finishing the back and...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
01-07-2018, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
The larger beacons Frizzen found on Amazon arrived this week. They are the perfect size! Thanks again.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4643/27789081559_7356492702_b.jpg
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