Forum: Static Conversions
05-19-2021, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,764
Re: Toyota mini-truckin - WPL
I've been looking into some options for making 'Bowden cables' to run the racks cleanly.
The sleeve spring-a-ma-thing part is the big issue but these seem to be viable, going by other builds and...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
05-18-2021, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,812
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-16-2021, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,790
Re: Transmitter customizing
I thought that type of mod would be helpful for a lot of stuff we do here
Yeah, I couldn't tell if it still threw like switches or if that was just the display programming. I don't see it not...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-15-2021, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,790
Transmitter customizing
I ran across this video, and have been trying to track down this style of single-axis joystick pots without a springloaded center that he's replacing the switches with.
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Forum: Static Conversions
05-09-2021, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,388
Re: Mercedes Benz 560SL convertible
It went into paint to become a Mopar color i consider "Cherokee Green" due to its use on my XJ. This can of duplicolor "Forest Green Pearl" paint had been sitting around too long. It will need...
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Forum: Static Conversions
05-09-2021, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,764
Re: Toyota mini-truckin - WPL
Thanks man! Gotta try to keep it more exciting than just slowly driving laps while looking scale
I doubt i *ever* would have come up with doing any of this to a truck on my own, but stealing...
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Forum: Static Conversions
05-05-2021, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,302
Re: 1970s Dodge Tradesman kustom van
Yeah, I really do need to get my computer rolling and start trying to learn CAD. Heck, I'm still trying to learn good physical modeling skills.
Since you mentioned it, back around something like...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2021, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,256
Re: Remembering the Old Masters
Welcome back into things. Life is an interesting journey
I watched a lot of Freddies build threads while he was still over on Scale4x4. I know a few of his trucks are still being traded around...
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Forum: Static Conversions
04-30-2021, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,302
Re: 1970s Dodge Tradesman kustom van
So uh, instead of printing and lowering a 4x4 van chassis, somebody figured out how to do a WPL d12 chassis based streetvan. That looks WAY easier.
https://youtu.be/ki0wM3EhDiQ...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-28-2021, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,150
Re: Ram Build
If you can bring in the wheel offset, or narrow the tire, it would probably help the amount of stuff rubbing up front?
Its hard to see in your pics, but if you're wanting the next step lower from...
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Forum: Static Conversions
04-26-2021, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,764
Re: Toyota mini-truckin - WPL
For what it's worth, *I* am not even sure where this is going! I do know it's gonna be 2 seperate directions.
The fun part of the front-clip swap is that it shouldn't really work. But most real...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-26-2021, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Re: Zil 130 Thing
That truck's already looking pretty nicely detailed!
With that condition of hood i'd be about tempted to heatgun straighten and probably dent it up, then that do that battered rusty patina thing......
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Forum: Static Conversions
04-25-2021, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,764
Re: Toyota mini-truckin - WPL
So the C24 trucks (bed) have the Round headlight 4 block grill, and the C14 trucks (flatbed/truggy) get the Square headlight 6 block grill. They don't interchange. To tie into chassis the6 block...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-25-2021, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,150
Re: Ram Build
That chassis mod is looking pretty sharp. If you can't catch many threads, it might be worth adding a nut onto the top side of those spring retainer screws to help what's there last
When you said...
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-24-2021, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,365
Re: FlySky FS-I6X - Blend for Max Forward Speed
I don't know programming on the fs-i6x, but the original fs-i6 lets you set up a switch for Normal and Sport modes. So once that's enabled and set on a switch, in Normal you can set your throttle...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
04-23-2021, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,015
Re: 1:10 M1070 and M1000 HETS
Wow! That's an awesome looking beast!
Sounds like you may need to look at some better rock crawler driveshafts?
It the trailer tire foams can hold the weight, why not just glue the tire beads?...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-21-2021, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,562
Re: 1:10ish scratch forklift
Sorry, i had only ment like the Toy or RC way of linking lift stages... Something like string or chain over a pulley lifts a stage as lower stage rises. I like your way of doing it, especially if you...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-20-2021, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,841
Re: 1:10 Land Rover Defender 4x4, mini tow rig
Sorry, it seemed neater and easier than suggesting a 'cut&shut' tire, or removing bottom sidewall and part of the rim to lower it.
It seems like those wheels might be a bit much mass for that size...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-20-2021, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,143
Re: USAF Peterbilt Minuteman TEL
So you want the top picture on this page instead of the one that looks like an aircraft Tug?
https://minutemanmissile.com/missilemaintenance.html
There seems to be a lot more info out there...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-20-2021, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,841
Re: 1:10 Land Rover Defender 4x4, mini tow rig
Very nice looking Series!
It might be worth it to reprint the "bonnet" with a recess to lower the spare?
I dunno about blackout windows, with a little rearranging it looks like you could get an...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
04-18-2021, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,192
Re: OpenRC tractor, 1:10, JD remix of Ebro 160D
Neat looking little tractor!
Tractors are great for being "too cramped" in there. Would your radio allow for slaving the 3 point servos together on seperate channels with a 100% +/- offsets to do...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-18-2021, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,562
Re: 1:10ish scratch forklift
Pics work for me.
Great looking fork!
I love the looks of that side-shift mechanism, i don't think i'd seen anybody actually make one work yet. I'm kinda suprised you make the lift stages...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
04-15-2021, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,926
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
04-15-2021, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,926
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Forum: General Discussion
04-13-2021, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,781
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