Forum: Construction Equipment
07-10-2016, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 23,181
Re: Bruder 574 conversion
Hey, I call shenanigans! :) You said you'd post more pictures later today and that was at least a month ago and I still don't seem them! Seriously though, any updates? I look forward to your...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-10-2016, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,462
crumb rubber
Hi guys,
Could someone tell me what type/size crumb rubber is used at Indy and other meets and possibly a good source where to buy in the US. With my research it seems it is gauged by mesh size. ...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
07-02-2016, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,079
Re: DIY Linear Actuator or...
Hmmm...
Making it freewheel at both ends is a much more difficult problem. Something I'd really need to think about. You could grind down the threads at each end so the screw would just spin but...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
07-02-2016, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,079
Re: DIY Linear Actuator or...
Looks good so far. I have a suggestion which I don't know if it would be an improvement or not, but here goes: Since you mentioned it's difficult drilling the delrin deep. How about instead you...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
06-22-2016, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,672
Re: Hello Everyone!
Welcome aboard. Remember to post a lot of pictures of your builds. We all love to see pictures...
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Forum: R/C videos
06-22-2016, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,096
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
06-13-2016, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 24,860
Re: DAF torpedo front truck and front steer truck
Peter,
This will be a very unique truck and you are doing an awesome job making it. I am also interested in this technique of building cabs with cardboard. You've answered a few of my questions...
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
03-18-2016, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 14,473
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Forum: General Discussion
03-04-2016, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-01-2016, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 761
Views: 443,052
Re: S&M construction open for bizz nizz!
Really nice buildings. Is the house you made from the same material that you used for the shop?
So earlier in the thread you mentioned you wanted to build a Tim Hortons coffee shop. Well you are...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-22-2016, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 38,427
Re: what are you listening to right NOW
Really don't mind if I sit this one out. My words but a whisper your deafness a SHOUT! I may make you feel but I can't make you think....
Love Tull. So you Canadians how about some Rush, eh?
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Forum: General Discussion
01-21-2016, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,992
Re: RC's have been slow
Oh very nice! I bet the lil' operating engineer loves those. I had a sandbox as a kid but never with anything as cool as those.
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
01-20-2016, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,168
Re: Hydraulic valve question
There are a lot of different types of valves out there so its hard to answer your question simply, but here are a couple videos which show valves.
Close center spool valve...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
01-19-2016, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,585
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Forum: R/C videos
01-19-2016, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,051
Re: Actros 1/87th scale RC truck
Nice share, thanks! I'm amazed at all of these tiny models and how well they operate. I still can't believe that they can get them to work.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-16-2016, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,667
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-15-2016, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,103
Re: R/C kaiser hydraulic excavator
Sorry I don't know where to get hydraulic stuff for cheap but I did find this build. It's a Menzi-muck in 1:15 scale which is a very similar to the Kaiser. It might give you some ideas.
Video:...
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Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery
01-14-2016, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,583
AMAZING 3D printed 1:87 RC Unimog
I worry about not having space in 1:14 models and this guy is making functioning models in 1:87 HO scale. Not only did he make the model but made a custom transmitter as well! You gotta watch this!...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-10-2016, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,010
Re: RC Bruder 5cx backhoe loader
Steamer,
Thanks for the links but I don't think either of those is with hydraulics. I translated the comments from the first video and it seems the guy used some sort of racks or maybe a motor...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-09-2016, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,030
Re: 3D Printer?
I don't have a 3D Printer but I really do want one. I've been researching them for a few years now. I'm just hesitating because I just have a feeling after I invest in one, a new one with much...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-09-2016, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,010
Re: RC Bruder 5cx backhoe loader
Nice project, I wish you luck too. Not to detract from your plans but do you happen to have a link to the video of the mini excavator with hydraulics? I'd like to see that as well...
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Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery
01-09-2016, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,769
Re: Straight out of the future!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. Not sure I'd call jet turbines quiet but this one might be... So who's gonna be first to make the RC model? ;)
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
08-25-2015, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,618
Re: Love my Job
Nice! Thanks for sharing. At least you don't seem to tow the violators or for repos. It seems those people can go nuts!
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-22-2015, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,770
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
06-15-2015, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,237
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