Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
06-17-2013, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,037
Re: low buck tractor build
not much to show, got some of the firewall and grab handles done, drawbar made up and some paint, starting to look like something!...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-11-2013, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,144
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
06-11-2013, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,037
low buck tractor build
Hi guys, heres a few pics and info on my new "low buck" tractor build.
All the components (including most of the brass and styrene) have been repurposed from other projects. The gearbox ,...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-04-2013, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 17,516
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Forum: General Discussion
06-02-2013, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 17,516
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-30-2013, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 372
Views: 162,116
Re: Movie Optimus Prime build
I personally don't think the trucks too bad, if you removed a bit of the flash and the god awful pipes it might be ok
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-28-2013, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
The roadway is 3/8 sheathing. Underneath we are going to join them with 1/2 inch pieces
Also I ordered a traffic light controller today for the intersection!
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-27-2013, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
Dont sweat it Mario, I know you guys would be there if it wasnt like half a days travel each way lol.
we still have a few things to add, like the areas at each end for the factories, and didnt you...
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-23-2013, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-21-2013, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
unfortunately if it rains theres nothing we can do about it. we can set up the trucks on tables under our tents but thats about it.
I'll be there either way.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-17-2013, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 279
Views: 87,862
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-17-2013, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
ok so who all is good for the 26th for sure? im ordering the plywood early this week so I know we have it for sure. Ill also grab the paint. Is someone able to buy some rollers and brushes? ...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-14-2013, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,802
Re: yard forklift
Thanks for the info, the transmission itself looks high but the motor bolts on at the bottom frame rail. The lift motor and batteries also mount low on the frame so most of the weight is below the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-13-2013, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,802
yard forklift
I recently started building a yard forklift, the goal is to have a set of forks for skids and regular cargo, and an add on grapple for containers. I started this because I was frustrated with the...
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-09-2013, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
Ok guys, looks like sunday may 26th at the Ancaster fairgrounds to meet up and get the new road system painted ready to go, I propose about 10AM? whats everyone think. Who all would be in? we...
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-06-2013, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
That reminds me, anyone needing a new swomta shirt ( they are the same style as last year) pm me with names and sizes, also let me know if you would like a hat, im having some ball caps made up!
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
05-06-2013, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
whitewolf, theres no fees, you get into the show for free when you arrive tell them your with the swomta model truck display. We only do the saturday mostly because of time comittments. There are no...
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
04-30-2013, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,405
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
04-25-2013, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
I agree Mario, we can add boards to the sides for your gravel area easy enough this year, as well as one for staging the trucks on and off the layout. next year we can double it up and have some...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-25-2013, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,400
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
04-24-2013, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
So, last years road consisted of 19 4x8 sheets, if we use the stuff I found at 17.45 a sheet, it would come to 331.55 for the roads, I suggest we also use last years stuff under this, but stager the...
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
04-23-2013, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
04-23-2013, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
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Forum: South Western Ontario Model Truckers Association
04-23-2013, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 48,204
Re: clifford show roadway project
Has anyone managed to find any affordable plywood to use? I was at Lowes last night and they have some 3/8 sheathing for 17.45 a sheet. Im thinking it would work well, plus its cheap and light. we...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-14-2013, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 279
Views: 87,862
Re: optimus prime transformers
can't wait to see it Dwayne, it will be a head turner for sure! have to get it and my G1 prime together for some photos
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